Other Games

I like reading other people's posts about game philosophy and design.

Like this one

I've played most of the games listed here, and generally agree with the sentiment that people should be willing to try new games...even just as one shots. Knowing what I do about the games, it's an interesting progression. I like the way it builds with ideas, showing new elements of what game design can be. I think there are some lesser known indie games that could have really explored the concepts better, but for folks taking baby-steps away from the juggernaut that is D&D, there is often a need to go with something that has a name and a community associated with it. 

Naturally, when I read posts like this, I want to scream about other Indie games...like I did for DURF a few weeks back, or like I've done for others over the years (or even just the game mechanisms they use).

 

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