Writing... about role-playing?

Writing… about role-playing?

This site is about fantasy role-playing and computer games. I am particularly interested in the development of role-playing worlds and systems, and the relationship between the two. I am also interested in some of the cultural phenomena of role-playing, and what role-playing books and media can tell us about the world around us, about nerds, and about our current culture. Since no-one will read this, it hardly matters, but still, if one has an opinion…

11 Responses to “Writing… about role-playing?”

Andy K Says:

June 16, 2010 at 1:03 am
Heya, you probably saw my posts already on your Doublecross 3 threads. If you haven’t already, please join http://www.j-rpg.com ! We’d love to have your insight, especially me, as DX is one of my favorite RPGs in concept and form.

http://j-rpg.com/talk/comments.php?DiscussionID=42&page=1

Plus, in one of the hidden-to-outsiders chats, we’re talking about a private translation for owners of the book:

http://j-rpg.com/talk/comments.php?DiscussionID=45&page=1#Comment_323

Thanks!
Andy K aka Diamond Sutra
faustusnotes Says:

June 16, 2010 at 7:19 am
Hi! I’d be interested in getting involved in your chat and forums, but I should warn you my Japanese really isn’t very good – I don’t know that I’d be much use. But I’ll toddle over and have a look!
Scott Shafer Says:

December 24, 2010 at 7:57 am
Where are you located in Japan? I have not had much luck trying to find local gamers in the Yokosuka are.
faustusnotes Says:

December 24, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I’m in rural Japan, in Beppu in Kyushu. I found my players by searching online in Japanese. Maybe you need to search that way too. But in Yokosuka there is a marine base isn’t there? If so you should be able to find players through that world pretty easily if you can find a bulletin board of some sort.
Scott Shafer Says:

December 27, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Its a Naval base. I’m a chaplain on a ship, but wanted to check out more of the local gaming scene.
armor body Says:

January 3, 2011 at 8:50 am
The text is jammbled is there something wrong with the site?
William Huber Says:

September 4, 2011 at 3:45 am
Hello, faustusnotes –

Perhaps I’m being clueless, but I was looking for contact info to send you a quick email. I pretty much just wanted to cite a couple of your blogposts (in my diss.), and was hoping to be able to use your real name. Would you be able to email it/message it to me, if that’s ok with you? Otherwise, I’ll just cite “faustusnotes” and my committee will roll its eyes all the more.

The posts about post-scarcity in fantasy (I’m actually amazed by the extent to which D&D is based on the Protestant work ethic, as an aside) and women in TRPGs are especially strong.

Many thanks.
Claytonian Says:

December 17, 2011 at 8:03 pm
I don’t know how to contact you either. Let me just say that if you are ever up for gaming in Japan (including constacon-style stuff) shoot me a line!
Dennis Langley Says:

February 21, 2012 at 3:40 am
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Check it out at: Permalink: http://langleyblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/positive-reinforcement/
I am always interested to see your posts as you have a unique approach.
Thank you.
faustusnotes Says:

February 21, 2012 at 9:54 am
Thanks … hope I win!!
Dennis Langley Says:

February 21, 2012 at 9:55 pm
You did by being nominated. Congrats.