The Gaming Den

This might be helpful, some visualization for what 2075 can look like at different places This is SanLiTun, a newly constructed office area. http://ww1.sinaimg.cn/bmiddle/7e2240aagw1djyldy2yq5j.jpg This is where you get lamb skewers and chicken wings at 5am. Fresh soy milk (authentic! the guy blends...

Is it that "I search for traps"/exploration is inherently un-fun, or is it just poorly suited for D&D?

If the latter, what system is better for gameplay based around overcoming environmental hazards and nullifying traps?

Chess is a good example because not only is it relatively simple (in general rules) and has it been extensively studied, but because it also has a huge number of variants - "fairy chess" and the like - which precisely address how new rules can impact the game. You can also see different c...

There's a lot of strong feelings people have on particular systems, particulars of game mechanics and such. I figure the people who create these systems, the designers and producers, should be the topic of a thread. What makes a good game designer? Is it making a system that you like? Is it possible...