Why RPG Side Quests Can Be More Memorable Than the Main Story 

Why RPG Side Quests Can Be More Memorable Than the Main Story 

The kingdom is burning. An ancient evil has returned. Reality itself may collapse by Thursday. Anyway, somebody in the village has lost their cat. We have priorities. RPG side quests have a peculiar ability to derail even the most urgent heroic journey. The main story...
Why Do RPGs Give Us Choices That Aren’t Really Choices? 

Why Do RPGs Give Us Choices That Aren’t Really Choices? 

An RPG gives you three dialogue options. You think about what your character believes, pick the answer that feels right, and prepare for whatever follows. Five minutes later, everyone is standing in exactly the same room discussing exactly the same problem, which...