Theorize (Brindlewood Bay via Oli Jeffrey) with Victor Lane
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Exploring Surprise, Suspense, and Complexity in Murder Mystery Games
This chapter delves into concepts of surprise, suspense, and complexity in murder mystery games through analyzing the detective experience in role-playing games like Brindlewood Bay. From creating structured and emergent surprises to discussing retconning events for emergent surprises, the conversation explores player agency in controlling outcomes. Additionally, it delves into using unique mechanics in games like The Between to focus on various mysteries beyond traditional murders and adapting these concepts to different role-playing frameworks for engaging gameplay scenarios.
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