Seasons of The Forge: A Community's Evolution

This chapter explores the structural history of The Forge, a crucial community for tabletop RPGs, segmented into four seasons that illustrate its growth from 2001 to 2012. It examines the dynamics of participant interactions and critiques the chapter's reliance on data without concrete examples of discussions. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of tangible game production while acknowledging the influence of theoretical frameworks on the community's evolution.