Ludonarrative Dissidents

Blades in the Dark

Aug 9, 2021
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ANECDOTE

84-Hour RPG Session

  • James Wallis participated in an 84-hour RPG session.
  • A three-hour planning session derailed their world record attempt.
ADVICE

Writing Game Rules

  • Avoid the future conditional tense when writing rules.
  • Use present conditional for stronger, more concise writing.
INSIGHT

Blades for Pantsers

  • Blades in the Dark is anti-plotter, relying on GM spontaneity.
  • GMs must be comfortable improvising creative details under pressure.
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