Richard Rognlie, creator of Gamerz.net, dives into the nostalgic world of play-by-email games. With a programming background that spans from self-taught BASIC to web development, he shares insights on over 270 games hosted on his platform. Richard discusses the mechanics of asynchronous gameplay, challenges in game design, and the community dynamics of email gaming. He reflects on personal gaming experiences from his childhood, the future of email-based games, and innovative twists to classic games like Risk. A fascinating discussion that blends tech and play!