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Shane D - newest member Mary Hatch Bailey fanclub @myrthe.bsky.social

worldbuilding is fundamental to rpgs. And I wondered how much that was your assumption, or preference, and where this kind of thing (rpg taking boardgame mechanics not setting) would fit for you.

jul 2, 2025, 12:08 am • 0 0

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social

Whilst imho world building is needed for a ttrpg, that’s a personal pref. but for a board game being converted to a ttrpg I think it’s essential or what are you converting exactly. For Dread et al the jenga mechanic is fascinating, though I’d worry it would

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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social

Take over from immersion in the game/characters a bit.

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