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Diablo IV and RPG Design Theory

Diablo IV and RPG Design Theory

In which I suggest some lessons from "Modern RPG Theory"™ as answers to some of Diablo IV's failings.
Matt Wilson Sep 30, 2023
Mentioning the War: Mid-September Checkin

Mentioning the War: Mid-September Checkin

Ukraine's back to the grind, but with some new and exciting long-range strike capabilities, and a comment on training and logistics.
Matt Wilson Sep 13, 2023
Risk: Crooked Values

Risk: Crooked Values

Another bevy of philosophically interesting risk management insight from Spitznagel’s book. Part 2.
Matt Wilson Sep 6, 2023
Mentioning The War, Pt. 79

Mentioning The War, Pt. 79

Let's check in on that Summer Offensive and get a little more realistic nuance added to our picture. Слава Україні!
Matt Wilson Aug 22, 2023
Sherlock Holmes: The Queen's Park Affair

Sherlock Holmes: The Queen's Park Affair

We played the sprawling adventure of the "Queen's Park Affair" (Sleuth Games, 1984) on vacation—how did it stack up? Spoiler-free.
Matt Wilson Aug 21, 2023

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