I always find it quite interesting when people talk about the things in which I am involved, be it praise or damnation. Which is why I listened with rapt attention to the latest episode of the Independent Insurgency, especially the part where host Robert Bohl brings up the idea of playstorming to designer Ben Lehman.

SPOILER ALERT! Basically, Ben says that the playstormosophy “isn’t for him.” Well, good for him. A man who knows what he wants and likes. Can’t fault him for that, of course.

And that probably would have been the end of it, except for the fact that it prompted the good people over at the story-games forum to ask some questions. Thanks to John and Eppy and Emily for answering those questions. You people are the true heroes.

I’ve got no judgments about what people are saying about playstorming, I’m just excited that people are talking about it at all. Because, in the end, that’s all we’ve got.

Also, a quick Trial & Terror: SVU update. We’ve had our first observed blind playtest of the game and it’s definitely clear where the game needs some spit and polish. But I’m happy to report that the game does work and is fun to play. Phew!

Shout outs to John C. (who probably did the first blind playtest, even though we didn’t get to see it) and to Saif for running the “observed” game. Also, thanks to Donna and Rob (stop drifting my game, dammit!) for playing.

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