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Sunday, August 06, 2006

PARANOIA and the Big Model 

How many PARANOIA fans care about the esoteric reaches of modern roleplaying theory, as espoused on The Forge? We may find out: In response to a passing remark in my Escapist magazine article "My Eyes Glaze Over: Roleplaying theory for short attention spans," a few Forge-ites are debating whether and how PARANOIA fits in the "Big Model" Gamist-Narrativist-Simulationist framework.

The initial, abortive topic was "GNS and short attention spans." Following The Forge's emphasis on discussion informed by play experience, moderator Ron Edwards split off the topic as "GNS and actual play," where the discussion continues.

If you feel moved to join the discussion, remember to base your comments explicitly in your own personal experiences playing PARANOIA. In fact, I strongly advise you to first familiarize yourself with The Forge's rules and customs, which are enforced with a rigor unknown in more freewheeling RPG forums. It reminds me of the 1979 Monty Python film "Life of Brian," where the official tries to organize a mob: "All right, no one is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle."
Posted by: Allen Varney / 1:26 PM

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