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1. INTRODUCTION of "Second Person: Role-Playing and Story in Games and Playable Media"

   INTRODUCTION of "Second Person: Role-Playing and Story in Games and Playable Media"

   Kristina Igliukaite - 10.05.2020 - 22:48

2. Narrative Structure and Creative Tension in Call of Cthulhu

   Kenneth Hite argues that the long-running, H.P. Lovecraft-inspired Call of Cthulhu franchise differs from traditional tabletop role-playing in its focus on suspense rather than character growth. Hite's analysis suggests that in its origins and emphasis on narrative structure Cthulhu is a highly literary game.

   The source is the essay-review on www.electronicbookreview.com written by Kenneth Hite.

   Kristina Igliukaite - 11.05.2020 - 22:08

3. On "The Haunted House"

   Keith Herber discusses how in his "Haunted House" scenario for Call of Cthulhu, characters are driven insane by their attempt to unravel the game's mysteries. Herber's explanation distinguishes his work from many other role-playing games in which the goal is to develop characters and acquire power and/or wealth. In contrast, characters in Herber's scenario are rewarded with mental instability.

   The source is the essay-review on www.electronicbookreview.com written by Keith Herber.

   Kristina Igliukaite - 11.05.2020 - 22:10

4. On Character Creation Everway

   Jonathan Tweet explains how, unlike highly narratively structured games such as The Call of Cthulhu, the free-form, character-focused Everway includes a matrix that allows for the creation of coherent characters and productively constrains the otherwise open-ended game-play.

   The source is the essay-review on www.electronicbookreview.com written by Jonathan Tweet.

   Kristina Igliukaite - 11.05.2020 - 22:24