Making a Meaty RPG

For this critical thought, I talked about RPG design and what makes an effective and engaging system, while sharing what happens if you let me cut loose in a game like Siralim Ultimate.

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Josh Bycer

For this critical thought, I talked about RPG design and what makes an effective and engaging system, while sharing what happens if you let me cut loose in a game like Siralim Ultimate.

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Making a Meaty RPG

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