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From Wargames to “The Slog”

vashnaar2026-01-02T10:08:05-06:00

The Evolution of Tactical TTRPG Design TTRPG Design Discourse: Article 7 of 14 After exploring narrative-first and rules-light approaches, we turn to the other side of the design spectrum: tactical complexity. For millions of players, [...]

From Wargames to “The Slog”vashnaar2026-01-02T10:08:05-06:00

The Great Design Divide

vashnaar2026-01-02T09:57:23-06:00

Narrative-Driven vs. Tactical TTRPGs TTRPG Design Discourse: Article 4 of 14 In previous articles, we've examined actual play's cultural impact, the centrality of player agency, and cognitive load as a design constraint. Now we address [...]

The Great Design Dividevashnaar2026-01-02T09:57:23-06:00