Hello I was wondering if any of you have read this book? "Swords and Circuitry: A designers guide to RPG" is it any good? is it worth it? thanks "I know sometimes I ask stupid questions...but i mean well " [Triple Buffer-My home]|[SCRIPTaGAME]|[My Old Site]

I have read it. I find it a littlee hard to recomend.
There are some interesting parts, but a lot of it is already in more general books. So basicaly, it isnt worthless, and it is worth a read if you have run out of anything better and have the money to spare.

If you haven''t read "Game Architecture and Design," it would be a better use of the cash. If you have read most of the other literature on game design, than this could benifit you. Just don''t expect a whole new outlook on RPGs.

Phriction

I found it a very interesting book, but then again, I borrowed it from my library instead of buying it. It definatly has some good views on RPG design, and the interviews with established designers are worth reading. If you can find it at your library, check it out and read it. If not, then I suggest forking out the money if it''s burning a hole in your pocket. Other than that, listen to what the others say.

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k. thanks.

ill look into this Game Architecture and Design book. and my local library heh, I dont think ive ever seen it I dont even know if there is one!!


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If you can''t find it at the library there is alwaysAmazon.

Although it is $49.99 (18.846 Dinar for you I suppose) you can get it used at Amazon (New and Used link on the right) for half that.

Phriction

thats what i usually do for game dev books. dont really have a choice


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