What’s a “dead game?
What’s a “dead game?” A game no one makes supplements for? One that is out of print? One that uses old mechanics? One no one plays? I’d say there’s almost no such thing as a dead game. If someone plays it, it’s not dead. This tendency to need a game to be “supported” or constantly churn out content is really weird. If there’s no new content or the mechanics of a "dead" game are wonky, just use your…
I wish there were more printed adventures for Millenium's End because it seems like the perfect setting to run my ideas. But yes yes no such thing as a dead game
ReplyDeleteOooh, or games that promised supplements that never came out.
ReplyDeleteIf something is out of print, and there's no way to legally buy it without paying collector's prices, then I say Arrrr, matey.
ReplyDeleteAbsolumente.
ReplyDeleteA dead game is a game where every copy has been pulped or otherwise destroyed and that no one at all plays anymore.
ReplyDeleteLike a "dead language", it requires significant age and loss of usage.
This is the third day in a row that I've chosen not to RPGaDay because the question doesn't really mean anything to me.
ReplyDeleteTim Other Don't forget Marvel Super Heroes!
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Who came up with this "dead game" concept?
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