World Builders,I did a stupid thing.I argued on the Internet with nerds about games.Well, I don't think I argued so much as tried to figure out what the heck these guys were going on about.What I found was, in fact, silly.I bet I was arguing with thi...
World Builders,Getting stuck sucks.The game of life that we talk about so often around here requires that you find new angles of attacking the situation. That's the secret to unsticking yourself.There's More Than One Way to Do EverythingNo matter wha...
World Builders,These are three ways Game Masters run a table without breaking a sweat. Use them in real life to win: negotiation, sales, demonstrations, presentations. It's all a game and you're playing for real.Yes, and...This technique, well-known...
World Builders,Tabletop role playing games transform you into a dominant presenter. Never tank a talk again because soon you'll have the secrets of the Game Master up your sleeve.Game Master?TTRPG Crash Course incoming. We'll stick with the world's m...
World Builders,Passive play leaves us feeling empty—like dopamine slaves—with nothing to show for our time or energy. Cravings for this crack hit of digital smack lead to gaming addiction. We can crush the urge in three easy steps.Identify your passi...
World Builders,Game addiction is a real, challenging, potentially debilitating disorder with life-altering consequences [1].You can hear that voice from your past saying, "Nintendo is going to rot your brain! Get outside. NOW!" The thrust of this adm...
World Builders,Last time, we talked about the LifeRPG as a means to game your way to a higher level of productivity and achievement. The verdict was they're not a shortcut, and they could disappoint you if you have high expectations.Life RPGs are Fun...
World Builders,Life is better when you play it like a game, but it won't fulfill you if you play it without any real stakes.The Quantified SelfYou may be familiar with the idea of the "Quantified Self," or the process of tracking and analyzing life a...
World Builders,What is the most important thing you can do as a creator?Think about it. We'll get back to that question in a second.In the meantime, I'm happy to announce that the World Builders' Guild Newsletter is joining forces with my game publis...
World Builders,What is the most important thing you can do as a creator?Think about it. We'll get back to that question in a second.In the meantime, I'm happy to announce that the World Builders' Guild Newsletter is joining forces with my game publis...