Recent content by Jeff Tidball

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    213: Roleplaying: Evolved

    Roleplaying: Evolved Games have evolved a lot in the last century or so, but evolution doesn't always mean progress. Jeff Tidball offers a broad look at roleplaying games, and explains why some of the genre's most fundamental mechanics may be holding designers back. Read Full Article
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    195: A Videogame, in Three Acts

    A Videogame, in Three Acts Most moviegoers know instinctively that movies are formulaic. But it might surprise you to learn just how rigid the formula can be. Jeff Tidball examines the movie's three-act structure and how it could help game designers make their creations more emotionally...