Game systems, mechanics, and design resources.
Tabletop RPGs
Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (2014)
- D&D 5E Resources — encounter design, mechanics, and reference materials for the 2014 ruleset
- D&D and RPG Content Publishing Guide — comprehensive guide to publishing D&D and RPG content commercially: platforms (DMs Guild, DriveThruRPG, itch.io, Kickstarter, Patreon), licensing (OGL, ORC, Creative Commons), content restrictions, revenue models, strategic recommendations
Digital Game Development
Text-based games
- MU* Game Engine — modern framework for building multiplayer text games
About This Section
Game mechanics, design patterns, and reference materials for tabletop and digital games. Focus on systems thinking, mathematical modeling, and design principles rather than lore or flavor text.