About this episode

The panel discusses approaches to investigations and mysteries in RPGs, focusing on maintaining plot momentum without veering into horror.

Kenneth Hite moderates this panel with Crystal Mazur, Rick Meints, and Elisa Teague. We talk about how to approach investigations and mysteries within an RPG and how to keep it focused in those areas so as not to wander into horror. We talk about our favorite ways to put some urgency on players to keep the plot moving forward, and how not to completely stall progress.

People in this episode

Host: Kenneth Hite

Guests: Crystal Mazur, Rick Meints, Elisa Teague

Topics covered

• RPG investigations
• mystery in RPGs
• game design
• player engagement
• plot progression

Keywords

• RPG
• mystery
• investigation
• game design
• player urgency

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