R3

Resources and References
Kobold Guide to Game Design — Essays on game design

Recommendations
The works of Vincent Baker, especially Apocalypse World, Dogs in the Vineyard and In a Wicked Age, the later of which was a major inspiration for this project.

These Are Our Games, composed of the works of Ben Lehman–Polaris, Bliss Stage, The Drifter’s Escape–fine examples of the literary merits of roleplaying games.

The works of Luke Crane–esp. Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard, and Freemarket–all excellent examples of games that reward roleplay and storytelling, with the first two retaining a retro RPG feel.

Night Sky Games, including the works of Meguey Baker–Psi*Run especially.

Dread, by Epidiah Ravachol and The IMpossible Dream, as an example of simplicity and well-crafted, effective mechanics.