Form Factors

Design Games by Nathan D Paoletta and Will Hindmarch

Aug 18, 201600:32:53Games & Hobbies

What form does your RPG take? Is it a book? A deck of cards? A poster or mousepad or business card? Are you sure? Design Games is made possible by our supporters at Patreon, where you can back NDP and Will right now. Eve...

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