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mk · 4507 days ago · link · · parent · post: Rediscovering boardgames.. what were your favorites growing up?
I have Ogre, I think. I inherited a bunch of these games from a father of a friend, including some Avalon Hill.
This bequeathment also included a pamphlet by SJ titled GAME DESIGN: Volume 1: Theory and Practice It's a fun read. It ranges from discusion of hex vs. grid in war games, and pushes his generic philosophy for RPGs that underpins GURPS. It was written in 1981. I also remember 'Cheap Ass Games' at the local friendly gaming shop. We bought them more than we played them.