June 15, 2024

This is ASKED QUESTIONS: a newsletter with thoughts about roleplaying mechanics

Hi, I’m Hendrik ten Napel,

I have designed some roleplaying games and written some modules¹, and I’ve read a whole lot more. Especially indie ones. This newsletter about the little things that make those roleplaying games tick and make my mind go.

Check out a couple of the first newsletters to get an idea of what that’s like:

• Called it! This dice roll is not just about chance

• Is every mechanic a prompt? A slightly reductive thought experiment

Two more things before I sign off.

First: I should tell you I have degree in Philosophy. It’s kind of the gimmick of this newsletter. At the very least, it explains why I can’t let go of the little stuff.

Second: I’m Dutch, so there’s bound to be mistakes in these emails. While we—the Dutch—do speak the best English in all of mainland Europe², I did learn most of the language from reading books and watching TV. So bear with me.

That’s it for now!

1. Check out my itch page.

2. The EF English Proficiency Index says so.