Episode 74: We’re Playing at the World!
Guest Host Jon Peterson joins the regular DMs this episode to talk over his book about the history of D&D; “Playing at the World”. His research, his travel and his interviews are all discussed as the team considers the value of the work to gamers everywhere.
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Discussed Sites on the Show: Playing at the World by Jon Peterson (Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/061564204 … FE3YQE037Y
Jon Peterson’s Blog http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/
PBS’s online show “Offbook” discusses the phenomenon of RPGs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7DOzBtadMk
The Museum of Play in Rochester, New York http://www.museumofplay.org/
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I’m about 1/3 the way through this book, and I’m really enjoying it. It makes me want to play wargames (maybe just RISK LotR). I look forward to listening to the podcast (as always).