thread: 2005-04-06 : The Whole Point
On 2005-04-07, Ben Lehman wrote:
Since the rules are just negotation techniques for credibility, it makes sense, right?
Not *just*
Rules also shape your social contract. They shape your play experience, which in turn shapes you.
I posted in the "Roleplaying with someone can be..." thread as "Roleplaing with someone can be a way to learn to be human."
Your play will shape you. Your rules will shape your play.
Good rules are about making better people. Good rules are about making better friends. Good rules are about making better community.
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—Ben
