Cognition

2024-09-19

Mentor Models

Running a game as a GM, especially with smarter-than-average characters, is a fascinating exercise in thinking about what intelligence really is. It’s almost like hacking…

2014-10-06

Gaming and Visualization

There is a study about Visualization and Learning [1] and Mindfulness Meditation [2] that seems to a pretty good mental tool for learning and mental exercise (I’m…

2013-10-18

Sunk Cost Effect and Benchmarks

Observing my players, myself, everyone I play with is one of my favorite parts of RPGaming. I admire those players who really RP their decision…

2013-04-08

Framing makes you Win!

Framing Framing is so freaking powerful as a life skill but as a Game skill. Framing as a powerful Coping mechanism. It allows you to…