in the Shadow of Greatness

 

May 21, 2004

Kobayashi Maru Play

Jvstin
and Ginger speak about the Unexpected Third and The 20' By 20' Room: Kobayashi Maru Play

I want a weekly meme of 'Kobayashi' moments. Kind of impossible.
:)

But I do plan my games around the Kobayashi Factor. In many cases this means that the 'expert knowledge' inside the game will see an excellent alternative, two good alternatives, and a few lousy alternatives.

I don't look for the Kobayashi Maru answer. If the Players find one, or inspire the NPCs to find one by things that the PCs do or say or bring to the table, then that is very cool and a big rush.

This usually means, as a few point out in the comments at 20x20: "There are not correct solutions to my games. I don't plan for the players, they are plenty smarter than I am."


Filed under : Aha! at 21.05.2004