Essays
These are full-blown essays, papers, and articles.
Presentations
Slideshows and presentation materials from conferences.
Interviews and Panels
Reprints of non-game-specific interviews, and transcripts of panels and roundtables.
Snippets
Excerpts from blog, newsgroup, and forum posts.
Laws
The "Laws of Online World Design" in various forms.
Timeline
A timeline of developments in online worlds.
A Theory of Fun for Game Design
My book on why games matter and what fun is.
Insubstantial Pageants
A book I started and never finished outlining the basics of online world design.
Links
Links to resources on online world design.
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: Witnessing the extreme poverty and exploitation of miners, indigenous peoples, and the disenfranchised across the continent radicalized Guevara’s worldview.
is the posthumously published travel diary of Ernesto "Che" Guevara . It chronicles his 1952 trip across South America with his friend, biochemist Alberto Granado , while Guevara was still a 23-year-old medical student. Plot Summary The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin Americ...
: The book is a classic coming-of-age story, documenting Guevara’s evolution from an idealistic, adventurous student to a socially conscious individual. : Witnessing the extreme poverty and exploitation of
: Retailers like World of Books offer pre-owned copies for as low as ~$4.00. Plot Summary : The book is a classic
In January 1952, the two set out from Buenos Aires on a vintage 1939 Norton 500cc motorcycle named ("The Mighty One"). Over the course of nine months, they traveled more than 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles) through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
: The diary reflects on the lasting effects of Spanish colonialism and the influence of foreign powers like the United States on the region. Purchase Options
The book is available as a trade paperback, often including unpublished photos taken by Guevara and introductions by his daughter, Aleida Guevara.
