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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: The pastor argued that while Atsu was known for his extensive charity work—including visiting hospitals and orphanages—these deeds would not earn him a "heavenly reward" because they were not done through the church.
The sermon surfaced shortly after Atsu was confirmed dead following the devastating earthquake in Turkey, a timing that many found insensitive given his widespread reputation for benevolence. : The pastor argued that while Atsu was
: Prophet Eliezer insisted that the Bible gives precise instructions for tithes to be brought to the "house of the Lord" (the church) so there is food in His house, rather than being given directly to those on the roadside. Public Reaction Public Reaction The social media post refers to
The social media post refers to a controversial sermon by , the leader of Shiloh Prayer Service in Ghana. In a viral video from February 2023, the pastor claimed that the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu should have given his tithes to the church rather than spending them on philanthropy for the poor. Key Points of the Sermon : The pastor argued that while Atsu was
