Let's Talk About Core Game Mechanics

[Thomas Shey]

By masters, do you mean mechanics?

No. I meant "who will this mechanic serve the needs of?" Some mechanics really work for some people with some aims and some really work for others. Thus they "serve different masters".

 

[Fenris-77]

No. I meant "who will this mechanic serve the needs of?" Some mechanics really work for some people with some aims and some really work for others. Thus they "serve different masters".

Definitely. RPGs and their mechanics have a purpose for writing just like any other kind of writing. In this case a more or less specific play experience.