A history of computer role-playing games is emerging, with one part available for comment, covering the late 1970s and early 1980s. It's a fun read, with doses of nostalgia ready to strike anyone over 30. The comments thread is useful, pointing out still more games.
It's fascinating to see some current issues appear in embryonic form, like the struggle between avid game players and sysadmins, or open source versus closed.
(via BoingBoing)
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