Why did everyone ignore D&D's potion rules? What can Monopoly's Free Parking house rule teach us about homebrew? We explore game design, player behavior, and why the rules that feel right aren't always the ones that make the best game.

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1. Soren Johnson ("Players will optimise the fun out of a game") https://www.designer-notes.com/game-developer-column-17-water-finds-a- ...