DiscoverThe Game Design Round TableSeason: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins
Season: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins

Season: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins

Update: 2025-10-141
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In this episode of the RPG series, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron are joined by Jeff Perkins, founder and still player of the long-running play-by-email game TribeNet. Jeff shares the fascinating history of the game, how it evolved from its early Tribe Vibes roots to Tribe Net 3, and what makes this collaborative, strategy-driven experience so enduring. The conversation explores the logistics of hand-moderation, the challenges of adapting to players’ divergent paths, and the creative process behind keeping such a unique community thriving. A deep dive into one of the most intriguing corners of the RPG world.

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Season: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins

Season: RPG - Play-by-email with Jeff Perkins