What is The Commune?
We're a group of gamers, and we're always looking for new gamers to join us. Every month or so, we pick a game to play. We chat about the game together, and we record podcasts, record videos, and write essays. You can reach The Commune in the following ways:
- Register on the forums. This is where we organize events and pick games.
- Reach us by email at vgcommune *A*T* gmail *D*O*T* com.
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Pages tagged exploration
Podcasts
Feb 24, 2013
Dec 22, 2013
Exploration is nice and all, but backtracking requires players to replay old content. Let's consider the impact of backtracking on Demon's Crest.
Jul 9, 2014
In any location, you'll encounter setting and structure. What composes each of these elements, and how do they influence each other?
Nov 9, 2014
The Firemen features plenty of space to explore, but slaps players with a time limit. How do you balance between looking around and getting through quickly?
Mar 16, 2015
Players can traverse wide expanses in Superhero League of Hoboken, looking for just the right solution to the game's many point-and-click puzzles. What rules guide the player's exploration, and how do the clues come together?
Aug 4, 2015
The first in a series of three Gamescape 2015 podcasts, covering two games and their emphasis on exploration.