Ethics at the Gaming Table
Compose an article about the importance of ethics in role-playing games. Discuss scenarios where players must make moral decisions, and explore how these moments enhance the gaming experience and offer insights into human behavior.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- End with something the reader can do or think about today.
- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
Writing essays
A mind at work, one subject at a time.
An essay collection gathers short nonfiction pieces: personal, critical, funny or all three. What ties them together is the writer's voice and way of seeing.
What readers expect
- A distinctive voice
- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
A tip before you start
Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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