Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.'nhttps://tasker.land/2025/11/13/on-criticism-and-ttrpgs/
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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
@Taskerland Recharge your batteries, catch up on all the nothing you haven't been doing for a while now, let Calvin be your spirit guide.
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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
White I enjoyed the reviews I've read from you, I'm glad that introspection led you to healthier, conscious habit formation.
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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
@Taskerland well, it is not a secret anymore why are there so little reviewers in TRPG space.
Shine on You Crazy AncientFish XD
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White I enjoyed the reviews I've read from you, I'm glad that introspection led you to healthier, conscious habit formation.
@illumniscate Thanks. I enjoy it while I am doing it but there are definitely consequences
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@Taskerland well, it is not a secret anymore why are there so little reviewers in TRPG space.
Shine on You Crazy AncientFish XD
@vdonnut Thank you. It is quite a singular set of challenges.
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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
@Taskerland And now back to the serious personal business of Sex Piglens

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Some thoughts on the place of criticism in the world of #ttrpg and why I have decided to stop reviewing other people's games.
On Criticism and TTRPGs
After some amount of reflection, I have decided to stop reviewing RPGs. At least for the foreseeable future. There are a number of motivators behind this decision but the first and foremost is that I am burned out to the point where the sense of fatigue has begun to filter over into other areas. Having…
Taskerland (tasker.land)
@Taskerland I've enjoyed your reviews, very much, as a fan not only of RPGs but of reviews as their own form. They reflect more insight and experience than most, and you've always been clear and honest about your tastes.
(Fortunately, I managed to miss your efforts as a critic, or maybe I just burned those memories from my brain.
️)Sorry to see it stop being worth it, but glad to see you take this step for your sanity and resources both worldly and personal.
