A strange little side quest
If Guild of Zany sends you down a curiosity rabbit hole, start here. Early computer role-playing games helped turn rules, inventories, exploration and character progression into systems that could support long-form digital adventures. A second detail makes the picture even better: Chess changed dramatically in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries when the queen became the board's most powerful piece. Not bad for a few facts hiding behind a Play button.