Hands of War

A strange little side quest

A small trivia drop for Hands of War: The word 'checkmate' is linked to the Persian expression 'shah mat', used when the king was trapped. The broader history adds one more wrinkle. Early computer role-playing games helped turn rules, inventories, exploration and character progression into systems that could support long-form digital adventures. Grombi files that under: small game, surprisingly large backstory.