A strange little side quest
There is a neat bit of history hiding behind the kind of play you find in Labyrneath. The first crossword puzzle book appeared in 1924 in a cautious initial printing of 3,600 copies, complete with a free pencil. The timeline takes another interesting turn: Early computer role-playing games helped turn rules, inventories, exploration and character progression into systems that could support long-form digital adventures. That is the kind of background detail that makes another attempt at Labyrneath feel a bit more connected to the history of play.
