A strange little side quest
A little context makes Lemon Drop as: Fat Fat Horse more fun to place on the gaming map. The first crossword puzzle book appeared in 1924 in a cautious initial printing of 3,600 copies, complete with a free pencil. There is another connection worth keeping in the same mental pocket: 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 Lemon Drop as: Fat Fat Horse feel a bit more connected to the history of play.
