Religion in Gaming

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by Agemegos

Yes, and weren't they doing fine before they even created mankind?

Humans were doing fine before we domesticated cattle, sheep, and swine, but that doesn't mean we don't get anything out of having them.

Bill Stoddard

[jeff_wilson]

Originally Posted by Agemegos

Yes, and weren't they doing fine before they even created mankind?



I associate the idea chiefly with Fritz Leiber.

In the classic supplement MYTHIC GREECE, Aaron Allston does an excellent job of supporting the gameable thesis that mortals primarily serve the gods as a form of television. Not just the medium, but the industry including sponsors and such.