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A new blog devoted to conspiracies

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Shoshanah Shoshanah's picture
A new blog devoted to conspiracies
Welcome fellow Eclipse Phase fans, While this may be shameless self-advertising, I hope you may find some of the info below useful. Some weeks ago I have set up a blog devoted to the topic of conspiracy theories. For now it focuses on those present in the "real world" (as much as this term can be applied), but I plan to expand it with posts about RPG, prabably starting with Ecplise Phase and the role of conspiracies and, more importantly, conspiracy theories within the game's setting. The link is below: http://paranoid-style.blogspot.com/ My background is academic, I'm a PhD candidate at my local university, writing about the role of conspiracy theories in contemporary culture. With this blog, I wanted to explore some other topics that would not fit my dissertation. More importantly, however, I wanted to share my thoughts and research. I'd be happy for any comments or suggestions to the blogs form and the topics raised, especially concerning Eclipse Phase. What in terms of conspiracy you would like to explore? Some theoretical backgound fitted into the setting, or some practical applications for GMs to use? I'd be happy to cater most wishes!
"Paranoid Style" - devoted to conspiracy theories in popular and political culture, in a light academic sauce!
Shoshanah Shoshanah's picture
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As promised, I have written an entry focusing more closely to Eclipse Phase, and the role of conspiracies both in the setting and for the players and GM. http://paranoid-style.blogspot.com/2011/11/conspiracies-in-popular-cultu... The text is a bit vague, as I wanted it to be easier to understand to those who have not yet heard of EP. Any comments and criticisms are welcome!
"Paranoid Style" - devoted to conspiracy theories in popular and political culture, in a light academic sauce!
Arenamontanus Arenamontanus's picture
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Fun! A nice analysis. It is interesting to see that games like Vampire: the Masquerade to some degree involve all four approaches too (especially since the Masquerade itself is a big conspiracy) and encourage playing with them. It is just that the stated focus of the game isn't the interpersonal conspiracy, but the personal horror.
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nezumi.hebereke nezumi.hebereke's picture
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Pretty cool. I enjoy reading conspiracy theories (there's a book, I believe it's '80 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time', which is well worth your time). However, I really appreciate the analysis you put in your last post. As a writer, I'd love to see more about how a conspiracy works, or how to make a neat story, like this one.
Extrasolar Angel Extrasolar Angel's picture
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Heh, only just noticed you are from Poland just as me. Greetings from another Polish EP-fan.
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Shoshanah Shoshanah's picture
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Extrasolar Angel wrote:
Heh, only just noticed you are from Poland just as me. Greetings from another Polish EP-fan.
Greetings! Its good to know that this game has more fans here as well! I know some time passed, but I would like to thank you all for the warm reception of my posts! Not only the forums contributed, but the post was shared on Twitter by one of EP's developers! So far the Eclipse Phase themed one became the most popular entry on my blog! This led me to deciding that some more such posts will definitely be written. The one I have planned next will attempt to deal with another use of conspiracy theories in RPGs or otherwise - the creation of settings and fictitious worlds. There will be some EP, but also other works and writers, like Orwell's classic "1984", the infamous "Turner Diaries" and notorious David Icke. Once again, thank you for the support!
"Paranoid Style" - devoted to conspiracy theories in popular and political culture, in a light academic sauce!
Shoshanah Shoshanah's picture
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Took more time than I anticipated, but here is the new post in all its rambling glory! http://paranoid-style.blogspot.com/2011/11/conspiracy-theory-as-setting-...
"Paranoid Style" - devoted to conspiracy theories in popular and political culture, in a light academic sauce!
Shoshanah Shoshanah's picture
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After a break, I give you a new entry. This time it is partially devoted to incorporating conspiracy theories into an RPG setting, with a Savage Worlds example. Again, less EP, but still RPG oriented. [url=http://paranoid-style.blogspot.com/2011/12/infamous-day-and-reptilian-se... Infamous Day and a Reptilian Setting[/url] As always c&c are welcome!
"Paranoid Style" - devoted to conspiracy theories in popular and political culture, in a light academic sauce!