Joseph Norris : Writing

Flag Day

Flag Day

A Stage Play by Joseph Norris


A little script for flag day
The 'Fun' of QA

The 'Fun' of QA

A Story by Joseph Norris


Old Article from May 2001
What is Role Playing?

What is Role Playing?

A Story by Joseph Norris


Every culture on the face of the earth has games and every generation of humanity its unique forms of entertainment. Our civilization is no different...
Core Combat Attributes

Core Combat Attributes

A Story by Joseph Norris


Buried deep within every game system, whether paper & pencil, console, or MMORPG is the engine that drives combat. Hardcore mathematicians spend c..
Group Versus Solo Play

Group Versus Solo Play

A Story by Joseph Norris


While on the subject of grouping, game designers in MMORPGs are faced with a difficult dilemma when it comes to solo versus group play options. Back i..
Game Balance

Game Balance

A Story by Joseph Norris


There is already a great deal written about game balance, such as how to achieve it, its importance, and even the pitfalls in dealing with it. Game ba..
Developer Arrogance

Developer Arrogance

A Story by Joseph Norris


There is no other profession that offers the same exhilaration as game designer, especially MMORPG designer. Your thoughts and dreams become seen and ..
Dynamic Group Interaction

Dynamic Group Interaction

A Story by Joseph Norris


Understanding the concept of dynamic group interaction and its proper implementation is one of the core concepts of any good MMORPG. It provides a sol..
Stepping Stone to Liberty

Stepping Stone to Liberty

A Story by Joseph Norris


Each one of us who steps into a voting both owes a debt of gratitude to the events of British New Model Army in 1645, one the major battles for libe..
A Moment in the Sun

A Moment in the Sun

A Story by Joseph Norris


Even after more than fifty years the question of who is to blame for the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, at 7:55 A.M. still lingers..