In-Game Easter Eggs
“At the fourth shop you stop in, a wizened old man named Max and his wife, who constantly bicker, ask for some of the [poisoned] crossbow bolts so they can test them [to see what types of poison are being used].” – Apr 18, 2012 (the first pop culture reference that made its way into my play-by-post campaign ) "Was that Miracle Max and Valerie?" - one of my players While Alfred Hitchcock and the MCU have made Easter Eggs in movies into as much of an art as the films themselves, I have always appreciated subtle pop culture references in games, movies, and tv shows. There is something about the whole idea that makes me happy – like the writer and audience is both clever enough to pick up on a story that is operating on more than one level. Maybe its symbolism or foreshadowing, maybe it’s just a nod to other stories that have entertained us over the years and left an indelible mark on our collective psyches. It can even just be a recurring line that serves as a...