Mediography

Immediate game influences

The following works directly inspired Stonetop's mechanics, techniques, setting, themes, and approach to information design.

Blogs

You can find a lot of writing about Stonetop and its development at Jeremy's blog, Spouting Lore (2018-2023). Additionally, the following essays and series either influenced techniques and approaches presented in this game or demonstrate the game in action.

Touchstones

There's no one thing you can point at and say "Stonetop is just like this." But here's some stuff that you might look to for vibes.

And also...

The following influenced or inspired certain specific elements of Stonetop, or resonate strongly with some of its themes. Maybe they'll inspire you, too.

Caveat emptor

All of the above are relevant and potentially useful as inspiration, but they're not necessarily all good.

And some of the creators held and espoused hurtful beliefs, which permeates their work. Others have done or been accused of terrible things. People, like art and our consumption of it, are complicated.