Course: Playing with The Pool

This course uses James V. West's The Pool as a means to go very deep into how speaking and procedures actually work. It draws upon the game's disturbing feature to expose things which you personally are bad at and manage to elide in any other game. The content includes further examination and training in several games designed after The Pool as well.

Course prerequisite: People and Play

Course procedures

Class meets Thursdays, April 4 through May 2, 20:00-22:00 CET.

We meet at Discord in the Adept Play server, at the channel named for this course. It is a private meeting and cannot be viewed by others.

Class time includes numerous activities, discussions, and exercises, and content often depends on their outcomes. Therefore attendance is extremely important and the class cannot be presented in some canned or standard way.

Each meeting includes homework which is due four days following class. I provide individual feedback on all assignments. There are no grades or numerical assessments for assignments or for the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we begin?

When you've completed purchasing you're all done here at Payhip. Mark your calendar to attend the course at Discord on the listed start date.

Can I take more than one class at once?

Yes, if you have previously taken "People and Play." You'll have to sign up for each course separately here at Payhip.

What about refunds?

If the course hasn't begun, then you can rescind your order at any time - just let me know as soon as possible.

If your schedule or situation changes during the course and you have to stop attending, you may receive a partial refund based on the timing and specific situation, pending discussion between us.