In fact, I’d say that some TT posts could be considered theory, or at least strongly theory-related (although I usually steer clear of the term).

Peter: It’s good to hear from you again. NBG kicks ass.

Take the Jeepform ‘discussion’ as an immediate example. It doesn’t actually tell me anything what this jeepform is and the linked jeepform website is little better.

Everyone else seems to be saying stuff that I’ve already figured out for myself, saying nothing at all, or over analysing themselves and others.

RPG’s are an activity not a branch of science or the humanities. If I was building a boat in my garage and I did a course in boat building I’d expect some classes of theory between the practicalities of woodwork and caulking. But of course there aren’t any courses on RPG Theory because it’s a hobby. If you spend all your time thinking about RPG Theory to the point of never actually playing, (and I know of some that do) does that render the theorising meaningless?

Here’s an RPG theory for you: Playing RPGs are a fun diverting way to spend your time. As long as you and your friends are enjoying yourselves then you’re doing it right, otherwise try doing something different.