It was way back in 2014, when I was designing a game for my friends, that the thought occurred to me - I should make a game design company! Ironically, the year 2023 seemed like, at the time, a mystical far-off place. I figured that would be a good target year to aim for, so … Continue reading Why I Design Games
Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain is the newest free expansion to Dwarf Mine! In this Dwarf Mine challenge, you will build a rocket capable of lifting your dwarves far beyond the heights of even the highest mountain. You have the chance to lead your Mine into the stars – will you be successful in bringing … Continue reading Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain
Every once in a while a game comes along that has such strong design, and is built in a genre I love - so I just dive in. This happened to me last fall when I bought Return of the Obra Dinn by Lucas Pope for my Nintendo Switch (I believe it's also available on … Continue reading Return of the Obra Dinn Review
The topic of using AI generated art when creating a tabletop game has become, well, controversial in the last year or two. I have a bit of experience in this area, and would like to share my perspective on this topic. Is using AI generated art wrong? No. Well, maybe. On the surface, if you … Continue reading AI Art and Tabletop Games
A recent project I’ve started demanded that I create a universe that follows some sort of logical consistency. I've always felt the intrigue and excitement of mystery and discovery is a lot more fun if the outcomes are plausible, rather than random. So I buckled down and decided I would do my best with some … Continue reading My Science Fiction Universe Worldbuilding
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