A few weeks ago, I posted a list of random game idea generators. Starting this week, I’ll be putting those generators to good use by creating games based on their results.
No, they won’t be complete games. They probably won’t even be playable or more than game pitches with delusions of grandeur. And they almost definitely won’t be good. But they will be interesting exercises in mixing themes and mechanics that don’t obviously go together. The same way a fiction writer can develop creativity by work from writing prompts, I’m hoping a game designer can hone his or her skills by watering the seeds of chaos and seeing what sprouts up.
And who knows? Maybe one or two of these unholy combinations will catch fire (in a good way) and turn out to be something special (also in a good way). If so, you’ll be able to say, “I was there. I was reading the blog when the magic happened, before Darrell sold out and turned into the jet-setting, money hat-wearing tool that he is today.”
Maybe. It could happen. Stay tuned to find out.
