Past Tension, Future Perfection
A week ago, I decided to do something about the pile of unedited novel manuscripts slumped on my hard drive, staring up at at me… Read More »Past Tension, Future Perfection
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In Defense of the Niche
“Go big or go home” is great when you’re Donald Trump, rich enough to hire people to grow their hair for your toupee. If you… Read More »In Defense of the Niche
After the Writing, the Real Work Begins
I’m not the best at rewriting. It’s not that I’m so impressed with my own words that I’m loathe to change a thing, it’s just… Read More »After the Writing, the Real Work Begins
Know Your Game Fiddler
When I first saw Magic: the Gathering at the game store, I thought it was silly, desperate, and pre-failed for your convenience. “So it’s a… Read More »Know Your Game Fiddler
The Pregnant World of Rango
Saturday morning, my wife and I rounded up the young’uns and drove the herd over to the theater to see Rango, the new CG animated… Read More »The Pregnant World of Rango
The Price of Victory
Good games are designed to be played, not to be won. Whoa! Back off there with the torches and pitchforks. Games need victory conditions, and… Read More »The Price of Victory
Changes is Good…Right?
As you can see, I updated the ol’ website over the weekend. It’s always been a bit orange, but now I’m full vested in the… Read More »Changes is Good…Right?
Please Stand By – Again
Hmmm, there’s a new version of WordPress out, I thought. And my comments don’t seem to be working. I should upgrade, see what’s new, and… Read More »Please Stand By – Again
Designing with a Twist
Innovation in game design is good. Too much innovation, however, can leave your audience scratching its collective head, shrugging its collective shoulders, and wandering away… Read More »Designing with a Twist
A Little Pre-Spring Cleaning
Yeah, it’s a little dusty in here. A little smoky too. I blame the chainsaw: that thing burns oil when it runs hot, and it… Read More »A Little Pre-Spring Cleaning