Games + Storyworlds: Board Game Stories
When I mention “game stories” and “game writing,” chances are people’s thoughts immediately go to video games. That fair. Video games are great at telling… Read More »Games + Storyworlds: Board Game Stories
Darrell Hardy
Games + Storyworlds: Making it Personal
Two essential elements of any good story are conflict and characters. This is true whether that story is delivered by movie, novel, a series of… Read More »Games + Storyworlds: Making it Personal
Games + Storyworlds: Matching Mechanics
Before I start tossing out tips like a clown hurling candy at kids from a float in a parade, I have a small confession to… Read More »Games + Storyworlds: Matching Mechanics
Games + Storyworlds: The Game Comes First
I’ve written before about telling stories that fit into existing storyworlds. But those words of wisdom were of a generalized nature, speaking to “stories” in… Read More »Games + Storyworlds: The Game Comes First
Free Darrellian Games
The bad news is that, as I predicted, I have failed to finish my One Game a Month entry for May. The good news is… Read More »Free Darrellian Games
Recommendations at Gunpoint
In one cartoonishly-oversized hand, you’ve got the stealth and multi-path gameplay of Deux Ex. In the other hand, the stylized 2D parkour of Canabalt. Now… Read More »Recommendations at Gunpoint
Steel Dragons Assemble!
I’m pleased to announce that Steel Dragons, the digital tabletop game I’m designing for QuickCharge Games, has been unveiled! It’s an adventure board game in… Read More »Steel Dragons Assemble!
Pre-failing
While the One Game a Month project has its own, optional theme each month, my personal theme for the project every month has been “failure.”… Read More »Pre-failing
Storyworld Tip: Feature the Creatures
You know Dune, right? Sci-fi epic, desert planet, and… what else comes to mind? That’s right: giant freaking sandworms. Are they characters or character archetypes… Read More »Storyworld Tip: Feature the Creatures
Storyworld Tip: The Magic of Rituals
Could you help me out for a second? Stand right here, in the middle of the circle. Great. Now, hold this goat skull and close… Read More »Storyworld Tip: The Magic of Rituals