A World of Ghost-Punching
The man tightens the rope around my chest. “Are we really extending this metaphor?” he asks. “Just to continue your explanation of Ghost Punchers?” … Read More »A World of Ghost-Punching
World-Building
The Fractals of Karthador
When it comes to purely creative endeavors, I’ve got both hands full these days: On the one hand, I’ve been writing up some crazy theories… Read More »The Fractals of Karthador
Fractal Storyworlds Part 3: Zooming in on Accursed
Previously in our discussion on fractal storyworlds, we defined a world’s premise and nodes, and talked about how you can “zoom in” on a world’s… Read More »Fractal Storyworlds Part 3: Zooming in on Accursed
Fractal Storyworlds Part 1: The Power of The Premise
And… I’m back. For the past week or so, I’ve been focusing my energies with laser-like intensity on wrapping up a new trading card game… Read More »Fractal Storyworlds Part 1: The Power of The Premise
A World in Decline
While at Tacticon last weekend, I was lucky enough to help playtest an adventure in a new RPG setting, Dragon Kings, run by its creator… Read More »A World in Decline
GenCon through the Fractals
Every year, Gen Con fills me with regret. As much as I love the “best four days in gaming,” I’m always left pining for the… Read More »GenCon through the Fractals
Scrambling for Storyworlds
I’m scrambling. Specifically, I’m scrambling with last-minute preparations for Space City Con this weekend, so today’s post is one of those “rambling stream of consciousness”… Read More »Scrambling for Storyworlds
Aped to a Pulp
While pondering imagery for Ape City Escape, I thought of going with a classic “pulp magazine cover” style for the artwork. (Not that I’m in… Read More »Aped to a Pulp
Ape City Escapers
A little story goes a long way towards making a game more than than just the strategic hunt for victory points. Last week, I wrote… Read More »Ape City Escapers
Ape City Stories
Earlier this week, I proclaimed that I’d take my own advice for adding story to board games and apply it to Ape City Escape. To… Read More »Ape City Stories