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  • Taking Good Counsel

    Taking Good Counsel

    The process of building a new game can come to you over time, like a growing idea in the back of your mind. Or it can come to you all at once, like a tidal wave of inspiration. In either case, it’s important to maintain your vision for what goals the game aims to achieve,…

  • Expanding Horizons

    There are only a few paths to consistent growth once you reach adulthood. One is to seek out new and unique experiences; that becomes harder with each go around. Another is to look inward and examine your own beliefs and understanding of the world, reshaping your perspective. But the most consistent form of growth that…

  • The Cresswood Harvestide Festival

    A murder mystery party among friends and conspirators. The room was dimly lit by candles. In my doublet, I paced back and forth rehearsing my part. Theo Messerdell didn’t make mistakes. The mood was anticipatory and anxious, to a point. The door knocked, and the night began. A few months ago, my wife and I…

  • Play Testing, Play Testing…

    Play Testing, Play Testing…

    Taking a game from concept to reality takes iteration, patience, and lots of play testing. Beyond how the game is balanced, or how long it takes, or even whether the best player wins, I am constantly asking myself “Is it fun?” At the start of each game of The Fair at Grenden Village, I remind…

  • Early Mornings and Sunny Afternoons

    Early Mornings and Sunny Afternoons

    This summer is moving faster with every passing day. The mornings at Toyon Bay are bright but brisk, leaving a little time to come to breakfast in a sweatshirt before the heat of the day begins in earnest. Most mornings are spent bringing my thoughts into action via my Dungeons and Dragons sessions, as campers…

  • Opening the Fair

    Opening the Fair

    About two months ago I had an idea while walking my dog. How could I create a board game that felt like an exciting and light-hearted experience for anyone, regardless of skill level or experience. I thought about times in my life that made me feel joyous, awestruck, or swept up in the moment. What…

  • The Dominican Dispatch

    The Dominican Dispatch

    3/30/2022 Sitting poolside at 2pm on Wednesday. The wind has picked up and the morning clouds have given way to a hot sun over us. I take cover under the sheltered shadow of our umbrella while Darlene bakes in the sunshine, tempting a late March tan.  The pool is busy, resort goers flit about the…

  • Starting Fresh

    Starting Fresh

    This is the first blog post in a new and exciting adventure for me. Writing is something that I do for work and for pleasure, and I want to take gaming to that same destination. As it stands, gaming is a hobby, a pastime, and a constant nagging in the back of my mind. But…