Game Design #107: Weird Concepts = Simple Wording
I recently read my daughter The Vagrant. It's pretty weird sci fi for an 11-year-old, where demons have broken through a rift and are kinda possessing/interacting with the human populace, whose empire...
View ArticleGame Design #108: RTS Wisdom (Balance not Boredom, "UI" Rules/Mechanics)
While I enjoyed old skool titles like CoH, Command and Conquer, Supreme Commander - I rarely play RTS anymore. Most RTS, the first 1/3 of the game is building up forces, 1/3 is actually fun, fighting,...
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November Update (Delta Vector)
Just realized I didn't post at all last month, so here is a grab bag of things that have been going on:Titanicus and Tanks: I got the Titanicus rules. I'll never be able to afford the models ($250 for...
View ArticleGame Design #109: Cinematic Moments
I bought the Titanicus rules out of interest (though I'll never afford the minis!) and when experimenting with them I found myself thinking "this is really cinematic!"But... what is "cinematic"(n:...
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ME:SBG 2025 Edition - and why we don't need a new Battlefleet Gothic
In the Aussie heat I've moved my hobby table indoors. As usual, I rely on some simple MESBG miniatures to kick-start my painting. Actually, that reminds me:MESBG: New EditionOne of the best things...
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New Years Musings (+Low Resistance/High resistance rules)
Well, I'll spare you a list of resolutions and jump straight into it. My main resolution (if one is expected) is to just play more with my toys, as my boy is now old enough to join in and is super...
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15mm is Back! +Tanks
Why 15mm are great: Firstly, they are pretty kid-proof/cheap. A fall from the table may separate them off a base but rarely cause damage unlike a resin LoTR which will explode. Key criteria when you...
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Zombies!
I and the wee lad are interested in zombies, thanks to me collecting the Evil Dead TV show, Dawn of the Dead remake, and a bunch of Carpenter movies (I gave up streaming services, when I realized I was...
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Trench Crusade - Musings
I'm allowed myself one new system this year, and I've gone for the obvious choice - Trench Crusade.It seems primed for success. It's got the fluff - it seems like to was designed art and background...
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The Secret Workbench
Just thought I'd share how I've been infiltrating my hobby bench and gear into our home arranging my workbench.We often have visitors with toddlers, who apparently do not mix well with superglue or...
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