December 2020 update: researching, playtesting, and wrapping up a very weird year
Well, this has been a year, people. December caps off an overall weird year with an unusual month, even by 2020’s standards. Between playtesting, researching, and some other behind-the-scenes stuff, it’s been a very busy month for me. Where is Chris now?...
November 2020 update: playtesting, developing, and staying in the loop
So it’s been awhile since a ‘monthly update’ was a thing. In my defense, I’ve been busy… and I also wasn’t sure how many people actually read them. If you’re here and you’re curious, however, read on. Since my last...
Game design 101: Where to find free icons, pictures, and graphics for prototypes
Because prototypes — especially those you’re showing publicly — should not exist on text alone. [First published on 28 Sept 2018 – Last updated 11 Jan 2021] You’re probably aware that you can’t just take an image you find on Google and use it...
Essen Spiel Digital review: what happened?
Often called ‘Essen’ after the German town it’s held in, or ‘Spiel’ after the German word for ‘game’, Essen Spiel is the biggest real-world board game convention of the year. It was the highlight of my board gaming life in...Fast. Fun. Easy to play.
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