I want to record videos. I don't have a high-quality camera or tripods. If you want to build an inexpensive rig to record with your cell phone, I'll show you how!
Thoughts
GenCon 2013 is going to be amazing. I have literally lost sleep over it this past week. I have some great events planned, but most of all, I can't wait to hang out with my Internet friends and playtest our games!
GenCon 2013 – Plans?
I quite literally lost sleep last night due to GenCon. While I may be deliriously sleep deprived, some good came of this. I fleshed out the story of the new prototype and it helped me get excited about the game!
A Theme Takes Shape… Stupid Brain…
A game I started nine months ago has taken shape... ever so slowly... and a prototype has been made. It sits, untested, because I am not inspired by it. I am curious however, and can't seem to let it go.
New Game. No Name. – Designing Without Theme
It was brought to my attention that I forgot to include the Last Fighter card in my print and play files for Dead End vCN10. You can get the files from the Dead End page or below. Dead-End-vCN10-PnP.zip
I done goofed – Updated Dead End Print and Play
3 I haven't been designing much lately, but last week I threw something together while camping. Rapid Prototyping is my favorite design tool and is the first piece of advice I give to new designers seeking help. You can talk about an idea for years, but until you try it, you'll never know if it works or not.
Rapid Prototyping – the Faster, the Better
Neil and I are closing in on what we consider to be a finished version of Dead End. This post should bring you up to speed on the major changes... also, a new Print and Play!
Project: Dead End part 13 – Word Choice
I interviewed with the awesome folks at Happy Mitten Games Podcast this week. It was a great time and might even be worth a listen.
Happy Mitten Podcast Interview
1 A friend, Chris Urinko, asked me to take a look at his gaming accessories he is currently running on Kickstarter. I told him I would and I was blown away by his products. If you are interested in custom dice, or accessories, you should check this stuff out.
Daft Dice – Lasers + Plywood = Awesome
3 A new designer asked me to take a look at his game and provide him with feedback. I can't stop thinking about it and decided to write a brief review of why I love it.
Design Review: The Agents
Dead End was dead to me for almost seven months. I gave up on it. Frustrated. When a new designer offered to step in and try his hand at fixing it, I was more than enthusiastic to see what he could accomplish.
Project: Dead End part 12 – Help Wanted
You've emailed publishers and set up meetings. The time has come to show them your games. I've attempted to break that process down for you to make it dead simple.