It's been a year and a day since I posted anything here, so I figured I'd post something to put a bookend on whatever this blog has ...
Specificity and Privacy
The expression "there is nothing new under the sun" is so old, it's from the Bible. It's something I happen to believe; th...
The Stitching Process
Wouldn't it be nice if all games formed around some strong, clear, inspired thematic core -- a Vision, with a capital V! -- and the grea...
Discovery and Mastery
It's been more than a year since I posted here. Here are some of the reasons: - I was busy - I was lazy - I was between projects - I was...
Developing Themes in Games
I don't know how people come up with their stories but I can tell you how I come up with mine. I don't start with scenes or characte...
Unveiling the Possibility Space
Revealing the scope of a game should be, I think, a seductive act by the game for the player. Not that I know anything about seduction, but ...
Power Fantasies and Their Problems
For a short time in college I considered enlisting in the military but you have to understand my mind was in a very dark place then. I got o...