Switching game modes can be fun when it's done judiciously, but it can be a hard rhythm to get right. By game "mode", I'm referring to a design technique that creates a parallel game state that replaces the established mechanics of a game with new mechanics until some condition is met. On the tablet...
I recently got a boxed set of Doctor Who novels, featuring the 9th and 10th Doctors along with Rose Tyler, from a second-hand bookshop. I've been enraptured by them, so I'm reviewing each one. The third book in the set is The Deviant Strain by Justin Richards. This review contains spoilers, so if...
Cards are an integral part of modern game design, and they can be surprisingly effective at mitigating rule overload and assiting with asset management. However, there's a balance to be found in what a card contains. Put too much information on a card, and it becomes a burden to read and retain, but...
Now that Rings of Power is available on TVNZ streaming, I've finally started watching the show. To my great surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed the first season. This is my review of the show in general, with no major spoilers beyond what you'd see in a trailer.
I confess to having a weird relationsh...
It's become a tradition of mine to fly up to Wellington for the annual KapCon RPG convention, and I did that again this year. This is my review of the event and the games I ran and played.
Convention culture
One of the best things about the conference is the people who attend. They make gaming...