Setting Expectations

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This site will largely just be serving as a place I can dump more collected thoughts on games and game design. Most posts will probably read as complete thoughts written in such a way that one might be able to interpret the conclusion I've drawn. Some may serve largely as a stream of consciousness though.

Topics that are likely to come up:

  • Specific video games through the lens of a player and of a designer
  • Specific tabletop games through the lens of a player and of a designer
  • All aspects of design related to card games
  • Thoughts on the state of the gaming industry at large and observable trends throughout

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