Author Archives: Quirkworthy

Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

It’s a cliché, but it’s also a real question I’ve been asked many times over the years, so let’s have a look. Where do I get my ideas? The short answer is anywhere and everywhere. Though, while that’s true, I don’t think … Continue reading

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Natural Stupidity

In the world of modern creative arts, artificial intelligence (AI) is an unavoidable topic. So, I won’t be avoiding it here.  Across the internet and beyond, all manner of articles and videos have already discussed it, and there’s lots of … Continue reading

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What’s in a Thursday?

As I said on Tuesday, I’m aiming to post something on both Thursdays and Mondays. Each day will have a different focus, and I’ll get to Monday on Monday, but today’s Thursday, so it’s time to talk about what goes … Continue reading

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I’m Thinking I’m Back

Difficult to know where to start after this long, so perhaps I should just plough on. I’ll probably delete this in a while anyway as it’s only really relevant for any folk who read this blog in the Old Days, … Continue reading

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A Lovely Stroll

Today’s game is not one that should need much introduction with praise from reviewers all over the internet and a solid rating on BGG. It’s PARKS. The game has several things going for it from the outset. The first is … Continue reading

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I Need a Hero Too

And I don’t think that the one I need is among the Heroes of Tenefyr. It’s not that HoT is a terrible game. It’s not. But nor is it a great one, and I think that’s pretty much what the … Continue reading

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Lovecraftian Limericks

There’s a Kickstarter running at the moment for expansions to the rather splendid AuZtralia game. As I’m a fan of the core set, I’ve backed it myself, which means that I get all the usual campaign updates. Last time they … Continue reading

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They Need a Hero!

I’m still on the trail of simple, quick, fantasy games I can solo. This week I’ve been trying my hand at more delving with Heroes of Tenefyr. I’m not really done with it yet, so it’s hard to come to … Continue reading

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Proof

There’s not a lot I feel like saying about Proving Ground other than it’s not for me. See you next week. Hmmm. Can’t really leave it like that. OK. In a word, disappointing. I like the premise, and the introductory … Continue reading

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Pop Quiz!

Something different this week. I’ve been rummaging in a lot of different games this week, and thought I’d ask you guys about a topic that I feel rather strongly about. It’s going back to an old hobby horse of mine: … Continue reading

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