Author Archives: Quirkworthy
Overwatch In DZ
First principles: if all else is equal, simple is better. The discussion around Overwatch has been both interesting and frustrating to watch at the same time. After reading many comments I ended up more confused than when I’d started, and so … Continue reading
Thank You For Your Patience
But I’m going to impose a little longer. I’ve dealt with a bunch of the DZ FAQ, though there is still more to go through. I was hoping to get all of it done (bar the answers that need time-consuming … Continue reading
Spy Vs Spy
Nothing to do with Deadzone. Can anyone recommend any good board (or card) games about spies, espionage, counter-intelligence, and similar cloak and dagger skullduggery? I can’t think of any really good ones off the top of my head. I’m sure … Continue reading
Flavours Of News
It’s a classic good news, bad news situation. Which do you want first? The bad news? OK. The bad news is that I’m going to delay posting up the new DZ FAQ for 24 hours 😦 The good news is that … Continue reading
A Design Theory Question
Over the last couple of years I’ve expounded on the theme of game design theory a number of times. Several people have been kind enough to say that these posts have been helpful to them in their own design work, which … Continue reading
A Little Dungeon Sagas Progress
Since the Kickstarter I’ve been pushing ahead with various pieces of the large puzzle that makes up Dungeon Sagas. Now that we’ve got a final list of things to include, I’ve got a map of what I need to get … Continue reading
The Day’s Plunder
Back from the show, and bearing bags of swag 🙂 I’ve not been to the Derby show at this venue before, and it’s a big change from the last couple of places they held it at. Instead of a series … Continue reading
Derby Show
Just off to the Wargames Show at Derby. Taking a mental list of things to look at, though we all know what happens to plans… There are some good pics of what to expect from the Terrain Tutor. That’s especially nice … Continue reading
DreadBall Experimental Jacks
As regular readers will know, I’ve put up a couple of experimental rules for Deadzone, and these have generated some very useful feedback. So, this having proved entertaining all round, I’ve got a couple of ideas you might like to … Continue reading
Drowning By Numbers
Lots of interesting notions posted in the last few days, and not much from me. I’m afraid I’ve been caught up with sorting out my accounts, which is beyond dull 😦 Still, it has to be done, and it almost … Continue reading
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