Author Archives: Quirkworthy

Slight Technical Hitch

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Having technical issues today I’m afraid. Normal service should be resumed tomorrow – with any luck.

Posted in Random Thoughts | 3 Comments

I’ve lost count how many zombies I’ve killed today. They are a pesky lot, either dying too fast or not fast enough. Still, “dying” is an odd thing for a zombie to do at all. Yes, I’ve been tinkering with … Continue reading →

Posted in Deadzone | 11 Comments

DreadBall Solo?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Quirkworthy

What with all the different modes of play planned for Deadzone, I’ve been idly wondering if it would be feasible to design a good set of solo rules for DreadBall, and whether they’d even be desirable if it was. Obviously … Continue reading →

Posted in DreadBall - The Futuristic Sports Game | 20 Comments

Some Thoughts

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Quirkworthy

You’ll have noticed that I’ve not been posting a lot of Deadzone in the last few days. Well, I thought we all needed a change of pace for a day or two. However, I’ve still been working on it and … Continue reading →

Posted in Deadzone, DreadBall - The Futuristic Sports Game, Random Thoughts | 19 Comments

Soporific Subjects

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I’ve spent most of the day catching up on paperwork, though naturally my brain was trying to focus on games (as ever). Normally I’m able to make pretty much any subject into a game idea, given a few minutes consideration, … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Design Theory | 42 Comments

Quirkworthy’s Ramblings: Oh Dear

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Quirkworthy

This article reprinted by kind permission of Ravage magazine. I have too many games. Maybe you do too. My study is one of the largest rooms in the house and yet I hardly have room to move. Games and games … Continue reading →

Posted in Ravage | 27 Comments

Deadzone – After Action Report

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Quirkworthy

It’s weird. I’ve got so used to it over the last month that not having a live Kickstarter to check on is very strange. It’s OK though. I’m sure there will be another one at some point 😉 Still, lots … Continue reading →

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What Can I Say?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Well thanks is the first thing. A huge thank you to all of Deadzone’s 4,306 backers who made this such an exciting ride. An even bigger thanks to those who’ve built the amazing boards I’ve seen pictures of on the … Continue reading →

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Deadzone Designer’s Notes – Mercs

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Call them mercenaries, call them characters, call them whatever you like, Deadzone is acquiring an ever-growing group of individual heroes and heroines to add spice and story to your games. So how do they fit in? Balance or Overwhelm? Well … Continue reading →

Posted in Deadzone, Game Design Theory | 15 Comments