Author Archives: Quirkworthy

I Know Kung Fu

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Quirkworthy

Well no, I don’t really, but I seem to have learned to speak French as quickly as Neo. At least, it may appear thus. I’ve got an article in the next issue of Ravage magazine and their dashing Editor has … Continue reading →

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Why So Serious?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Quirkworthy

I would like to share something with you. It’s a text, though you needn’t worry – I won’t be boring you with lots. This just struck a note. It said: Oi, Quirkworthy pull your finger out and update that blog. … Continue reading →

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UK Game Expo

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Quirkworthy

Very quickly, it looks like I might be there on sunday 27th. I might be on the Mantic stand at some stage but will otherwise be wandering about. Just in case anyone wants to say hi đŸ™‚

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Tis the Season

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Quirkworthy

Well it’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, the happy images of May Day parades are still fresh in the memory, and GW is in for it’s annual basting. Price rises, or, more … Continue reading →

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Design Theory: Pre-measuring Revisited

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Quirkworthy

This topic just rumbles on and on, but unfortunately the arguments have grown stale. All I’m hearing is the same tired points again and again, and I’ve refuted them repeatedly already. It is still obvious to me that allowing pre-measuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Design Theory | 60 Comments

Living FAQ: Project Pandora

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Quirkworthy

This is a quick and dirty stand in for a proper living FAQ, just so folk have somewhere to ask questions and get answers đŸ™‚ Q = Question A = Answer D = Discussion. I’ll start by answering the ones … Continue reading →

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Design Theory: Simplicity vs Dumbing Down

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Quirkworthy

I’ve been writing quite a lot lately, and thinking about the process of design as well as doing it. One of the common threads is simplifying things. I’m pretty sure this isn’t just me as a general unwillingness to murder … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Design Theory, Project Pandora | 42 Comments

What to Write?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Quirkworthy

I started out writing a review of the Beowulf movie – you know, the 2007 CGI one with the cockney Beowulf. Unfortunately it turned into a little bit of a rant, so you’ll have to wait till I’ve calmed down … Continue reading →

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Whatever Next?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Quirkworthy

One of the reasons I’ve been AWOL for a bit is that I’ve been writing a section for the new Kings of War (3rd edition). Yeah, I know. Weird. And no, I can’t do anything about the pre-measuring. You’re the … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings of War, Tabletop gaming | 24 Comments

Lots of Catching Up To Do

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Quirkworthy

What with Ancient Grudge coming out, Project Pandora being promoted for a week on the Mantic blog, the Kings of War tournament last week and a Foundry Open Day today (where I’ll be running games of Tribes of Legend), I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Kings of War, Project Pandora, Tribes of Legend | 26 Comments