Author Archives: Quirkworthy
It’s Quiet, Too Quiet…
Well you may be forgiven for thinking that I’d fallen asleep at the wheel there, but I’m still here. Been very busy working on some projects that I sadly can’t tell you about yet, other than to say that it’s … Continue reading
Avert Your Gaze
No, the title doesn’t refer to the Medusa, but I am talking about the forthcoming Tribes of Legend from Foundry. Apparently Foundry has been trying to upload some pictures of the pages so you can all have a look inside, … Continue reading
Dwarf King’s Hold 3 – Points System
One of the reasons I’ve been thinking about points systems of late is that I’m including one in the next addition to the Dwarf King’s Hold series of games. This third set (cunningly codenamed DKH3) is in development at the … Continue reading
Design Theory: An Alternative To Points
As with my previous article on points systems, I’m talking here about the mechanisms used to produce balanced and “fair” tabletop miniature games. Those used in board games are slightly different. The more I thought about possible alternatives, the more … Continue reading
Design Theory: Why Points Systems Will Always Be Broken
There he goes again with the contentious statements. Well, not so much, as you’ll see. Here I am talking about design theory, and that differs a little from practice. The points systems I’m talking about here are those used in … Continue reading
Amazons on Amazon
One thing I’ve mentioned a few times, is how long it can take between me finishing a project and it seeing the light of day. So, it’s good to be able to finally talk a little about Tribes of Legend, … Continue reading
The Impossibility of Clear Communication
Writing on the internet is fraught with confusion and misunderstandings, all the more so because I am expressing opinions. Over the weekend I posted my Dreadfleet review 2 to BoardgameGeek. If you don’t know this site and are at all … Continue reading
Dreadfleet Review 2 – More Ships, More Battles
Please can I have my money back? Those of you that know my writings will be aware that I tend, if anything, to be too even-handed in my approach to reviews, even if I am occasionally a bit blunt. If … Continue reading
Sarissa Precision Old West Jail Review
Get Out Of Jail Free So I go into my study this morning, all ready to post something up here, and what do I find? That Frontlinegamer has beaten me to it! Ah well, great minds think alike, as they … Continue reading
New Toys and Some Notes
Got a nice package from Forge World this morning. It was quicker than expected as I’d only ordered it on saturday and was told that the staff were mostly at the Games Day in Australia, so that’s good 🙂 Other … Continue reading
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