Poetic Musings
Thank you for taking this literary journey with me! Here I post personal thoughts on social issues, reflections about day-to-day living, and of course a healthy amount of stories inspired by the many games I’ve played over the years. I try to update several times a week, and genuinely appreciate the care and support of all who read these words, whether the post is fanciful or heartfelt.
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Order in the Universe
"There is a terrible beast stalking these woods, grandmother," the spiritual guide cautioned in earnest to the unflappable old woman who stood, stooped, in the entrance of her small hovel hidden among the trees. " Will you come with us back to the town? We wish to...
FA: Fresh Breath
Handwritten records from colonist N. Laughton, field biologist, detailed the first days experienced after the event. Handwriting analysts suggest the calm strokes of her pen serve as testament to many previous outings into unexplored territory, making careful...
A View from the End of the World (Runner Concept)
Ecologists hoped the transition to the sixth world would bring about a new global consciousness about the importance of treating the Earth with respect—with the revelation that spirits and magic are real, they figured, more people would take notice and concern...
Hitting the Skill-Shot
Basic Heroes of the Storm gameplay introduces players to three broad categories of abilities: untargeted, point-and-click, and skill-shot. This article will lightly cover the first two and take a deep dive into what makes the last type so successful and so...
Xul the Unliving
Most characters in Heroes of the Storm have a very clear role, and a very clear path to succeeding in that role. Li-Ming is an assassin who fires long-range arcane bolts, Stitches is a tank that excels in separating members of the other team from the crowd, and Lucio...
The Surprising Strategy of Minion Masters
Recently I was introduced to a free dueling video game called Minion Masters. With average matches lasting five minutes or so, the quick gameplay and cartoonish graphics caught my attention—I've been looking for a game I can pick up for a few minutes at a time without...
