Category: Tony’s Blog

  • Gaming in Savage Portland

    New town, new people, new gaming opportunities around a tabletop. I think it’s time to get Savage with Dungeons & Dragons. Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE), that is. I’ve been running Dungeons & Dragons 5e since the Starter Set was released. I’ve taken breaks, using the Fate system for short fantasy and cyberpunk adventures, but…

  • Storytelling in Games

    I’m surprised there is a debate about whether storytelling belongs in games. Story is how humanity communicates. It is the way we share experiences. It is how we convey meaning. With advancing technology and the tremendous variety of games being created, the possibilities for storytelling in the video game medium appear endless.

  • 3 Armies Available NOW at the Mac App Store

    We’re a bit excited. Well, perhaps saying “a bit” is a bit understated. It’s been a long endeavor, but we’ve finished our first game for the iOS and we’re thrilled to say 3 ARMIES is now available in the Mac App Store. We hope you’ll consider it. We hope you think it’s worth 99¢. But…

  • Meaningful Faction in MMORPGs

    What would I like to see in an MMORPG? A faction/reputation system that allows for PvP in a way that enhances immersion in the game. One that does not violate my suspension of disbelief in the experience. One that reacts to, rewards and punishes PvP action according to world/universe logic.

  • 3 Armies is close!

    We’re close to finishing our first mobile game. 3 Armies is a game of strategic fantasy battles featuring orcs, humans and elves for the iOS. We’re a little excited.

  • More on D&DNext

    The idea of D&D as a platform – complete with a digital store open to indie developers – is NOT an Either/Or proposition. In no way am I suggesting WOTC stop publishing game books and materials in the traditional market. Rather, the digital platform is an additional feature/market to those traditional channels. I’ve already listed…