Musical Overlay and Generative Experience

October 5, 2018 AC Atienza

I love music! And I have a habit of inevitably replacing most in-game music with my own. Do you do this too? How much does this effect the game experience?

After the first 300 hours of Slay the Spire I started to get a little bored of the same ol soundtrack. And at any rate, as much as I love StS, their music isn’t a strong suit. So now, Donu and Deca murder me to the tunes of El Huervo and The Neighborhood, which is a much-needed improvement…

…but it’s not strictly better to replace music, is it? Even unassuming music - especially unassuming music - does its own job of establishing a lot about a game.

Phantom Choices: Conflicting Design in Metal Gear Solid V

September 28, 2018 Alvin Lee

One of my interviews tasked me with choosing a game and describing two things I would do differently if I was working on that title. I really enjoyed answering the question so I wanted to share it:

Carcassonne: The All or Nothing House Rule

September 20, 2018 Mitchell Loewen

Carcassonne is a good game, and as is it’s a fun quick game that makes a great addition to any board game night. It’s simple enough that new players can get the hang of it quickly, yet deep enough that veterans can still find enjoyment after dozens of games. However, as good as it is, there’s one house rule I always play with when I play this game, which I refer to as the “All or Nothing” rule:

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