loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1198 days agoProof of LifeIt's been a while since I last posted an update, so I just wanted to drop in and talk about what I'm working on. I've started a part-time job to help manage my ...3loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1198 days agoProof of LifeIt's been a while since I last posted an update, so I just wanted to drop in and talk about what I'm working on. I've started a part-time job to help manage my ...3
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1210 days agoFinding HelionToday I'd like to take a moment to talk about the Helion Triptych, a collection of three games. Each can be played as a stand-alone game. However, when combined...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1210 days agoFinding HelionToday I'd like to take a moment to talk about the Helion Triptych, a collection of three games. Each can be played as a stand-alone game. However, when combined...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1239 days agoThe State of Loreshaper Games, August 2022It's been a while since I've officially updated stuff. I often do a lot of stuff with very few public updates, and I'm not even sure that I've officially announ...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1239 days agoThe State of Loreshaper Games, August 2022It's been a while since I've officially updated stuff. I often do a lot of stuff with very few public updates, and I'm not even sure that I've officially announ...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1250 days agoAI and Creativity: A Game Designer's PerspectiveAI and creativity is a hot topic. I like to think that I'm on the bleeding edge of it, since I'm both a professional creative type (at least for now, please buy...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1250 days agoAI and Creativity: A Game Designer's PerspectiveAI and creativity is a hot topic. I like to think that I'm on the bleeding edge of it, since I'm both a professional creative type (at least for now, please buy...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1261 days agoWhat I've Learned from Writing a Game Every DayI'm not a stranger to writing a game every day. Back in May, I did one game per day (and an extra), but not on a perfect daily schedule. Anyone who wants to be ...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1261 days agoWhat I've Learned from Writing a Game Every DayI'm not a stranger to writing a game every day. Back in May, I did one game per day (and an extra), but not on a perfect daily schedule. Anyone who wants to be ...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: Types of SRDA system reference document covers a portion of a game's content and collects it for future use. I will use four system reference document types to describe var...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: Types of SRDA system reference document covers a portion of a game's content and collects it for future use. I will use four system reference document types to describe var...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: LicensingLet's take a moment to talk about the uses and value of a system reference document to a game designer. This post will focus on system reference document licens...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: LicensingLet's take a moment to talk about the uses and value of a system reference document to a game designer. This post will focus on system reference document licens...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: UsesWhy Make a System Reference Document? There are a few different reasons you might want an SRD. First, it's a handy core of resources that you can use when devel...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1273 days agoThe Art of the System Reference Document: UsesWhy Make a System Reference Document? There are a few different reasons you might want an SRD. First, it's a handy core of resources that you can use when devel...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1288 days agoUsing Midjourney for Character Portraits, Part 2: Prompt and OutputMidjourney is an AI-powered image generation tool that uses a text-based prompt. The quality of a prompt, especially character portrait prompts, can be the diff...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1288 days agoUsing Midjourney for Character Portraits, Part 2: Prompt and OutputMidjourney is an AI-powered image generation tool that uses a text-based prompt. The quality of a prompt, especially character portrait prompts, can be the diff...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1296 days agoUsing Midjourney for Character Portraits, Part 1: SetupAs a game designer and player who has writing skills, a background in graphic design, and no drawing ability, I've constantly dealt with the fact that I can't p...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1296 days agoUsing Midjourney for Character Portraits, Part 1: SetupAs a game designer and player who has writing skills, a background in graphic design, and no drawing ability, I've constantly dealt with the fact that I can't p...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1321 days agoGame A Day May Post-Mortem Part 1I wrote 32 games in as part of an experiment I'm calling Game a Day May. The shortest games were 200 words long. I designed these to fit on a business card. The...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1321 days agoGame A Day May Post-Mortem Part 1I wrote 32 games in as part of an experiment I'm calling Game a Day May. The shortest games were 200 words long. I designed these to fit on a business card. The...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1338 days agoUpdates on the May Game Collection (Part 1)Loreshaper Games is having its best month ever. If you've been following us for a while, you may have noticed that Carrion Birds and Kenoma haven't released. Ca...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1338 days agoUpdates on the May Game Collection (Part 1)Loreshaper Games is having its best month ever. If you've been following us for a while, you may have noticed that Carrion Birds and Kenoma haven't released. Ca...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1350 days agoCarrion Birds Update #3 and the May Microgame CollectionI've been making progress on Carrion Birds, but I underestimated how much remained to do. The editing process goes more smoothly when the rules are written inte...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1350 days agoCarrion Birds Update #3 and the May Microgame CollectionI've been making progress on Carrion Birds, but I underestimated how much remained to do. The editing process goes more smoothly when the rules are written inte...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1352 days agoCarrion Birds Update #2I was hoping to have Carrion Birds out by today, but it looks like it'll probably need a couple more days of work. It's not that far from being done. I just wan...2loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1352 days agoCarrion Birds Update #2I was hoping to have Carrion Birds out by today, but it looks like it'll probably need a couple more days of work. It's not that far from being done. I just wan...2
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1352 days agoCarrion Birds Update #1Let's talk for a moment about Carrion Birds. It's been a long time since I developed velotha's flock. From what I can see I wrote it back in 2018, and I probabl...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1352 days agoCarrion Birds Update #1Let's talk for a moment about Carrion Birds. It's been a long time since I developed velotha's flock. From what I can see I wrote it back in 2018, and I probabl...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1364 days agoFirebird Worlds Out Now, Announcing Carrion Birds, and a Status UpdateI’ve been incommunicado for a while working on stuff, but I now have a few updates related to games. First, I have a new game out (images after the break). It’s...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1364 days agoFirebird Worlds Out Now, Announcing Carrion Birds, and a Status UpdateI’ve been incommunicado for a while working on stuff, but I now have a few updates related to games. First, I have a new game out (images after the break). It’s...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #gaming•1384 days agoTiny Tina's Wonderlands ReviewTiny Tina’s Wonderlands is the most recent installment in the Borderlands franchise. Though nominally a spin-off, it is closer to the Pre-Sequel in its role as ...0loreshapergames(25)•in gaming•1384 days agoTiny Tina's Wonderlands ReviewTiny Tina’s Wonderlands is the most recent installment in the Borderlands franchise. Though nominally a spin-off, it is closer to the Pre-Sequel in its role as ...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1389 days agoTiny Tina's Wonderlands: A Game Designer's First ImpressionsI don’t have a progress update on games, unfortunately. I’ve had some health issues, and while I don’t want to blow them out of proportion—they’re unpleasant, n...1loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1389 days agoTiny Tina's Wonderlands: A Game Designer's First ImpressionsI don’t have a progress update on games, unfortunately. I’ve had some health issues, and while I don’t want to blow them out of proportion—they’re unpleasant, n...1
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1407 days agoCybrine Dreams Update #4Now that Consoles and Controllers is out, I'm back to just Cybrine Dreams and Kenoma again. There are still some visual updates to make for Consoles and Control...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1407 days agoCybrine Dreams Update #4Now that Consoles and Controllers is out, I'm back to just Cybrine Dreams and Kenoma again. There are still some visual updates to make for Consoles and Control...0
loreshapergames(25)•in #tabletop-rpg•1411 days agoConsoles and Controllers: Designing with ChargeConsoles and Controllers has been out a couple days now and I've already given it its first update to give the interior a little more polish and text. Normally ...0loreshapergames(25)•in tabletop-rpg•1411 days agoConsoles and Controllers: Designing with ChargeConsoles and Controllers has been out a couple days now and I've already given it its first update to give the interior a little more polish and text. Normally ...0