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Creator's Journal: Entry 2 - August 10th, 2025
It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks, and we've truly made some significant strides... The biggest win has been locking in the core lore and character profiles for 'The Midgardians'... The progress we've made in the last week has been monumental. We've moved from scattered ideas to a cohesive universe with a clear path forward.
The Social Contract of Gaming: Why 'Table Talk' and House Rules Matter
This social contract is the unwritten agreement we make with our fellow players. It’s a mix of house rules, table talk, and shared etiquette that makes each game night unique... We're not just playing the game; we're also navigating the 'social contract of gaming.
The Rule book Is Not a Novel: The Importance of Clear Communication in Board Games
A well-crafted Rule Book is a love letter to the players, inviting them into the world and mechanics you've painstakingly created. It should be clear, concise, and, dare we say, even a little enjoyable to read.
The 'Aha!' Moment: What Makes a Game Mechanic Click?
Have you ever sat down to play a new board game, read through the Rule Book, and felt a little lost? Then, it happens. A few turns in, something clicks. You realize that the card you've been holding isn't just a powerful attack, but a critical tool for setting up a different, even more devastating combo. That's the 'Aha!' moment.
I’m a dreamer
About halfway through, I wrote down the question, 'What inspires you to create?' And as I began thinking of my own answer, tears filled my eyes and started streaming down my face... I found a new determination to embrace the imaginative, creative, goofy dreamer in me... I have dreamt up multiple fantastical stories, worlds, and characters. I’m in the process of writing a fantasy series inspired heavily upon Norse/Viking culture & traditions... I have embraced the dreamer, and will continue to do so for the rest of my life, because of a special woman who saw in me something that i didn’t see in myself.
I'm excited to share the name of the first book in the fantasy series I've been working on in the background for a long time: “The Midgardians and the Nine Realms. Get ready to enter a world where ancient gods are real, hidden realms exist, and silent wars are raging: “The Midgardians and the Nine Realms: The Heartstone’s Fall.”