Posted on: Saturday September 25 2010 by Frank
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Of all the thoughts that swim through my brain on a daily basis, I think the most common one is: "This would make a pretty good game!"
I've had a fascination with games for as long as I can remember. What makes a game fun? What makes it addictive? What are the components of a bad game? I have a closet full of boardgames, roleplaying games and miniature games as well as a computer full of videogames as a testament to my obsession.
Here are some of the games I've been playing recently:
Malifaux: A miniature skirmish game, I've only played one game so far. You guys may remember me mentioning this one earlier. I've started painting these miniatures, but the matte varnish spray I used completely ruined the paint job by leaving tiny little white specks all over. Well, damn.
Warmachine: Another miniature game, this one involving Warrior-Wizards called Warcasters and their giant steam-powered machines of war. I don't actually own any of these miniatures (yet), but I've played a game with a friend. It's fast-paced and very brutal. Playing all these different miniature games also made me realize that Warhammer, while being the most popular, really isn't the best miniature game out there.
Left 4 Dead: I don't think I'll ever get tired of this game. A cooperative online game where you shoot and kill hordes of crazed zombies? Score!
So anyway, why all the gaming talk? Well, I figured it was about time I got together with some friends and took my obsession to the next level.
Of all the thoughts that swim through my brain on a daily basis, I think the most common one is: "This would make a pretty good game!"
I've had a fascination with games for as long as I can remember. What makes a game fun? What makes it addictive? What are the components of a bad game? I have a closet full of boardgames, roleplaying games and miniature games as well as a computer full of videogames as a testament to my obsession.
Here are some of the games I've been playing recently:
Malifaux: A miniature skirmish game, I've only played one game so far. You guys may remember me mentioning this one earlier. I've started painting these miniatures, but the matte varnish spray I used completely ruined the paint job by leaving tiny little white specks all over. Well, damn.
Warmachine: Another miniature game, this one involving Warrior-Wizards called Warcasters and their giant steam-powered machines of war. I don't actually own any of these miniatures (yet), but I've played a game with a friend. It's fast-paced and very brutal. Playing all these different miniature games also made me realize that Warhammer, while being the most popular, really isn't the best miniature game out there.
Left 4 Dead: I don't think I'll ever get tired of this game. A cooperative online game where you shoot and kill hordes of crazed zombies? Score!
So anyway, why all the gaming talk? Well, I figured it was about time I got together with some friends and took my obsession to the next level.
