The Alan Wake Dilemma

Recently I've had reason to replay Alan Wake, for work, not for fun, and my simultaneous playthrough of The Order|1886 had me reflecting on the similarities and the differences between the two games. Both games are very story driven. Both games are more or less completely linear. They will not allow any deviation from the... Continue Reading →

2015-03-31 0

Death on the Bridge

The Old Gods will call to you From their ancient prisons they will sing Dragons with wicked eyes and wicked hearts, on blacken'd wings does deceit take flight, the first of my children lost to night. - Canticle of Silence 3:6 This post is a massive spoiler for Dragon Age Inquisition. If you don't want... Continue Reading →

2015-03-30 4

Geniet Victoria von Höpp – 6d6

Geniet Victoria von Höpp är 2 på listan och det 61:a äventyret jag skriver i 20.000-teckenprojektet. Äventyret är skrivet för 6d6 och använder en alternativ verklighet som utgångspunkt. Geniet Victoria von Höpp skrevs efter en diskussion med två av mina fantastiska feministiska vänner som hänger med mig både på Facebook och i verkligheten, för vilket... Continue Reading →

2015-03-29 0

Rollspelsdraken

A purple bag with dice spilling out of it.

Om du letar efter en tillrättalagd och diplomatisk post, så föreslår jag att du tar ett steg tillbaka i din browser och hittar en annan länk. Det här är vare sig tillrättalagt eller diplomatiskt, men det är ärligt. Jag har funderat lite på vad jag skall skriva runt Rollspelsdraken, en utmärkelse som delas ut av... Continue Reading →

2015-03-28 2

The Undeniable Attraction of Cullen Stanton Rutherford

I am, I realize, as predictable as any swooning maiden with a crush, now that I admit my unfailing attraction to the stately ex-Templar. Being (among other things) a game designer, I thought I'd try to explain the mechanics of the attraction. In between bouts of drooling and fawning. Cullen Stanton Rutherford, Commander of the... Continue Reading →

2015-03-17 4

Subtle reminders

A set of games in the background, a controller up front. The symbol of feminism, a closed fist in the sign of woman, on top.

One of the most persistent memories I have about playing GTA V is the constant reinforcement from the game that I did not belong in that world. It is the small things, really, stacking up to become a mountain of rejection. It is the voice on the radio, talking about women as if they were... Continue Reading →

2015-03-16 2