Deep Theme, Improved Accessibility, Solo Modes, and More
Over the past 50 years, the world of board game design has witnessed a remarkable evolution, with creative advancements that revolutionized the way we play.
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World-Building in Tabletop Games
In tabletop games and movies, world-building is an essential part of creating a compelling narrative. However, there are some significant differences in how world-building is approached in these two mediums.
Nice Touch – Details Matter in Graphic Design and Art
A bit of whimsy. A reminder of the game’s magic. Little details in graphic design and art can trigger positive feelings and promote thematic immersion.
AI Art: Legality and Ethics
I haven’t seen any indication that SDXL is an improvement from a legal or ethical standpoint. Which means that we still have a lot to discuss on these matters.
Testing Stable Diffusion XL on NightCafe
Mediocre quality in AI-generated images has limited their usefulness for illustrating games. How much does the new Stable Diffusion XL model improve this situation?
You Need Friends: The Role of Tabletop Games
Tabletop games are the secret weapon for making friends, which in turn is essential for happiness, health, and a basic sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Recent Attention-Grabbing Contest Entries on BoardGameGeek
BoardGameGeek runs tons of contests. Step 1 to winning a contest is actually getting somebody to look at your entry. How? Three games illustrate some tactics.
Lessons from the Video Game Industry on Art Direction
I haven’t found a textbook on art direction for tabletop games. Fortunately, the video game industry has many videos and other resources to aid art directors.
Designer-Developers CAN do Art and Graphic Design
Most game designers and developers don’t also do art and graphic design. Yet a few special people succeed in mastering multiple areas. They’re an inspiration!
Cute and Cozy Creatures Capture an Audience’s Attention
Some games feature cute creatures. Shamelessly cute creatures. Creatures so cute that you have to grab the box when browsing your friendly local game store.