Reshuffling Dungeon
October 31, 2017
One of my favorite kinds of dungeons is the one where the layout itself is a puzzle for the players to solve. This reshuffling dungeon looks straightforward at first, but repeats itself in unpredictable ways. Clearing the dungeon gives the illusion of forward progress, but doesn’t actually lead anywhere. Nonetheless, once the players realize this, […]
Methanol Fires
September 5, 2017
Methanol – wood alcohol – is a clear liquid used as a solvent, an antifreeze, and a fuel. It has the uncanny property of burning without smoke and without color. In daylight, a methanol fire is effectively invisible. Let’s talk about how weird this stuff is and how to use it in games. Methanol fires aren’t […]