Indie Game Wednesdays--You Will Be Missed

For the last few months I was gaming with a great group of guys in Chicago which expanded my gaming knowledge.  Now I have a promotion starting Friday and I don't know if my schedule will align with typical gaming on weeknights, since right now I don't live that close to the city.  But I would like to thank the guys for introducing me to some great games, some of which include:

Apocalypse World: First game I played with them, and I knew I was in for a great time.  The system is simple and flexible, and we were able to create RIDICULOUS characters that had fantastic interactions.  I suggest this game to anyone who's interested in something a little of the standard path.

InSpectres: Only did a one shot, but having an rpg about managing a spy franchise is fun and new.  Also, using confessionals as a saving grace in a pinch is a fantastic mechanic.

Final Girl: Playing multiple characters in a horror story to see who may have a chance to be the final survivor is something so much more exciting (and hilarious) to play than it sounds, and it already sounds awesome!

Everything is Dolphins: A college friend sent this to me (long story) and the group was very willing to try.  Simple but easy to have a light-hearted fun time, because eff it, you're all dolphins!

And so many more I'm not thinking about right now but were super fun (guys if you read this please add if you like!).

So although I am sure I shall game with them again, thank you guys for introducing me to these fantastic games.  I don't think I would have ever had a chance to try out any of the things we played without your help.

Mystic's Project

My boyfriend, Mystic, or "The Boyfriend" for you long time readers, is working on a project that he can do mostly on his own.  Unfortunately it's what happens when you're trying to start a business and can't even pay yourself.  He has a dream for a really smart game that is going to be much more about choice and it's affects on the story.  Bioware games do not meet the amount of choice that Mystic wants to put in his episodic scifi adventures.

Read more about it here, and please see if you can help him out.  As things come out you know I'll post about it here.  I hope with enough help you'll be watching the beginning of a great video game dev company.

God of War Indie Movie

A friend of mine posted this video on facebook, and I decided to share it with you guys because it's pretty hilarious and intriguing at the same time.



I personally like it because it's actually an intriguing idea. But it's also funny, because of all the video games to make into an indie movie, that is not the first one to come to mine. You're more likely to think of something like Braid.