Happy GenCon to all and to all a goodnight… 7 August 2016 Greetings, From GenCon 2016! I love GenCon! There is no doubt about it. Even (yes, even) when I have to get up at 5am to ensure I can commute in, find parking, and grab a coffee before my 8am slot. It did help this…
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Twas the Night before GenCon… 3 August 2016 Greetings, From GenCon 2016! I’ve got my GM badge, my schedule, and my comfortable shoes. Let the chaos begin! If you don’t know, I traveled by car this year – yes, that’s right, I’ve already driven over 4,300 miles! I’m on a Road Trip for Roadtrip!, visiting…
20 Parks 20 Days: Road Trip for Roadtrip! 22 July 2016 The website is nearly done (I’m putting the finishing touches on it right now). The last planned main design change to Roadtrip! is complete (see my next This Week’s Roadtrip! on the road from Spearfish, SD for details). Now, it’s time for relaxation! Right? Maybe,…
Whew! It’s been quite a year – a little over a year since I decided to take Roadtrip! beyond the living rooms of my family and closest friends. I mean really, that’s the true test of a game. Most experienced game designers, as I discovered, blatantly laugh at you if you speak to them enthusiastically about your…
After outlining (in miniature) some of the larger decisions regarding bringing Roadtrip! to fruition, it’s time to address the most important question. When will it be published? Information about components, manufacturing, legal tidbits, taxes, and shipping is interesting, sure. But really, what it all comes down to is what’s the timeline. What, if any, obstacles stand in my way?…
Over the past two weeks, I’ve been outlining (in miniature) the process that would bring Roadtrip! to fruition. I’m not talking about design or playtesting. I’m talking about those behind-the-scenes activities which need to be done – you know, the stuff that really takes 80% of the project. Never fear, while I’ve been updating components and tweaking rules, I have been putting effort into this behind-the-scenes work too. I…
Since a lot of people ask when will Roadtrip! be available to purchase, last week I started a short series of posts about the process of taking the game from playtest to publication. It’s not all fun and design! Even an engaging game with nice graphics does not guarantee success. This I know. So, while I’m still updating components…
A lot of people ask me, especially after they play, where or when can they buy the game. I thought I would take some time over the next few weeks to detail exactly what is going on behind the scenes as I move towards making manufacturing and publishing decisions. Here’s what I’ll be covering: How do…
It’s me again, finally! When I decided to undertake this project almost a year ago, I knew that it would be challenging, as well as fun. I knew that I’d have to work on Roadtrip! itself (my favorite part), and also to learn about websites, blogging, playtesting, graphic design, and social media. I can see why bringing…
Happy Thanksgiving, Roadtrippers! I hope that all of you had a tasty and warm Thanksgiving, filled with family, friends and feasting. Moreover, I want you to know how thankful I am that you’ve helped me make Roadtrip! and VickieGames better. So, thank you, playtesters! Thank you, readers! For those of you who haven’t yet seen,…