kivaShadebornAs the sun crept towards the line of foothills to her left, Sylvie’s eyes roamed the green and slate texture of the valley sprawling ahead…51 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
kivaHunter of ShadowSylvie shifted the straps of her pack, looking for an inch of her shoulders that didn’t already feel bruised and tender. Most people who…41 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
kivaDragon’s Dogma and the Mythic UnderworldA quick note: this was originally written as a game review of Dragon’s Dogma (the first one) years and years ago. The writing’s a little…23 min read·Feb 8, 2024----
kivaTraveller Ship CombatA long time ago I ran a Traveller game that was, per the usual model, centered on a trading ship and the gang of misfits who crewed her, as…20 min read·Aug 9, 2023----
kivaApproach me in dreadNo longer mad like a horse I’m still wild, but not lost From the thing that I’ve chosen to be And it’s ’cause you’ve thrilled me Silenced…4 min read·Jul 27, 2023----
kivaI Love The Long DarkI love The Long Dark, and I want to talk about why.33 min read·Apr 3, 2023--1--1
kivaThe Design Philosophy of Battletech, Part 3Maps, Missions and Contracts15 min read·Nov 30, 2020--2--2
kivaThe Design Philosophy of BattletechI do a lot of my design work by gut. I intuitively grasp whether something is going to be fun or not; whether something is a good idea or…11 min read·Nov 17, 2020----
