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Actual gaming going on, maybe
Instead of just working on the profiler (which I haven’t touched today — I’ve decided to wait for some feedback and perhaps some registered raters, and won’t do anything, at least for few days), I’ve been doing something to get to play games! So, I’ve invited some friends to a cafe to play some card…
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Gamer profile system moves on
Another day at work coming to an end and some more work done on the project (my job is mostly waiting for someone to call me and ask me to help them — happens maybe once every two days or so). It’s starting to shape up. And the project has attracted some interest (as you…
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Request for comments
The profile project moves on. I got a list of game names from Aaron Fuegi’s great Top 100 list, so that’s one thing less to do. Thanks to Aaron! First move is to get the games graded. I’ve been working on that today. The first version of the form is out there for you to…
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RSS feed
Please note that Gameblog is also available as a RSS feed. The link ("Syndicate this site") is well hidden at the bottom of the page. But, as it really is a concept I want to embrace and support, here’s the RSS feed link again. I installed AmphetaDesk today (thanks to Iain for the tip and…
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Gamer profile
I’m always trying to come up with new ideas to develop our gaming group. To help newcomers find their future favourite games, I’ve come up with this idea (actually, it’s stolen from someone on the Spielfrieks list) of gamer profiles and matching games to gamers. I’ve graded all the games on five categories: luck element,…
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Games I’ve played recently
Few words on some games I’ve played recently: Two days ago I tried out Puerto Rico in the Brettspielwelt, the German online board game server. Puerto Rico must’ve been a tough conversion, but they’ve done reasonable job cramming all that information on such a small screen. The building menu is hidden well and can’t be…
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Games Journal
The Games Journal for September has been published! Go read it now, if you’re interested in board games. It’s simply the best webzine there is. I usually read it immediately after it comes out. It’s always there, 1st of each month. I also always send Greg Aleknevicus, the editor, few lines of encouragement after each…