For those not in the know, the Seattle region experienced a bit of snow earlier this week. This led to a lot of children happy for school closings and a number of icy roads. In fact, word is that...
“Different players play for different reasons” is the core of this blog’s philosophy, so naturally I am interested in the topic of player motivation. As should you, GMs. I was recently reintroduced to one of the game industry’s most...
Ok, so we have a plan for how to get all of this done. Simple steps for executing them, right? Sure. But actually finding the time to sit down and blast out a bunch of words? Who has the...
As I began writing my blog two weeks ago I was certain it would be the last in this series for a while but it turned out there was more to discuss than I’d originally thought. The last blog...
“Welcome, welcome, what can I help you with today?” the old man behind the counter smiles as he looks up. “The sign outside says ‘powdered potions’ … how does that even work?” asks the traveller curiously. “Well, let me...
Hey everyone, and welcome to Iconic Design! Last week I got something I don’t often see around here—a character request! And yes, I do those! Today’s request comes from our dear Dovah Queen, who asked me to create her...
Howdy! This week I take a look at one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. Not only is he super evil, but he’s also super funny. I watched Samurai Jack a lot when I was younger and...
Fantasy stories are the stuff of legend, but how do we handle classic stereotypes which harm and demean? Today, we attempt to keep the baby while throwing out the bathwater.
“That diamond dragon, that you said didn’t exist, can only be destroyed with blades made of a harder diamond.” observed the android. “And where in the ‘verse do we get that!?” shouted the human. “Make,” the goblin replied excitedly,...
Greetings and salutations to all of you fans of the Know Direction Network! As I am wont to do, I have for you another wonderful write-up for a character from some video game that I’ve spent way too much...