Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021What I Want to Write AboutOften finding what it is that I want to write about is the hardest part. With most other writing courses, the topic of my writing was…May 8, 20213May 8, 20213
Easter Eggs in GamesWhile nearly all games use challenges as a method to progress the game, I find that few use an “invitational” approach. Instead of forcing…Apr 16, 20211Apr 16, 20211
Learning from TeaThe act of brewing, serving, and drinking tea is a constant act of failure and learning. The many stages that tea leaves go through…Apr 16, 2021Apr 16, 2021
Problems with Challenges in GamesNearly all games have some aspect of challenge in them. While other media might be challenging, like complex music or writing, challenge…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021A Human Aesthetic for GamesFor games to truly be able to transform people in meaningful ways, they need to love and respect the player so that the player can then…Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Published inWriting 150 Spring 2021How Should Games Teach?Games, as any other media, have historically been used to further oppressive systems. There are some fairly obvious examples of oppressive…Mar 17, 20211Mar 17, 20211
Published inExploring the Universe through RulesIntroductionThe universe is made up of rules with the nature of physics, the laws of countries, and the beliefs we hold. By asking questions like “if…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Published inExploring the Universe through RulesMathematicsThe Four Color Theorem: If you were to draw any number of lines on a piece of paper, no matter the configuration, you can always color the…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
Published inExploring the Universe through RulesGamesI first played Minecraft when I was 9 years old after seeing my older brother playing it. Even though it is just a game about destroying…Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 2021
