Journal

Rules updates, design notes, current projects and new game ideas. This is where I share the work taking shape on the desk.

THE WAY WE PLAY

NOT EVERYTHING FITS ON THE DESK.

NOT EVERYTHING FITS ON THE DESK.

If you want my stories, opinions and reflections from more than forty years in the hobby, that’s where they live.

LATEST ARTICLE

The Way We Play

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A new column about the habits, assumptions and small decisions that shape tabletop gaming, and why some of them are worth looking at again.

Projects

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The new Conquest lists have been designed to give players more ways to represent early medieval forces on the tabletop.

The Way We Play

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There are some things in our hobby that become so familiar we stop seeing them. One of those is the humble plastic base.

Projects

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It’s been a busy season behind the scenes, so I wanted to bring everything together. In recent months, much of my free time has gone into Warhost, some visible work and some foundational, but all contributing to shaping the game, its setting, and its future.

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There’s something truly special about seeing your miniatures come back from the painting desk, fully brought to life, the colours, the details, the personalities.

Thoughts

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You’d think that, being a games designer, I’d be playing games all of the time. And in a way, that’s true.

Thoughts

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As the year draws to a close and the days grow a little quieter, I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone who stops by here a very warm and heartfelt Merry Christmas.

Projects

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It's been a little quiet on the Warring Clans front lately, but not because I've lost interest. Quite the opposite! I'm still just as excited about the project as I was on Day One. But, as often happens, real life and work commitments have stepped in and stolen most of my hobby time, so I have called in the reinforcements!

News

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After eight incredible years, I am sharing the news of my departure from Footsore Miniatures & Games. I have sold my share in the business to my friend and long-time collaborator, Mark Farr. This decision marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both of us.

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Game Design

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Brought to life through a passionate Kickstarter community, Warhost is a labour of love that bridges storytelling, tabletop strategy, and creative craftsmanship. If you know nothing about Warhost or want to learn more about it, read on..

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