Gamer since 1981. Family guy, wife and kids. Backpacker, hiker, hobbyist game designer with a few things sold, GM out-of-print RPGs at cons so they don’t get forgotten, environmental attorney, federal employee, University of Michigan fan, grew up in the Michigan countryside before moving to the Chicago area.

Saw it in 2023, it looked interesting. I keep an eye on what games are out and assess which ones I’d like or could learn from. SW turned out to be even better than I thought it would be. Two games at a time seems to be my limit for what I can focus on and analyze. I try to always have a game going, but I’m casual about it. I’m in the league now, which is tense and fun.

I like FK, they have a hyper-aggressive play style where every turn is a puzzle for how you can attack your opponent’s summoner. Usually involving that undead archer. My favorite card is the PE dragon champion, I like its ability and dragons are just cool.

Nothing to change, just something to keep doing or get back to doing. I feel representation in the factions has decreased in the season release factions. The strong representation among the factions in the initial releases was something unique for fantasy and I liked how it looked. I’d like to see representation stay an important part of SW’s art direction.

Tabletop RPGs and miniatures games are my favorites. My favorite RPG designer is Richard Tucholka, Rest in Power. I also like consims. GMT’s Wilderness War by Volko Ruhnke is my favorite boardgame. I’ve been gaming since 1981 and have played and still play all kinds of games — card, board, minis and tabletop RPGs. I like computer games and if I had more time, I’d play more of them. My favorite computer game is Deep Rock Galactic, been playing that since the beginning and for me it’s a familiar and comforting way to relax. I’m also a Call of Duty junkie, it helps me de-stress too.