Author: PatientRock

Spreading Silence

Posted on May 20, 2016February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

I review the fantastic digital book THE SILENT HISTORY which also has its users write additional content that can only be unlocked by physically traveling to a location (in theory).

Stories That Follow

Posted on May 12, 2016February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

I joined a storytelling event that used the geolocation app, VoiceMap, to tell an immersive fictional story. It was very cool.

If I were rich

Posted on April 5, 2016January 8, 2017 by PatientRock

I wish I were rich so I could give Wadjet Eye Games eleventy-billion dollars to keep making adventure games like Shardlight, a game I adored.

Redactor

Posted on April 3, 2016September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

A text adventure based on Orwell’s 1984. Report for your shift at the Ministry of Truth. But be careful, Big Brother is always watching.

Can’t Stop Collecting Imaginary Items

Posted on January 12, 2016February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

A review of my addiction to Wallabee, a (sorta) location-based collecting game/app.

I’m worried about my astronaut friend

Posted on July 18, 2015September 12, 2016 by PatientRock

LIFELINE is an innovative game for iOS & Android that’s told in real time. College kid crash lands on a strange moon and takes your advice for some reason.

Have any Nazi codes you need broken?

Posted on June 14, 2015February 3, 2019 by PatientRock

Learning to use a WW2 Enigma machine taught me to love puzzle geocaches.

When Lizardfolk and Frog People Clash

Posted on April 28, 2015May 17, 2016 by PatientRock

My Dungeons and Dragons group tried out the new “When Armies Clash” rules supplement for large battles. Lizardfolk v. Bullywug. Who would win the swamp?

“No hitting each other.”

Posted on March 5, 2015November 17, 2017 by PatientRock

RAMPAGE, also known as TERROR IN MEEPLE CITY, is a dexterity-based board game. My review of this silly (and possibly terrible) board game.

Descending Into Madness

Posted on February 19, 2015May 17, 2016 by PatientRock

A short story and quick review of INFRA ARCANA, the H.P. Lovecraft-inspired game that has quickly become my favorite roguelike.