Games like exchange of letters (AHMW #3)

A sixteen-page zine, collecting nine computational poems adapted from the first chapter of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. With each progressive poem the parameters of the algorithm are changed slightly, starting with a barely readable mash of characters and ending with something with diction which is recognizably Melville's own. It's recommended that these poems be read out loud—or at least attempt…

A sixteen-page zine, collecting nine computational poems adapted from a combined corpus of walkthroughs and queer fanfiction for Final Fantasy VII. It's recommended that these poems be read out loud—or at least attempted to. Alex was kind enough to perform the first poem in the collection for me, which you can listen to here. about the series A Hive of Mechanical Wasps, a procedural poetry series:…

A sixteen-page zine, collecting nine computational poems. Drawn from personal diary entries, the procedure of the Markov chain obscures and abstracts the writing into tone. about the series A Hive of Mechanical Wasps, a procedural poetry series:#1: post meridiem#2: or, the whale#3: exchange of letters (with Emma Stewart)#4: gold chocobo The Hive Bundle: Get Print + PDF copies of all the zines in t…

"Procedures to Discover the Path Ahead" is a world-building game that changes as you move away from the familiar. It includes PDF booklets for electronic or print-at-home use, and a text-only version with minimal formatting for accessibility. The game requires at least one six-sided die, a pencil, and paper, and can be used for solo play, GM preparation, GM-less games, or worldbuilding for stories with or without combat.

Opening the Horse is an approach to queer game design. The first part is a series of three zines that detail the approach. The second part is a series of three games that enact the approach. It was written by Matthew R.F. Balousek (itch, twitter). The cover illustration is by Sasha Reneau (website). Volume 0: A Manifesto for Lycanthropic Media attempts to distill the approach down into its simple…

A third person action game focused on hack 'n slash and platforming with procedural elements. Guide the character, named Horizon, through the ruins of an ancient culture while she gain experience with magic infusion to upgrade her spells and fight against enemies plotting to return as corrupted constellations. Features: - Cosmic themed spell effects for hack 'n slash and procedural ruins to platf…

tldr: Wordle except only using fake words. Warning: will not keep guesses or progress if you leave the page. Like that other game, only has one puzzle per day. Post your favourite words and what you think their definitions should be on social media! Description Okay so there's this word game right, and this person I know was all "you should play this", so I did. And like, it's okay and stuff? Pret…

THIS LISTING IS FOR A PDF OF THE GAME (SEE BELOW).  A PRINT COPY OF THE GAME IS AVAILABLE HERE. ••• Also titled "A Continued Introduction to Perspective Drawing Techniques Suitable for Intertidal Scapes and Still Lives; the Workbook, Volume II in a Series" by Tim Hutchings, dated 1924.   Item description:  The interior is printed in black and red ink.  The handsome end pages are a red pattern wit…

""Verses of Enchantment" is a deckbuilding card game set in an 18th-century fantasy world, where you learn magic as cards from diverse wizards. Win duels to collect new cards, and craft poetry from your played cards to unleash strategic effects. Master 5 schools of magic and create a legendary deck for the ages. "

"Tux and Fanny" is a quirky, hand-drawn adventure game where you play as Tux, a penguin on a quest to save his friend Fanny from alien abduction. Explore a surreal world filled with weird and wonderful characters, solve puzzles, and uncover the mysteries of Fanny's disappearance. With its unique art style and humor, "Tux and Fanny" offers a delightful and memorable experience.