Adventure Writing: Player Agency Part 1
Player Agency is a key topic for Adventure Writers. By default, Players are in charge of who their characters are, what they do, what they think, and how they feel. Adventure writers should be mindful not to take away this
Everyday Heroes Announcement
Since mid-December, I've been working on a new and very special project. I was contracted to be a lead designer for a new TTRPG inspired by d20 Modern called Everyday Heroes. I'm very happy to be working on this project,
What’s Going on Here?
It's been pretty quiet here on SigTrent Plays Games and my other sites. I wanted to take a moment and let folks know what's happening with me and the site. My medical issues For the first time in my life, I've been
Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Review
Now Larian leads; bugs for everyone! In the classic Baldur's Gate CRPG, Minsk the barbarian proclaims "Now Minsk Leads; swords for everyone!" Baldur's Gate 3 is still in early access, it's expected that there will be bugs galore so this is
Balance of Power – A Game Everyone Should Play
My lovely wife sets up these topics for me and this one intrigued me. My philosophy is that there is a different best game for everyone, not that there is one single game for everyone. But, I do like a
Age of Decadence – The Most Underrated Game
It's not uncommon for me to rave about a game that doesn't get a lot of attention. I have some unusual tastes and a lot of tolerance when a game can deliver something unique. Nearly every game I'd give a
Black Isle / Obsidian – My Favorite Video Game Developer
For this category I thought about some of my favorite games and which companies represented a kind of mark of quality for me. There was no shortage of candidates. When push came to shove, I fell pretty confident in giving
Witcher 3 – Video Game with the Best Graphics or Art style
This category is a tough one for me. I can't think of any game that stands all that tall above other games. There are so many games that look absolutely amazing that it's very hard to pick a stand out.
Civilization – My Favorite Game of All Time
Unlike many of the other articles in this series, this one didn't require too much thought. I love Civ! I've probably played it more than any other game franchise and I will likely continue to do so long after they
Not Crossing the Streams – Gaming and Politics
I love games and I'm passionate about politics. But for this website and the overall SigTrent enterprise, I'm making a conscious decision to minimize entangling the two. I want to share my thoughts on the hows and whys. My motivations and