Tag Archives: sword noir

Patreon-izing

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Fraser

As Sword’s Edge slowly moves towards completion and delivery to its backers, I have been using what time I have to get some other projects in order. Right now, both Lawless Heaven and Face ‘Splosion are ready to go. These … Continue reading →

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This Is How (What) We Do It

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Fraser

After having a fair break with minimal pressure following the success of the Sword’s Edge Kickstarter, with the payments in, project management has started. But that’s not all. There are a bunch of other projects on which I am working, … Continue reading →

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State of the Edge

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Fraser

I’ve finished updating Sword’s Edge. I mean I’ve really finished. As in the Ashcan Edition has been sent off to the printers. This doesn’t actually mean that Sword’s Edge will be soon available at discriminating retailers near you. Those Ashcan … Continue reading →

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Updating the Sword’s Edge

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Fraser

So much time with so little said, but that is because I have been working. Honest. With the start of a new course right around the corner, I haven’t wasted the two months I took off from my MA program. … Continue reading →

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Sword Noir Rising

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Fraser

This weekend I’ve had a couple of moments in between preparing for a move in early August. It’s mostly been in the morning along with my coffee, so it’s been pretty productive. At this point, I’ve completed updating the mechanics … Continue reading →

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RPGaDAY2015 Day 12

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Fraser

#RPGaDAY2015 is the brainchild of game designer Dave Chapman. Basically, each day in August there is a question about RPGs. This is day 12. Favourite RPG Illustration. Favourite RPG Illustration? Wow. He’s not making this easy. I am going to cheat … Continue reading →

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SEP State of Play

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Fraser

Every week I’m trying to get two articles up on the website, but some weeks it’s tougher than others. Tuesdays I generally like to have an advice column while on Thursdays I write about inspiration. This time, instead of providing … Continue reading →

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Facing the “Five Destructive Myths”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Fraser

So, there’s been some discussion about an article entitled “Five Destructive Myths Perpetuated by Roleplaying Games,” and I decided to see how my games stack up against these myths. To be clear: I don’t consider any of these to be … Continue reading →

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UGS Design Goals

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Fraser

Last post, I told you a lot about my history as a designer, now let’s talk about my specific design goals for the Untitled Game System (UGS). It is slightly different than for Starship Commandos or A Team of Losers, … Continue reading →

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A History of (Fraser’s) Designs

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Fraser

The Warden is one smart dude, and since he has decided to discuss his process creating the uber-secret Project Pheonix, I thought I’d do something similar. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Anyone following this blog has already had … Continue reading →

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