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Casual mathematical explorations of games, history, and science fiction
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Fantasy Class Mixer
Fantasy Class Mixer
A Generic Class System for Fantasy Games
Jasper McChesney
Feb 10, 2021
Sensical Fantasy: Dealing With Monsters
Sensical Fantasy: Dealing With Monsters
Adventurers. Monsters. Adventurers killing monsters. Thus is the ground-work of of fantasy stories and games laid. But why the hell do…
Jasper McChesney
Nov 13, 2018
Geometry of Empire 7: Davids v. Goliath
Geometry of Empire 7: Davids v. Goliath
How many small defenders can coordinate against an overwhelming foe
Jasper McChesney
Sep 6, 2017
Defending an Expanding Empire
Defending an Expanding Empire
To defend itself, should a pre-modern state grow larger or smaller? Well, it depends on what threats it faces….
Jasper McChesney
Aug 14, 2017
Designing Games When Your Processor is the Human Brain
Designing Games When Your Processor is the Human Brain
Tricks for keeping the math simple enough for a board game.
Jasper McChesney
Jul 27, 2017
The Geometry of Empire: Implications of Seasonality
The Geometry of Empire: Implications of Seasonality
We’ll explore the strategy and dynamics that come from a limited campaign season
Jasper McChesney
Jul 17, 2017
Geometry of Empire: Dividing Forces
Geometry of Empire: Dividing Forces
How many units should an empire have?
Jasper McChesney
Jun 29, 2017
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