Not really a design entry (sorry to disappoint, but one will be coming tomorrow), but just a bit of detail —
I tend to do my initial design work longhand, moving to digital format later on in the process. The handwritten notes serve as both drafting space and playtest notes.
The draft notes for Far West are being written in a handstitched blank book, appropriate to the feel of the setting:
Sometimes the artifact is important to the feel. Something I should think about when it comes time to print.
I know exactly what you mean. A few weeks ago I picked up a 7″x9″ 128-page acid free archival Hand-stitched Tao lined Journal (with Plum Blossom in Early Spring by Wang Mien on the cover). I chose it because of the way the signatures allow it to lay flat.
This looks perfect for the task.
wow really cool cover. Do you know what is written on the book?
Good grief, that’s a sweet-looking book. Did you make it? If not, where can I buy one?
I’m really looking forward to the game, btw.
The painting is Sunset Landscape by 13th century artist Ma Lin. The writing is a couplet from the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei and translates as:
It’s part of the handstitched masters line from paperblanks.
You can get them from Amazon — search for “Handstitched Tao.”
its a pretty kikas book…
BlÂnk bÚks are cool! I can’t game on the 26th…
This one is from the same line, but it’s 5″ x 7″.
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Yeah, I saw.
Ooh, sweet–thanks!
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I could play this Saturday, tho. (he said questioningly)
VERY nice book. I drool much over it.
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What no casting?
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Nah, given the people involved, I need more notice than that. (Which is why I had bothered to set up the 26th a month in advance)
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Yeah, I suk. Unfortunately in my little brain, a month in advance is like saying “sometime after the rapture…” and I’m sure you understand that bid’ness always trumps pleasure (sorry, shorties!).
I have a promo notebook from the Halo 2 beta release. It’s two stamped metal covers. I’m holding on to it for when I work on my space opera novel for exactly that reason.
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Natalie and I can play this weekend, if it means Tom can come.
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Darren says he can come too! My dad has a barn…
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Sorry, but that doesn’t fit into our schedule this weekend.
THANKS YOU very much :0 very good to know something what i didnt knew:))
Btw nice poetry !! wow