I haven't written in a little while, for various reasons, but I don't try to write here on a rigid schedule. That being said, I was invited to join the Epic Slant blog, that focuses on positivity in print, so that my infrequent pieces would be featured among the writing of other people. I like it because I can contribute recaps of the games I've been playing and have those be joined with recaps of the site's other writers. I've also written a piece there about The Magic of Playing Board Games, which included the following passage:
Why did I lose interest in playing patchwork on my iPad? Reflecting on this point got me thinking about the magic and beauty of playing in person. Patchwork was tremendously fun playing in person, but wholly unsatisfied on the iPad, and I had the same experience with some other games. I imagine that it could be fun playing with someone you know, a friend who lives across the ocean or on the other side of the continent. It’s also fun to practice a bit, if you’re really a competitive type and want to grind some games on the bus while on the way to game night. Overall, I felt that online patchwork lacks the magic of playing in person.
Head over to Epic Slant Press to check it out!
Why did I lose interest in playing patchwork on my iPad? Reflecting on this point got me thinking about the magic and beauty of playing in person. Patchwork was tremendously fun playing in person, but wholly unsatisfied on the iPad, and I had the same experience with some other games. I imagine that it could be fun playing with someone you know, a friend who lives across the ocean or on the other side of the continent. It’s also fun to practice a bit, if you’re really a competitive type and want to grind some games on the bus while on the way to game night. Overall, I felt that online patchwork lacks the magic of playing in person.
Head over to Epic Slant Press to check it out!
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