Game Update
Continuing to work through the stages for the game and trying to think about some things I can do to make it more engaging. I can’t help but feel there are some small things we can do to make the stages more engaging. I’ve been playing a lot more Slay the Spire and I like the idea of relics that have world impacting effects. I’m also noticing that the number of button clicks when I’m playing gives me more a sense of control. I feel like there needs to be some other interaction for the player to keep their attention during the stage. The trick will be keeping to our first pillar of ensuring that the stages play quickly.
Learning more about business economics as I record all of my expenditures this year. It’s amazing how many things are related to my business. I rather enjoy the bean counting nature of doing work like this. I’ve always liked tracking a lot of numbers.
I’m attempting to do a service based Dungeons and Dragons business in my local area as an extension of Lancer Entertainment. I’m hoping it takes off so that I can look into hiring other people as a professional Dungeon Master service. Dungeon Masters will always be in short supply, and so this makes sense to me as well as providing a premium experience that will be a cut above what other DM’s can provide. I also have the idea of creating modals that will be part of the Six Aspects universe.
Typically most groups run a module once, but I’m using the idea of instructing the same content over and over again in order to get better at it. By doing this the hope is that I will improve and be able to deliver a better experience. It’s the idea of “getting reps in” just like it talks about in “Atomic Habits.”
Personal Update
Preparing for the boys to leave is both a relief, and a time that makes me feel a bit lonely. This month that is coming up will be really busy. I’ve been making more of an effort to spend time with the boys while they are here. I feel like things have really started to get good as the boys have learned enough skills to be able to take care of themselves. They don’t do things as well as an adult, but they do take care of chores.
I need to create good habits while the boys are away to become more productive. I suppose that I say this every year so I might actually spend sometime to create a plan this time. It feels like everything is getting faster in life. I’m starting to focus to much in the future. I need to remember to stay present as much as I can.