First-Time Designer Blogs

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #18 LAST (STAND) Year

Adam Payn 07/03/2019

In this edition of the First-Time Designer series, Adam looks back over the last 12 months and gives a brief overview of his game; LAST STAND. See more.

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #17 Reindeer Games

Adam Payn 13/02/2019

In this ediiton of the First-Time Designer series Adam talks about some important changes and fixes, made following some festive playtesting.

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #16 Cyclic Powers

Adam Payn 04/01/2019

In this edition of the First-Time Designer series Adam talks about the changes created from rounds of playtesting, and the differences between them.

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #15 Ch-ch-ch-ch-Challenges

Adam Payn 11/12/2018

Following the feedback from UKGE and holiday play-tests, Adam and Martin make some changes to their LAST STAND prototype in this First-Time Designer entry.

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #14 Holibots

Adam Payn 02/11/2018

In this edition of the First-Time Designer series, Aartin heads on holiday and playtests Last Stand with various groups in and around Cornwall.

First-Time Designer Issue 13 - EXPOnential Growth Part Two

Diary of a First-Time Designer #13 – EXPOnential Growth (Part Two)

Adam Payn 28/09/2018

The 13th edition of the First-Time Designer series continues Adam's story from the UK Games Expo, as he gets his chance to play-test Last Stand.

First-Time Designer - EXPOnential Growth

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #12 EXPOnential Growth (Part One)

Adam Payn 07/09/2018

Adam returns with the first of a two-part special of his Diary of a First-Time Designer series. In this issue, we learn more about his UKGE experience.

First-Time Designer Issue 11 - Two Town Tables

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #11 Two Town Tables and the Might of Phones

Adam Payn 03/08/2018

The First-Time Designer series returns, with Adam putting Last Stand through some heavy play-testing at the St. Albans Board Game Meet-Up. Read more here.

First-Time Designer Issue 10 - Driving School

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #10 Driving School

Adam Payn 29/06/2018

In this week's edition of the First-Time Designer series, Adam talks about discipline and motivation within our daily lives. Just how much time is "wasted?"

First-Time Designer Issue 9 - Writing Wrongs

Diary of a First-Time Designer – #9 Writing Wrongs

Adam Payn 22/06/2018

In this week's edition of the First-Time Designer series, Adam reflects on joining the Zatu Games blogging team and play-testing his game at his meet-up.

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