Brian Garthwaite

I like to make games, in part because my favorite hobbies produce a -thing- in the end. But unlike other make-stuff hobbies, game design lets you read books. Lots of books. Books on literally -anything- interesting. Used book stores and inter-library loan are gold mines.

Boosting these, as it seems timely: about life as a black Canadian, and at Canada's universities. fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/you-must-… and fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/visitor @fernpub @balkissoon @CBCAdrianH

@fehrtrade What it lacks in photogenic appeal it makes up for in sheer deliciousness.

@fehrtrade @j__st A fine choice, indeed!

Entertaining scrap fabric? Perfect for masks! Big thanks to @j__st for the pattern.

@fehrtrade Already on it! (At least in terms of thinking about it...)

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott "You can't just sit here in the dark, listening to classical music."

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS.

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott Follow-up question: should I encourage or discourage my tiny humans to sing?

@fehrtrade @Sommelier_Scott @sendmehome Well, we're in a statewide shutdown, so why not? Might as well have an excuse to drink remotely.

@TamAtPlay A big thank-you for taking the time for Cardboard Edison feedback. Much appreciated!

@fehrtrade The pudding?

@DanThurot C'mon, man. Make us wait until Best Week to see how you wanna rate stuff. Seriously, though, we can read what you write. A considered, nuanced comment in the final paragraph - which you often do - tells more than any number of stars can. Also: don't stars lure the trolls?

Okay, let me ask you a question. Would you like to see SB! add a rating system — probably 1-5 stars or something simple — this year? If you feel strongly, I'd love to hear your reasoning.

A little free time + access to a laser cutter + paint from an old project → homemade fox meeples!

@DanThurot Re: the mouseover text... I've been mentally calling the site "Spliff-Biff!" for years.

Happy 2020, everyone! Let's celebrate the dregs of the past year by looking at the third day of Best Week! Today, we're celebrating the games that told the best stories. These are the storytellers, the loremasters, the raconteurs. Read here: spacebiff.com/2020/01/01/bes…

@fehrtrade They chewed their way free ages ago, and now roam like feral beasts about my house. Except when they're in school and I get to drink coffee and act like a regular adult.

@fehrtrade Crazy tiny humans!

@fehrtrade @sparrk Got any quick suggestions to help a fellow out?

@fehrtrade Just gotta trim the chunks small enough to fit in the box.

I'm expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy before long, and there's no way I'm rooting under a pillow at midnight. So wooden box and a wee pillow instead.

@meeplelikeus My goodness, man. You've only just read Vonnegut now? Grab copies of Cat's Cradle and Mother Night ASAP. Up your alley. Oh, and be prepared for the rest of McCarthy's works to give similar vibes. Very good, but you gotta be in the right headspace.