This blog contains posts on various topics pertaining to the ongoing development of Beyonder and our associated products, as well as more general discussions of gaming and the philosophy and practice of game design.
#Gamergate, #StopGamerGate2014, #EverybodyGames From the partners of Beyonder /Flying NightBear Games: Robin McEntire, Simon McEntire, Caleb McEntire, and Jordan Campbell “Gamergate” has generated a lot of heated discussion on the internet and beyond about the role of women in gaming. As game developers and world creators, as well as people living in the real world, […]
Read More...#Gamergate, #StopGamerGate2014, #EverybodyGames When I played Beyonder, when my kids were still, well, kids, we role-played with them and their friends. I have three sons, so we did have a lot of guys in the house. But, there were always girls (and then women) at the table. Always. It was as simple as that. There […]
Read More...#Gamergate, #StopGamerGate2014, #EverybodyGames I’m a woman, and I have been playing role-playing games (RPGs) for 36 of my 60 years. It has been a shock to me to hear about “gamergate,” and all the hostility that is directed at women in the gaming world, because gaming has been an integral part of my adult life. […]
Read More...We are happy to report that “Beyonder: Science of the Six,” and “Imbelnhi’s Bestiary: Being a Traveler’s Account of our Continent and her Creatures“ are now on their way through the printing process! Since our last update, we have signed a contract with a US printer whose work is everything we want for our books. We […]
Read More...Attention all AFS students and alumni: Flying Nightbear Games (AKA Simon, Jordan, Caleb, Jacob, and Robin) will be hosting a Beyonder game after Homecoming Meeting for Worship on Wednesday, November 26! Whether you’re a player from back in the day, or a newbie who wants to know what all the excitement is about, join us […]
Read More...Flying Nightbear Games was selected by the Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFL) to receive one of their small business loans. The HFL provides no-interest loans from funds supplied entirely by donors. We are honored and appreciative – this is a great help with moving forward toward our goals. See this article to read about this […]
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