HECKIN’ AROUND WITH MAGIC: THE GATHERING
(IN 3 MINUTES OR LESS)

A slideshow designed for an exercise in public speaking — we were told to bring a 3 minute presentation on any topic, and I gave my creative colleagues a brief introduction to Magic: The Gathering. The presentation dug into the narrative influence on card flavor text, the diversity of set/expansion themes and the alternate art within those sets/expansions, and the legend of the infamous Black Lotus.

INDIE CARD GAME:
A HAT, A RAT, AND A WAISTCOAT

A card game designed to bring a blend of minimalist graphic design and improvisational comedy to the table! Built as a game to play with my friends when we were hungering for D&D but didn’t have time to play, “Hat, Rat, Waistcoat” blends storytelling with shuffled shenanigans.

GAME PREMISE

An eccentric woman known only as The Duchess throws a party once a month. And this time, you’ve been invited! Huzzah! Now all that’s left is to impress your fellow guests and not commit a social faux pas great enough to prevent your climb up the social ladder. 

Unfortunately, there’s an unexpected, uninvited guest at the party: a rat.

Yes, rats make great pets when domesticated, but this guttersnipe of disease and disgust is after more than just cheese and crumbs of grandmama’s famous fruitcake — it wants your dignity as well. 

If you’re caught harboring the rat amongst the many curiosities you’ll come across during the night of fête and frivolity, you’ll be exposed as a cretin of the worst sort, and the party will come to an abrupt end. Should you survive the evening with your good image intact, however, you’ll be awarded the much desired title of Distinguished Attendee of Means and Nobility.

Impress your fellow guests, avoid the infamous rat, and most of all, have fun!