Wes Platt Writes
GameDev: New pre-made OtherSpace characters available!
Want to try OtherSpace MUSH, but not so sure you want to spend time creating a character and background? I’ve added two new pre-made characters to...
April 20, 1939: Peter S. Beagle
On this day in 1939, author Peter S. Beagle was born in New York City. He’s best known for his novel The Last Unicorn, but also...
April 19, 1946: Tim Curry
On this day in 1946, actor and musician Tim Curry was born in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England. He’s worked in theater, film, and television, often playing villains....
Word Archaeology: gargoyle
This word, particularly in Gothic architecture, refers to a carved grotesque with a spout that’s designed to take water away from a rooftop and divert it...
Word Archaeology: gamboge
This word refers to a pigment, from deep saffron to mustard yellow, that’s been used to dye the robes of Buddhist monks and by Jean Perrin...
GameDev: Adventure Game Jam Ahead!
I’ve officially signed on to participate in next month’s Adventure Game Jam over at Gamejolt! During two weeks, from May 7-21, I’ll develop a text-based adventure...
Word Archaeology: futhark
This word refers to an alphabet that started with 24 angular characters, derived from both Latin and Greek. Scandinavians and Anglo-Saxons used futhark runes for inscriptions...
April 11, 1948: Peter Riegert
On this day in 1947, actor Peter Riegert was born in New York City. He’s best known for roles as “Boone” in Animal House and “Mac”...