tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11719805.post114770830396130523..comments2023-11-03T01:45:11.288-07:00Comments on Lost Garden: Cheap custom whiteboards for rapid game prototypingDaniel Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10437870541630835660noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11719805.post-1147783827469940322006-05-16T05:50:00.000-07:002006-05-16T05:50:00.000-07:00Games that allow user modification of the board: S...Games that allow user modification of the board: See "rail" boardgames (Eurorails, Nipponrails, Iron Dragon) for inspiration.<BR/><BR/>Putting prototype cards into card holders: I'd add that you put a Magic card (or similar) behind each card, so that you have uniform card backs.<BR/><BR/>Other things I've found useful when prototyping:<BR/><BR/>If you see something that'd make a great set of game bits, grab it. You can find these in the least obvious places sometimes, like pet stores or craft stores. Chips, glass stones, play money, colored wooden cubes... great stuff.<BR/><BR/>Always always always keep a notebook with you when playtesting. Especially in early versions, you tend to find a lot of problems, and you don't want to forget any of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11719805.post-1147778344101209642006-05-16T04:19:00.000-07:002006-05-16T04:19:00.000-07:00The best thing I've heard of is getting a once-a-w...The best thing I've heard of is getting a once-a-week job at Kinko's. You get tons of equipment at your disposal, down side is you have to work at Kinko's...so I guess it's like repairing your car with a baseball bat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11719805.post-1147725300471475882006-05-15T13:35:00.000-07:002006-05-15T13:35:00.000-07:00Here's something similar: Write on Poly SheetsHere's something similar: <A HREF="http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000700.php" REL="nofollow">Write on Poly Sheets</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com