Current Employment: research assistant, Florida International University
Previous Gaming Employment: Simulations Publications, Inc.; Operational Studies Group
Words of Wisdom: We must strive for excellence in game design over sheer quantity. Game design should be approached seriously as one might write a book or pursue a doctoral thesis. We need a harmonious balance between playability and historicity; between a heuristic approach and game excitement. For optimal work, the creative process should not be rushed to meet deadlines but should be allowed to mature both on the map and in the designer's mind. The greatest challenge is to design games that are simple and clear while still entertaining us with considerable historical insight.
Favorite Game of Own Design: Dark December
Favorite Game of Another's Design: Wellington's Victory
Design/Development Credits: Battle for the Ardennes; Dark December
The Game Designers
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Introduction
Joseph Angiolillo
John M. Astell
Howard A. Barasch
Richard H. Berg
Brian J. Blume
Frank Alan Chadwick
Stephen V. Cole
Greg Costikyan
Brad Hessel
John E. Hill
David C. Isby
Philip S. Kosnett
Dana F. Lombardy
Monte D. Mattson
Marc W. Miller
J. A. Nelson
Stepehn Newberg
Albert A. Nofi
Danny S. Parker
J. Stephen Peek
John Prados
Jack N. Radey
Redmon A. Simonsen
Greg Stafford
David E. Williams
Lynn Willis
Loren K. Wiseman
Lou Zocchi
Kevin Zucker
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