"Will we continue the game now?" my oldest asked, putting down the VR headset that he also got for his birthday. I gifted him the Dragonbane Starter Set for his 13 year birthday last week. My plan was for him to play it with his friends, but when he asked, I of course volunteered to … Continue reading Into the Misty Vale
Tag: Fastaval
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For many years my Easter ritual was to visit Fastaval, a game convention in Denmark. Meeting up with old friends, making new friends while playing games, and being part of an incredible inclusive community of gamers. Once you sit around the same table, it doesn’t matter what clothes you wear, how you look, speak, if … Continue reading We will get back to you shortly
Best of 2023 in Games
The year 2023 is coming to an end. I have learned to not rush into the holiday season and on to the next year, but to slow down and reflect on the year gone by. 2023 has been an eventful year for me personally. Professionally within IT and Software, on the hobby front with Games … Continue reading Best of 2023 in Games
Fastaval 2023
It was great to visit Fastaval 2023. Few things had changed with Fastaval since my last visit in 2018, more things have changed in my life. It was great to reconnect with old friends, it was great to escape into a bubble of games for a few days, it was great to see my companions … Continue reading Fastaval 2023
The story of Montsegur 1244
I created the story game Montsegur 1244 for Fastaval 2008. I felt it was a story that needed to be told and a game that I wanted to play.
What is a story game?
A story game is a game that creates stories. Using cues and instructions it helps a group of players create and tell stories around a common theme.
See you at Fastaval 2023
Fastaval 2023 is happening next week and I am going! I will present my story game Clemency. Come by and say hello!
Frederik Jensen: Game Designer
Today I am a full time game designer. It is time to recharge and do something fun.
Clemency at Fastaval 2023
Sign up for Fastaval 2023 is open and my game Clemency is on the programme. Fastaval is a game convention in Denmark with a long tradition of presenting innovative roleplaying and board gaming experiences. It’s five days of fun telling stories and playing games in an inclusive crowd in a public school somewhere in Denmark. … Continue reading Clemency at Fastaval 2023
Let’s see what lagom means
So the Swedish election happened. Two clear losers and many bittersweet victories. With the final tallies done, it looks like SD — Sweden Democrats — will either become part of a government or supporting a government. So I guess we will find out what “lagom” means (one of SD’s election posters promised to make Sweden … Continue reading Let’s see what lagom means