I started hobby gaming with Magic: The Gathering in 1994. (I'd played Pinochle, Rummy, Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, & Pente with family for years before MtG.) Over the next few years, I tried a number of other CCGs, but never found one that captured my interest like MtG. I also got into Warhammer 40K, painting as much or more than playing. Orks were my favorite, but I also had Blood Angels and Imperial Guard at various times. The painting I still miss, but not the game play. Eventually I tried MageKnight and D&D Miniatures, each failing me. I always felt like I was at the mercy of the die roll. “Euro” games are a pleasant relief, where the luck is frequently minimal and winning is a contest of the mind. I was a very active LEGO builder, but kids have taken up most of that free time, so all my LEGO is stored in the basement right now. Perhaps in a few more years things will change.



Outside of LEGO and board games, I’m a drafter working on CAD systems for a major consumer goods company. I live in southwest Michigan area with my wife. We bought our first house in the summer of 2004, which can keep me busy at times. We have two girls, one ~22 months and one almost 5 months old, 2.5 yr old and a 1 yr old almost 3 and the other 17.5 months old 3.5 yr old and a 2 yr old. Being a dad is very cool. I see buying lots Duplo and kid’s games in the future I've been buying kids games here and there and keeping my eye on others. Right now the oldest loves Gulo Gulo and Candyland Castle.



I also like making player aids, alternate maps/tiles and other files.

I really like game systems and I feel they are important part of the games database. I've submitted a lot of Piecepack and Icehouse games as well as other games that I've come across.

Microbadges I've designed: