Howdy!
I joined the site a few months ago and posted on several threads answering questions and offering my input on problems, but I realized that I never formally introduced myself. So, here goes.
I'm Ruy343. I'm a student at BYU that's about to graduate with a degree in Physiology. Last year, I began eating up board games from our local stores, and have made quite a few friends who play as well. Recently, I started making my own games, and now I see game design as a hobby that I thoroughly enjoy.
I like creating a variety of games, but I find that I do well in games involving learning. For example, my first functional game is a game about Pharmacology, where players assemble drug molecules in their "lab" and compete for victory points. The drug molecules are all real, with real-life effects that players enjoy learning about and interacting with.
I also like to create games with a reduced luck factor, and with decisions that impact the game. While I'm new to game design, I have found that I enjoy strategy games like Power Grid, 7 Wonders, and other euro games that make the play experience engaging and interesting as you weigh costs and benefits. I love designing mechanics that engage players cooperatively and competitively, and have already made several prototypes of games.
However, I'm new to this, and hope to learn from this thriving community. Thank you in advance for your warm welcome.
