Gavin AnnandWant to be a Dungeon Master? Don’t play D&D 5th Edition.D&D 5th Edition is the world’s most popular RPG by a long shot, but the multitude of unnecessary crutches can undermine a novice DM.·11 min read·Jul 7, 2023--1--1
Gavin AnnandAn Update for my Medium PresenceA quick one for my small but valued band of readers who have honoured me by taking the time to read my work here on Medium over the years —…2 min read·Jan 11, 2023----
Gavin AnnandBefore Counter-Strike there was Action Quake 2Way back in 1999, Minh “Gooseman” Le and Jess “Cliffe” Cliffe released Counter-Strike, a mod for Valve’s Half-Life. Within a couple of…6 min read·Sep 9, 2021--1--1
Gavin AnnandGTA6 Needs to Push the BoundariesMore than ever, this is the game that could sink the franchise·11 min read·Sep 8, 2021----
Gavin AnnandinCounter ArtsEverything changed with QuakeMany games are claimed to be “revolutionary”. Quake was one of the few that truly was.11 min read·Jul 10, 2021----
Gavin AnnandChangeThe phone rings. It’s mum and dad. Some things never change. A family of my own now. Kids I’ll one day hassle myself. Some things change.3 min read·May 28, 2021----
Gavin AnnandMass Effect is good. But it’s not THAT good.Managing expectations with a critical look at one of the modern era’s most beloved series; what it is, and what it isn’t.8 min read·May 21, 2021----
Gavin AnnandVideogames Could Be Education’s Greatest Ally, If We Would Only Allow ItFrom inspiring learning to practical application of theory, games are a powerful tool in the teacher’s arsenal.8 min read·May 7, 2021--3--3