He is an associate professor of Game Development and Design at Dakota State University, where he specializes in horror and occult themes and mechanics in games. He is the author of Game Magic: A Game Designer’s Guide to Constructing Magic System and Quests: Design, Theory, and History in Games and Narratives. He is also the creator of Howard’s Law of Occult Game Design. Yes yes, we all know communication is important but how often do we encourage it and do it ourselves. Everyone needs to have a clear understanding of the vision and their responsibilities. Asking questions should be a daily thing to find answers.