About Mike
Hi, I’m Mike. I build things online as just3ws.
I like games that bridge the physical and the digital.
Phalanx Duel is a tactical card game I first sketched on a stormy summer day while stuck in a tent with nothing but a pad of paper and a pen. The idea was simple: create a strategic dueling game that can be played with a standard deck of cards you can find almost anywhere, while also supporting a precise digital version.
Since then it has grown into an open project with a deterministic rules system, an online platform for play, and documentation for both players and developers.
I’m building the game in the open and learning as I go. Support helps me continue developing the game, improving the platform, and expanding what it can become. If the idea of thoughtful, open game design resonates with you, I’m grateful for the encouragement and support.
I like games that bridge the physical and the digital.
Phalanx Duel is a tactical card game I first sketched on a stormy summer day while stuck in a tent with nothing but a pad of paper and a pen. The idea was simple: create a strategic dueling game that can be played with a standard deck of cards you can find almost anywhere, while also supporting a precise digital version.
Since then it has grown into an open project with a deterministic rules system, an online platform for play, and documentation for both players and developers.
I’m building the game in the open and learning as I go. Support helps me continue developing the game, improving the platform, and expanding what it can become. If the idea of thoughtful, open game design resonates with you, I’m grateful for the encouragement and support.
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