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Some of you may know that I live in Korea. I've been teaching English here for the last couple of years (when not writing about or making computer games/notgames ;). Well, I'm going to be heading out in October, for the next phase of my life, which is going to be some extended traveling. The reason I'm posting this here is that I thought some of you might be interested to know that what I'm hoping to do during my travels is make notgames about the things I see and experience. I just started a Kickstarter project (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jordanmagnuson/game-trekking-computer-games-inspired-by-world-tra/) saying as much, and assuming I can meet my goal, that's what I'll be doing.

I just wanted to say that I'm really excited about the idea, and thank you all for inspiring me in a big way. This website played a large role in re-igniting my passion for the interactive medium, and especially my passion for making notgames (which I've been making ever since I found this place).

Preempting Michaël's concerns about my project: I know that I won't get everything right. Heck, maybe I won't get anything right. I know that Freedom Bridge (http://notgames.org/forum/index.php?topic=224.0) failed in a lot of ways, but when I read a comment like the one at the bottom of this page (http://flashpunk.net/forums/index.php?topic=471.msg3875#msg3875), I can't help but think that it succeeded in some ways, too, even if only for some people.

I want to do better, I want to experiment, I want to fail and have you guys tell me why, and try again and again. I'm ready to give this notgames thing my sweat and blood for a solid while.

So wish me luck ;)

More information on the project at GameTrekking.com (http://gametrekking.com)

Good luck!
Hope the places you visit have electricity! And internet. :)

Thanks Michaël! You've got a point about the electricity/connectivity issue! I've thought about it, and determined that I'll simply have to spend some time around power outlets if I go "trekking" for a while in some place without electricity. Fortunately or unfortunately, most of the world seems to be pretty "connected" these days.

darn. you're not going to the Philippines? :(

I'd love to, actually! Just not as certain about the Philippines, because of the whole crossing water issue... will definitely look into cheap flights/ferries, and make it there if I can!

Any particular connection for you (with the Philippines)?