Last Online: 2/14/08

Alex Swanson

     
I am an artist and level designer at GarageGames. I have a hand in a huge number of projects at the company, having been the first full-time artist under employ here.

When not crafting cruelly convoluted Marble Blast levels, I enjoys a variety of grievously geeky hobbies ranging from Dungeons and Dragons to Warmachine. Sometimes I even play video games... or even Real Life sports!

In playing such a broad range of games, I have come to appreciate the power and elegance of a simple rules set and gameplay mechanic. I strive to find or create new and interesting interactions wherever I can. However, I am also attracted to a well executed theme and story, and find that identifying the intersection between elegant gameplay and compelling concept is one of the most elusive (and rewarding) challenges faced by the various game industries.

Systems I Own:        
... on fire?

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Hi Alex!April 19, 2007
For living in space. Also, the platformer demo is pretty much totally awesome.February 2, 2007
For making the craziest marbleblast levels ever. Also for answering my many newbie questions ;)January 31, 2007
For not getting annoyed with my inability to check things in correctly and for the most evil MBU levels. And for making jokes about my name and then explaining them ;)January 13, 2007
MiniGolf Mania & Marble BlastJanuary 8, 2007
For 3-fold maze and being a hell of a guy. You're easy to work with and make cool things. You rock!January 7, 2007
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