Projects
I believe in building things that solve specific problems. Each project below stems from a personal interest and a commitment to systematic, thoughtful design. Whether for fellow creators, parents, or hobbyists, my goal is to build experiences that are genuinely useful and help make complex things a little bit simpler.
Loreteller
A comprehensive storytelling toolkit website that provides systematic frameworks and resources for authors, game masters, and creative professionals.
How It Works
Loreteller offers 65+ free storytelling tools and premium frameworks designed for systematic creators who prefer structured approaches to writing and worldbuilding. The site provides character development models, plot structure frameworks, worldbuilding guides, and psychological frameworks that help creators build compelling narratives through proven methodologies.
Why I Built It
Many creators struggle with the chaos of unstructured creativity. I know I do. I spent over a decade curating these tools, and building my own. Traditional writing advice tends to be vague and inspirational rather than practical. Loreteller addresses this by providing concrete, research-backed frameworks that transform creative challenges into systematic processes, making storytelling more reliable and efficient.
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Griddle
A web game that provides daily logic deduction puzzles, based on the classic Zebra Puzzle (Einstein's Riddle).
How It Works
Griddle presents players with a grid of categories (like Jobs, Pets, Foods, etc.) and provides logical clues to help determine the relationships between items. Players click cells to mark matches (✓) or non-matches (✗), using deductive reasoning to solve the puzzle. The game features three difficulty levels with varying grid sizes and complexity.
Why I Built It
I grew up obsessed with logic puzzles. I had books of them, and the pages were filled with my scribbling in the tables as I tried to solve them. I've recreated the puzzles I was obsessed with as a kid as a daily game anyone can play. Griddle provides a consistent, engaging experience with modern UI/UX that makes these classic puzzles accessible to everyone. The seeded randomization ensures everyone gets the same puzzle each day, creating a shared experience.
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Letterworth
A web game that provides daily word-building puzzles with strategic resource management, featuring "fancy letters" that grant bonus points. It tests vocabulary, imagination, and strategy.
How It Works
Letterworth presents players with a set of "fancy letters" that grant bonus points when used in words. Players must strategically build words using these letters to maximize scoring, then visit a shop between rounds to spend points on better letter upgrades. The game features seeded randomization ensuring everyone gets the same daily experience, with support for both single letters and letter pairs.
Why I Built It
I wanted to create a word game that went beyond simple vocabulary challenges by adding strategic depth through resource management. Letterworth combines the satisfaction of word building with the excitement of strategic decision-making, creating a unique "word economy" where players must balance immediate scoring with long-term investments. The daily format creates community engagement through shared puzzles and competitive leaderboards, while the seeded system ensures fair competition.
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Lingolink
A web game that provides daily word connection puzzles, challenging players to complete chains of 7 idioms by finding the connecting words between them.
How It Works
Lingolink presents players with a chain of 7 idioms where each consecutive pair shares exactly one word. Players see blanked-out examples of idioms in context and must drag words from a word bank to complete them. Each completed idiom unlocks the next one in the chain, creating a satisfying progression of discovery. The game features sophisticated drag-and-drop mechanics, progress tracking, and a responsive design that works across all devices.
Why I Built It
I've always been fascinated by the interconnected nature of language and how words can bridge different expressions. Lingolink transforms this linguistic curiosity into an engaging daily puzzle that challenges players to think about word relationships and discover new idioms. The chain structure creates a unique solving experience where each step builds on the previous one, making it both educational and entertaining. I wanted to create a game that celebrates the richness of English idioms while providing a fresh puzzle experience every day.
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Runquesting
A web application that gamifies fitness by transforming exercise activities into virtual adventure quests with milestone tracking and progress visualization.
How It Works
Runquesting converts real-world exercise (running, walking, biking, swimming) into progress on epic virtual journeys. Users create quests with custom milestones and time goals, then log daily activities which are converted to equivalent "running miles" using smart conversion ratios. The platform provides real-time progress tracking and schedule adherence to keep users motivated.
Why I Built It
Traditional fitness tracking apps often feel monotonous. My wife asked me for a way to motivate her to do her daily running, and suggested a gamified approach. Runquesting solves this by turning exercise into an adventure—whether you're running the Boston Marathon or following the Fellowship's journey to Rivendell. With the pressure of a countdown and a goal to reach, every mile feels like it means something.
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Board Game Gaps
A web application that helps board game enthusiasts discover missing games in their collections using data from BoardGameGeek.
How It Works
Board Game Gaps analyzes your BoardGameGeek collection to identify gaps based on your preferences for player count, play time, and game complexity. The app provides personalized recommendations to help you build a more complete and diverse board game collection.
Why I Built It
I have a massive board game collection, woth a very paticular mindset. I want to curate a hoard of games that caters to every possible intersection of player count, play time, and game complexity. And, I wanted a way to see what was missing from my collection, and fill it. This tool automates the process by leveraging BoardGameGeek's extensive database and applying intelligent filtering algorithms.
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Trezzer Chest
Modern allowance management that teaches children financial literacy through compound interest, opportunity cost, and charitable giving in a safe virtual environment.
How It Works
TrezzerChest acts as a virtual ledger where parents hold the actual money while the app tracks virtual balances. Children can view their growing savings and learn financial concepts through real-time visualization, while parents retain full control.
Why I Built It
Traditional allowance systems don't teach the fundamental principles of financial literacy. This tool transforms allowance into an educational experience that builds lasting financial wisdom through hands-on practice. I built this for use with my children, so I can teach them about the power of financial stewardship and the importance of saving for the future.
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Kite-Flying Weather
A comprehensive weather application designed specifically for kite-flying enthusiasts, providing detailed wind analysis, safety assessments, and kite-specific weather ratings.
How It Works
Kite-Flying Weather analyzes multiple weather factors specifically for kite-flying, including wind speed, gust patterns, temperature, visibility, and precipitation probability. The app provides instant kite-flying ratings from Perfect to Deal Breaker, helping enthusiasts make informed decisions about when and where to fly. Features include hourly forecasts with preview summaries, detailed daily forecasts, and comprehensive safety warnings for dangerous conditions.
Why I Built It
Traditional weather apps don't understand what kite flyers need. Wind speed alone isn't enough - you need to know about gusts, wind-to-gust ratios, visibility, and safety factors. I built this because I was tired of checking multiple weather sources and doing mental calculations to determine if conditions were actually good for kite-flying. The app eliminates guesswork by providing specialized analysis that considers all the factors that matter for safe, enjoyable kite-flying.
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Poké Binder Builder
Comprehensive Pokémon TCG collection management with advanced search, price tracking, and personal binder organization. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.
How It Works
When I got bit by the Pokémon TCG bug, I wanted a way to see what it would cost to put together a binder with a particular theme. Existing search tools were clunky, didn't offer the right level of specificity, and required lots of manual tracking of prices and card details. This Binder Builder provides advanced search and filtering for Pokémon cards, allowing collectors to find specific cards, build a virtual binder, and see what it would cost. The app integrates with the official Pokémon TCG API to provide real-time card data, images, and pricing information.
Why I Built It
Pokémon card collectors often struggle with organizing their collections and finding specific cards. This tool automates the discovery process and provides a comprehensive collection management system.