Bok McDonagh

I am Bok, a British-born expat living in China. I was born in Lancashire but identify as a 'plassie-Scouser'. I spent my youth growing up in Cumbria. Here I developed a great taste for exploration, climbing mountains and camping in the wilderness - a taste for travel that has defined my life.


I Was Wrong About Super Meat Boy

When I first wrote about Super Meat Boy, I said that I thought Super Meat Boy was just a rage-inducing platformer only for hardcore players. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Ever since that first time I’ve been playing it on and off in short bursts.

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The Dark Elf and the Gnolls

After Rose stole the Idol of Kozah from an ancient ruin, the Troupe were forced to defeat the undead Doom Guards cursed to protect the Idol. Having gained a taste for exploring ancient ruins, the Troupe has decided to make their way toward the Firewine Bridge to the east.

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MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum

Located on the outskirts to the east of the city, MAIIAM is building that looks like it is covered in tall mirrors.” to “MAIIAM is a building covered in tall mirrors, a sleek and eye-catching exterior that makes it feel newly built.

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Holding Down the Mouse Button

There are games that are extremely popular that I just don’t get. Grim Dawn has a loyal fanbase and a Very Positive rating on Steam. Yet after three hours, I still can’t understand the appeal. Am I out of touch, or is it the children who are wrong.

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Creating a Butterfly Golem

A while ago there was a thread by Sushifox on PlanetMinecraft offering to create “adaptamobs”. Based on an earlier thread about digital pets, an adaptamob is simply one of 6 types of mobs represented in 2D, but with a specific theme applied to it.

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