Game Designer. Graphic/Web Designer.

Hello! My name is Brandon Casteel. I am the head writer and sole proprietor of https://waywardstrategy.com, a blog dedicated to RTS design. I've published about once a month or more continually since 2013. Some notable articles include:

• Some Inspired Designs in the Dune RTS Series

• What Happened to the RTS?

• Why RTS? The Challenge, Fun and Benefits of Playing RTS Games

• The Balance of Power: Progression and Equilibrium in Real-Time Strategy Games

I am currently the Game Design Lead on Tempest Rising for Slipgate Ironworks and serve as a System Designer on Warpaws. I have consulted on Aven Colony, Battle Battalions, Crossfire: Legion, and Fealty, as well as NeuroSlicers and others.

I spent approximately 4 years developing a full conversion mod for StarCraft 2 called SCRAP (Scavenge, Collect, Reclaim, Attack, Prevail). I've done freelance work as a game designer for Blackbird Interactive, Animus Interactive, and Arian Studio.

I have over 12 years experience as a practicing graphic designer, 10 years experience with Information Technology, SharePoint process automation and web design/branding), and 8 years experience with game design. This is complimented by a Bachelor’s of Arts in Graphic Design, and a Certified Knowledge Manager diploma.