Transforming information into knowledge.
Our modern era overflows with information—so much of it is noise.
Static and meaningless, or loud and distracting, it drowns out the signals that truly matter.
But within that noisy chaos, a symphony hums, waiting to be uncovered.
With the right guidance and a clear perspective, you can redefine how you work, how you play, and how you create.
How do you turn your experience and thoughts into ideas that resonate?
How do you communicate those ideas in a way that reaches people where they live—and sets up forever in their hearts?
How do you turn noise into symphony?
Information into knowledge?
Hello. I’m James-Michael, and I’m here to help.
What I do.
It all begins with an idea.
Maybe you’re crafting the next immersive game world, ready to harness AI to streamline your workflows, or diving into data to uncover meaningful insights. Perhaps you’ve been nurturing the perfect fantasy concept and are finally ready to put it to paper—or maybe you’re refining a project that just needs that final polish to shine.
Whatever you’re working on, I’m here to help you bring your vision to life.
I specialize in combining creative storytelling, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to turn ideas into actionable outcomes. Whether it’s designing systems for engaging gameplay, teaching you how to unlock the potential of AI, making sense of complex data, or breathing life into fantastical worlds, I can help you create something truly remarkable.
Because sometimes, all it takes is the right collaboration to elevate an idea into a reality worth sharing.
Me.
Here are my strengths. I would like to let them work for you, also.
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It starts with the right words.
How do we interact with large language models like chatGPT?
Often presented as tools for cheating on exams or taking over the world, these AI are far better suited to taking your thoughts and giving them form.
I work with this fundamental new medium to learn your specific needs and train it to listen the way you need it to.
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With nearly three decades of gaming experience, I’ve come to see game mechanics as a language—one that speaks as powerfully as the written word or the sung verse. When players interact with a system, they are, in essence, interacting with its creator. Every design choice—whether active or passive—tells a story, sets a tone, and shapes the player’s experience.
How you design your game is as critical as how you develop it. With my expertise, I can help you refine your ideas and methods into mechanics and systems that resonate with players, delivering experiences they didn’t even know they were missing. I understand the market, its gaps, and, most importantly, the stories and emotions waiting to be told in an interactive form. Together, we can create something that speaks directly to the hearts of gamers everywhere.
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Every project has a story to tell—it’s just waiting to be uncovered.
Data is more than numbers and charts; it’s the voice of your work, revealing insights, patterns, and opportunities hidden beneath the surface. With the right approach, those seemingly disconnected pieces of information can come together to form a narrative that guides decisions and fuels innovation.
I specialize in translating raw data into actionable knowledge. Whether it’s refining workflows, identifying trends, or making sense of complex datasets, I can help you find the story your project is waiting to tell—and turn it into a roadmap for success.
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Every world has a story to tell—it just needs someone to breathe life into it.
As a dungeon master and game designer, I’ve spent years crafting living, breathing worlds where every detail, from the weathered cobblestones of a village square to the whispers of ancient gods, adds to the tapestry of a shared narrative. Whether it’s for tabletop adventures or immersive fiction, my passion lies in creating settings that feel alive—places where characters don’t just exist, but belong, where every choice echoes through a world that responds in kind.
Through my stories, I specialize in distilling the essence of these worlds into powerful, vivid snapshots. I bring the weight of history, the spark of magic, and the pulse of humanity to each piece, creating something not just to read, but to experience. Let me help you transform your ideas into stories and settings that captivate, inspire, and invite others to step into the world you’ve imagined.
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My life has been along a few roads less traveled, not all of them paved. With the years I have left, I am committed to reaching the hearts left behind, giving voice to the songs unsung, and providing wings to those who have been grounded.
Naturally, I don’t yet know how to realize these ambitions fully. So, I’m back in school, self-guiding through creative outlets like developing a board game, and generally scrambling to make up for stolen time.
I don’t mean to sound drastic but they don’t manufacture the cloth I’m cut from. I am at once both unyielding and softened; I want for you to benefit from what I’ve learned, without needing to pay the brutal toll of experience.
Some things.
Here are some of the works I am working on. Complete and otherwise.
Veil & Venture
V&V is a high-fantasy board game that blends strategic depth, immersive storytelling, and dynamic world-building into an endlessly replayable experience. Players take on the roles of adventurers in an untamed land, exploring modular hex-based maps that reveal themselves as the game unfolds. Every turn offers opportunities for discovery, as players encounter unique regions, trigger quests, and battle escalating threats. With its hybrid gameplay system, actions are resolved simultaneously, encouraging teamwork while allowing individual goals to shine. The stakes grow over time, with monsters adapting to player progress and time-sensitive objectives adding a layer of urgency.
At its core, Veil & Venture is about growth and connection—not just with the world, but with each other. Characters gain skills based on their equipment and master abilities through practice, allowing players to shape their adventurers into unique builds. Personal motivations, hidden through the Fated Coin system, introduce a social deduction aspect, creating tension and intrigue as players pursue secret goals while working toward the collective mission of taming the region. The game’s art and design are inspired by the lush, intricate style of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, crafting a visual and thematic feast where every session feels alive, unpredictable, and uniquely yours.
A statistical analysis of two popular basketball teams, refined to a Summary Report fit for presentation.
A Table-top RPG I built for my frands. Part of our regular Tuesday night game. No full party wipes (so far!)
Game Design Doc for a Mobile game I’m currently developing. I’m determined to return the ‘idle’ to Idle Games. Incidentally I’m making a board game riffing off the same theme!
A data analysis of a Bicycle Share company, set in a presentation.
A brief scene I need to convert into a short-story. I’m very fond of my Hellions, though they are not quite so taken with me, or the struggles I have in store for them.
My unhinged rant review for WoW: The War Within.
Get in touch.
Have an idea you’re ready to bring to life? Let’s have a conversation - no pressure, no strings attached.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of AI or refining a vision that’s been years in the making, I’m here to help you use the best tools we’ve ever had, get you closer to where you want to be.