Brandon Highbaugh

Brandon writes Progression Fantasy web serials/novels and quests/lore for an MMORPG that is in development!

His writings can be read for free here:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/758871/fictions

The game he writes for, Hollowed Oath, can be found here:
https://hollowedoath.com/

Check'em out!

LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and Other Burgeoning Genres Showcase: Q&A with Authors (Part 2)

LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and Other Burgeoning Genres Showcase: Q&A with Authors (Part 2)

Over the last decade—especially recently with the pop-sensation that is Dungeon Crawler Carl—LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and related genres have been growing in popularity, and for good reason. They provide an interesting and divergent entertainment experience for readers. Some, such as LitRPG and GameLit books, incorporate stat screens and often include “blue screens,” much like one would expect to see in… Read more →

LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and Other Burgeoning Genres Showcase: Q&A with Authors (Part 1)

LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and Other Burgeoning Genres Showcase: Q&A with Authors (Part 1)

Over the last decade—especially recently with the pop-sensation that is Dungeon Crawler Carl—LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and related genres have been growing in popularity, and for good reason. They provide an interesting and divergent entertainment experience for readers. Some, such as LitRPG and GameLit books, incorporate stat screens and often include “blue screens,” much like one would expect to see in… Read more →

A Bright Horizon: The Future of LitRPG

A Bright Horizon: The Future of LitRPG

An exhausted panel and audience met in the Hyatt Embassy CD Monday at 11:30AM to discuss a topic very close to my heart: the future of LitRPG! Moderated by Bill Fawcett and including panelists James A. Hunter, R.E. Carr, J.B. Garner, Allora Lee, and Haylock Jobson. The panel began with a discussion of different genres Fawcett had seen arise over… Read more →

Nine Years Later

Nine Years Later

Excited murmurs carried on the air in the Grand West (Hilton) on Sun at 11:30AM as every seat was filled for the “Venture Bros. Panel.” Moderated by Ken Plume with speakers including Mark Gagliardi, Doc Hammer, and Hal Lublin, the panel delivered on the comedic chaos that the cartoon embodied.  For the first time in nine years, Doc Hammer returned… Read more →

Walking the Parade: An Insider’s Perspective

Walking the Parade: An Insider’s Perspective

Saturday morning before 10AM began with a choice—walk, or ride the shuttle bus that picks up parade-goers between the Hilton and the Marriott. Many brave souls made the walk, but I was not one of them. I will say, the shuttle bus was air conditioned. Groups formed up in a multi-level parking garage around eight blocks from the convention center…. Read more →

Just Make It!

Just Make It!

“Developing Indie Games” took place Saturday at 1PM in Augusta E-H (Westin) began with explosive energy. The devs were excited to share their knowledge and the crowd reciprocated the feelings, excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible. Moderated by Andrew Greenberg and including panelists Alexander Taylor, Jesse Jacobson, Tim Lindsey, and Harrison Giles Pink, the indie devs began… Read more →