Derek Gour
Derek is a Toronto-based indie game developer who designs both tabletop and computer games. Creator of the card-based story game Hope Inhumanity, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary in 2025, Derek thinks of game design as crafting memorable experiences for players. His influences range from roleplaying classics like Burning Wheel and Apocalypse World to computer strategy gems like Civilization and Crusader Kings. You can keep up with Derek’s latest game design adventures on his YouTube channel, Dandy Barbarian.