Monthly Archives: May 2010

Seeing red

Posted on May 17, 2010 by SynCaine

In a move that took a little longer than we initially planned, myself and two close friends left the VAMP alliance and joined Blood, following in the footsteps of three others who about a month ago made a similar move. … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, MMO design, PvP, Site update, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Why all but 330k people should hate EVE

Posted on May 14, 2010 by SynCaine

I’m starting to really hate EVE Online. I’m starting to hate it because it makes all other MMOs look like crude kids toys, like silly side activities you dabble in before getting back to the ‘real’ game. It makes events … Continue reading →

Posted in Asheron's Call, Combat Systems, crafting, Darkfall Online, EVE Online, Guild Wars, MMO design, Rant, RMT, Site update, Ultima Online, Uncategorized, World of Warcraft | 36 Comments

The “I have a dream” of DarkFall

Posted on May 14, 2010 by SynCaine

Day to day representation? Not really. Idealized? Of course. But a great watch? Oh hell yes. Enjoy, and great job as always Valroth.

Posted in Darkfall Online, Mass Media, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Snicker indeed.

Posted on May 13, 2010 by SynCaine

Our good friends at EuroGamer strike again. Read the comments over at Lum’s site for a link to the original review that was pulled down, along with some good points, like complaining about the lack of a level cap increase … Continue reading →

Posted in Age of Conan, Darkfall Online, Mass Media, Rant, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Sinking some ships in DarkFall

Posted on May 13, 2010 by SynCaine

The repeat of a recent ship-themed event happened last night in DarkFall, and luckily I was able to get online and check it out. Overall I had a good time, although zerging people down and then smashing everything in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, PvP, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Send me free stuff, get praised.

Posted on May 12, 2010 by SynCaine

As I mentioned before, I received a copy of the Guild Leader’s Handbook to read and review, but Ravious over at Kill Ten Rats beat me to posting about it and says more or less what I would have said. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Random, Site update, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

You say polish, I say rehash

Posted on May 11, 2010 by SynCaine

The Blizzard model has generally been to take a successful product, apply a Games Workshop IP to it, and release basically the same game with a new coat of paint and a high level of polish, one that will run … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Console Gaming, Diablo 3, MMO design, Random, Rant, Uncategorized, World of Warcraft | 36 Comments

Switching campaigns

Posted on May 10, 2010 by SynCaine

Over the weekend a decent amount of Guild Wars was played, both by Aria and I in the Prophesies settings and solo when I created a Dervish in the NightFall campaign. Our duo finally left the starter area, and overall … Continue reading →

Posted in Guild Wars, Site update, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

EVE’s very own Ed Zitron encounter

Posted on May 7, 2010 by SynCaine

Ah all day work training, how I love you. At least it’s Friday. And as the week ends, I can’t help but reflect on the EVE-related activities of this week. For one, the game came out ahead if for no … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Site update, Uncategorized | 19 Comments

Why raiders hate to see the word ‘accessible’

Posted on May 5, 2010 by SynCaine

First I’d like to thank Ravious over at KTR for being an ass and posting a great review of The Guild Leaders Handbook. I’m also reading that book at the moment and more or less agree with what he has … Continue reading →

Posted in MMO design, Patch Notes, Random, Rant, Uncategorized, World of Warcraft | 20 Comments