Monthly Archives: February 2011

New computer help

Posted on February 8, 2011 by SynCaine

It’s time for some new hardware around the house, and while I keep up with technology somewhat, I’m hoping there are a few of you out there who are really into building PCs and can help guide me here. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 21 Comments

Rift: Breaking things down a bit

Posted on February 7, 2011 by SynCaine

On Friday a good question was raised regarding Rift: what does WoW 2004 mean, and why does Rift have it over themepark MMO X? Part of this is, of course, highly subjective. What I feel is a plus for Rift … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, MMO design, Rift, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 6 Comments

Rift Beta 6: That old WoW feeling

Posted on February 4, 2011 by SynCaine

Rift beta 6 starts this weekend, and I’m actually looking forward to it even more than beta 5 (in part because I’ve learned they don’t wipe character, so Aria and I will actually get to see the 15+ish game, including … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, EQ2, Lord of the Rings Online, MMO design, PvP, Rift, SW:TOR, World of Warcraft | 26 Comments

WordPress going F2P!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by SynCaine

The F2P/RMT model is nothing new to the MMO genre, but today’s email from WordPress about premium blog themes is the first time I’ve seen such a direct sale of blog-ish content. League of Legned’s style skin sales, now available … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant, RMT, Site update | 8 Comments

With or against, it’s still more than a queue

Posted on February 2, 2011 by SynCaine

Tobold, after all these years of blogging, has finally figured out that it’s more fun to troll WoW fans than it is to provide for them. Welcome to the club. My trolling aside, there is one thing I would like … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, MMO design, PvP, Rant, World of Warcraft | 18 Comments