Monthly Archives: May 2012

Blogging 101

Posted on May 31, 2012 by SynCaine

Remember that post about how to make it big in blogging? I present you with exhibit A. Well played Ravious, well played.

Posted in Blogroll, Guild Wars | 7 Comments

Opinions

Posted on May 31, 2012 by SynCaine

Today’s post is somewhat of a continuation from yesterday, because what I’ve heard/read is fascinating in so many ways. According to more than one commentator here, the themepark side of the MMO genre is doing just fine, and all but … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Random, Rant, SW:TOR | 48 Comments

My favorite genre is coming back!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by SynCaine

MMOs are a niche genre in gaming. They are games that require additional ‘work’ beyond just loading something up, and to really get the most out of them you have to put in that ‘work’ consistently. They can also be … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, EQ2, EVE Online, Guild Wars, Mass Media, MMO design, Rant, Rift, SW:TOR, Ultima Online, World of Warcraft | 39 Comments

You’re welcome

Posted on May 30, 2012 by SynCaine

And I’m hoping that ‘death’ arrives with SW:TOR. If even half the crap about that game is true, it’s going to be an E.T., bury-copies-in-the-desert-sized disaster. Nothing, and I mean nothing released about that game has interested me in the … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Rant, SW:TOR | 17 Comments

Steal Crusader Kings II for $10

Posted on May 27, 2012 by SynCaine

Crusader Kings II for $10 at Amazon. Can’t stress enough how good of a value this is if you enjoy strategy games.  

Posted in Random | 11 Comments

Forget the rest of the noise, the real advice new bloggers need

Posted on May 25, 2012 by SynCaine

Have dreams of running a kind-of-a-big-deal blog with awesome amounts of traffic and comments? Here’s how! 1: Blog about the hottest MMO currently out or in the peak of its hype cycle. WoW, SW:TOR (before it died), and most certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, Mass Media, Rant, World of Warcraft | 29 Comments

EVE: WH life is like a box of chocolates

Posted on May 24, 2012 by SynCaine

One of the more well-known challenges of living in a wormhole is the dynamic nature of the space and what it provides. The only guarantee of our hole is a low-sec exit, and while we can roll that exit if … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan | 5 Comments

Full circle

Posted on May 24, 2012 by SynCaine

Find your own items and get rich without doing anything annoying. – Gevlon Today Gevlon’s advice is to play for fun, rather than grinding the most soul-sucking activity just to maximize ISK gain. How far the little guy has come. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, EVE Online | 16 Comments

EVE: Two Inferno thoughts

Posted on May 23, 2012 by SynCaine

The new missile effects are amazing, and the new launcher graphics make the Tengu look like the beast it really is. I honestly can’t express just how good missile look now, and videos don’t really do the improvement justice. Seeming … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, MMO design, Patch Notes | 7 Comments

No relation

Posted on May 22, 2012 by SynCaine

This. This. It’s been 6 months already? Saddest part is all the wrong people are being laid off, as I’m sure whichever genius came up with the solo-MMO idea is still getting paid (way too much), while the guy trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, SW:TOR | 21 Comments