Monthly Archives: July 2012

How I paid for my vacation

Posted on July 26, 2012 by SynCaine

I knew buying Zynga was a brilliant move! At some point, one of these ‘expert analysts’ is going to mention that, perhaps, in order to make money in the gaming sector, you might want to try making a good game, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Rant, RMT | 6 Comments

Vacation time

Posted on July 25, 2012 by SynCaine

I’m off on no-Internet vacation until August 6th, so this blog will be quiet until then. When I get back I’ll be sure to talk a little about SW:TOR shutting down (that’s still scheduled for next week, right?), as well … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, Site update, SW:TOR | 4 Comments

EVE: Flying in the Alliance Tournament

Posted on July 25, 2012 by SynCaine

Jester has a bunch of excellent Alliance Tourney posts up, but I like this one the most (so far). It’s a great look behind the scenes of one of the more unique experiences you can have in the MMO genre. … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, EVE Online, PvP | 2 Comments

I ruined SW:TOR I guess

Posted on July 24, 2012 by SynCaine

How is it that this is the first time I’m seeing SW:TOR being referred to as “Tortanic”? That’s brilliant and I wish I had thought of it. Also I guess I’ll take the blame for SW:TOR here, as back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, SW:TOR | 40 Comments

Mainstream dilution, core gamer evolution

Posted on July 20, 2012 by SynCaine

I’m glad people enjoyed the article I linked to yesterday, and I wish I had seen it earlier as I really believe it does an excellent job breaking down how certain companies approach creating ‘games’ and also who is actually … Continue reading →

Posted in MMO design, Random, Rant, RMT | 16 Comments

Best thing written about gaming (ever?)

Posted on July 19, 2012 by SynCaine

This is required reading. If you don’t read this start to finish right meow you will be forced to turn in your “gamer” card. My thoughts on all of it are coming ‘soon’. H/T to Shiolle for the link.

Posted in MMO design, Random, RMT | 28 Comments

It’s not contagious, is it?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by SynCaine

Grade-A trolling folks. Just next level blogging at its finest. If we could get more of this kind of content and less D&D, Tobold might be worth reading again. After reading Tobold, go re-read EA Louse. It was great the … Continue reading →

Posted in Rant, RMT, SW:TOR, Ultima Online, Warhammer Online | 14 Comments

Dynamic layers

Posted on July 17, 2012 by SynCaine

This blog would be a lot more interesting if I could write about our current plans and immediate impacts of our current situation in EVE, but EVE being what it is, I can’t. Hopefully the delayed drip won’t result in … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, crafting, EVE Online, Guild Wars, MMO design, PvP | 6 Comments

EVE: Red Dawn, Red Midday, Red G’night

Posted on July 16, 2012 by SynCaine

One of the ‘secret’ Ops that I’ve alluded to here before has finally come to fruition, and I can now finally blog about it. As most WH Corps/Alliances do, HAHA has been sending pilots out to scout other holes and … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, PvP | 9 Comments

Good start to a Monday

Posted on July 16, 2012 by SynCaine

I should (assuming I can finish it) have a good long post about EVE that actually involves EVE happenings (and dead capital ships), but until then, I highly recommend everyone go read this Reddit thread. Might be the most entertaining … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online | 4 Comments