Monthly Archives: September 2012

EVE: A POS to call my home

Posted on September 10, 2012 by SynCaine

Another Jester-lead post for today (GW2 thoughts are brewing, but I can’t quite place my finger on them just yet. Something-something themepark though), this time about the next EVE expansion, and expansions/patches in general. Jester is worried that much like … Continue reading →

Posted in crafting, Darkfall Online, EVE Online, Housing, MMO design, Ultima Online | 6 Comments

EVE: The highsec player does not exist

Posted on September 6, 2012 by SynCaine

I like this post by Jester about highsec refining and production, and it brings up an aspect of the game that I think many misunderstand: the highsec player. Or rather, that “the highsec player” does not exist as a single … Continue reading →

Posted in crafting, EVE Online, MMO design, PvP | 30 Comments

GW2: Review at the midpoint

Posted on September 5, 2012 by SynCaine

I hit level 41 last night on my Human Elementalist. In that time I’ve completed (all items checked) three zones, done all storyline quests up to my level, have two crafting skills to 130ish, ran the first instance in Story … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Darkfall Online, Guild Wars, Inquisition Clan, MMO design, PvP, RvR, Warhammer Online | 21 Comments

Someone reprogram the bot

Posted on September 5, 2012 by SynCaine

…highsec is “Space WoW”: you log in, you grind, you progress. No skill or brain is needed. And WoW is prettier. I left WoW for a competitive game and I found only Space WoW. – Gevlon That says more about … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Rant, World of Warcraft | 24 Comments

GW2: Exploration content done right

Posted on September 4, 2012 by SynCaine

The exploration achievement content has been the highlight of GW2 for me so far. For those who might not be aware, every zone (I believe) has one achievement that is accomplished by finding a ‘hidden’ location. This location is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Guild Wars, MMO design | 17 Comments

GW2: Anet bans ALL CoH players.

Posted on September 1, 2012 by SynCaine

Rumor has it Anet suspected everyone of exploiting a ‘bug’ that allowed players to fly. All bans will be done Nov 30th. Hopefully this really improves the CoH community, right guys?

Posted in Mass Media, Random | 12 Comments