Monthly Archives: September 2018

We are in a golden age of dev support

Posted on September 28, 2018 by SynCaine

The last post was about unreasonable fan expectations for ongoing support in videogames. Today let’s talk about some games that continue to get such support, even though the likely financial benefits are minimal. First though let’s set the table here; … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, RMT | 2 Comments

I demand endless support and content, for free of course!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by SynCaine

One area I feel gamers are getting a little too entitled around is the length and breadth of support for released games. Before the days of the internet, once you bought a game, that was it. You had the finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant, RMT, Steam Stuff | 1 Comment

I theme myself to death

Posted on September 24, 2018 by SynCaine

In games like Elder Scroll Legends, or Slay the Spire, I like themes for what I play. Probably too much, honestly, to the point where the theme overwhelms the more basic concern of ‘does this work well’. In ESL I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Random, The Elder Scrolls Online | 1 Comment

I drive a derp bus, and I drive it well

Posted on September 20, 2018 by SynCaine

Leading a clan in a mobile game is like herding cats, if half the herd had crippling physical and emotion disabilities. Oh, and about a third of the herd aren’t cats, they’re kittens. The bar to avoid getting the boot … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash Royale, Inquisition Clan, Rant | 9 Comments

Two Point Hospital review

Posted on September 19, 2018 by SynCaine

Let’s take a break from the heavy topics today and talk about something nice and light; people dying from poor access to healthcare! I am, of course, talking about the greatness that is Two Point Hospital (TPH)! For me a … Continue reading →

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Gamers are dumb

Posted on September 18, 2018 by SynCaine

I was reading an article about the recent lootbox stuff in Europe (forget which article/site) and was amused by how many comments were cheering governments getting involved in regulating video games. Cheering on old, out-of-touch politicians who for sure aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Rant, RMT | 31 Comments

CoC and CR guild and game update 9/13/18

Posted on September 13, 2018 by SynCaine

Time for a progress update on Supreme Creams! adventures in Clash of Clans (CoC) and Clash Royale (CR), and also some commentary on the overall state of both games. Starting with CoC, we are typically going to war with 15 … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Inquisition Clan, iPhone | 4 Comments

EVE might save the MMO genre

Posted on September 12, 2018 by SynCaine

Continuing the conversation started yesterday about the MMO genre, and how I don’t believe its time has passed or that the genre ‘doesn’t work’ anymore, let’s talk about EVE. But first, what do you see when you look at EQ1 … Continue reading →

Posted in EQ2, EVE Online, MMO design, World of Warcraft | 6 Comments

The MMO genre isn’t dead, its just lacking good MMOs

Posted on September 11, 2018 by SynCaine

I’m of the firm believe that the MMO genre is struggling primarily because there hasn’t been a good MMO released in years (insert “since EVE” or “since Darkfall” joke here). The struggle isn’t about gamer tastes changing to loves MOBA … Continue reading →

Posted in Kickstarter, MMO design, Rant | 6 Comments

Digital board games are fine, mostly

Posted on September 10, 2018 by SynCaine

Quick post today, just to officially start the “back in the office” blogging era. Humble Bundle had a deal on PC games base on board games, like Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, and Pathfinder Adventures. Overall I’m happy with the purchase, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant | 4 Comments