Author Archives: SynCaine

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About SynCaine

Former hardcore raider turned casual gamer.

Eador – Genesis

Posted on December 9, 2012 by SynCaine

Eador – Genesis is available on GOG.com now. I’ve only played it for about 8 hours, but unless this pulls a GW2-at-80/AC-Tortuga, it appears to be a ridiculously deep and creative take on games like Heroes of Might and Magic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 3 Comments

Kappa Sigma Turbine

Posted on December 5, 2012 by SynCaine

Forumfall loves to bitch about Aventurine. It’s basically a tradition at this point, and it’s pretty well deserved considering DF2010 is (maybe) coming out 12/12/12. Like how hard would it have been for someone from AV to just provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, EQ2, EVE Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Rant, RMT | 28 Comments

Perception of the in crowd

Posted on December 4, 2012 by SynCaine

Question for raiders and non-raiders today. For raiders: Is any of your motivation around raiding being able to show off gear the average player can’t get? For non-raiders: Do you think raiders are motivated by gaining gear you can’t get? … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, World of Warcraft | 51 Comments

Pre-Darkfall filler

Posted on December 3, 2012 by SynCaine

With the (first?) delay of Darkfall 2, I’ve had some unexpected free time in terms of gaming, and I’ve tried to fill the time with a few different titles. Perhaps the “I’d rather be playing DF2” effect is kicking in, … Continue reading →

Posted in Inquisition Clan, iPhone, Random, RMT | 13 Comments

Darkfall has been greenlit

Posted on November 30, 2012 by SynCaine

Winning. (And now the obligatory “How will AV screw this up” trolling/truth) Also I hope the process to get the game on Steam for purchase is not completed by 12/12/12, because the queues could be pretty lengthy. Far better to … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online | 14 Comments

Get Darkfall on Steam

Posted on November 28, 2012 by SynCaine

Aventurine has submitted Darkfall: Unholy Wars for Steam’s Greenlight. Go vote to get it in. Also the newest video has been released, showing off the Skirmisher role / Brawler school. Gotta love that jump range. Hopefully the dodge move is … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Darkfall Online | 7 Comments

Occupy Endgame

Posted on November 27, 2012 by SynCaine

Yesterday’s post about repeatable content had a side conversation in the comments about the % of players who use ‘end-game’ content, be it raiding or PvP, in a themepark. That topic then begs the question: what about all those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Guild Wars, MMO design, World of Warcraft | 27 Comments

The best MMO content = the best MMO content

Posted on November 26, 2012 by SynCaine

The measure of success when it comes to MMO content is surprisingly simple IMO (the longer the content holds your attention, the better), yet rarely mentioned much less accounted for directly. Both players and developers talk endlessly about many aspects … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Guild Wars, MMO design, Rift, SW:TOR, World of Warcraft | 34 Comments

The first rule of MMO club: You must continue to attend MMO club

Posted on November 19, 2012 by SynCaine

Some good comments from my last two posts, so thanks to everyone who contributed. Amazing what writing a less-than-clear post or two does. (File that under blogger pro-tips kids). Rather than try to re-explain what I was trying to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Guild Wars, MMO design, Rift, SW:TOR | 35 Comments

The ever not-changing MMO genre

Posted on November 16, 2012 by SynCaine

A second post based on a game I’ve never played or even know much about. You’re welcome. The reaction to Glitch closing has been interesting, and very telling about the MMO genre and the average/casual/whatever fan. If I had to … Continue reading →

Posted in MMO design, Random, Rant | 50 Comments