Author Archives: SynCaine

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About SynCaine

Former hardcore raider turned casual gamer.

EVE: Sleeper Jam

Posted on June 12, 2012 by SynCaine

In training all week (SAP BO y u so gui?), so blog content might be slim. Sorry? As we continue to assimilate into our C5 alliance, I’m noticing the approach to ISK generation and how best to use WH content … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, PvP | 10 Comments

EVE: Killer clowns

Posted on June 8, 2012 by SynCaine

With my EVE in-game time somewhat limited due to RL issues, last night was my first real experience with our new alliance, Surely Your Joking (ticker: HAHA). A workable chain of wormhole connections was available, and a good number of … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, MMO design, PvP | 11 Comments

Help a noob out

Posted on June 7, 2012 by SynCaine

TAGN has a fine overview of the latest expansion for LoTRO, and specifically the money Turbine is asking for it. $70 seems outrageous for an expansion, especially when you consider that certain MMOs give them out for ‘free’, but that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Lord of the Rings Online, MMO design, RMT | 11 Comments

This post is about one MMO

Posted on June 5, 2012 by SynCaine

Why is Wargaming.net still calling its MOBA titles MMOs? Especially now that MOBA titles are a bigger genre than MMOs. Someone pass them the memo already. SW:TOR getting a limited free trial is somewhat of a non-factor (although does this … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rift, SW:TOR | 16 Comments

Out of the kiddy pool

Posted on June 4, 2012 by SynCaine

This weekend I made the decision to have INQ-E join a wormhole alliance and move into their C5. It was not an easy decision, but one that I ultimately think will benefit us in many ways. First some back story, … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, crafting, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, MMO design, PvP | 27 Comments

Back back back back back… GONE

Posted on June 1, 2012 by SynCaine

Let’s keep one thing in mind as we read this: a startup game studio failed to release a WoW-clone themepark MMO after spending 6+ years and north of $100m on it. Said startup also bought another studio that had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Random, Rant | 26 Comments

Son of a…

Posted on June 1, 2012 by SynCaine

Didn’t want those weekends anyway…

Posted in Civilization Series | 1 Comment

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