Author Archives: SynCaine

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About SynCaine

Former hardcore raider turned casual gamer.

EVE: Greed kills

Posted on May 18, 2012 by SynCaine

Wallstreet will tell you that if you are not growing, you are dying. But the MMO space is not Wallstreet. If you are maintaining, especially at a pretty decent level, you are doing more than just OK. 350k subs still … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Random | 21 Comments

Massively editors taking the day off

Posted on May 16, 2012 by SynCaine

Oh Massively. First, I guess the ban on EVE posts has been lifted? Or did this get fast-tracked because Mittens was not directly involved? I mean it only took a few hours to report on this item, while it took … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Random, Rant | 19 Comments

Crusader Kings II: Generations

Posted on May 16, 2012 by SynCaine

My conquest of Spain continues, and I’m now on the 4th generation of rulers. The first King did well in gaining new land and setting up the basic structure for the kingdom. He changed the succession law to ensure his … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 4 Comments

EVE: Social goblin

Posted on May 15, 2012 by SynCaine

Gevlon, once again, has disappointed. A few months back he set the moderate goal of just buying a Titan, rather than reaching market-dominating levels of ISK to truly impact New Eden the way major market barons do. Today, even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, crafting, EVE Online | 26 Comments

EVE: Fighting RMT

Posted on May 14, 2012 by SynCaine

Really great post from Nosy Gamer about RMT and how CCP’s recent actions have impacted sellers. Well worth everyones time, EVE player or not.

Posted in EVE Online, RMT | 10 Comments

EVE looking pretty dated

Posted on May 11, 2012 by SynCaine

One thing I hate about EVE is that it’s a 9 year old MMO that looks a bit dated. Imagine what the game would look like if it was a 2012-era game? Would be pretty mind-blowing, right? Especially if you … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Rant, SW:TOR | 36 Comments

EVE: (Not) Mining in a WH

Posted on May 11, 2012 by SynCaine

TAGN has a post about mining in EVE, which includes stats from CCP talking about where mining happens. Not surprisingly, high-sec is by far the most popular spot, and WH space the least productive. This got me thinking about WH … Continue reading →

Posted in crafting, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, MMO design | 22 Comments

Crusader Kings II power balance

Posted on May 10, 2012 by SynCaine

As I play more Crusader Kings II, I’m noticing that outright defeat, while possible, is rarer than in games such as Civilization, and that the balance of power is more dynamic. For instance, in my current game I had carved … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Random | 8 Comments

SW:TOR – EA says the game is not interesting, players agree

Posted on May 8, 2012 by SynCaine

In our portfolio in terms of property from a franchise, it’s in our top 10 but it’s not in our top 5,” Riccitiello said. “So I understand there’s a modest amount of interest, but I don’t know if it warrants … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Rant, SW:TOR | 46 Comments

Crusader Kings II rambling

Posted on May 7, 2012 by SynCaine

I picked up Crusader Kings II (CK) off Steam this weekend. It’s been a game I’ve wanted to play for some time, but figured it would be a $5 Steam sale game sooner or later. I paid full price for … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 10 Comments