Author Archives: SynCaine

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About SynCaine

Former hardcore raider turned casual gamer.

Hex+Hearthstone: What should have been

Posted on December 5, 2014 by SynCaine

Having just wrapped up an arena winning 7 games, my main thought for the last 3-4 games was “make it end”. I kept playing just because, but yea, not really fun. Mage deck that happened to pull 4 flamestrikes, zzzz … Continue reading →

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Hearthstone: Wake up, roll dice, return to nap

Posted on December 4, 2014 by SynCaine

If you’re like most people, well actually if you are like most people you aren’t playing Hearthstone. But if you are among the select few who found the game way, way down in the app store somehow, I’m sure by … Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone, Random, Rant, World of Warcraft | 14 Comments

LoL – The future is here, and everyone is watching

Posted on December 3, 2014 by SynCaine

As mentioned before, I greatly enjoyed watching much of the League of Legends world championship, taking in about two dozen or so matches (though all on replay due to the time zone differences), including watching the final matches on the … Continue reading →

Posted in League of Legends, Mass Media | 5 Comments

The Settlers 2 – Lessons from the past

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SynCaine

I’ve been playing The Settlers 2: Tenth Anniversary edition (via GoG.com) a good bit lately, and it’s been a nice reminder to what gaming was ‘back in the day’, mostly in a good way. I won’t explain the basics of … Continue reading →

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CoC: Supreme Cream! vs Kaskus Cavalry 11/30/2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SynCaine

(Stats and writeup provided by Delpez) Supreme Cream! vs Kaskus Cavalry Supreme Cream Enemy Average TH Level 7.71 7.78 Score 126 122 Total Attacks Used 82 77 Total 3 Star Attacks 39 37 Total 3 Star % 47.56 48.1 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of Clans | 5 Comments

Reader vote: Wasteland 2 or Divinity?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by SynCaine

Both are on sale right now for $26. If you could only pick one, which would it be? (I’m going to own both at some point, but which one should I grab first to fill time until after Xmas?)

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/taunt

Posted on November 28, 2014 by SynCaine

Can’t use till after Christmas.   Not playing Total War: Rome 2, Farcry 4, FFXIV, and Endless Legends right now because I want to play them without a single hitch maxed out. Luckily The Settlers II – 10th Anniversary edition … Continue reading →

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Burnout is a myth

Posted on November 25, 2014 by SynCaine

When WoW was declining due to one crappy expansion after another featuring accessibility-inspired dumbing down, some people tried to write this off as not being about the content, but just due to ‘burnout’. They would have you believe that after … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of Clans, DoTA, EVE Online, Final Fantasy XIV, League of Legends, MMO design, Random, Rant, World of Warcraft | 36 Comments

CoC: Supreme Cream! vs Kakakoko Team 11/23/2014

Posted on November 25, 2014 by SynCaine

(Stats and writeup provided by Delpez) Supreme Cream! vs Kakakoko Team Supreme Cream! Enemy Average TH Level 7.60 7.62 Score 128 122 Total Attacks Used 84 83 Total 3 Star Attacks 43 37 Total 3 Star % 51.2 44.6 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Clash of Clans | 6 Comments

Someone make this: Necromunda

Posted on November 24, 2014 by SynCaine

So when Mordheim was announced/posted on Steam, I mentioned how I’ve been mulling over the idea of a Necromunda game. Much like the PvE sandbox posts (though far shorter), here goes. All of the game rules, setting, and characters would … Continue reading →

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