Category Archives: EVE Online

#EVE #Cyber bullying #Cry for help #The Mittani #kool-aid

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SynCaine

So this is what happens when you mix one ‘trendy’ topic (bullying) with another hot-button issue (EVE) huh? Hilarity ensues and the Internet lawyers and psychologist come out of the woodworks. Moar tears cannot even begin to describe what I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Perma-death, PvP, Rant | 67 Comments

The Mittani Apology

Posted on March 26, 2012 by SynCaine

Full link here. I like this part: There’s no excuse for what I did – while some might try to use my inebriation as a mitigating factor, I put myself in that compromised mental state, and the guilt of that … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media | 28 Comments

All cyber-bullies should die

Posted on March 26, 2012 by SynCaine

Is it just me or is Massively home to the softest people on the Internet? Case in point: Goon being a goon, Massively white knights come out in full force. I think my favorite is the “There we have another … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, MMO design, PvP, Rant | 117 Comments

EVE: INQ-E Incursion night

Posted on March 23, 2012 by SynCaine

Last night INQ-E ran our first Incursion night, and it went very well. We had ten pilots, including two logi, and knocked out eight or nine Vanguard sites (all MCOs) in around two hours. Only once, ironically on our very … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan | 9 Comments

EVE: Fanfest, Dust bombing

Posted on March 22, 2012 by SynCaine

Watched some of the EVE Fanfest stream. CCP showed off Dust orbital bombardment from within EVE, which was a bit unexpected. I’m still trying to figure out how the pacing is all going to work out. I mean by the … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Console Gaming, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, Mass Media | 3 Comments

GW2: PLEX hypothetical

Posted on March 21, 2012 by SynCaine

As I was browsing fittings yesterday, I looked up what the new officer Invulnerability shield mods were going for in contracts. 16 billion and 17 billion, according to the only two listed. Now maybe neither will sell, and both listings … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Guild Wars, RMT | 6 Comments

GW2: Microtransactions, fantasy PLEX

Posted on March 20, 2012 by SynCaine

Full post here. Key line: it’s never OK for players who spend money to have an unfair advantage over players who spend time. This is good, and hopefully ArenaNet sticks to this. Unlike most devs, I currently have no reason … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, EVE Online, Guild Wars, MMO design, RMT | 15 Comments

EVE: INQ-E March update

Posted on March 16, 2012 by SynCaine

One of the interesting things about running a fairly noob-filled EVE Corp is you get a lot of first-hand experience with the learning curve and progression path. As our new guys are learning the different aspects of the game, they … Continue reading →

Posted in crafting, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, MMO design, PvP | 17 Comments

EVE: The best in the world

Posted on March 15, 2012 by SynCaine

This is an amazing read. It’s long, but if the real 4th pillar of MMOs interests you, it’s well worth your time (and I believe even non-EVE players should understand it). Stories of this scale ONLY happen in EVE, yet … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media | 15 Comments

EVE: Jester on RvB

Posted on March 9, 2012 by SynCaine

Not much to add to this post over at Jester’s Trek about RvB, other than I think non-EVE players will find it interesting, and that the post and the RvB concept is a great example of true sandbox content.

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