Category Archives: Random

Three hours

Posted on January 17, 2013 by SynCaine

In the comments of yesterday’s post, frequent commentator Saucelah suggested that playing an MMO for three straight hours (the comment said five, but let’s work with three, because I think that was my original ask in some post. If not … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant | 21 Comments

Troubled Witcher, returning to Skyrim

Posted on January 7, 2013 by SynCaine

Despite trying, I just can’t get into The Witcher 2. It’s a gorgeous game, I loved the first title, and I have time for an RPG right now while waiting for :NDA:, but I just can’t do it. The main … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 11 Comments

The Niche is Real

Posted on January 4, 2013 by SynCaine

Massively has linked to a video about 38 Studios. It’s worth watching. In the comments section, there is a link to an article about the entire thing. I’m pretty sure I’ve read it before, and perhaps even linked it here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, Guild Wars, Lord of the Rings Online, MMO design, Random, SW:TOR, World of Warcraft | 11 Comments

Honest Pay-2-Win

Posted on January 2, 2013 by SynCaine

Quick note before I get to the topic for today: Is it just me, or is The Witcher 2 freaking hard? I have the game on Normal after doing the tutorial, and I’m getting my ass handed to me every … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantica Online, DDO, Random, Rant, RMT | 11 Comments

This Steam sale…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by SynCaine

Is it just me, or is this Steam sale a bit weak? A lot of titles are still at their original prices, and at 50% off they still come out to $20+. Plus other than FTL (awesome), I’m not seeing … Continue reading →

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Eador – Genesis: How deep is the deep end?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by SynCaine

Eador – Genesis either borders on the obscene in terms of options, or crosses that threshold and goes a few miles beyond. I’m not sure right now because I’ve yet to piece everything together, but so far I’m loving the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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

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