Category Archives: Random

Dungeons Review (off the demo)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by SynCaine

Can you do a review off a demo? Yes? Cool. Dungeons is billed as the spiritual successor to Dungeon Keeper (Google it WoW kiddies). That’s a tall order, as DK really was special for a lot of reasons, and many … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 4 Comments

Computer, gaming update

Posted on February 9, 2011 by SynCaine

Computer update: The beast has been ordered, and so far everything with Digital Storm has gone well. Their forums are extremely helpful in terms of configurations, and they have been sending me email updates frequently. The one call I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, Inquisition Clan, League of Legends, Mount and Blade: Warband, Random, Rift | 8 Comments

Current system setup plan

Posted on February 8, 2011 by SynCaine

After some research, I think this is the setup I’m going with. Price right now sits at just under $2,400. Direct link: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=485181 Specifications: Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller – Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: – Standard Factory Finish … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 21 Comments

New computer help

Posted on February 8, 2011 by SynCaine

It’s time for some new hardware around the house, and while I keep up with technology somewhat, I’m hoping there are a few of you out there who are really into building PCs and can help guide me here. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 21 Comments

WordPress going F2P!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by SynCaine

The F2P/RMT model is nothing new to the MMO genre, but today’s email from WordPress about premium blog themes is the first time I’ve seen such a direct sale of blog-ish content. League of Legned’s style skin sales, now available … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant, RMT, Site update | 8 Comments

Crafting sucks

Posted on January 28, 2011 by SynCaine

I think I spend a good hour or more last night getting the water entrance to my new structure in Minecraft ‘just right’. That activity involved placing and deleting dirt squares repeatedly. Finally it’s now a waterfall that only has … Continue reading →

Posted in Console Gaming, crafting, MMO design, Random, Rant, Ultima Online | 6 Comments

The Sims: Medieval

Posted on January 25, 2011 by SynCaine

Am I the only one who thinks The Sims: Medieval looks interesting? Yea, just me? Alright, that’s cool. Just me in my carebear kingdom then. EG Review: The animations look good, much like the animations in The Sims 3 were … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, The Sims 3 | 4 Comments

Smartest guy in the room

Posted on January 24, 2011 by SynCaine

For a while now I’ve wondered why we don’t have a computer game version of Warhammer Fantasy Battle or Warhammer 40k. I don’t mean the ‘spin-off’ style games; I mean a direct port of the rules and miniatures, all playable … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood Bowl, Random, WAR40k, Warhammer Online | 8 Comments

MMO bloggers obligatory Minecraft post

Posted on January 24, 2011 by SynCaine

Because my gaming time is so wide open (sarcasm), I picked up Minecraft to play with my two favorite carebears, Remastered and Allerion. As many know or have read, Minecraft is in many ways the ultimate sandbox world, as you … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 12 Comments

Deliciously Random

Posted on January 14, 2011 by SynCaine

Some Friday randomness to finish off the week. First up, I installed the new 2.3 version of the Floris mod pack, and so far it’s working perfectly. I did a full reinstall of both M&B:W and the full 2.3 download … Continue reading →

Posted in Console Gaming, League of Legends, Mount and Blade: Warband, Random, Rift | 10 Comments