Category Archives: Random

Sandbox Envy

Posted on December 10, 2009 by SynCaine

Having now seen the issue from both sides, I’d like to talk about something I’ll call ‘Sandbox Envy’. Sandbox Envy is basically what happens when you read about the really cool stuff happening in a sandbox game and compare it … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, MMO design, Random, World of Warcraft | 74 Comments

Dragon Age: Thoughts after the finish.

Posted on November 25, 2009 by SynCaine

I finished Dragon Age last night, and I must say the ending was somewhat disappointing. I mean the actual ending, not the events leading up to it and the final fight with the Archdemon (did I just spoil that for … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Systems, Random, Site update | 5 Comments

Some random Dragon Age questions

Posted on November 19, 2009 by SynCaine

My rogue is wearing a massive armor set, mainly because the chest has a +15% backstab bonus and other rogue-friendly stats. It looks badass as well (warden set) That seems odd, but even more odd is the fact that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 22 Comments

DarkFall expansion gets a release date, from Twitter

Posted on November 18, 2009 by SynCaine

It’s a good thing Greeks don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, because it looks like the next DarkFall expansion is set for release late next week (with some caution that it might slip a few days, but that never happens in MMO land … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, Mass Media, MMO design, Patch Notes, Random, Site update | 19 Comments

A question for Bhagpuss

Posted on November 16, 2009 by SynCaine

This is going to be addressed directly to Bhagpuss, but really I think it covers quite a large group of players, so please chime in. @Bhagpuss: I saw on Tobold’s blog you said you played Dragon Age for 14 hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 21 Comments

Hey look, a post about Dragon Age

Posted on November 16, 2009 by SynCaine

I think I’m close to the end in Dragon Age. Not ‘one fight to go’ close, but reasonably close. I’m level 18 right now, and looking at the skill trees and such, I don’t think you are intended to level … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, Random | 18 Comments

Enjoying the Dragon Age themepark, minus the sub fee.

Posted on November 13, 2009 by SynCaine

Having read a fair amount of reviews and impressions of Dragon Age, I’m a bit confused by the complaint by some that it’s too linear, or not ‘sandbox’ enough. I view those statements the same way I view “Aion is … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, MMO design, PvP, Random, World of Warcraft | 18 Comments

8 hours, 30 hours, Dragon Age is still awesome

Posted on November 11, 2009 by SynCaine

Still drooling over Dragon Age here, now being over 30 hours into it (thanks Xfire). The challenge has really held up, and even though I now have more options in terms of party members, gear, and abilities, many of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 24 Comments

A hooker or CoD:MW2?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by SynCaine

Now this is a bit of a ratings disparity. Now personally I don’t really care for FPS games, but just looking in from the outside, how amazing does one night of gaming (the length of the single player campaign, reportedly) … Continue reading →

Posted in Console Gaming, Mass Media, Random, Rant | 18 Comments

And this little piggie went to market

Posted on November 10, 2009 by SynCaine

I’ve written before that to most game companies, the only real voice a gamer has is his money. Word-of-mouth, positive/negative buzz, petitions, blog or forum posts; none of these count nearly as much as you making the decision to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Aion, Console Gaming, Mass Media, MMO design, Random, Rant, World of Warcraft | 15 Comments