Category Archives: RvR

Phoenix Gate and RvR ogranization; good times.

Posted on October 15, 2008 by SynCaine

Phoenix Gate (PG) is an interesting scenario in Warhammer Online. On the one hand, it’s very Warsong Gulch-like in that it’s basically a game of capture the flag, with the two flags being on opposite ends of the map. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in MMO design, RvR, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 17 Comments

Same game, different players.

Posted on October 10, 2008 by SynCaine

One of the more interesting aspects of playing an MMO, and then reading others accounts of playing that same game, is that two people can basically be playing two different games. Tobold hates playing his healer in RvR, and looks … Continue reading →

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When to borrow, and when to ignore.

Posted on October 8, 2008 by SynCaine

While yesterdays post was done more for humor than anything else, the reaction has brought up an important point I would like to talk about here today. The overall idea that ‘borrowing’ ideas from other MMOs can only be a … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Lord of the Rings Online, MMO design, PvP, RvR, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 17 Comments

Blizzard’s new focus for WoW, just as soon as Mythic finishes it.

Posted on October 7, 2008 by SynCaine

Blizzard, being the inventive genius shop that they are, have some rather revolutionary ideas in the works. Hold on to your hats, this could change EVERYTHING! I’ve gone ahead and edited a recent Bliz post, as they must have been … Continue reading →

Posted in MMO design, PvP, RvR, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 68 Comments

We talk bugs, but we play greatness.

Posted on September 26, 2008 by SynCaine

The never-ending debate about how ‘done’ a game needs to be before it’s shipped is often seen on blogs or gaming forums. We all know it’s impossible to ship a perfect game, as even the most rock solid titles have … Continue reading →

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RvR joy comes in the form of burning death.

Posted on September 24, 2008 by SynCaine

Videocard update: (if you are sick of hearing about it, image how sick I am of dealing with it) Went to Best Buy with the 9600GT that was purchased about 2-3 months ago in the hopes of exchanging it. The … Continue reading →

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