Monthly Archives: March, 2009
Champions Online: Beta Key Now, Plz!
Every time I read anything about Champions, even just a little snippet, it makes me crave a good, solid closed beta key. I don’t understand how some players get keys for pretty much every game they check out, and then there are schmoes like myself who are left out in the cold, looking in through …
WAR: Can I Get Some Of These For Real Life?
GOA has introduced the new “Wildcard” system, which may or may not only apply to European players. But it is certainly a fascinating feature to include in a MMO — a “do over” button that you can only use a set amount of times a year, possibly as a way to lighten the load for …
Aw You Guys…
I just wanted to express my appreciation for all of the incredible support and kind words that have sailed my way since closing WAAAGH! and moving here to Bio Break. Lots of comments, and even a few blog posts: Player Versus Developer (although I promise not to be “quiet”!) The Greenskin Book of Grudges The …
Choose Your Own Adventure: The MMO
Something Wolfshead said in a recent post sparked a huge brainspark for me: The problem here is not that there is too much text to read, it’s the fact that a typical MMO interaction with NPCs is a very boring and uninteresting one way conversation. Think about it. You aren’t allowed to speak or reply. …
Go Away Snow!
Funky Michigan weather… anyway, a couple of quick notes: 1. I’ve started a new page here on Bio Break — Commandments. It’s very much a work in progress, so don’t pass immediate judgment on it jusst yet. 2. If you’ve linked your blog or site to Bio Break and I have yet to reciprocate, please …
WAR: The Genesis of Celery
/waves to everyone visiting from WAAAGH! See? I told you I’d still be writing about WAR, among other things. Sometimes when you get into a bit of a gaming funk, a change is what the doctor ordered. Walk away from it entirely, for a bit — read a book, catch up on movies, take up …
AFK – March 29
AFK is a new feature of Bio Break where I compile a number of posts that have caught my attention the week prior, along with my short commentary. It’s like reading the Sunday funnies, just without the color, pictures or panels! New blog I’m checking out this week: Nuts and Bolts. Mostly Nuts. A Wall …
WoW Broken, Admits Lead Dev
So thus comes a recap of World of Warcraft’s Jeff Kaplan on their biggest quest mistakes in the game at GDC. It’s breathtaking candor from a company who’s usual policy is “working as intended” and “no, YOU made the mistake, buddy!” And it’s a thoroughly captivating read. No matter what your feelings on WoW, they …
And Now For Something Completely Different
PENGUINS HAVING A PARTY!!!
Anticipation Schmanticipation!
It’s become a rite of passage to separate the naive, innocent MMO fans from the grizzled, cynical vets — the time in your gaming career when you decide not to care to get your hopes up for future releases based on your past disappointments. You’ve been burned one too many times, drunk from the deep …
