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Five Things I Hate About… Cosy Games

Posted on November 30, 2022September 15, 2022 By Scormus No Comments on Five Things I Hate About… Cosy Games
Five Things I Hate About… Cosy Games

This article is going to be particularly difficult for me to write. Why? Because I have been playing a variety of so-called “Cosy Games” for years. From “Stardew Valley” to “Animal Crossing”, and many others in between. They are the perfect type of game to come home to, and just de-stress. That said, there are…

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The Power of No – Loot Mechanics #255

Posted on January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 By Scormus No Comments on The Power of No – Loot Mechanics #255
The Power of No – Loot Mechanics #255

Players and artists stand up for themselves, on today’s podcast! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Video Game News (8:19) – SSG announces, then backs down from, controversial P2W changes for LOTRO TTRPG News (35:26) – TSR 3.5 gets another kick in the balls. Wrap (59:04) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

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Five Years Gone – Loot Mechanics #252

Posted on December 29, 2021December 6, 2021 By Scormus No Comments on Five Years Gone – Loot Mechanics #252
Five Years Gone – Loot Mechanics #252

A fun look back at the last five years of this show, from our days as “Pixels & Dice”, through our run (thus far) as “Loot Mechanics”. Intro (0:50) – A few words from Scormus Main Topic (3:57) – 2017: A Gamer Confessional (with Ryleia!) Other Bullshit (27:32) – 2018: Our first impressions of D&D…

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Massive minus one

Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 By Scormus No Comments on Massive minus one
Massive minus one

I think I am done with Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games. Seriously. After nearly two decades playing MMORPGs from “Anarchy Online” to “New World”, and dozens upon dozens of other titles along the way, I believe I have finally hit my breaking point with this particular style of game. Now I know some of you…

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Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248

Posted on December 1, 2021November 28, 2021 By Scormus No Comments on Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248
Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248

Lots to catch up on this week, with news about LOTRO, D&D, plus commentaries on Activision/Blizzard and Scormey’s Kickstarter problem! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (12:47) – Daybreak (Enad Global 7) opens mouth, spews lies about LOTRO, Marvel MMO, etc. TTRPG News (36:01) – Strixhaven is coming, and Scormey could not…

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A nice, crispy salad

Posted on September 3, 2021August 27, 2021 By Scormus No Comments on A nice, crispy salad
A nice, crispy salad

So I’m here at work, eating my lunch (a chicken strip salad, if you must know), and contemplating my future with gaming. Not that you really needed to know that, but I thought I would share. Anyway, regarding that salad… 1 Half bag of chopped lettuce 1 medium Tomato, diced 1 Chicken strip, cooked Cook…

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