Let’s talk about “Starfield”, Fireworks (and the avoiding thereof), and making old MMOs great again… Intro (0:49) – The annual “Avoiding of the Fireworks” has begun!. Video Games (5:49) – Let’s talk about that Starfield Direct Showcase… Wrap (37:26) – Revisiting old MMORPGs, through the lens of tabletop RPGs “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: […]
Tag: “Lord of the Rings Online”
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]