On today’s show, the guys discuss why every TTRPG should be using some version or variant of the D&D rules. Intro (0:34) – Cheap achievements and other bullshit Tabletop Gaming (7:19) – Why every TTRPG should be using some variant or edition of the D&D rules. Wrap (28:21) – We chat about the thousands of […]
Tag: Palia
But is it really topical? – Loot Mechanics #354
The last kinda-topical show of 2023! Intro (0:49) – Scormey is Doing The Thing™, while Beoulus plays what he can. Main (2:54) – The Return of “GM/DM Advice”… or something like that. Wrap (48:07) – Thoughts on “Palia”, and whether it is ‘Too little, Too late’. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: […]
Storming the Gates – Loot Mechanics #338
Another week, more talk about “Palia”, “Baldur’s Gate 3”, and “Dungeons & Dragons” to be had. Intro (0:49) – Scormey spent some time in the closed and open betas for “Palia” and has a few thoughts. Plus guest co-host Ten talks about her week. Video Games (14:20) – Game developers say it’s not fair to […]
A Whole New World – Loot Mechanics #337
The time draws near, for casual gamers to finally get the MMORPG of their dreams (Palia)… or will it be their nightmare? Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing lately? Video Games (7:17) – Palia is getting really close to launch, which means it is time to talk about some new MMORPG hype! Wrap […]
My thoughts on the Palia Closed Beta (So Far)
So I’ve been trying out the Closed Beta for “Palia“, the upcoming Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game from Singularity 6, and I thought I’d give you my initial thoughts so far. First of all, the game is pretty much exactly what I thought we’d get from this so-called ‘Cozy MMO’. “Palia” is very pretty, despite […]
Money Back Guarantee – Loot Mechanics #333
Someone got a partial refund for the money they spent on “Star Citizen”. There’s a lot going on here that we need to discuss. Intro (0:49) – Catching up, what have we been up to lately. Video Games (7:13) – CIG begrudgingly gave someone a partial refund for “Star Citizen”. Let’s discuss why this happened. […]