While I was out on vacation, Gnomecore posted something interesting, discussing the relative merits (or lack thereof, in this case) of datamining for World of Warcraft. Since… Read more “Datamining and Ruining Surprises”
Author: Kaylriene
Systems Versus Lore – The Core Conflict of Expansion Design
When reflecting on the announcement of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, something jumped out at me. Broadly speaking, I think you can bucket modern WoW expansions into two… Read more “Systems Versus Lore – The Core Conflict of Expansion Design”
Timing is Everything – Predicting Shadowlands Release
Timing is everything when it comes to maintaining a solid audience. Given this, I felt it necessary to discuss that Blizzard is making an interesting play by… Read more “Timing is Everything – Predicting Shadowlands Release”
Gaming and Good Faith Arguments
I suppose for a lighter post that is game-agnostic (mostly), I should conclude a story I’ve been injecting into multiple posts over the last few months. The… Read more “Gaming and Good Faith Arguments”
Shadowlands – Can Blizzard Deliver?
Before I dive into my analysis of what was actually announced (because you’ve probably read the core features list a few times now from various other bloggers… Read more “Shadowlands – Can Blizzard Deliver?”
A Post-Blizzcon Introspection Post, 2019 Edition
Today is Sunday, November 3rd, 2019. It is the day after Blizzcon 2019, my tenth such event, and my twentieth day away from home on a whirlwind… Read more “A Post-Blizzcon Introspection Post, 2019 Edition”
Very Early World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Post About The Announcement
So, it happened, eh? Shadowlands is officially 9.0, the eighth WoW expansion. It has a mix of expected lore and surprising new developments. I’m literally in line… Read more “Very Early World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Post About The Announcement”
It’s Blizzcon Eve and I Still Don’t Know What They’ll Announce – Why That Is Good (A Spoiler-Light Post)
Today, I’m back in the States, in Anaheim, Blizzcon wristband key on and ready! Yet, something strange and interesting – I still don’t fully know what Blizzard… Read more “It’s Blizzcon Eve and I Still Don’t Know What They’ll Announce – Why That Is Good (A Spoiler-Light Post)”
WoW 9.0 Specific Leaks – An Analysis
Today, I saw two more interesting leaks pertaining specifically to WoW’s future as will be announced at Blizzcon. Now, the obvious – leak is used loosely because… Read more “WoW 9.0 Specific Leaks – An Analysis”
A Quick Post on the Blizzcon Leaks (“Leaks”) and Their Viability
Hello from Fiumicino airport in sunny Rome! I’ve got about 6 hours before takeoff for Tokyo, and thought I’d share some thoughts on the recent leaks. Firstly,… Read more “A Quick Post on the Blizzcon Leaks (“Leaks”) and Their Viability”
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