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”
Tag: datamining
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)”
On The Nature Of Datamining – Could PTR Files Lead Us Astray?
An interesting question that popped up in my head after my last post, and something that I think deserves mentioning – Blizzard knows how to use PTR… Read more “On The Nature Of Datamining – Could PTR Files Lead Us Astray?”
Cloak of Shadows – The Mystery Around Patch 8.2.5, Not the Rogue Ability
This might actually be one of the most exciting patch writeups I’ve done for WoW ever. Not because the expectations are necessarily high for the content –… Read more “Cloak of Shadows – The Mystery Around Patch 8.2.5, Not the Rogue Ability”
The Massive Influx of 8.2.5 Datamining and The Future of Battle For Azeroth
The funny thing about preparing for a post like this is that yesterday, early in the day, when I started on my first Blaugust post, I did… Read more “The Massive Influx of 8.2.5 Datamining and The Future of Battle For Azeroth”
The Early Datamining Peek at Rise of Azshara
Super spoilers abound in this early peek at patch content, so be warned! Not kidding, lots of spoilers! I think we’ve cleared the early text… Read more “The Early Datamining Peek at Rise of Azshara”
How Final Fantasy XIV Keeps Secrets When World of Warcraft Cannot
Something I mentioned in passing in this week’s Hype Train is that fan events, live letters, and reveals from the Square Enix team are usually far more… Read more “How Final Fantasy XIV Keeps Secrets When World of Warcraft Cannot”
Patch 8.1.5 PTR Early Datamining Impressions
A bit of a surprise struck during my evening browsing last night, as the 8.1.5 PTR went live with a small-ish amount of content. The stuff that… Read more “Patch 8.1.5 PTR Early Datamining Impressions”
A Look at Tanking in Legion and Battle for Azeroth – The Design Ideas, The Reality, and The Future
Legion has been a rather fascinating look into how a concept that sounds really great on paper can sometimes degrade in reality. To start with, my tank… Read more “A Look at Tanking in Legion and Battle for Azeroth – The Design Ideas, The Reality, and The Future”
The Pre-Battle for Azeroth Alpha Datamining, Wish Projecting Post – What I Saw, What I Want, What I Hope (Spoilers Obvs)
Today marks the Q&A where Blizzard is expected to announce a large volume of things relating to Battle for Azeroth. People expect preorders, allied race availability (at… Read more “The Pre-Battle for Azeroth Alpha Datamining, Wish Projecting Post – What I Saw, What I Want, What I Hope (Spoilers Obvs)”
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