No way to kick off a week like a huge analytical post! In WoW discourse for the last 5+ years, there’s something of a theme, and I’ve… Read more “Strong Core, Weak Fluff – The Real Weakness of Modern World of Warcraft”
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Staying Motivated To Play – Sense of Wonder
The new week brings a new Blaugust theme in “Staying Motivated” which is normally applied to the writer and about how we are all coping with writing… Read more “Staying Motivated To Play – Sense of Wonder”
The Mid-Blaugust Fatigue Post
It finally happened. As Blaugust has ground on, it takes a toll on all the participants, but especially those of us trying hard to reach the Rainbow… Read more “The Mid-Blaugust Fatigue Post”
Classic With A Twist – The Possible WoW Classic Fresh Server and Other Options
This week, Blizzard’s PTR for WoW Classic made two huge shifts that have players talking. The first one is easy enough – in the PTR build of… Read more “Classic With A Twist – The Possible WoW Classic Fresh Server and Other Options”
What If: Could Endwalker Have A Mediocre Transitional Storyline?
I want to start this post off with a huge, giant disclaimer up top – personally, I think Endwalker is going to be great from a storytelling… Read more “What If: Could Endwalker Have A Mediocre Transitional Storyline?”
What Is The Future of Shadowlands? An Analytical Post
This part of the expansion cycle for World of Warcraft is normally among the most exciting. Without future content announced and normally with some new, recognizable content… Read more “What Is The Future of Shadowlands? An Analytical Post”
Two Weeks Clean – Thoughts On 14 WoW-Free Days
The interesting thing about World of Warcraft is how the little things about the game don’t bother you when you’re in the trenches. Two weeks ago, I… Read more “Two Weeks Clean – Thoughts On 14 WoW-Free Days”
Inversion – Things Final Fantasy XIV Does Worse Than World of Warcraft
This post is one I think a lot of people moving from WoW to FFXIV should see, because the current narrative is very much one of a… Read more “Inversion – Things Final Fantasy XIV Does Worse Than World of Warcraft”
The Chains of Domination Story Thus Far, And The Lens of the News
This is a post that I wanted to let percolate for a bit after the news of the California DFEH lawsuit against Activision Blizzard broke, although I… Read more “The Chains of Domination Story Thus Far, And The Lens of the News”
Final Fantasy XIV’s Damage Meta And How It May Influence World of Warcraft
It is rare that combat design choices made in FFXIV are integrated into WoW. In the current lifespan of both games, FFXIV has largely taken a lead… Read more “Final Fantasy XIV’s Damage Meta And How It May Influence World of Warcraft”
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