One of the things I think is missing in games is a true Capitalship experience. A lot of games have tried, or pretended to try, but no game I’ve played or heard of has really captured what it is, I at least imagine it is, to be onboard a space Read more…
I have an article up on the GSA about my play test experience with Edge of the Empire from last weekend. If you’re interested in the system, check it out. It is kind of a follow up to my SWSE post from last week, thought not directly.
Today over on the GSA, I take a look at some of the flaws in the Star Wars Saga Edition RPG. While I still enjoy SWSE I thought it would be a good idea to look at where it’s weak as start to learn more about the new system from Fantasy Read more…
Guild Wars 2 officially launched today. A few friends of mine were in the early launch. So far they are having a lot of fun and recommend the game. GW2 is one of those games that I’ve casually watched for the last few years. The skill system, the world events Read more…
I recently saw a trailer for a new Star Trek game coming out next year. And I have to say, I’m not at all impressed. That could easily be any other generic FPS game in existence. Now, what will make this game a good Star Trek game is the story. That’s Read more…
Fantasy Flight has announced some limited information about their new Star Wars RPG game; Edge of the Empire. Not much is available but those at GenCon may pick up more than is on the website currently. Agent 00 from the GSA has promised an article soon, so look out for Read more…
I have another rant against Cryptic today. Seems to be a growing trend. This rant is about their recent addition of the spacesuits from First Contact. Like most Star Trek, STO did not have any need for space suits (environmental suits) for most of its run. Its not something you Read more…
It’s been a few weeks now since STO launched its vaulted season 6. I was initially very positive about this update, and overall still am. However, the shine has started to wear off, revealing the dark underbelly of the expansion. Cryptic’s biggest flaw is the inability to balance things in Read more…
A new 4x space strategy game came out last Friday that I had ordered called Legends of Pegasus. I had pre-ordered it based on some pre-release info I got from Space Sector and was looking forward to a new space based 4x game. I haven’t played a good one since Read more…
In my neglectful state, I failed to mention my two recent articles over on the GSA site. Last week I had a follow up to my first post about Play-by-Post RPG’s with some Tips and Tricks. Yesterday, my third article came out where I outline ways to play a Force Read more…