Chris "Syeric" Coke

July 6, 2011

I find groups in RIFT to be very tolerant. I think that’s probably because the queue to join those groups tends to be long in comparison to, say, WoW. As I’m still gearing up towards 150 focus (a stat mainly available on T2 level gear and craftables), I find myself constantly in queue. At any …

Tags: dungeons, grouping, Groups, rift, trion worlds

A follow-up to yesterday’s post

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June 29, 2011

I came back today and prepared to respond to the comments from the last post. Maybe it’s better if I answer those comments here, in a post of its own, to better explain my opinion. I’d like to make one thing clear from the get-go, though, my post is a direct response to the complaints …

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To the defenders of the $60 monocle

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June 28, 2011

a. MMORPG, d. Everything Else

If you’ve been following the news this last week, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a bit of an uproar stirring in the EVE community. Like all great uproars, it’s spilled out into the greater MMO world of pundits and players, with most falling solidly on the side of the consumer: $60 monocles are bad, mmkay? …

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On joining the games industry

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June 27, 2011

There was a portion of my life where I was certain I’d be a computer programmer. Well, not really a programmer, more like the guy who hooks computers together; a networking guy; the dude with the wire closet. That didn’t pan out, however, but giving it the Old College Try™ did yield certain benefits. Out …

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Looking back at the journey, 1-50 [RIFT]

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June 10, 2011

Last night, I stayed up late (and consequently overslept) to finish something I started on just over three months ago. I dinged level 50 in RIFT. This wouldn’t normally be an occasion since most of the world has already been 50 for a month or two, but there’s something we need to understand: It is …

Tags: clerics, dungeons, endgame, invasions, level cap, rift, rifts, soloing, trion

a. MMORPG, b. Console, d. Everything Else

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 07 – “A Game of Bones”

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June 8, 2011

Hallelujah! It’s 91 degrees in New York and we’re turning the heat up even higher with this episode of the Multiverse. This week we’re joined by our friend Gavin of Flex Your Geek, Rift Watchers, and, of course, Vagary TV! We have a great time talking about the week’s news, which includes Cryptic moving to …

Tags: all points bulletin, apb, business models, Champions Online, clerics wear plate, cryptic, cwp, dese is jokes!, epic slant, epic slant press, f2p, flex your geek, funcom, gamersfirst, gavin, humor, i. blog posts age of conan, rift, Rift Watchers, star trek online, STO

The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 06 – “Bone Dragons and Furry Things”

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May 25, 2011

Hey Gang, This episode was a blast to record! Both Adam and I feel that it’s our best one yet. In it, we discuss a multitude of things. Including: The return of SOE! And why Adam and I disagree on the nature of Anonymous. How expert dungeons have changed in RIFT and why you might …

Tags: Aion Online, bone dragons, cryptic, dungeons, endgame, guild leader's companion, humor, identity theft, lfg, LFG tool, multiverse, patch 1.2, plaques, podcasts, rewards, rift, sony, World of Warcraft

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L.A. Noire Disappoints [I’ll Be That Guy]

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b. Console

May 23, 2011

Over the last week, I’ve been spending a good chunk of my gaming time in 1940’s Los Angeles. It’s a beautiful place, L.A., filled with an incredible amount detail and color and the irretrievable sense that this is all one big set piece. See, my problem with L.A. Noire is that the world, with all …

Tags: l.a. noire, open world, ps3, rockstar

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This Isn’t a Sign They’re Scrambling? [WoW]

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May 18, 2011

So not to be a cynic, but how is this anything other than Blizzard admitting that they’ve gone as far as they can go. That’s it. WoW has peaked and the next year will solidify its decline into its Golden Years. That is the exact message I take from this. I mean, think about it. …

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The Multiverse – Season 02 Episode 05 – “Who Needs Corrupted Coins When There’s Sony?”

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d. Everything Else

May 11, 2011

Hey Gang, Season 02, Episode 05. Yeah. Awesome stuff. Sometimes I wonder how we made it this far. Then I remember the great guy I do this thing with — thanks Adam! — who won’t let me slack! We’re definitely finding our groove this season, so I hope it shows through for you. This week …

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