“If nothing is meaningful, then you are free to self-direct.” There it is, the words for the thing I’ve felt about World of Warcraft Classic since the… Read more “Classic, Retail, Outrage Merchants, and The Illusion of Meaning”
Tag: psychology
When Story Doesn’t Fit – The Awkward Transition to Lore-Focused Gameplay in WoW
We all remember the murder-hobo era of WoW. Once upon a time, the game focused on our player character as the sole lore character POV. All things… Read more “When Story Doesn’t Fit – The Awkward Transition to Lore-Focused Gameplay in WoW”
On Narrative Arcs, Morality in Storytelling, and the Developing Plot of Battle for Azeroth
Yesterday’s post was a long endeavor that took a ton of work, and I am so grateful and glad to everyone that read and commented – it’s… Read more “On Narrative Arcs, Morality in Storytelling, and the Developing Plot of Battle for Azeroth”
Getting Over Tanxiety – A New Video Series Emerges!
This series is an effort to approach something near and dear to me – how the fun gameplay of tanking can often be ruined by the… Read more “Getting Over Tanxiety – A New Video Series Emerges!”