Author Archives: Telwyn

I’ll tell you when I get there #SWTOR

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Telwyn

I see lots of discussion online about the latest Star Wars the Old Republic expansion. The buzz around its launch was enough to tempt me to come back to the game for some story-mission fun on my Jedi Shadow main. … Continue reading →

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A double anniversary

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Telwyn

This blog turns eleven today, the blog’s anniversary is something that I’ve usually missed every year since I stopped posting every day, the anniversary message within WordPress coming a day or two late for me to necessarily mark the event. … Continue reading →

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Gloomhaven and rng

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Telwyn

The PC version of Gloomhaven has one particular aspect that has us laughing or howling at the screen on a regular basis. The randomisation (often referred to as rng) element that underpins the ‘modifier deck‘ mechanic can feel rather punishing … Continue reading →

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Games I should make time for…

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Telwyn

December and January have been very busy times for me for the last four years. As well as IT, I am also responsible for reporting at the company I’ve been working for that long and the annual report is due … Continue reading →

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Adding replay value

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Telwyn

Do MMORPG designers miss a trick when it comes to replay value? Computer RPG gaming (of the single-player kind), such as Jedi: Fallen Order, usually have some ways to encourage a replay: there are varied ways of building your character … Continue reading →

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Microsoft taking over (Activision) Blizzard

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Telwyn

Well that was quite the headline: “Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone, across every device”. Not something I would have predicted even given all the rolling scandals over at Blizzard. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Jedi Fallen Order on PS4

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Telwyn

Ever late to the party, I received Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS4 for Christmas and have been rather rapt by it since coming back home. It is a beautiful game to look at: expansive skyboxes galore and really … Continue reading →

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Grim dark stories

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Telwyn

I was struck overnight by the thought that I’m very tired of grim-dark story-telling in Science Fiction/Fantasy entertainment. I feel like games, movies and TV have focused rather too heavily on this tone over the last few years. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Telwyn

This holiday has been filled with a good amount of gaming, as well as a surplus of good food and quality time with family. I’ve had the opportunity for a good few long walks despite the rather dismal weather which … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2021!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Telwyn

Just a short post written while the Turkey is cooking for a few hours. Later I’ll be cooking the rest of the roast Christmas dinner for the seven of us that are eating together at my parents’ house. This year, … Continue reading →

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