Synck (@asynckronism)
Award Winning Gaming Photographer, Game Enthusiast, MSPaint 'Artist'. I share my thoughts on different aspects of Gaming.
Commitment to Games I play and Fishing Shack Update
Recently I've come to an understanding of why I haven't been satisfied with my current lineup of games... It's because I haven't actually invested the time to experience them. I've just rushed to t...
Buying into Video Games as a 'stock'
My Brother has always had a philosophy about purchasing games were the premise was cool but the actual gameplay was lacking. He said it was like 'taking stock' in the game because over time the dev...
How Attached Are You to a Character Created in a Game?
How attached are you to a personalized character? I've played many games with character customization but generally just go for a 'randomized until they get a look I like' and alter it a little bit...
Gaming Fisherman Fishing Shack update (LOTRO, T&L, SDV)
Here is an update on how things are going with the fishing shacks in the 3 games I am recording audio of 'The Gaming Fisherman'. LOTRO: Took a bit of research but I decided to buy Peak 1 Way at the...
Making The UI and Quickbar Personal in MMORPGs
How do you know you're committed to a game? For me it is when I start messing around with the Interface, UI options, and keybindings. Doing that tells me I care enough about the game to actually wa...
Having a secondary goal for a Virtual Fishing podcast
I previously posted some 'Virtual Fishing' entries on the My Blog part on Hive and it was a written post with images of the journey. The concept was inspired by the tv show 'River Monsters' and my ...
Game File Sizes are Too Big
I am finding myself enjoying lower storage games than the big clunky 60-120 GB games. It is a lot of space just to feel 'meh' about a game. I get that graphics are a big draw but I feel like develo...
(My) Matchmaking Conspiracy
I have a conspiracy about Video Game Matchmaking. I'm a good player, I play the objective, I help my team whenever I can, I have moderate to good aiming skills, I have a good sense of where other p...
What's Really Important in MMORPGs
MSPaint image of a Bag filled to a semi bursting point. Created by me! What is more important in an MMORPG? Gear? Skills? Knowing the game mechanics? The Meta? No... It is in fact... Bag Slots. Inv...
Mirror matchups and perceived Rivalries (PVP Game Insight)
Many players seem to have a 'rivalry' stance when it comes to mirror matches or even similar names. I pick a character I want to play and on the other team is the same character played by another p...
Audio Recordings and Cross-posting to a Domain
Hive and Podcasts just don't seem to mesh well together for some reason. Maybe its because the nature of RSS and decentralization not being compatible but whatever the reason means I had to find a ...
New Virtual Waters to fish and what games I tried (With some help)
We've all had a crazy few weeks and at the end of it I am left severely empty emotionally, physically, and just feel jaded by it all. I sat at my computer after a long day and wondered what I shoul...
Where Will I Play Now?
The announcement of New Worlds final day is a wash of cold realization. The news of Ashes of Creation being cancelled is another sign. The MMO-PVP Genre isn't going to have a new place for players ...
My Progress with MMOs for 2026 (Part 3)
My Progress in my 2026 MMOs (Part 3)... I think? That gaming depresso kicks in and out for me. Sometimes I lose the full picture of why I am even playing a game when there is nobody besides me acti...
Sharing my MMO Journey Progress (Part 2ish)
Progress on my MMO games (Part 2... I think) It's been a busy month(Dec) but I've at least made some progress. I think I've said this previously but it is nice having a variety of games that scratc...