Columns

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Illegal Operation

Random musings on games, geekery, and the like. Updated irregularly by Carda.

The Hundred Percent Solution
A theory on game completion, its incentives, and its pitfalls.
My (Pipe) Dream EXE Game
In the wake of the Zero Collection announcement, Carda pitches his ideal EXE game.
Of Beast Links and Satellite Servers
See, this is why we import nice things. Carda rants about EXE6 and RnR3 and how we got the short straw.
Back From the Grave
Carda returns with his theory on why Myst Online: Uru Live has survived while other MMOs have failed.
All I Asked For Was the Name of a Battle Chip…
How a road trip six years ago led to Carda’s induction into the ELB team.
The Starpost Endgame
Carda sounds off on what’s to become of the last remnant of the NR.org community.
Last Word: Starpost En Fuego
A followup to The Starpost Endgame, Carda sets the record straight.
The Slings and Arrows of Hurty-Pain
D&D Encounters. It’s weekly. It’s Wednesdays. And Carda’s been having a blast.
What Has Gone Before
Repetition isn’t always a bad thing, and here’s proof.
Campaign Theater
Carda discusses both the first chapter of the Dark Sun season of D&D Encounters as well as the THRP campaign.
Worthy of Note
Here’s some games Carda likes. But he doesn’t play them.

FlashMan’s Battle Chip Lab

FlashMan shows you the tricks of the NetBattle trade, giving you the scoop on chips you never thought to use… until now.

Touhou RP (THRP)

It’s a wild ride through a fantasy world where anything can happen… and usually does.

Welcome to Gensokyo
An introduction to the concept, the setting, and the players.

Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (EoSD)

Prologue
The party gathers and sets out for adventure.
Stage 1
After receiving some guidance, the party gets into their first fight.
Stage 2
A trip across the lake ends very badly for someone.
Stage 3
Entering into the mansion, the party meets more colorful characters.
Stage 4
Pinned down, literally, it’s up to the healer to save the day.
Stage 4B
An in-character, yet out-of-character, discussion on how things went down in Stage 4.
Stage 5
The conclusion to THRP’s first story arc.

Summer Spell Satire

First Phase
The party enlists the aid of a teacher to train them in the basics of spellcard dueling.
Session the Second
Declaration, and a sinister visitor.
Conclusion
Meet Mike. “That’s Michael.” Whatever.

Life on Lunatic

MegaMatt provides his personal spin on games, from tabletop to video.

Retro Sunday

MegaMan 10 is NOT retro. WE’LL show you some REAL retro.

Miscellaneous commentary

Other articles and the like on various topics.

Why Sonic Games Suck Now
NetRaptor provides insight into the Blue Blur’s unpleasable fanbase.
Anime Ramblings
FlashMan gives us an update on what he’s been watching lately.
Webcomics I Read
FlashMan details a few of his regular webcomics.
Fan Interpretation: Meekness
NetRaptor explains what meekness is and why she thinks it’s so prevalent in today’s pop culture.

By BreakMan.EXE July 11, 2009

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