http://gamingmyway.com Opinions About Video Games and Roleplaying Games Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:09:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It happens in gaming circles. Depending on how much importance is placed on the game compared to other aspects of life by the GM and players, it may even happen frequently. Sometimes, some players just can't make a gaming session. Perhaps a girlfriend or boyfriend wants to go on a ... http://gamingmyway.com/2009/01/03/what-to-do-for-a-gaming-session-when-some-players-cant-attend/ So, I recently ripped on Sega when I wrote New Sonic Games Have Fun Designed Out of Them, but I also admitted that I hadn't yet played Sonic Unleashed. While I still think Sega, in regards to Sonic games, should focus their efforts on speed and momentum, I've cut myself ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/31/sonic-unleashed-review-ps2/ This seems to be quite a contested topic. Some people love items in Smash. Others hate them. Despite my own preferred playstyle of no items in competitive play, there are actually quite a few good reasons to keep them around as well. Also, bear in mind I'm generalizing to the ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/19/items-in-super-smash-bros/ Well, as it turns out, Christmas is just around the corner, so I thought it appropriate to celebrate with various geeky Chirstmas songs and movies I've found. For those who are into other holidays, I looked for other appropriate songs, but didn't find any. Don't let that stop you from ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/18/geeky-christmas-songs-and-videos/ First game: Shadowrun Feldspar got the call while he was out for his evening walk, looking for any shiny rocks he might like to add to his collection,  a very dwarven hobby if he might say so himself. On the other end was the physicist of a group he'd joined once ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/15/my-gaming-sessions-this-past-weekend/ Everyone wants to win. It's how people are wired, and it's the goal of the game. Whether it's a battle or difficult negotiation in a roleplaying game, a 1 vs. 1 fight in the myriad fighting games available, or a team deathmatch in your favorite shooter, everyone seeks victory. After ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/10/winning-losing-and-fun-factor/ Considering that my defense of D&D 4e being a roleplaying game and not a WoW clone was well received, this particular piece may be less so. While I hope that isn't the case, I've got to be honest about this one. Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition isn't really D&D anymore. Now, ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/09/on-dungeons-and-dragons-3rd-edition-and-4th-edition/ The Reason Sonic Lost His Way finally explains to us all why we haven't had a good Sonic game in awhile. I'm not impressed with the response. David Claymen, on an IGN Three Red Lights podcast, has this to say after talking with a developer for Sonic Unleashed: "I asked one ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/06/new-sonic-games-have-fun-designed-out-of-them/ Ok, so that's not entirely true. However, the vast majority of their victories in most games are against other button mashers. If you think button mashing is a winning strategy in your favorite game, you're wrong unless you happened to pick up one of the few games (which I haven't ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/04/button-mashers-always-lose/ Because I like coming up with nonstandard (or powerful) uses for spells, I figured writing about some fun combinations would be amusing. There are a few ground rules I'll be following before getting started though. These will all be combinations of at least two spells. Most of these will be ... http://gamingmyway.com/2008/12/03/creative-ways-to-combine-spells-in-dd-35/