This week I’ve added the Orizoba Silkmoth, followers of the End’s Ītzpāpālōtl. These moths like cocoa beans and can be used to create silk. In order to get the feeding mechanic to work, I’ve had to refactor some of the Goals I wrote a long time ago.
DocBok
I am Bok, a British-born expat living in China. I was born in Lancashire but identify as a 'plassie-Scouser'. I spent my youth growing up in Cumbria. Here I developed a great taste for exploration, climbing mountains and camping in the wilderness - a taste for travel that has defined my life.
The Odyssey: Accuracy Don’t Matter
I recently watched Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey, and I was not disappointed. While I don’t think it’s the best adaptation of Homer’s epic, it was still a thoroughly entertaining movie. It isn’t historically accurate, but I don’t think that’s a fair criticism to make of a fantasy movie.
Forest of Forgotten Souls
The Troupe makes their way into another forest far to the east of the Sword Coast. Jet’Laya senses that she is close to her sister, but the trees hide many ghasts and ghouls, and wyverns roam the surrounding plains.
Pre Rup: The Funeral Temple
There are many temples around Siem Reap that you can visit without a tour guide, and with a 3-day pass I was wont to take advantage. So I spent a couple of days touring as many temples as I could, beginning with Pre Rup.
Another Speedrunning Game
I was getting frustrated with Overload after a huge difficulty spike in the last few levels, so I decided to take a break from it and try out another game. Crumble is a simple game with a simple premise: keep rolling forwards.
Guided by the Advancements
Advancements are a useful tool for game developers for two reasons. First, they provide a reward for players who achieve great things in the game. And second, they can act as a hidden tutorial for players, informing them of features they may not be aware of.
A New Song About an Old Man
Sometimes I dabble in poetry, and I came up with an idea for this song a while ago. It’s still a work in progress, but I think it still works in its current form.
Wood of Sharp Undead Teeth
Aegon and the Troupe continue their search for Jet’Laya’s sister, moving deeper into the Wood of Sharp Teeth. They tested their mettle against the orc tribes living on the edge of the forest.
Angkor Wat Equinox Sunrise
One of the most beautiful sunrises you can see is at Angkor Wat during the equinox. The sun rises right over the central tower, perfectly aligned with the temple. This is, of course, no accident. The temple was build with this alignment in mind.
Overload: A Frustrating End
I’m getting close to the end of Overload’s campaign and it’s hard. Really hard. I don’t mind this, as games are supposed to get more challenging as you progress. There are, however, a couple of strange design decisions that are making the experience a little frustrating.