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.
In The End There Are Butterflies
This week I go back to basics and simply add a new butterfly. And with this release I bring butterflies to a new dimension! Natives to the End, the Ītzpāpālōtl are the rulers of the Orizaba Silkmoths. Seek them out but be wary, for they are not easy to find.
Siem Reap’s Outdoor War Museum
Apart from the ruins of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, Cambodia has a more recent history of Civil War. The Khmer Rouge were ultimately defeated after five years of fighting and around 600,000 casualties.
Overload’s Titanic Difficulty
I’ve been playing through Overload and having an extremely fun time. It’s not perfect by a long shot. The game can get frustrating to play at times. But when you start getting a grip on the mechanics the game can prove to be very rewarding.