Aegon leads his troupe to the Cloakwood Forest in pursuit of Tazok. Tazok’s role in the Sword Coast Conspiracy is as yet unclear, but one thing Aegon knows is that in finding Tazok he will be one step closer to finding Gorion’s killer.
Bok McDonagh
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 Legend of Tat Kuang Si
According to local legend, Tat Kuang Si was formed when a wise old man dug into the earth and revealed the waters of the Nam Si River. After the water came to Kuang Si, a golden deer made its home under a huge rock that protruded from the falls.
This Time It’s Miracle Sudoku!
In my quest to play through my Steam library, I found another Sudoku game that reinvents the formula with clever new rules.
Forgetting to Synchronise
A small update this week about yet another bug fix. This time there was an issue with the 1.20.1 version not synchronising its butterfly data properly. These kinds of problems will crop up from time to time when porting the mod over different versions of the game.
I Got Weirded Out By Amazon
Having been away from the UK for over a decade, I’ve missed witnessing the rise of certain tech-driven innovations in everyday life. One such example, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, promises to revolutionize shopping by eliminating queues. However, the reality is far from seamless.
Massacre at the Bandit Camp
Aegon and the Troupe decide to follow Tazok to the Cloakwood Forest after exploring the ruins of the Sword Coast. Their first stop is the Friendly Arm Inn where they are accosted by assassins once again. Only these were not the usual type of assassin.
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
How does copyright fail a culture? This question anchored one of the most thought-provoking experiences of our time in Luang Prabang, thanks to an exhibition at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC). For anyone traveling through Laos, TAEC is a must-visit.
GRIS Made Me Cry in Colour
What if grief could be painted into a living world? A short yet beautiful game this week, GRIS is an expression of loss, and a story of how we cope. It is a work of art more than it is a game, an interactive experience asking for interpretation.
Bug Fixes and Lessons Learned
The days following a mod release are always hectic, and this past week was no exception. As much as I’d love to kick back and enjoy the positive feedback, there are always bugs to fix, and this release had its fair share.
The Problem with Outsourcing
I recently came across a report on abuse in the games industry which inspired me to tell my own story. While the abuse I encountered wasn’t directed at me, it was still surprising to encounter.