Art: Defined in 3 Words (and why video games count!) TripleBTitles 2022-07-14 | I propose a simple definition for art that better suits modern media. The definition is just three words: purposeful, nonconcrete communication.Some questions for discussion: does art have to be purposeful? Does it have to involve an audience, or can it be internalized? If so, is that a form of communication between one aspect of the self and the other? And what term might work better than nonconcrete? Would "indirect" or "connotative" be more accurate?Thanks for listening!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Aces & Adventures - New Mode - Invernal Spiral TripleBTitles 2023-04-17 | The Invernal Spiral, a deck-manager mode inspired by games like Slay the Spire that allows you to build and curate your deck throughout a lengthier adventure. You can find Aces & Adventures on Steam!
Dominate with Leilahs Debuff Decks in Aces & Adventures TripleBTitles 2023-03-02 | There are tons of choices when it comes to debuff decks for Leilah, the Enchantress; here's a simple one to get your creativity going!Join us on Discord: discord.gg/JFNSwsRGpAAces & Adventures on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1815570/Aces__Adventures
Aces & Adventures - The Hunters Summoner Build TripleBTitles 2023-02-27 | Sharing one of my favorite builds for the Hunter. Check out Aces & Adventures on Steam:store.steampowered.com/app/1815570/Aces__Adventures
Why Play Aces and Adventures? TripleBTitles 2023-02-06 | There's a lot of deck builders out there. Why play Aces? Watch and find out! On Steam February 23rd!0:00 What is Aces & Adventures1:30 Characters and Leveling Up2:07 Game Modes3:18 Summary
How to Curb Griefing in Ashes of Creation TripleBTitles 2022-10-25 | A solo-centric PVE game might be the most popular version of an MMO, but let's face it, we've got and are going to get plenty of those. If the MMO community wants to go for something different, Ashes of Creation is a great opportunity. But can a PVP/PVX game survive? Here are a few ways to smooth out the griefing problem.Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Aces and Adventures - Procedural Mode - First Look TripleBTitles 2022-10-24 | A first look at Aces and Adventures' procedural mode -- a work still in progress. This mode provides plenty of action and challenge with a longer duration than our standard story campaigns.
How to Follow Development - Ashes of Creation TripleBTitles 2022-10-18 | Josh Strife Hayes and Steven Sharif have chimed in about following game development, and now it's time for my unsolicited two cents! Here's what I look for when judging the development of a game.Here's a link to the game I mentioned in case you're interested:store.steampowered.com/app/349730/Popup_Dungeon
How Much of It is Faked? - Ashes of Creation - Ranged Combat TripleBTitles 2022-10-04 | There's been a lot of hype and excitement for Ashes of Creation's latest game play teasers featuring ranged combat, but how much of it is just a show, and what's really going on behind the scenes?Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Ashes of Creation - Why Wheres the GAMEPLAY? is a Legit Concern TripleBTitles 2022-09-20 | Narc's recent video made some great points about graphics in MMOs, but I feel like he missed the real reasons to be concerned about the apparent lack of focus on game play in Ashes of Creation so far -- one which will hopefully change in the September live stream.Link to original video: youtu.be/IDurmn_G3DM
The Fate of Ashes of Creation Depends on Risk and Reward TripleBTitles 2022-09-06 | Stephen has claimed that the preservation of risk and reward is critical to Ashes of Creation, but what exactly does that mean, and how can it be achieved on a day to day basis for all kinds of players?\Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Genshin Impact VS Tower of Fantasy - New Player Experience TripleBTitles 2022-08-31 | Trying to decide if Tower of Fantasy is worth playing? Here's an in depth look at the pros and cons of Genshin Impact and Tower of Fantasy from a new player's perspective.Meaning of "MMO" video: youtu.be/iPKdzocM0VwMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Bigger is NOT Always Better - Ashes of Creation - August Update TripleBTitles 2022-08-30 | In this video I express my top 3 concerns that persist after watching Ashes of Creation's excellent August 2022 update.Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
My Favorite Moment from Ashes of Creations August 2022 Update TripleBTitles 2022-08-29 | Stephen minces no words when discussing how Intrepid is going to handle RMT and botters. Check it out!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
MMO Should Still Mean Something! TripleBTitles 2022-08-26 | This is a response to Bellular Gaming's "MMO" Means Nothing Anymore video. He and I agree on most of the issues with facing the term, only I'm arrogant enough to propose what the term should mean! And it's the reason many people are more excited about Ashes of Creation, a game which isn't even out yet, than most recent "MMOs."Here's a link to the original video: youtu.be/Pv2fYXhAhbsHere's a link to the definition of art video I mentioned: youtu.be/uOJc6iDm17E
Projects We DONT Love - Kickstarter - August 2022 TripleBTitles 2022-08-25 | Let's explore some of the projects that Kickstarter may've overlooked.In this video we'll take a look at:0:39 Alpha Life6:02 Arise, Armandel7:33 Indie Rumble11:17 VenusBlood GAIA15:45 Rusty Sword16:10 SCP Fragmented Minds19:26 Chester's Revenge
Ashes of Creation just another Mortal Online? TripleBTitles 2022-08-17 | While there are plenty of similarities, what are some of the biggest differences between Ashes of Creation and Mortal Online 2? In this video, I set discussions of potential quality/polish aside, and dive into what make the games distinct. I also discuss what I see as the A (The How) and B (The Why) elements of MMORPGs.
Can Crowfall rise from the Ashes? TripleBTitles 2022-08-15 | In this video I give my opinion as to how Monumental might be able to revive Crowfall, a game that has yet to live up to anywhere close to its potential. Can or should it become an Ashes of Creation light?This video features footage from game veteran, ZybakTV. Link to the original: youtu.be/k9NSyYQ8A20Link to my response to Architect of Game's deck builder video, in which we discuss ability identity: youtu.be/OELHGuGkx38Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Summon and Transform into Characters in Popup Dungeon v1.04 TripleBTitles 2022-08-13 | New patch for Popup Dungeon!Patch notes for v1.04:New logic available for abilities.- Summon Character Action: Like the Summon Action, but it uses Character Data instead of Enemy Data for its summons.- Transform Into Character Action: Like the Transform Action, but it uses Character Data instead of Enemy Data for its transformation.- Flavor Text: Allows you to place custom text that will appear in the ability’s logic text area.New Search Modes for Workshop- Popular: Sort by most likes all time.- Recently Updated: Sort by last update time.Game- Added option to clear the save progress for a given game. This can be found at the bottom of the main UI tab when editing a game.- Games with complex campaign hierarchies that use persisted flags to check if campaigns are unlocked should now function properly.Game Nodes- Enemy Encounter Data Modification: Can now accept an Enemy Pack instead of just a single enemy.- Upgrade Party Equipment Reward: Can now upgrade quality instead of rank.Content ManagerDependency Scan has been sped up.- Should now function properly when switching between save profiles.Bug Fixes- Fixed a rare bug which occurred when selecting an audio reference that was missing waveform data.Obiwan video source: youtu.be/1ofxFrwzDHM
Is Ashes of Creation Doomed? [Responding to Roarrior] TripleBTitles 2022-08-08 | MMORPGs Often Fail, Will Ashes of Creation? This is my video response to Roarrior's video, which you can watch here: youtu.be/oXTwLFcmdBcMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
This is what Earth 2 really is... TripleBTitles 2022-08-04 | Is Earth 2 really a game? Would a Winnebago with a PlayStation be a gaming platform?kLame Video (APE IN NOW!): youtu.be/JPSf6pQzVqU
Can Ashes of Creation be for Everyone? - Response to Narc TripleBTitles 2022-08-02 | Responding to Narc's "Ashes of Creation MAY NOT Be For You and Here's Why" Video. This is mostly a discussion about how too much or too little difficulty can turn players away from MMOs.Original video: youtu.be/VX7KGBtFwkQMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Ashes of Creation - Comprehensive Analysis - July Update TripleBTitles 2022-08-01 | Awesome questions, beautiful art, and impressive tech, Ashes of Creation's July Update had a little of something for everyone... except combat! (Coming Soon). This is an indie dev's take on everything revealed.Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Reacting to: Architect of Games What Makes a Great Deckbuilder? TripleBTitles 2022-07-27 | The lessons from Adam Millard's (Architect of Games) video helped shape the development of Aces and Adventures, but the lessons learned can be applied to any RPG!Original Video: youtu.be/d_gBRNAgBKQMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
I Play Your Creations PART 2 Popup Dungeon TripleBTitles 2022-07-26 | If you want me to play your creation next, please leave it in the comments!If you're new to Popup, you can get it here: store.steampowered.com/app/349730/Popup_DungeonMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Ashes of Creation - Current State of My Hype! TripleBTitles 2022-07-25 | As I continue to scramble to catch up on the library of information that's come out for Ashes of Creation thus far, I'd like to update the status of my hype and concerns! Couldn't have caught up without Jahlon over at Paradox Gaming, doing God's work, super informative content: youtube.com/c/ParadoxGamingNetworkFor a quick tldr of my HYPE:- The game looks beautiful- Customization is absolutely top tier!- The more I learn about the node and governance systems the more I love em- The way that caravans and sieges interplay sounds great!... and Concerns:- The complexity of systems may be too much for the general audience, which will result in a niche player base (hopefully that's still a sustainable business model)- While the systems sound awesome and super-robust, we still don't have a clear idea of the core game play. Even without nodes, the game needs to be fun!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Panzer 2 Brings the Legit NES Difficulty! TripleBTitles 2022-07-24 | Panzer 2 is a new NES ROM game, complete with its own gold cartridge available on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/panzer/the-adventures-of-panzer-2It has a classic NES style, a great sense of humor, and is zesty-hard!
Harvest Hero - Wave Survival Indie Game! TripleBTitles 2022-07-23 | Up to two players coop! Harvest Hero is fun for you and a friend that costs less than some bottled water. store.steampowered.com/app/1651500/Harvest_Hero_OriginsMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Become a BILLIONAIRE in minutes! Forget NFTs, this is kLame! #shorts #nft #elonmusk TripleBTitles 2022-07-22 | Why own an ape when you can own Jupiter, Australia, or Elon Musk? Once you become a billionaire, please send me a bunch of money. Thanks.[In case it's not clear, this is parody.]
If You Like Shovel Knight, Give BAT BOY a Swing! TripleBTitles 2022-07-22 | Charming retro game, Bat Boy is on Kickstarter now: kickstarter.com/projects/xplusgames/bat-boyAnd a demo is available: store.steampowered.com/app/1709350/Bat_BoyMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Birds Vs Ninja - The classic Battle #shorts TripleBTitles 2022-07-20 | Who will emerge victorious in this classic battle between birds and ninja? #shortsThe game being played is Chronicle of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath:store.steampowered.com/app/1747560/CHRONICLES_OF_2_HEROES_AMATERASUS_WRATHMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Ashes of Creation - Sieges & Dragons - The Hype Intensifies! TripleBTitles 2022-07-19 | My hype intensifies as I review Ashes of Creation's siege game play. While the tech seems to be going in the right direction, questions about the design remain.How would you like to see sieges handled?What Ashes of Creation content should I review next?Thanks for watching!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
CYBORG ELON VS MECHABEZOS in Nerd Wars: Attack on Mars TripleBTitles 2022-07-18 | The most densely meme-packed project I've seen on Kickstarter yet, Nerd Wars pits Cyborg Elon against Mechabezos as they battle for Martian supremacy in a purposed Command and Conquer like RTS.WATCH UNTIL THE END TO BECOME A BILLIONAIRE!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Kickstarter - Projects We Dont Love (July 2022) TripleBTitles 2022-07-17 | In this series, we take a look at the video game projects that have fallen through the cracks of Kickstarter. The hope is to help bring a little attention to games that Kickstarter may've overlooked. What we will we find?0:00 Intro0:52 Axolotl1:54 That Which Rises3:43 Acras6:01 Master Key7:00 Board Games VS Video Games8:32 Adventures of Panzer 210:49 Corpse Keeper12:27 Diggergun13:42 Virtual Mutual Country15:23 Shovel Adventure16:44 The Frogs17:51 Ronin Trail18:55 Dragon's Wandering Tavern20:16 Bat Boy21:59 The Hauntings24:06 Cloudsea26:42 Rusty Seas27:45 More than Human (Resident Evil Inspired Title)29:44 Twilight's Final Judgement31:58 Rayless Blade34:13 Singularity Dungeon36:29 Hauntii *39:57 The Gods' Fabled Soul Frontier42:26 ClosingThanks for watching and supporting indie games!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Dark Souls Metroidvania: Tarnishing of Juxtia TripleBTitles 2022-07-15 | The Tarnishing of Juxtia is a heavily Dark Souls inspired metroidvania rendered in lush pixel graphics. The game play is responsive, the bosses are a fun challenge, and there are tons of weapons! If this combination interests you, I'd definitely give it a look: store.steampowered.com/app/1428710/The_Tarnishing_of_JuxtiaMuh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
Aces and Adventures - New Lighting - Hunter and Enchantress Game Play TripleBTitles 2022-07-15 | Take a look at our new volumetric fog and lighting. Watch the enchantress crank out 5-card hands. And pray for the hunter as he comes within an inch of his un-life!Wishlist us on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1815570/Aces_and_AdventuresTalk to us on Discord: discord.gg/JFNSwsRGpAFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Triple_B_Titles
Popup Dungeon - I Play Your Creations! TripleBTitles 2022-07-13 | I take a look at the player creations requested in the previous video. If you want me to play your creations, please let me know about it in the comments!
Ashes of Creation - Next Big Thing or Last Nail in the Coffin? TripleBTitles 2022-07-12 | My Review of Ashes of Creation begins at the beginning, when it smashed records on Kickstarter in 2017. After seeing Crowfall and Camelot Unchain fail to deliver, is there any hope left that it will make good on its promises? This video is an introduction to Ashes of Creation and some of the things a find most exciting and concerning.If Ashes falls short as well, is there any future in crowdfunded MMORPGs, or will this be the final nail in the coffin? Let me know what you think about the concepts behind the project, and what you believe they'll be able to accomplish!Muh Twitter: twitter.com/ECDryere
First Look - Shattered Heaven TripleBTitles 2022-07-12 | Indie game dev plays Shattered Heaven, a rogue-lite deck builder RPG that combines some of the best elements from many beloved games. It's definitely worth a look if you're a fan of the genre. Consider supporting them in their last days of Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1355514053/shattered-heavenAnd while you're there, why not support Aces and Adventures as well!kickstarter.com/projects/triplebtitles/aces-and-adventures
Interview - Shattered Heaven - a rogue-lite deck builder RPG TripleBTitles 2022-07-12 | I interview the director of Shattered Heaven, Giacomo Masi. Check out his excellent rogue-lite deck builder, which combines the best elements of the many beloved games, entering its last days on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1355514053/shattered-heavenAnd if you haven't, please consider supporting our game, Aces and Adventures, as well:kickstarter.com/projects/triplebtitles/aces-and-adventures
Interview - Aces and Adventures TripleBTitles 2022-07-12 | The director of Shattered Heaven, Giacomo Masi, interviews me about Aces and Adventures, entering its last days on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/triplebtitles/aces-and-adventuresAnd check out Shattered Heaven, another fantastic rogue-lite deck builder also in it's last days on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1355514053/shattered-heaven
Indie Game Dev Plays - Popup Dungeon TripleBTitles 2022-07-06 | Testing the new patch for Popup Dungeon -- yep, you read that right! Popup is getting a new patch introducing some quality of life improvements, new modifications for game creation, and fixing lots of bugs!If you have content you've made that you'd like for me to play (as long as its sfw) let me know in the comments!And please support us on Kickstarter:kickstarter.com/projects/triplebtitles/aces-and-adventures
Three Lessons for Modern MMOs from Classic Everquest TripleBTitles 2022-07-06 | What can modern MMOs learn from classic Everquest? I discuss three things modern designers seem to have forgotten: noise in design, prioritize socialization, and rethink the quest hub... among other lessons! I also discuss how Ashes of Creation, Kickstarter's most successful MMORPG, might be drawing from these lessons. Other channel mentioned: Ion Blaze:youtube.com/c/IonBlazeGaming
Playing Cards (Physical) - Update TripleBTitles 2022-07-02 | The new tuck box is in for Aces and Adventures' physical deck of playing cards. We're honing in on the final version! If you want to get your hands on this deck, please support us on Kickstarter!kickstarter.com/projects/triplebtitles/aces-and-adventures
Indie Game Dev Plays - Golfie TripleBTitles 2022-07-02 | I've talked about "kimchi hotdogs" before as a theory of appealing game design -- basically adding something new to something familiar -- but Golfie, a roguelike, deckbuilding mini-golf game initially comes across more like kimchi ice cream, yet it's surprisingly delicious! Give it a taste in this video, and check it out on steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1579020/Golfie
Indie Game Dev Plays - Storyteller TripleBTitles 2022-06-29 | Today I'm playing the demo for Storyteller, a narrative puzzle game. If you want to try the demo on Steam, it's short and sweet:store.steampowered.com/app/1624540/Storyteller
Indie Game Dev Plays - Trolley Problem Inc TripleBTitles 2022-06-28 | I play a game based on the classic philosophy problem. Find out how many dogs, children, and innocents I kill!
Indie Game Dev Plays - Kandria (Platformer RPG / Metroidvandia) TripleBTitles 2022-06-25 | The game play really shines through on this one. The mark of a great metroidvania for me: it's fun just to move around! Check it out on Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/shinmera/kandria
Indie Game Dev Talks - Gamer Rage Response Video TripleBTitles 2022-06-25 | How to avoid going full-dolphin mode rage, a quick response to Charlie (moistcr1tikal / penguinz0) and Dr. K's gamer rage video.Original Video: youtu.be/VM7AVThSdJI
Diablo - Skiller Whales and the Hole to Hell TripleBTitles 2022-06-22 | Diablo is in my top 10 games of all time. But can Blizzard deliver in D4 after the Immortal fiasco? Player expectations, genre trends, and unbridled capitalism have dug a deep hole!Skiller Whale: youtube.com/c/Jtisallbusiness
