Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Twitch Streaming for the Beginner on a Budget
It’s not healthy to intentionally monetize all of our hobbies. That being said, there comes a point when we may need a little extra cash, and making money from what we’re already doing is an efficient way to do this! For people playing video games, singing, acting, or even just socializing, streaming is a fantastic…
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Feeling Burned Out on Video Games?
Few things disappoint me more than being completely burnt out on my favorite games on an extended holiday weekend. After a long week of work, the weekend promises sweet relaxation and MMO fun time. But when you’re feeling burnt out, it can leave you feeling bored, restless, or frustrated that you’re spending so much time…
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Can a Free To Play Game Compare to Paid Subscription Models?
Guild Wars 2 is an MMORPG I’ve recently picked back up, similar in style to World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy XIV. How does it compare? We can’t compare the number of subscriptions between the games, because Guild Wars 2 is free to play. It is also difficult to compare their populations, as ArenaNet, the…
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Can a Newer Player Enjoy WoW Classic?
The evolution of MMORPGs over time has been greatly determined by the player base that grew up with the genre. Lengthy grinds, epic quest lines, and day+ long respawn timers have long fallen out of favor for more efficient play, greatly due to the necessary play style changes of now working adults who may once…
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Off The Clock Games at MegaCon 2019
I am happy to report that Off The Clock Games will be attending MegaCon this year in an unofficial capacity. MegaCon is a mega pop-culture phenomenon, celebrating all of nerd-dom with attractions featuring all things comic books, anime, gaming, and TV shows. Celebrity guests this year include David Tennant, Lynda Carter, Christopher Lloyd, and many…
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How To Play Trading Card Games Casually
Trading Card Games are still going strong. Though I grew up with Pokemon and Yugioh as childhood classroom staples, I never would have guessed that as an adult there would be 20 million players for card games as a whole, let alone Magic: The Gathering alone [as of 2015]. The various TCGs available today vary…
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MMORPG Lifestyle Support for the Working Adult
In 1996, one of the very first Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) was introduced to the world. Meridian 59, developed by Archetype Interactive and published by The 3DO Company, was one of the earliest predecessors to the modern MMO, and introduced the subscription-based system that many gamers are familiar with today. As time moved…
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Dungeons & Dragons for the Middle-Aged Mastermind
Disclaimer: This is a heavily opinionated piece that derives from personal experience, and the suggestions presented may not work for everyone. If you’d like to share your own experiences with the game, please feel free to comment below! Boredom is a cardinal sin in my household. When we are not working, it is time to…
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Off The Clock Games: An Introduction
How do we reconcile with the fact that games are no longer only for children, and how do we wrangle all of the responsibilities that come with being an adult with the love for games instilled in us at such a young age?
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New card game, “Post Haste” prototype, at Gen Con 2018!
It’s almost time for GEN CON 2018! It’s so exciting! I’ve never personally gone to the convention, and, well, I won’t be going this year either. However- this will be the closest I’ve ever been, as my work will be there in the form of the prototype of POST HASTE! I’ve been working on the…
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