SimCity is a city-building and
urban planning simulation video game developed by Maxis, a subsidiary of
Electronic Arts. Released for Microsoft Windows in early March 2013, it is the
first major installment in the SimCity series since the release of SimCity 4 a
decade prior. This new SimCity delivers unprecedented depth of simulation. The
model-like world and detail of the simulation make this the most responsive and
personal SimCity ever. This is also the most expansive city management game yet
where you can control a region that delivers true multi-city scale and play a
single city or up to 16 cities at once each with different specializations. Multiplayer
is also a first for the series, which adds a new dimension to your game as your
decisions impact both your city and your region and creates new ways to play by
collaborating or competing to earn achievements. Finally, SimCity is a live
service that simulates real time updates from new challenges to new features
and content.
The game is considered to be a
reboot of the SimCity series. Players can create a settlement that can grow
into a city by zoning land for commercial, industrial, or residential
development, as well as building and maintaining public services, transport and
utilities. SimCity utilizes a new engine called GlassBox, allowing for more
detailed simulation than previous games. Throughout its development, SimCity
received critical acclaim for its new engine and reimagined gameplay; however,
publications cautioned the game's use of a persistent internet connection, with
which it stores saved games and allows players to share resources.
Even though at this moment of
writing, there are a lot of bugs haunting this game, it is still a great game
nonetheless given the possibilities and the amount of fun and stuffs you can do
with your friends. EA promises a better quality of life to the players in the
near future as they roll out more patches.
Path of Exile
is an online Action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. We're a
small independent team of hardcore gamers based in New Zealand and have created
Path of Exile as the game that we'd want to play ourselves. It is designed
around a strong barter-based online item economy, deep character customisation,
competitive PvP and ladder races. The game is completely free and will never be
"pay to win". Path of Exile is currently in Open Beta! If you'd like
to play, just create an account.
Players can
pick from six playable character classes, which each focus on either one or two
core attributes: Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence.
·Duelist
·Witch
·Ranger
·Marauder
·Templar
·Ranger
Action role-playing
games (abbreviated action RPG, action/RPG, or ARPG) form a loosely defined
sub-genre of role-playing video games that incorporate elements of action or
action-adventure games, emphasizing real-time action where the player has
direct control over characters, instead of turn-based or menu-based combat.
These games often use combat systems similar to hack and slash or shooter
games. However, it focuses more on strategies and teamwork rather than buying
the best gear and facerolling with it. There is no such thing as the best
class, the best skill, the best build or the best gear. Every single thing in
this game has its own niche.
Those who fall
in love with Diablo 2 by Blizzard should totally check this one out. Even though
the passive skill tree is huge, but you will get used to it in time and to be
honest, it is actually easy to understand. There is no real money involved in
this game except for buying “skins” or “special effects” that will not affect
gameplay at all. So, there is no pay to win Real Money Auction House.
To start you
off, here are some players in PoE you can refer to about playing this game that
I highly recommended. They are Youtubers and streamers
·Kripparian (regarded as the best PoE player as
time of writing)
·ZiggyDStracraft (friendly less popular player,
but has a great smile)
·Plamen Andonov (good player, but his accent is
quite thick IMHO, but still, a good person indeed)
For those who
already started playing, here are some useful website that you can use to help
you out in trading, planning character progress, and trading.
League of Legends (LoL) is an online Multiplayer
online battle arena (MOBA), also known as action real-time strategy (ARTS), is
a sub-genre of the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, in which often two teams of
players compete with each other in discrete games, with each player controlling
a single character through an RTS-style interface. It differs from traditional
RTS games in that there is no unit construction and players control just one
character. In this sense, it is a fusion of action games and real-time strategy
games. The genre emphasizes cooperative team-play; players select and control
one "hero", a powerful unit with various abilities and advantages to
form a team's overall strategy. The objective is to destroy the opponents' main
structure with the assistance of periodically spawned computer-controlled units
that march towards the enemy's main structure via paths referred to as
"lanes".
It was created by Two main
protagonists for the popular Warcraft III mod, Defense of the Ancients:
Allstars (commonly abbreviated as DotA), Steve "Guinsoo" Feak and
Steve "Pendragon" Mescon are involved with Riot Games in the process
of making of League of Legends. Guinsoo created DotA: Allstars from the
original DotA, created by Eul, by adding his own mix of content, including over
40 heroes, numerous items, and various gameplay changes. Guinsoo then passed
DotA: Allstars on to its current developer, Icefrog. Pendragon, who is the
Director of Community Relations for Riot Games, helped create the DotA:
Allstars website along with its forums, and is still currently working on DotA:
Allstars alongside League of Legends.
So
far, there are three game modes supported in LoL as time of writing. The modes
are:
i.5v5
3 lanes (Summoner Rift)
a.Use
in most tournament
b.Most
popular mode
ii.3v3
2 lanes (Twisted Treeline)
a.Rarely
play by anyone
iii.5v5
1 lanes (Howling Abyss *NEW*) aka All Random All Mid
a.As
the name suggest, all players will be playing in a single lane.
b.Second
most popular mode
Their main “Code of Conducts” or “Game
Ethics” are called The Summoner's Code. It consists of nine(9) codes, as
follow:
1.Support Your Team
“[Teamwork] is the fuel that allows common
people to attain uncommon results.”-Andrew Carnegie
While we all carry a diverse set of individual
ambitions and expectations into a game of League of Legends, once we hit the
Field we’re a part of a team. For better or worse, our fates are intertwined
with that of our teammates. Once the game gets into full swing, you have to
make a choice between being a positive force for your team, or contributing to
your own demise.
Being a good team player begins at champion
select. Be open minded when considering the needs of your team. If you’re the
last one to pick, try to fill a niche in your team that hasn’t already been
filled. If everyone’s picked and something stands out as a deficiency in your
team composition, try asking for another player to fill the gap, or change
roles to embrace that responsibility yourself. Remember, that by taking on a
role you don’t normally play, you’ll learn more about unfamiliar champions and
increase your own skill level.
Once you get in game, try to keep an open line
of communication. Warn your teammates if someone is missing from your lane, or
if something is placing them in immediate danger. If they’re not paying
attention to chat you can always try pinging the map. Just remember that one
ping is enough! Also, remember that you have to be there to contribute, so
don’t leave the game or go AFK! Encourage players who are having trouble, and
congratulate those who are playing well. And most of all, if you’re having a
bad game don’t take it out on your team!
2.Drive Constructive Feedback
“When you confront a problem you begin to
solve it.” -Rudy Giuliani
Player feedback is an important force in the
decision making process of Riot Games. If you want to make your voice heard,
taking the time to let us know how you’re feeling about the game is a good
place to start. When you give feedback, make sure you take a holistic approach.
If you only give negative feedback, you may find that the changes you influence
detract from what you initially enjoyed. Moreover, people are simply more
likely to listen if you present yourself in a calm, well thought out manner.
That being said, don’t be afraid to tell us if
you feel strongly, and why. Try to be straightforward, specific, and always try
to make your feedback direct and concise. For instance, saying something along
the lines of:
“I used to love playing Katarina because her
skills give her high mobility in lane, but with the latest nerfs to Death
Lotus, I no longer feel like I have a strong enough presence in team fights to
be viable. I don’t think that I’m going to be playing Kat in the future unless
she undergoes some revisions.”
Is a much better way of expressing your dismay
at a patch than beginning with an irate tirade, then asking for changes to be
reverted or attempting to force an alternate solution. Remember that we’re
listening and making changes every couple of weeks, so, with a little patience,
you may find that your issues will work themselves out.
3.Facilitate Civil Discussion
“To disagree, one doesn't have to be
disagreeable.” -Barry Goldwater
As we mentioned earlier, we want you to give
feedback, but being part of the community doesn’t stop there. Whether you’re in
chat, in a game, or on the forums, there are plenty of people to meet, and
plenty of topics to discuss. Whether you’re discussing game balance and
champion viability, trying to form a premade team, or just want to express your
affection for the legendary and infamous Gentleman Cho’gath, we encourage you
to share your thoughts with other players.
When you choose to participate in a discussion
with the rest of the playerbase, always try to be receptive to another player’s
point of view. If you keep an open mind, you’d be surprised what valuable
information you can glean from your fellow players. Also, be mindful of how you
present your point of view. If a player feels strongly on a subject, don’t get
caught up trying to have the last word. Just state your side and exit the
conversation gracefully rather than give them the opportunity to pick a fight.
4.Enjoy Yourself, but not at Anyone
Else’s Expense
“Short is the joy that guilty pleasure
brings.” -Euripides
Making games is our business, so it should
come as no surprise that we want you to have a lot of fun. We want you to get
excited, to have tension-filled moments, and to celebrate your success. This
doesn’t mean that we’re okay with you ruining anybody else’s day.
Remember, taking a jab at your friend in the
middle of the game is a lot different than making a glib remark at a complete
stranger. Someone who is unfamiliar with what you consider playful may take
your comment as an attack and react unfavorably. If two players on a team start
fighting, good communication and teamwork become nearly impossible. Once
communication breaks down, the likelihood of victory is drastically diminished.
It isn’t uncommon for simple, good natured teasing to spiral out of control
into a loss, so do yourself a favor and don’t run the risk of sabotaging your
own success.
5.Build Relationships
“No man is an island...” -John Donne
League of Legends is a team game, and, as
such, familiarity and rapport with the other competitors with whom you play is
going to be a big part of your success. With that in mind, it would behoove you
to adopt a cordial demeanor and attempt to make friends. If you have fun
playing with another player, make use of the end of game lobby to thank that
player for the game and send a friend request. The more friendly players that
you have at your disposal, the better your chances are of getting a good, friendly
game. Also, if you have friends who you think might be a good fit for the game
and community, don’t hesitate to shoot them an invite. Not only will you earn
yourself some awesome swag, you’ll have more friends you can call upon when
you’re having trouble flying solo.
Use the tools at your disposal to try and
build a circle of other players of a similar skill level. If you have a
relationship with a group of players that you trust, you are much more likely
to get good feedback on how you’re playing, receive support when learning a new
champion, and just have a good time overall.
6.Show Humility in Victory, and Grace in
Defeat
“To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals
is courtesy, to inferiors is nobility.” -Benjamin Franklin
Having a great game is one of the biggest joys
that League of Legends can bring you. But always bear in mind that when you’re
relishing that landslide victory there is someone on the receiving end that is
probably ripping their hair out. While it’s alright to celebrate, make sure
that you keep any gloating (or any other mode of self-indulgence) out of all
chat. Instead, thank your opponents for the game. After all, despite their best
efforts, they just made you a very happy person.
Moreover, if you’ve just lost, avoid pointing
any fingers or deploying excuses. Even if you had a great game, it’s not
alright to blame your team. You had five opponents in that game, and - seeing
as you just lost - chances are that they had something to do with it. We all
know that losing can be frustrating, particularly if it’s a close game or one
that’s completely one sided, but nobody likes a sore loser. Instead, thank your
opponents for the game, and take a moment at the end of game screen to ask what
you could have done better. If you’re polite, you might pick up a few pointers
that can help you counter your opponent’s strategy in the future.
7.Be Resolute, not Indignant
“It is easier to find men who will volunteer
to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”
-Julius Caesar
Intrinsic to the idea of competition is the
notion that, when our pride is on the line, emotions tend to run high. Every
person that we encounter is going to carry a different set of circumstances
with them into the game, and therefore is going to have a different level of
tolerance for frustration. If you end up in a game with an abusive player,
don’t lower yourself to their level. Instead, politely ask them to calm
down.And remember, even if you’re having a bad game, quitting or going AFK just
ruins the game for the rest of the players. If someone’s really starting to
bother you, the mute and ignore commands are always there to resolve the
situation.
And remember, while nobody likes being
insulted, it pays to take a moment to consider the circumstances. Remember that
this is a competitive game, and, more often than not, the other player is just
venting their frustration. Try not to take it personally. Everyone has a
breaking point and everyone rages sometimes. At some point you may find
yourself in the other person’s shoes.
8.Leave No Newbie Behind!
“Be an opener of doors for such as come after
thee.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
We all started somewhere, and if we’re going to
do justice to the people who helped us move up the ladder, we have to start by
paying homage to our roots. If you see a player having a bad game, or who
clearly doesn’t grasp the fundamentals of the genre, try offering some
constructive advice. If you do so in a civil and friendly manner, it’s likely
that they will be receptive. Oftentimes they’ll be downright grateful that
somebody took the time to let them know how to improve instead of yelling at
them.
Never get frustrated by an inexperienced
player’s performance. At some point, you were just as green as they were, even
if it was the day that you downloaded the League of Legends client. Have a
little patience, and try and help the player step up to a level where both of
you can enjoy the game. At the same time, don’t be discouraged if they aren’t
receptive. Some small percentage of players will get hung up on the notion that
they don’t need anybody’s help, and, no matter how politely you try to lend a
hand, they won’t want to hear it. That’s no reason to give up on the rest of
them!
9.Lead by Example
“Leadership is practiced not so much in words
as in attitude and in actions.” -Harold S. Geneen
If you share our vision of a game where
players exercise good sportsmanship, help each other improve and form lasting
friendships, you’ve got to start living the dream before anybody everybody else
is willing to do so. It’s all well and good to say you’re on board for the
revolution, but if you don’t first make yourself a paragon of model behavior,
no one is going to be fooled. Nobody’s asking you to be perfect, but we do want
you to, whenever possible, strive to uphold the same standards of behavior that
you expect everyone else to maintain.
So, remember! Stay positive, remain calm, and
keep to the code!
