Introduction
“I like lots of different types of games. I am primarily a PvP player and cannot go a day without playing a bit of PvP. However, I am not solely limited to PvP games as you can see from the list below. I have also been a part of some great guilds over the last 30 years or so. The list below is in no particular order.”
Anvil Empires
I recently got access to the alpha testing for this game. I started a guild at once, because I think this is going to be a fantastic game for building a community of folks to work together in a coordinated fashion.
Company of Heroes 2
I have been playing CoH2 since its release in 2013 and I have extensive experience. I prefer playing as the German faction due to their strong tank capabilities and I play at least twice a day. I am no novice to the CoH franchise as I have been honing my skills and strategies throughout many years of playing CoH1. I usually stick to 4v4 matches, unless I am teaching a friend the game. However, I have yet to play CoH3 because of the negative feedback it has received. I am always looking for opportunities to engage and improve my gameplay.
Valheim
Valheim is an impressive game deserving of the recognition it has received. In the early days after release, several individuals from my ESO guild joined us in playing. While we initially had a group of 7-8 players, not every individual found the gameplay to their liking, leading to reduced player numbers. Despite the inevitable conflicts that arose within the group, three of us continued to enjoy the game on and off for a year. On my YouTube channel, viewers can observe some of the structures that were created by our team, including homes, buildings and spas.
Retro Commander
I have just recently started playing this fun game with my friend, it is exciting and engaging game! Real-time strategy wargames have been a popular genre for many years, and adding a post-apocalyptic setting and futuristic units only adds to the excitement. With this type of game, players need to balance resource management, tactical planning, and combat strategy to overcome their opponents. Its free too!
Farm Simulator 22
This game is an interesting simulation that has become increasingly enjoyable due to its intricate design and engaging “production” mechanics. I was inspired by the game Valheim to find a farming simulation. The farming simulation game became particularly appealing when I faced a period of leave during my recovery from a work-related injury, which led me to start playing on an Android device with the FS17 game. My interest in the game grew, and I purchased FS22 on the PC upon its release. The new feature, “productions”, introduced in FS22 has impacted my enjoyment level significantly.
I am intrigued by games that require a complex network to be built to achieve certain objectives, and this game’s graphics are aesthetically pleasing. I particularly enjoy the serene atmosphere of the virtual cow barn when it is snowing outside. Surprisingly, my interest in the game has sparked an urge to start a small hobby farm with the goal of raising chickens in reality. Despite my fondness for this game, I have been unsuccessful in convincing any members of my previous guild to participate in the multiplayer version of Farm Simulator 22. However, since they all have a preference for Player vs Player gameplay, I can understand their lack of enthusiasm.
“Whatever your determination or will power, it is foolish to try to change the nature of things.” Miyamoto Musashi
Elder Scrolls Online
As a former leader within the Elder Scrolls Online community for six years, and a faction leader for another four, I have decided to discontinue playing. It has come to my attention that the game development company has not maintained adequate communication with its player base and has struggled to fulfill its commitments. Based on current evidence, it is unlikely that I will engage in any future gaming activities developed by this company.
World of WarCraft
“I loved playing the game so much! I felt like I was really flying and couldn’t believe how realistic it was. When they added farming, I was amazed at how fun it was to visit it every day. I also enjoyed fighting in the arena and going on adventures with my friends.”
World War Online Battleground
This was a very neat game. It’s a pity they were never able to grow from a gaming graphics standards standpoint. I was part of an armored regiment which just tore up every town we attacked. I learned a lot from the guild leader on how to lead a group of folks into battle in a PvP game. I held the position of a sergeant major in the regiment/guild. This game also holds several records in the Guinness Book of Records.
Highlights : 50 tank column, 2 hours driving to the front, slowed the server down.. they changed the game after that so it was not possible.
Ultima Online
From 1997 to 2000, I was a player of Ultima Online (UO), a multiplayer online role-playing game. During this time, I was privileged to be a member of the CoM Faction/Guild where I held the position of an officer. Our Guild utilized TeamSpeak, a voice communication software, and we played exclusively on the Baja Server. Notably, our Faction ranked second in faction scoring for an impressive nine consecutive months. It is imperative to acknowledge that Ultima Online accommodated a total of 21 servers around the world, and yet our Guild remained a formidable force for an extended period.
Our approach was to immerse ourselves in gameplay, beginning on Friday evenings and continuing through Sunday, as we strove to maximize faction power by safeguarding sigils in our keep for an uninterrupted 24-hour period.
I also created uojournal.com which was news site with login for each shard using Miva Merchant Mia programing language.
Sid Meier’s Civilization I-VI
First crack game, started playing.. a week (10 days) later after not working, and not sleeping or eating much, I forced myself to stop playing.
Other Computer Games
Atari
Gulf Stike
F-15 Strike Eagle
7 cities of gold
Soccer
PC Games
Tank games
MechWarrior
XoR Football
Madden Football
Golf
Doom
Race car games
Flight Sim
Dark Age of Camelot
Age of Empires
Conan Exiles
Foxhole
Marvel Heroes
Heroes and Generals
Gettysburg MicroProse
New World
Space Engineers
Dungeons and Dragons
Warhammer
Others which I have forgotten the names.
Other Games
Pong was the first, all the classic board games in my youth.
25 cent video games, was a master at defender, played many of games of that era.
Avalon Hill board games, inc gulf strike which a friend and I played for 2 weeks solid on our vacation, civil war, King Maker the war of the roses and more.
DM’ed in Advance Dungeons and Dragons (AD&D) for 6 plus years, inc designing my own large scale combat system for one set of quests.
I have two fav movies that are about games. The last of Sheila, and Sleuth
