Scopique’s – …just Scopique

Hostility of the Video Games Space

Scopique July 7, 2026

Sometimes it feels like video game designs are hostile to players, and sometimes it feels like we players are hostile to ourselves.

Once More Out of the Breach

Scopique July 2, 2026

If I wasn't always so quick to jump the gun I'd get no exercise at all.

Crusader Kings III and the Great Sovereign Roadshow

Scopique June 29, 2026

While still not easy, the Roads to Power DLC for Crusader Kings III adds a mode where the complexities of ruling a kingdom are diminished, in favor of taking never-ending side-quests.

Tools in the Toolbox – Mithos

Scopique June 27, 2026

Mithos is not a VTT. It's a tool for GMs to artfully track player info, story, and map action for in-person or other online TTRPG games.

Narrative Numbskull

Scopique June 26, 2026

I'm not as imaginative as I used to be. I blame old age, but I still need to find a way around it if I can't find a way through it.

From the Armchair: Star Citizen and Instancing

Scopique June 25, 2026

Instancing content in Star Citizen is currently on the test servers. I've been waiting for this for a long time, but I also feel that I know exactly how CIG can completely drop the ball and make it a complete disaster.