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Tea Leaves or Wishful Thinking: Mining in Star Citizen

Scopique January 12, 2026

Using conjecture and complete B.S. I lay out my hopes that mining in Star Citizen might be approaching it's 1.0 state.

How ARC Raiders Helps Me Embrace Sucking At ARC Raiders

Scopique January 9, 2026

I don't love PvPvEX games. I'm not even sure I like this one. But I love the feeling when expectations are upended in the most glorious of ways.

Bootleg Hardware

Scopique January 7, 2026

"Mom! Can we get a Streamdeck?" "We have a Streamdeck at home, honey."

Voting on Star Citizen Politics

Scopique January 6, 2026

Space flight and ground combat aren't the only options for simulations in Star Citizen. Maybe add some politics to the mix as well.

Trippin’

Scopique January 5, 2026

Our planned UK trip has become an all-Ireland trip thanks to rental car issues. Hooray for 21st century conveniences!

And Now for (Hopefully) Something Completely Different

Scopique January 1, 2026

My goals for 2026, chosen for what I believe will be possible.

Reflections on a Steam Sale (Winter 2025)

Scopique December 30, 2025

Just a few items I picked up during this Winter Sale. Sadly, there's no real stand-outs, but as the games industry caters to a different demographic these days, what can I do?

2026 – A Prequel

Scopique December 29, 2025

I am actually making resolutions for 2026, which I'll get to talking about in 2026 proper. This post, however, explains The Why.

Star Citizen: What the Hell is Going on With Engineering?

Scopique December 17, 2025

CIG is patching engineering on the PTU at a furious rate, but the sum total seems to neuter the entire system. What will engineering look like when it finally releases to the public servers?