Braden Gardner
Mana and tempo go hand in hand when playing a game of Magic: the Gathering (MTG). The more mana you have, the more spells you can play during a turn cycle to prevent threats from hitting the table, taking them off the battlefield, or simply stealing them for yourself. Unfortunately, blue really gets the short …
Subscription services are a big part of the online ecosystem these days, but back in the early days of Xbox Live, there just weren’t that many successful models like it around. Sure, most of us shelled out that $49.99 each year so we could play our favorite multiplayer games online (okay, just Halo 2), but …
After telling the Queen Bee to buzz off, silencing Skeletron Prime, and hunting the wily Deerclops, you’re probably wondering what other challenges Terraria has to offer. Well, don your Molten armor and get ready to head back to the Underworld, because in order to progress to Hardmode and access the rest of the game, you’ll …
When I was preparing to craft my first Zenith in Terraria, I collected and hoarded all the swords that would be needed for this massive crafting project. After much exploration and working together with my friends, I had finally acquired 9 of the 10 needed to craft this awesome melee weapon. Realizing I was just …
The Goblin Tinkerer is both one of the most important and infuriating NPCs in Terraria. Some call him a master of reforging, others say he’s nothing but a money-hungry troll. Either way, if you want to bring the best out of your weapons, tools, and accessories, you’re going to be spending a lot of your …
World creation in Terraria brings with it some of the highest anticipation of the entire game. A new world’s environment is unblemished and unknown, giving you a sense of discovery with every step you take, every nook you explore, and every block you place. Since Terraria’s initial launch in 2011, there are also several more …
If you’re coming to Terraria from another sandbox game like Minecraft, you’re probably used to the idea that few things are permanent. Between explosive creepers capable of damaging your houses, the fact that all your items drop when you die in Minecraft, and the general wear and tear your weapons and tools suffer, you start …
No matter how many times I take a break from and then return to Terraria, one fact remains constant – I simply can’t remember how to build suitable NPC houses. I’ll remember that they need things like a background wall after my first attempt, niceties like a work bench and a torch after being told …