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December, 2022
Bachelor's degree in English writing
RPG, Strategy, Indie
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About Chris Drumm

Chris Drumm is a lifelong gamer with a BA in English writing and years of experience writing articles and news online. He's played hundreds of games in dozens of genres, enjoyed them all, and put more than a few playthroughs on YouTube under the user name ThreadbareInc.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Chris created a semi-popular Let's Play of Deus Ex that delved deep into both the game and its themes. Search for "Deus Ex: The Lecture Series" on YouTube to learn more.

Favorite Games

Chris enjoys a wide variety of games from every era of video game history, but some of his personal favorites include the original Deus ExPlanescape: TormentCrusader Kings 3, and Baldur's Gate 3.

Favorite Console

The vast majority of Chris' gaming experience has been with the PC, and he's been quite happy to see games both new and old come to the platform.

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Planet Crafter Rover
The Planet Crafter: Rover Guide

Added in its own update, an upgraded rover can make exploration in The Planet Crafter a breeze.

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Satisfactory: How to Get and Use Explosives

Part of creation is destruction, and you can destroy a lot using Nobelisk explosives in Satisfactory.

Satisfactory Parachute
Satisfactory: How to Get and Use the Parachute

The parachute is the first Satisfactory back item, and you can reach a surprising number of places if you use it right.

Satisfactory Boulder
Satisfactory: How to Remove Rocks and Boulders

Not every boulder in Satisfactory is destructible, but there's a way around every obstacle.

Satisfactory Chainsaw
Satisfactory: How to Use the Chainsaw

The chainsaw is a useful tool in Satisfactory, but the way it works is a little different compared to the other early tools you can unlock.

Crusader Kings 3 Court Left
Crusader Kings 3: How to Gain Renown

While it's not as immediately useful as other Crusader Kings 3 resources, Renown can give you some useful long-term bonuses.

Crusader Kings 3 Innovation
Crusader Kings 3: Which Innovations to Get First

Innovations are the tech tree of Crusader Kings 3, and getting the right ones first can make a big difference to your playthrough.

Crusader Kings 3 Piety
Crusader Kings 3: How to Gain Piety Fast

Religious wars are one of the best ways to expand in Crusader Kings 3, but you'll need plenty of Piety to fuel them.

Crusader Kings 3 Legitimacy
Crusader Kings 3: How to Gain Legitimacy

Low legitimacy makes it harder to rule in Crusader Kings 3, but a high Legitimacy score can make life much easier.

Crusader Kings 3 Cultures
Crusader Kings 3: How to Diverge and Hybridize Cultures

A regional ruler can easily control their home culture, but sometimes it's better to create a completely new hybrid or divergent culture.

Praying before the court chaplain in Crusader Kings 3.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Convert Your Religion

While it can be interesting to try and reform a pagan religion in Crusader Kings 3, it's usually easier to convert to a nearby and organized one.

Crusader Kings 3 Easy Mode
Crusader Kings 3: How to Make the Game Easier

Running a medieval empire can be difficult, but there are steps you can take that make CK3 easier to play.

Age of Wonders 4 Culture Units
Age of Wonders 4: Best Units of Each Culture

While every unit can help carry the day in Age of Wonders 4 battles, some of them are definitely superior to others.

Age of Wonders 4 Cheat Spellbook
All Age of Wonders 4 Cheats & Console Commands

Age of Wonders 4 can be a hard game, and there's no shame in using a few cheats to make it easier when playing against the AI.

Age of Wonders 4 Arcalot
Age of Wonders 4: Arcalot Guide

The Eldritch invasion of the Astral Sea culminates with the defense of Arcalot in Age of Wonders 4.

Age of Wonders 4 Territory
Age of Wonders 4: How to Build New Cities and Expand

Expanding across the map is essential in most games of Age of Wonders 4, but building new cities isn't as easy as pressing a button.

Age of Wonders 4 Shadow Culture
Age of Wonders 4: Undead and Necromancy Guide

With the unique Souls resource, players need a special approach to play Shadow factions in Age of Wonders 4.

octopath-traveler-2-ot2-where-find-all-battle-tested-equipment
Octopath Traveler 2: Where to Find All Battle-Tested Equipment

The Battle-Tested equipment is some of the best you'll find in Octopath Traveler 2, but only very specific characters carry them.

octopath-traveler-2-ot2-all-rusty-weapon-locations-armsmaster-guide
Octopath Traveler 2: Where to Find Every Rusty Weapon (Armsmaster Guide)

Each weapon type has a "rusty" version you can find in unexpected places. These weapons are key to the Armsmaster job of Octopath Traveler 2.

Age of Wonders 4 Eldritch Sovereign
Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Sovereign Guide

The Eldritch Sovereign is a special ruler type added by the Age of Wonders 4 DLC "Eldritch Realms," and it's very different to the other ruler types.