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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 Ex, Planescape: Torment, Crusader 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.
Latest
Crusader Kings 3: How To Form Alliances
In Crusader Kings 3, small countries have trouble standing up to big neighbors, but alliances can help with that.
Crusader Kings 3: How Do Vassal Stances Work?
A new feature of the Lance update is vassal stances, which influence how they feel about their liege's actions in Crusader Kings 3.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Handle a Regency
A new update has added regencies to Crusader Kings 3. Here's what to expect.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Handle Factions
Foreign threats are bad enough in Crusader Kings 3, but players must also watch for internal threats in the form of factions.
Crusader Kings 3: The Basics About Faiths, Religions, and Religious Families
Religion is an essential part of medieval life, and it's a powerful tool in player hands in Crusader Kings 3.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Host a Feast (Lance Update)
The new travel mechanics have made feasting more complex and interesting than before.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Host a Pilgrimage (Lance Update)
The 1.9 Lance update has fundamentally changed how pilgrimages work. Here's how to make use of them now.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Unlock and Build Duchy Buildings
Every barony holding has building slots, but only one gets access to the powerful duchy buildings.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Educate Children
Education is important when a dynasty is at stake. Here's how learning takes place in the game.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Hold a Grand Tournament
The Grand Tournament is a key feature of the new expansion Tours and Tournaments. Here's how to host one.
Crusader Kings 3: How to Create a Travel Route
An essential new mechanic for events is the travel route, which can add a lot of danger or wasted time depending on how players plan their routes.
Age of Wonders 4: How to Get Tier 4 and 5 Units
Tier 4 and 5 units are the most powerful creatures in the game, but players must put in some effort to get access to them.
Age of Wonders 4: How to Gain and Spend Imperium
Imperium is an essential resource that players will never have enough of, but there are ways to get more of it quickly.
Age of Wonders 4: Best Pantheon Powers
While most Pantheon upgrades are cosmetic, there are a few that provide very real mechanical bonuses.
Rules for Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity is the classic adults-only card game, and the rules are simple enough for anyone to play.
Age of Wonders 4: Grexolis Guide
Grexolis is a massive, sprawling realm with no easy shortcuts, making it a proper challenge that players can't take lightly.
Age of Wonders 4: How to Build and Use Teleporters
Late-game empires can sprawl across the map, so players should use teleporters to move armies from the capital to the frontier in moments.
Age of Wonders 4: The Eternal Court Guide
Players will have trouble keeping enemies down on a map that's full of undead units and a troublesome curse.
Age of Wonders 4: Crimson Caldera Guide
The third story scenario in Age of Wonders 4 is a free-for-all surrounding a massive lava pool.
Age of Wonders 4: Valley of Wonders Guide
While the Valley isn't the game's tutorial scenario, it still takes things easy on new players. Here's how to win it.