Chris Drumm-Contributor

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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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Manor Lords Apiaries
Manor Lords: How to Get Honey and Wax

Apiaries are a good source of food and trade goods in Manor Lords, but you'll need to unlock them first.

Manor Lords Logs
Manor Lords: The Basics of the Logging Camp and Log Storage

Logs are the most basic resource in Manor Lords, but you'll need to know a few advanced tricks if you want to make the most of them.

Manor Lords Rooftiles
Manor Lords: How to Get and Use Rooftiles

To get the best burgage plots and churches in Manor Lords, you'll need a steady supply of rooftiles.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Raphael Deal
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Take Raphael's Deal in Act 3?

Raphael offers a tempting deal in Act 3, but it's not as game-changing as he'd like players to believe.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Murders
Baldur's Gate 3: Investigate the Murders Quest Guide

If players want to reach the Temple of Bhaal, they first need to figure out what to do about the string of murders in Baldur's Gate.

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baldurs gate 3 how to explore the arcane tower in the underdark
Baldur's Gate 3: How to Explore the Arcane Tower in the Underdark

The mysterious Arcane Tower in the Underdark is full of dangers, but it also holds plenty of valuables and unusual encounters.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Grym
Baldur's Gate 3: The Adamantine Forge (Grym) Boss Guide

The Adamantine golem, is an incredibly tough monster in Baldur's Gate 3, but a couple tricks can make him beatable.

Planet Crafter Sinkholes
The Planet Crafter: Complete Map and Biomes Guide

You can find plenty of amazing views and hidden treasures in The Planet Crafter, but it helps to know where everything is (and how to get there).

Planet Crafter Animal Shelter
The Planet Crafter: How to Set Up an Animal Shelter

When you reach the Mammals stage in The Planet Crafter, you can create custom animals who live in an Animal Shelter.

Planet Crafter Endings
The Planet Crafter: How to Get Every Ending

The endings of The Planet Crafter aren't good, better, and best, but you'll still need to meet some requirements to see them all.

Planet Crafter Mod Jetpack
The Planet Crafter: How to Install Mods (And Which Ones to Get)

The Planet Crafter doesn't come with mod support, but you can still add them if you're willing to jump through a few hoops.

Planet Crafter Warden's Key
The Planet Crafter: Warden Key Locations

The Warden's Keys unlock a deep well of lore in The Planet Crafter, but they can be tricky to locate.

Planet Crafter Frogs
The Planet Crafter: How to Get Every Frog

Collect all 14 species of frog in The Planet Crafter to add some color to your base's environment.

Planet Crafter Fish
The Planet Crafter: How to Get Every Fish

The Planet Crafter includes 13 fish species, some of which are harder to get than others.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Wyll Pact
Baldur's Gate 3: How to Break Wyll's Pact with Mizora

Wyll's warlock pact in Baldur's Gate 3 is unfair, but it's not unbreakable. Here is how players can end it.

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Baldurs Gate 3 House of Hope
Baldur's Gate 3: House of Hope Guide

Players who want to challenge Raphael and end his contract must first explore his House of Hope.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Ketheric Thorm
Baldur's Gate 3: Should You Spare Ketheric Thorm?

Baldur's Gate 3's Ketheric Thorm is a complex villain, but is it worth asking him to stand down?

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baldurs-gate-3-free-the-artist-quest-guide
Baldur's Gate 3: Free The Artist Quest Guide

Players can encounter Oskar and save him from his problems, both at Waukeen's Rest and in Baldur's Gate.

Planet Crafter Procedural Wreck
The Planet Crafter: How to Explore Procedural Wrecks

Thanks to the "Procedural Wrecks" update, you can explore an effectively unlimited number of shipwrecks in The Planet Crafter.

Planet Crafter Machine Optimizer
The Planet Crafter: How to Use Machine Optimizers

While other machines help you automate resource gathering and item creation, the optimizers of The Planet Crafter can make every machine work better.