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Paul’s Current Top 3 PC Games
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Enough Thinking: Balancing Triggers and Tactics In my last post, I talked a lot about the heavy mental lifting involved in games like Civilization. I love that stuff—it keeps the mind sharp. But I can’t run on critical thinking alone. Sometimes the “software engineer” brain needs a break, and the “20-year Army vet” brain…
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Paul’s Top Five PC Games of All Time
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My Top 5: What My Favorite Games Say About Me If you want to know how someone thinks, look at what they play. As I transition from 20 years in the Army to a career in software engineering, I’ve realized my gaming library isn’t just entertainment—it’s a reflection of my personality. Whether it’s managing…
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Paul’s Favorite PC Gaming Genre
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From Command & Conquer to Critical Thinking: Why I Stick to Strategy When I look at my gaming library, there’s a clear pattern. Sure, I enjoy a good shooter now and then, but my favorite genre has always been strategy. It’s not just about winning matches; it’s about the mental puzzle. The Origin Story…
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Paul’s Current Build
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Meet COVEFEFEMKIII: The Ultimate Retirement Station They say retirement is about slowing down, but my new workstation didn’t get the memo. As I transition from 20 years in the Army to full-time software engineering, I needed a machine that could handle heavy compilation, Docker containers, and virtual machines by day—and crush Warno and Battlefield…