Rutledge Daugette

Rutledge Daugette

CEO and Founder

About Rutledge Daugette

Rutledge Daugette is the Guides Editor & Founder of TechRaptor. Rutledge's degree in Game Programming ultimately led him to found the site in 2013, with the goal of creating a sustainable media outlet. 10 years later, he continues to manage the day-to-day of the site's infrastructure, development, hiring and more.

Articles by Rutledge Daugette


Total Articles: 403


Image of a Statue in Sinners End in the Game Dungeonborne

Essential Dungeonborne Tips & Tricks for Starting Out

Dungeonborne is a dark and difficult PvPvE game, offering players never-ending danger with each run. My Dungeonborne Tips and Tricks should help you maximize your time!

July 20, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

Image of the Blacksmith in Dungeonborne With His Hands on His Hips

Dungeonborne Heirloom Gear Guide - Crafting & Upgrades

Gear is critical to success as you dungeon delve. I'll walk you through how to unlock Heirloom Gear in Dungeonborne and how it works.

July 19, 2024 | 03:11 EDT

Image of a Revive Shrine in Dungeonborne

How to Revive in Dungeonborne - It Takes Faith

One of the little-explained parts of Dungeonborne is Reviving. There are two ways to revive a teammate, and we'll explain how both work.

July 19, 2024 | 01:38 EDT

Image of a run in Dice and Fold with 84 Coins on the Screen
Review

Dice & Fold Review - An Excellent Dice-Filled Dungeon Delve

If you're seeking a satisfying roguelike that combines dungeon delving and dice rolls, then this Dice & Fold Review may interest you.

July 8, 2024 | 07:08 EDT

Image of the Flooded Fortress Shrine With An Ancient Treasure Chest Reward

Palia Flooded Fortress Shrine Guide - All Phoenix Statues

The Palia Flooded Fortress Shrine is a well-hidden secret, and we'll help you find the 4 Phoenix Statues needed to fully unlock its rewards.

June 29, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

Image of Einar After Giving Him a Palia Shiny Pebble

Palia Shiny Pebbles Guide | What to do with all 10

Come across a Shiny Pebble in Palia? In this guide we'll explain what they are for, and where you can find them in the world!

June 29, 2024 | 02:14 EDT

Image of the In-Game Map in Dread Delusion with 4 of the landmarks unlocked

How to Get the Map in Dread Delusion

Dread Delusion is a unique new RPG, with mechanics you'd expect from a classic RPG. Dread Delusion's Map takes some finding, and we'll show you how.

May 17, 2024 | 05:59 EDT

Image of Cinnamon Bark and Roe Roborant Creating Mighty Roborant in Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2 Combination Guide - Crafting Restoratives

One of the more hidden aspects of the game, combining items in Dragon's Dogma 2 is key to ensuring you have proper potions and healing.

March 24, 2024 | 11:50 EDT

Image from Dragon's Dogma 2 - The NPC Offulve is Asking the Arisen if they have the Jadeite Orb

Dragon's Dogma 2 Jadeite Orb Quest Choice - Offulve or Everard?

In this Dragon's Dogma 2 Jadeite Orb Guide, we'll explain the choices you have in this quest, and the rewards (or lack of) depending on your choices.

March 21, 2024 | 10:29 EDT

Image of the Sphinx in Dragon's Dogma 2, with a tilted head at the player and their Pawn

Dragon's Dogma 2 Sphinx Riddles Guide - How to Complete Them All

The Sphinx in Dragon's Dogma 2 returns, with a set of 5 riddles you'll have to solve on the first try, or risk losing the loot. We've got the answers!

March 21, 2024 | 10:29 EDT

Image of a player inside the vault in the castle in Dragon's Dogma 2

Dragon's Dogma 2 Vernworth Vault Guide | How to Get In

If you're curious what's inside the Vernmouth Vault in Dragon's Dogma 2, I'll walk you through where it is, how to get in, and what awaits you inside. 

March 21, 2024 | 10:29 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Weapons Guide - Image of Cloud's Best Sword

Where To Collect All Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Weapons

Much like FF7 Remake, weapons in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are essential to the growth of your skillset and strength, here's where they are.

March 2, 2024 | 03:51 EST

Image of the Armor in a Helldivers 2 Shop With A Super Citizen Standing In Front

Helldivers 2 Weapons Guide | How & Where to Unlock Them

Curious about Helldivers 2 Weapons? We've got all of the current weapons you can add to your loadout (and how to unlock them) listed right here!

February 23, 2024 | 10:55 EST

Image of a Character in Enshrouded
Preview

Enshrouded Final Preview - Survival Progression at its finest

In a market with numerous great survival games to choose from - Enshrouded is a cut above the rest with how it approaches progression.

January 24, 2024 | 04:06 EST

Image of the Enshrouded Menu With a Character In Full Guard of The North ARmor for the Pieces of the Past Achievement

Enshrouded Guard of the North Armor Guide - Pieces of the Past

Survive the wilds a bit better in the early to middle part of the game with our Enshrouded Guard of the North Armor Guide.

January 24, 2024 | 10:00 EST

10 Games Overlaid With a Green Overlay For Top 10 Games of 2023
Feature

Rutledge Daugette's Top 10 Games of 2023

In a tumultuous year, we've had a ton of new releases. Rutledge breaks down his personal top 10 games for the 2023 year.

January 19, 2024 | 12:00 EST

Image of a city in SteamWorld Build that is well-connected with roads and has lots of different buildings
Review

SteamWorld Build Review - A Dig-Lightful City-Building Adventure

Find out why the high replayability and gameplay loop of SteamWorld Build make this a must-play game for citybuilder lovers in our review.

November 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Image of the boat in Dredge with the Serpent Flag

How to Unlock All Dredge Flags and Paints to Customize your Boat

Want to customize your boat in Dredge? With Patch 1.3.0, you can now do so, and we tracked down all of the different options!

November 16, 2023 | 02:08 EST

image of the dredge boat parked at a trader float

Where to get the Best Gear in Dredge & The Best Build

Dredge has a wide world, with various equipment you can install on your boat. Here's the best gear in Dredge you can get!

November 16, 2023 | 02:07 EST

Image of the dog mayor, mayor setter in Alan Wake 2

How to get the Mayor Setter Charm & Unlock All Charms in Alan Wake 2

We've got the guide for getting the Mayor Setter Charm, and collect all charms in Alan Wake 2 needed for the "Rustic Charm" achievement.

October 29, 2023 | 07:02 EDT

Image of 3 different Nursery Rhymes in Alan Wake 2

Where to find & Solve all of the Alan Wake 2 Nursery Rhymes

What horror game would be complete without creepy children's rhymes - here's where to find (and solve) every Alan Wake 2 Nursery Rhyme.

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

Image of 3 different Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Alan Wake 2

Where to find all of the Alan Wake 2 Lunchboxes

Littered across Bright Falls, Watery, and Cauldron Lake - we've found all the Alan Wake 2 Lunchboxes to save you time.

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

An image with 3 different Alan Wake 2 Cult Stashes On It

Where to find all of the Alan Wake 2 Cult Stashes

Hidden in Bright Falls, Watery, and Cauldron Lake - we've found all the Alan Wake 2 Cult Stashes & their solutions to save you time.

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

Image of the starting CT side of Counter Strike 2

How to Mute Players in Counter-Strike 2

We'll show you how to mute people in CS2, as well as how to mute everyone if you wish to do so!

October 13, 2023 | 07:05 EDT