Dragon Con 2010

DragonCon LogoIt really feels like just yesterday that I was at Dragon Con! It was there that I reestablished communications with SOE again and, because of their kind treatment, resubscribed to EQ2. That one chance encounter lead to a good portion of a guild returning. This marks Iniquity’s one year anniversary back! That just shows you how important community managers really are! This year I am going far more prepared than the last! I’ll be meeting a lot of friends and people I’ve met over the years while I’m there. It is exciting! Continue reading

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Of guilds and love

If you were to ask me five years ago why I thought my guild was successful I would tell you it was because we had the best players. We didn’t all get along. We rarely all agreed. Some of us outright hated others but we were just really good at coming together when need be and dropping whatever the target was. After that we could go back to our bickering. If you were to ask me the same question today I would tell you it is because of trust, respect, friendship and love. If you want to build a long term successful guild that is what you need. There are few organizations more powerful than the ones built on such a strong foundation. The Iniquity I knew then burned very brightly, rose very fast and then burned out. The one I know now will likely endure for my lifetime. That is how close we are. We are not acquaintances, we are actual friends. Continue reading

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Mystics, Warlocks, and Coercers needed!

FerrelIniquity continues to make progress in EverQuest II! We’re clearing our raids in less time than ever and trying new content each week. We’ve had some exceptional talent join us recently and we’re looking to fill out our last few roster slots before we close the doors. We will always take a player with a great personality of any class but today I’m calling out to the mystics, warlocks and coercers of the world. We’re growing up quick and this is a good time to get in before the Velious train! Start a new expansion with a great guild that might fit your play-style. Continue reading

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EQ2 Extended and Freemium

EQ2 LogoEverQuest II Extended went live this past week and that has given a lot of writers something to think about. Freemium is the talk of the town and it is reaching out from the niche market and into the mainstream. It is changing how we think about MMORPGs and really starting to show signs of growing pains. Everyone claims that the subscription is dead but that isn’t exactly fair. Freemium is the newest kid on the block and we haven’t seen how it will play out yet. Next year freemium might be on its way out. Continue reading

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What is a plate healer

EQ1 FerrelI’ve been reading a lot lately that has me concerned that players and developers have lost their way when it comes to plate healers. Nobody seems to understand the tradition they represent and what exactly they do. This particular condition is game agnostic so this won’t be an article focused on any one class. It applies equally to anyone that wears plate and calls themselves a healer. It is time we get this niche back on track and working the way it was envisioned such a long time ago! Continue reading

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Dirges, Iniquity needs you!

EQ2 DresdenI’ve been talking a lot about Iniquity lately because of how proud I am of our progress. This week we hit a new high by clearing Tox’s Mound with 14 people on an off night (and remember, we’re not even in full T1)! Our progress in Labs and Palace continues but we are still lacking a few key roles that would really push us over the edge. Each skilled player that we bring in propels us further along and we need to keep that momentum going. One of the biggest assets that we could bring into the guild right now would be a full time dirge. Here is what we have to offer! Continue reading

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