Monthly Archives: January 2009

Age of Blogging Week 2

Posted on Wednesday, 14 January 2009 by Ferrel

This week I endeavored to do a bit more reading and pick out specific stories I liked. Lets get started! Bootae’s Bloody Blog had a wonderful take on wards. It is somewhat similar to my own. I suppose it is … Continue reading →

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To Heal or Not to Heal

Posted on Wednesday, 14 January 2009 by Devilicus

That is my question! As a die-hard healer for nearly all of my gaming years I’ve encountered this topic so frequently that it just annoys me to the core. The whole idea of a healer is to, everyone hold their … Continue reading →

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Warhammer ORvR – My Problems (Part I)

Posted on Monday, 12 January 2009 by Ferrel

Many of you know that I am primarily a PvE player when it comes to MMOs. That isn’t to say, however, that I don’t enjoy the occasionally PvP/RvR encounter. I’ve been investing some time as of late in the ORvR … Continue reading →

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Sorcerers, Bright Wizards and Resists

Posted on Friday, 9 January 2009 by Ferrel

Frequently I find members of my guild asking why I’m down on sorcerers. To them we “seem fine” because I generally do a decent job when playing in guild groups. There is no denying that we’re pretty decent. This is … Continue reading →

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Age of Blogging

Posted on Friday, 9 January 2009 by Ferrel

I recently found a wonderful community of Warhammer Bloggers that have a goal: increase everyones visiblity. Thus far I’ve recieved a lot of kind words and links and it is my time to return the favor. Here is what I … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – Twinking

Posted on Friday, 9 January 2009 by Ferrel

It is the time again where I reach into my “way back sack” and pull out a feature of MMO antiquity that has been lost to the modern “design within the rules” systems! Today I want to talk about twinking. … Continue reading →

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The Endownment Effect

Posted on Monday, 5 January 2009 by Ferrel

I am an avid MMO player. That is fairly obvious to all of you at this point I’m sure. I’m also a rather rabid commentator. The funny thing is I don’t do the latter simply to vent or complain. I’m … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – The Death Penalty

Posted on Monday, 5 January 2009 by Ferrel

Writing the MMO antiquities articles has really flooded me with memories of the old days. It has sparked conversation between me and other veteran players. Today I want to discuss a game mechanic that we think has been deluded far … Continue reading →

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BOPU? No thank you!

Posted on Friday, 2 January 2009 by Ferrel

Once again I’ve decided to go against conventional wisdom and suggest a radical change to the way MMOs work. Previously you might have read about how I don’t believe in talent trees (or at least giving abilities through them). Today … Continue reading →

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