Tag Archives: MMO

Multiverse Season 2 Episode 13 is available!

Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 by Ferrel

Chris and I finished up a great episode of the Multiverse last Friday. Our guest star was Brian Green! Brian is one of my favorite guests to have on any show because he integrates so well with our style. Instead … Continue reading →

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How raiding turns you into a horrible person counter-point

Posted on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 by Ferrel

I was browsing Massively this morning when I found an interesting article by Eliot Lefebvre. He basically discusses how raiding can take a perfectly normal person and turn their life upside down. There is a lot of truth to what … Continue reading →

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Why I like Planar Attunement as is

Posted on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 by Ferrel

Chris and I discussed the current planar attunement system that is slated for Rift patch 1.5 on this week’s Multiverse. He thinks it is dull and boring. I think it is amazing and applaud Trion for, so far, sticking to … Continue reading →

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Rift Joloral Ragetide Guide

Posted on Thursday, 8 September 2011 by Ferrel

Joloral Ragetide is the second boss in Drowned Halls and is somewhat harder than Assault Commander Jorb. This is true only because his encounter has a lot of mechanics. Once you’ve separated out those mechanics into manageable pieces he is … Continue reading →

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Epic Slant Press at DragonCon 2011

Posted on Wednesday, 31 August 2011 by Ferrel

I just wanted to remind everyone that Epic Slant Press will be attending Dragon Con again this year. We’ll be roaming around, giving out goodies, and selling copies of the Guild Leader’s Companion. I’m very pleased to say I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Assault Commander Jorb Guide

Posted on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 by Ferrel

Iniquity has marched into Drowned Halls, slaughtered the inhabitants, and taken all of the treasures that were found within. Why does that matter for you? It means it is time for strategy guides on the various bosses. The raid zone … Continue reading →

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Rift – Six Wishes for Six Months

Posted on Sunday, 28 August 2011 by Ferrel

Trion is celebrating Rift’s half-birthday and a very successful first six months of release. It has been an exceptional trip so far and the company is setting a new standard for what players will expect from their MMORPG. Paying to … Continue reading →

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Ferrel wants YOU (in Rift)

Posted on Friday, 26 August 2011 by Ferrel

Iniquity is on the march! We’re enjoying great success on Rift’s Byriel server (Guardian side) and we’re looking for a couple players to round out our roster. We’re currently farming in GSB through Prince Hylas, smashing through the DHs, and … Continue reading →

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How do you view loot?

Posted on Thursday, 25 August 2011 by Ferrel

I’ve been deep in the bowels of Epic Slant Press headquarters working on a yet to be named project and the discussion of loot came up again. I know that the way I look at loot and how I teach … Continue reading →

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