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PvP for the rest of us
This week I was remarking about the need of the PvP-stereotype to hurl smack talk even when it isn’t even remotely appropriate (like the Defiant who told my side before the game that the Guardian winning streak was over. We … Continue reading
Rift Warrior PvP Build – “Navi”
I know I seem to jump from build to build when it comes to PVPing as a Warrior, but bear with me! Before I go into details, you should know two things about this new build I’m running. It will … Continue reading
Posted in Rift
Tagged Champion-Soul, MMORPG, PvP, Rift, Riftblade-Soul, Trion, Void Knight-Soul
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My Rift 2012 wish list
January is almost over and Rift patch 1.7 is soon to release. It won’t be long before we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the MMORPG we so love. One thing I’ve always enjoyed is a good pie-in-the-sky wish list. … Continue reading
The Raider’s Companion: Imminent Release
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I am pleased to announce that as of today the proof review is over, the paperback is submitted, the hardback is submitted, the ebooks are complete and we are ready for market. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Epic Slant Press
Tagged Ferrel, How to raid, Learn to raid, MMORPG, Raiding, The Raider's Companion
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The burst of the SWTOR bubble
It seems there is a rampant wave of doom-calling in the blogosphere about the failure of Star Wars: The Old Republic. It is probably obvious by the lack of posts on Epic Slant about the game that I wasn’t that … Continue reading
Posted in MMO Design
Tagged Bioware, EA, Humor, MMO Design, MMORPG, Rift, Star Wars the Old Republic, SWtOR, Trion
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Developer Quote Humor
I don’t often pick on developers. It is generally poor form and doesn’t make you any friends. Occasionally, however, I read something funny and I just have to laugh and point it out! This time around this comes from the … Continue reading
The Raider’s Companion Review Copies
Greetings everyone! I’m sure some of you might be curious as to where I’ve been these last few months. To be honest I haven’t had a lot to write about and I’ve been busy with the business aspects of The … Continue reading
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Tagged Loot, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, Raiding, The Raider's Companion
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Rift PTS Patch 1.7 #1 Notes
I’ve been waiting patiently for Trion to release the 1.7 patch notes for Rift. I figured it would be this week and it seems I was right! One major change that I am pleased with is the destruction of the … Continue reading
Rift PvP, Failing my way to R8 part 3
It feels like forever since I put anything out on Epic Slant. Getting The Raider’s Companion to a point of release has consumed a huge amount of my time. On that front I’m pleased to say the book should be … Continue reading
