Monthly Archives: February, 2011
Can we call RIFT a success yet?
No? Okay… guess I’ll go back to sitting on my thumbs over here. But know this: It is really, really hard to do so. Sure, we as a MMO community are beyond wary of pronouncing anything for sure, especially after we’ve witnessed the billionth commenter declaring that something is a “fail” or “success” or “microwave …
/AFK: Server Is Full Edition
Long lines coupled with a naturally impatient society equals tempers, raging forum posts and amusement for the rest of us. Sure, I hate long queues too, but it’s not as if I’m lacking other things to do or play, so I keep a sense of humor about it and dutifully wait until it’s my time …
RIFT ‘Roids
As much fun as it is to be in on the launch week of a game, it’s also wearying in a way. One of the reasons that I’m primarily a solo player is probably due to my introverted nature — I’m generally happiest when I have space and quiet to do my thing. I don’t …
Aaaand they’re off to the RIFT races!
Obviously, launch (well, head start) days are pretty hectic for everyone, especially bloggers who are torn between playing and wanting to write about what they’re playing. Still, I thought I should at least give a bit of an update as to my afternoon’s excursion in RIFT. One word: queues. Yes, like pretty much any popular …
RIFT starter books
I’m not huge on guides or anything, but I figure this might be good to pass along. There are 14 collectible books in RIFT’s starting area that can’t be grabbed once you leave, so if you have any inclination to do so, make sure you get them at the start! A few guildies have been …
Riftday Riftday LA LA LA LA
Always fun to try to log in right as the servers open — there’s that thrill of being “there” at the start, followed by the annoyance of 1000+ other people trying to shove through the same door. So… I guess I have a half-hour wait to go? That’s not going to ruin my excitement tho! …
Quote of the Day
Paislea being my good friend Moxie from Battle Priestess. Never let her live this down, people!
Little Details
One of the things I like about my Lore-master is his ability to stun the heck out of everything, which usually results in a mob reeling a little bit. But today I stunned a deer, and instead of the normal animation, the deer kept staggering to the left and the right like a drunken sailor. …
RIFT: T-Minus 28 Hours And Counting…
For someone who’s a little over a day away from a game he’s been anticipating for months now, I’d have to say that I’m a paragon of “cool as a cucumber.” It helps that I’m terrifically busy this week, and trying to get everything done so that I’ll have an afternoon or two to play …
What your weapon style says about you
“I’m a bit dull but what can I say? I like to live! Also, my shield doubles as a sled when I travel to snowy zones.” “This is my epeen. There are many like it, but this one is mine. With it I will disregard being a team player in a never-ending quest to top …
