Something I find very interesting is that there is a lot of pent-up frustration in segments of the WoW community over the emphasis on raiding and dungeon… Read more “WoW And The Non-Raid Content Issue”
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Dragonflight, The Danuser Era, and The Dark Void of “Wait and See”
Warning – this post has some Dragonflight alpha spoilers, some of which are derived from datamining that can change prior to live launch. Dragonflight is, for better… Read more “Dragonflight, The Danuser Era, and The Dark Void of “Wait and See””
My Predictions For The Next Patch 6.2 Producer Live Letter in FFXIV
Next Friday marks the last Live Letter before patch 6.2 for Final Fantasy XIV’s Endwalker expansion launches. With that date drawing close, and key art for the… Read more “My Predictions For The Next Patch 6.2 Producer Live Letter in FFXIV”
Some Tips for Dungeon Runs in Final Fantasy XIV, Part 1 – For Tanks
FFXIV dungeons have something of a formula. You’ll hear people say it’s always two trash pulls, a boss, repeat 3x, and that is true, but then you… Read more “Some Tips for Dungeon Runs in Final Fantasy XIV, Part 1 – For Tanks”
The Shocking and Totally Earned Departure of Vince McMahon From WWE
Friday, some unexpected news broke – Vince McMahon, the chairman and once-CEO of WWE, would be retiring from the wrestling company that is his life’s work at… Read more “The Shocking and Totally Earned Departure of Vince McMahon From WWE”
The Apathy Of Shadowlands Season 4
Realizing that there could be a stretch of content draught between 9.2.5 and the release of Dragonflight, Blizzard is trying something new – a new content season… Read more “The Apathy Of Shadowlands Season 4”
Will I Play Dragonflight?
November 12th, 2021 is the last time I logged into World of Warcraft. This is the longest single break I’ve ever taken from the game, writing this… Read more “Will I Play Dragonflight?”
Loot – Discussing The Value, Interest, and Number of Options in Both WoW and FFXIV
Loot is what makes the MMO world go round. Or, well, it can certainly be a powerful motivator. Loot in my two main games is an interesting… Read more “Loot – Discussing The Value, Interest, and Number of Options in Both WoW and FFXIV”
On Dragonflight Talents, Blogging, and The Viability Of So-Called “Settled” Topics
I’m going to indulge in a small bit of inside baseball here today (and a small cathartic callout as well!). Writing about games, especially long-lived MMOs, can… Read more “On Dragonflight Talents, Blogging, and The Viability Of So-Called “Settled” Topics”
Reading Between The Lines: The LA Times Interview with Mike Ybarra
This week, the headline on most gaming sites was that Blizzard had recommitted to a Blizzcon in-person event for 2023. However, that tidbit fell out of a… Read more “Reading Between The Lines: The LA Times Interview with Mike Ybarra”