My last few posts have been largely positive on the daily world content of WoW patch 8.3, Visions of N’Zoth, but there are some downsides to discuss.… Read more “Visions of N’Zoth Pre-Raid Content Review – Great Template, Very Rough Edges”
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The Repeatable Content of Patch 8.3…is Good?
Patch 8.3’s repeatable content structure is one of the better elements of a patch this whole expansion. To start with, let me say this – yes, it… Read more “The Repeatable Content of Patch 8.3…is Good?”
Horrific Visions – A Model for Gameplay but Not For Rewards
Horrific Visions are a gameplay mechanism that attempts to please a lot of masters. It has solo gameplay, small group gameplay, simple objectives that reward skill, more… Read more “Horrific Visions – A Model for Gameplay but Not For Rewards”
Day One of Visions of N’Zoth – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Day one of a new patch is always an interesting sight. Logging in, I hadn’t read up too much on the actual quest chain that would unfold,… Read more “Day One of Visions of N’Zoth – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”
Some Potentially Good News – Shadowlands by September?
Today, a mix of things came to light that add a ton of possible weight to the theory that Shadowlands, come hell or high water, is going… Read more “Some Potentially Good News – Shadowlands by September?”
Is World of Warcraft Gear More Complex Today Than Ever? (Spoiler Alert: No)
A core assertion among many dissatisfied WoW players that I see/read is that gearing in Battle for Azeroth is more complicated than ever – a thesis that… Read more “Is World of Warcraft Gear More Complex Today Than Ever? (Spoiler Alert: No)”
Shadowlands – On The Theme of Death and The Story Leads We Have Going In
(A quick warning – the early part of this post contains some philosophical monologuing about the nature of death and the ways we picture the afterlife –… Read more “Shadowlands – On The Theme of Death and The Story Leads We Have Going In”
2019 in Review Part 3 – The Site and Blog, A Personal Celebration
(Editor’s note – and here is part 3 of my year in review, this one just discussing the blog and how my site did!) Lastly, a part… Read more “2019 in Review Part 3 – The Site and Blog, A Personal Celebration”
Month in Review – December 2019
December is traditionally something of a slow month for an MMO blog, at least one that covers WoW and FFXIV primarily. Neither game put much out in… Read more “Month in Review – December 2019”
Battle for Azeroth in 2020
With 2019 effectively over for WoW, save for datamining news out of 8.3, it is worth looking at the road ahead for the game going into 2020.… Read more “Battle for Azeroth in 2020”