The launch window fervor for The War Within continues, as I am ready today to share some thoughts about the raid experience of Nerub’ar Palace, having done… Read more “Normal-Mode Nerub’ar Palace In The Books – Impressions and Thoughts”
Tag: lore
First Thoughts: World of Warcraft The War Within
It’s been a busy summer since Dawntrail launched in late June, and now the last week of August marked another MMO expansion for me – World of… Read more “First Thoughts: World of Warcraft The War Within”
A Comprehensive, Spoiler-Laden Discussion Of My Experience With Dawntrail
(Up top warning – this one breached 10,000 words. It’s 20% of a Nanowrimo novel! Get comfy if you wanna read this one.) On Monday, July 1st,… Read more “A Comprehensive, Spoiler-Laden Discussion Of My Experience With Dawntrail”
Speculating About Dawntrail Part 2 of 2 – The Story, Lore, Characters, and Other Final Fantasy Nods
This post is part two of my Dawntrail pre-release analysis, looking at everything we have now as I write and using it to try and find some… Read more “Speculating About Dawntrail Part 2 of 2 – The Story, Lore, Characters, and Other Final Fantasy Nods”
World of Warcraft’s Lore – Challenges and the Future
Lore in WoW has become a bit of a mess. Blizzard is, publicly now, making a point about changes to the story team and how that will… Read more “World of Warcraft’s Lore – Challenges and the Future”
Growing Light, Endwalker Post-Launch MSQ, and The Issue With Nostalgic Plots
Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 6.5, Growing Light, is an interesting cap to the Endwalker era. Firstly, this patch fills the traditional role of the x.3 patch, in… Read more “Growing Light, Endwalker Post-Launch MSQ, and The Issue With Nostalgic Plots”
Dragonflight, Lore’s Role In Gameplay, and The Return of Metzen
Shadowlands had a story whose best moments were few and far between, and the rest of the expansion was defined by a mix of awful bad moments… Read more “Dragonflight, Lore’s Role In Gameplay, and The Return of Metzen”
The Push To New Shinies – An Issue With Dragonflight Content Design
Dragonflight is perhaps the most ambitious WoW expansion in terms of content schedule and releases. We’re getting more regular content updates, some of which is by virtue… Read more “The Push To New Shinies – An Issue With Dragonflight Content Design”
Final Fantasy XIV 6.4 Impressions and Fan Fest Thoughts
Endwalker 6.0 was an experience that really, profoundly hit for me. Sure, as time has wound on from the initial shock of it in December 2021, there… Read more “Final Fantasy XIV 6.4 Impressions and Fan Fest Thoughts”
Alexstraza and The Issue With Dark Themes In Blizzard’s Hands
If you’ve been anywhere near WoW twitter for the last day, you know what I’m about to discuss. (content warning: rape and sexual assault discussion) Patch 10.1.5… Read more “Alexstraza and The Issue With Dark Themes In Blizzard’s Hands”
Kaylriene 