Know you not that I command the planes themselves?

Raid content FTW

Tempest’s Spine is a free to play raid encounter in DDO. It’s a pretty good run. It kind of reminds me of what EQ1 raid zones felt like back in the day. It’s nice to see a game that doesn’t throw all of their game mechanics to the wind as soon as you enter a raid zone. More designers need to take note.

Le Trou Normand

After spending way more time than I care to admit being spoon-fed heaping piles of raw human excrement, it’s nice to have something that neutralizes the palate. This way when you taste something sweet it doesn’t just take like the same ol’ shit.

Seriously, this isn't rocket science.

I’ve been meaning to do a home page update, but I haven’t been taking screen shots. Honestly, I’ve been too busy having fun playing the game. I’m mid level on two characters (OMG, I rolled an alt before I had a max level character? I think this is a first.) and I’ve ran more dungeons than I’ve ever ran in AoC. I know, crazy. I’ve ran the same dungeon more than once and not dreaded it. I’ve ran the same dungeon over and over and got different loot each time.

I know, this is absolutely INSANE. It’s crazy talk. And no, it’s not totally worthless loot. I can sell the loot to something called a broker (just like vendor diving, for those of you that don’t suck), I can use the loot to twink an army of multi-classed alts, or I can price gouge the bitches that can’t do the content themselves.

Loot Whore?

So, loot is nice, but what really makes the game is the fact that the content simply does not fuck’n suck. It’s repeatable. It’s fun. It’s memorable. It’s content that makes use of your entire party. You’re more than just DPS, a tank or a healer. And seriously, whomever said real crowd control was a stupid idea should be beaten with a lead pipe. Stuns, charms, mezes.. you name it, it’s there.

Can you that this guy is wearing a thong?

I’m sure after I’m max level, have played all of the classes I want to max level.. and play with the seemingly infinite number of builds (feats+enhancements+mixing and matching character classes == win!).. and reincarnate my max level character and play the game all over again.. twice… and once I’ve done all that, I’m sure I’ll be bored and ready for a change.