#IntPiPoMo (6~10) Bows
An archer or ranger type is normally the first type of class I roll in any game, as a result I tend to collect a lot of bows and strangely grow quite fond of them… I can still remember the names of my...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (11-15) Thief!
I’m a bit behind on these, so I shall try to get some more posted, more regularly. I cannot do a set of screenshots without including a thief theme – this playstyle has been my favourite for a rather...
View ArticleSkyrim: for the uninitiated
I gather, from speaking to quite a few people, that Skyrim can be quite off-putting in both terms of size and lack of direction. So I thought I’d write a few tips to see if it helps. I know the game...
View ArticleSkyrim: using mods
I use Nexus Mod Manager (NMM) and the Nexus mod site. The manager, as well as being able to enable/disable individual mods, allows you to control the load order of your enabled mods. Most mods on...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (16-20) Let it snow!
Ok so yes the next theme set is Snowy areas – one of my most favourite types of zone to quest in. 16. Dragon Age Inquisition: multiplayer. I love the crispness of the DAI snow zones, beautifully clear...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (21-25) elven architecture
I do like how there is a common, accepted standard for fantasy races across the RPG worlds that I’ve played. Wood elves tend to have a more organic, grown for purpose feel, while high elves tend to...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (26-30) Dwarven architecture
It seems logical to follow the elven architecture post with this one :) I was going to be flash and include screenshots from 3 or 4 different games, until I couldn’t find the EQ2 or Vanguard shots...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (31-35) armour
I seem to have developed a look… 31. My ranger in EQ2. 32. My hunter in Lotro 33. My thief in Skyrim 34. My nightblade in ESO 35. and my fairy ranger in GW2. I’m not sure why she has such a...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (36-40) death
well I guess it wouldn’t be an RPG if you didn’t face death, well face death then cheat it by rezzing or being rezzed… 36. EQ2. Death by raiding. An early shot from some horrible raid zone – I think...
View Article#IntPiPoMo (41-50) Mines of Moria
So after not being able to find the Moria pics I wanted for the Dwarven architecture post, I’ve since found them. I couldn’t just pick a few, so fortunately there are enough utterly gorgeous shots of...
View Article#GW2 Longbow/Staff Druid build
I thought I’d share the build I’m currently using for my Druid. As I have played a pure dps Ranger/Hunter for most of my 10 year MMO history, I’ve recently been more interested in playing a support...
View Articleavoiding burnout
I am intending to write a 2015 wrap-up post but I’m thinking of combining it with my blogoversary. My first ever post on old site was on 22.01.09, so that’s now 7 years worth of posting sporadically....
View Article7th blogoversary / 2015 recap / 10 yr MMOversary
as promised… and possibly worst. title. ever. So, this year I played: Dragon Age Inquisition plus DLCs; started playing Guild Wars 2 with the GGG guild; played Elder Scrolls Online and Skyrim (again)....
View Article#DAI Inquisitor El Lavellan Art
Go follow DestinyApostasy on Tumblr – her art is amazing :) So a little while ago, I saw an art giveaway on Tumblr so I followed and reblogged in the hope of winning a portrait of my Dragon Age...
View Article#GW2 Kudzu
I’ve been wanting this bow ever since I first saw it. It really reminded me of Eagle’s Talon (my Mythical raid quested bow from EQ2) and I just had to have it. I ended up going the long crafting...
View ArticleESO vs GW2
HBA, my GGG and blogging mate, has just written a post detailing his views on various aspects of these two games, and I thought it would be fun to do the same. It serves no purpose and will just add...
View Article#BDO A day in the life of Black Desert Online
I’ve been playing BDO for a couple of weeks now, there are aspects of the game that I like very, very much and aspects that I’m not so keen on. I’m unlikely to ever make this my main MMO as it is an...
View Article#BDO why do I like Black Desert Online?
I’ve been trying to figure out exactly what it is I like about this MMO, especially when there is so much I don’t like about it. The questing system is very bland but I don’t really care, I’m not...
View ArticleCreative Blogger Award
Awww Xannziee nominated me – thank you :) I love Xannziee’s blog, she plays and writes about two of the games I am currently playing (BDO and ESO) and even though we’re on the same servers, we haven’t...
View Article#BDO Crafting Node & Storage setup
As I’ve previously mentioned I rather like the secondary life professions in Black Desert Online. I’m slowly levelling up cooking and alchemy and like to craft costumes, horse gear, furniture and...
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