All the fuss about Real ID launching today in the US got me thinking about the fantasy concept of the “true name”. In folklore and fantasy, a common belief is that knowing someone’s true name will give you a sort of magical power over them. This concept is used in various stories, from Rumpelstilskin to [...]
Shaman Exploration
Last night I got to take my shaman into ICC for the first time. I was thrilled and nervous at the thought of healing end-game content. Luckily I had my well-geared and experienced fiance Jardal to compensate for my healing newbness (with some shadow priests assists). And it turns out… it’s not so bad. I understand [...]
Horde-Side Dallying and Other Updates
I’m actually doing a decent job at fitting in some other hobbies in my life – I’ve started drawing a little, and last week we went for a photo expedition to a nearby arboretum. I also made progress on a few wedding-related projects. This of course means my WOW time is suffering, and furthermore, my blogging [...]
A Peek Into LOTRO
A few months back Jardal and I took advantage of a nice deal — we snagged Lord of the Rings Online, both expansions and 30 days of play for $10. It just sounded too good to pass up. I went into it having no intention of “switching” MMO’s — I was just curious. I wrote up [...]
