Grim Dawn: The Warden is Dead

Finished the first chapter of Grim Dawn — the Warden is dead. The fights move so fast that I don't really know what's going on, it's just spam the heal button and do attacks. So tired right now. But it's time, tomorrow, to pick another unplayed game off the Steam list and give it a … Read more

It’s a Wipe: Last boss in Fiery Center

Last boss in Fiery Center. Bombs cast nukes and explode after awhile, which can be deadly if you have low HP raiders. Lord of Flames attacks with melee, nukes, ground AEs that must not be stood in, and sometimes nukes that hit the back row. I put melee dps on the bombs whenever they popped … Read more

It’s a Wipe: Second to last fight in Fiery Center

Second to last fight in Fiery Center. Fiery Warriors hit the primary and offtank. The Fiery Wizards cast small AEs. The Fiery Medics cast heals. Kill order is Wizards -> Warriors -> Medics. Pretty easy fight once you have the right raid group. The loot from the raid is a huge upgrade for everyone, causing … Read more

Weekly Foundry Reviews — December 24, 2014

In retrospect, we should have chosen this week to review Christmas-themed foundries, of which there are a few. Opportunity lost. Maybe next week? Temple of the Elements by @marrowyn The Cult of the Dragon is up to their new tricks again. Tiamat has risen, and her minions are fanning out through Faerûn, looking for sources … Read more

Valkyria Chronicles: How to Lie with the Truth

Valkyria Chronicles is, first and foremost, a dishonest game. It tells you what you need to know, then piles on all sorts of extraneous information in each mission that you're mentally adding all sorts of secondary objectives that are not part of the mission. For instance, the mission I just finished had as its objective … Read more