EQ2: Dreadscale Pauldrons

Do my shoulders look fat in this armor? No, really. Be honest. Be cruel. I can slice you. I can turn to the left — sssssssstt — and the right — ppphhhhwwwwitt — and my shoulders will take you out. And if you come after me, my shoulders will fly me away from you. I … Read more

EQ2: O RLY?

Saw these guys in Barren Sky while I was finishing a quest and nearly fell off the chain laughing. I also won a Relic Chain Coat last night! It’s rare to begin with, and I outrolled the other chain wearers to boot, so it just goes to show – sometimes one-in-a-hundred chances do actually happen. … Read more

EQ2: Test Your Soloing Skills

I popped down to Qeynos this morning to buy some Alkali Loam, Pearls and Vanadium — my usual shopping list as a level 58 jeweler — from the cheaper Qeynos brokers. I’d meet Arioma, my level 5 good-side ranger, who would get the items for me. I brought with me a bagful of new ranger … Read more

City of Heroes: Good vs Evil

NCSoft kindly sent along a notice that they’re releasing next week a box containing both the City of Heroes and City of Villains games, for one subscription fee. I’ve had World of Warcraft as my “couple of minutes free” game since I stopped playing it full time last spring. But I can’t play that game … Read more

EQ2: Battle of the Twinks

I love twinks. I love seeing them in my character select screen, in their gleaming armor and sharp weapons, their stories waiting to be told. There’s nothing like making a new character and fitting them out with the most awesome gear possible. That’s why I spent a few hours a couple nights ago making armor, … Read more