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Archive for January, 2010

Over a Month into Icecrown Citadel, What Do I Think Now?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

I think the encounters in Icecrown Citadel are quite good at a basic level. The normal modes are moderately challenging. I think Putricide, while not difficult beyond the limited attempts you get, is extremely fun. But the atmosphere of Icecrown is ruined by excessive gating and limited attempts. When someone in my raid is having [...]

Another Reason EA’s Fucking Dumb

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

EA ‘Moves Forward’ with Online Tiger Woods Game And lump the writer of the article, Matt Peckham, in with the “fucking dumb” crowd. EA isn’t voting someone into the golfing hall of fame. There’s nothing “fair weather” about standing up for your morals.

Taunting to Pull or Pick Up Mobs

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

I’ve been seeing a lot of warriors, druids and death knights taunting to pull mobs in 5-mans lately. Sometimes this is okay, particularly for death grip which helps you position a mob. Typically, however, it merits simply a /facepalm. Here’s why. At a basic level, taunt works such that it matches the tank’s threat with [...]