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Archive for October, 2009
EVE Online: CSM Interview – Dierdra Vaal
Oct 22nd
At MMORPG.com, we’ve talkeda lot about EVE Online’s Council of Stellar Management program that allows players to elect a board to consult with developers on the future of their game. Today, we start an interview series with the people on the council, putting faces to the program. We begin the series by talking to Dierdra Vaal, the program’s chairperson.
MMORPG.com:
What was the most exciting news at CCP’s Fan Fest?
Dierdra Vaal:
For me it was the new planet graphics. Sure Incarna, Dust and Dominion are cool, but we didn’t hear anything really new about them. We knew the planets would get new graphics but man, CCP really exceeded my expectations with them.
Read CSM Interview – Dierdra Vaal
World of Warcraft: The Evolution of Raiding
Oct 22nd
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Siji Ibikunle wrties this look at the evolution of the raiding system in Blizzard’s hit game.
No matter what you think about World of Warcraft, few can deny that it is an immersive MMO experience that manages to cover the many aspects of the genre with a level of polish that one would be hard pressed to find elsewhere in one package. Whether you are into PVE, PVP, or RP, you can find it all in WoW at a level that few games are capable of reaching (although, some RPers would adamantly argue that the lack of a housing system is one of the great pitfalls of the game that is yet to be rectified). However, my favorite aspect of the game is PVE; and, further still, raiding. There is nothing like getting together with 9 or 24 guildies – or maybe even a PUG if you are desperate or not willing to be tied down – and downing the great, big baddies that the game has to offer.
Read The Evolution of Raiding.
CROMCAST #13 - Die verflixte Dreizehn – Hyborian Adventures
Oct 22nd
CROMCAST #13 – Die verflixte Dreizehn
Wie es der Zufall so will kommt mit dem dreizehnten CROMCAST auch eine ganze besondere Situation auf uns zu, wir sind aber trotzdem kein bisschen leise!
Diese Woche ist unser Community Manager Waldgeist sozusagen ein Einzelkämpfer und führt euch ohne Lenny durch den CROMCAST. Deshalb haben wir unsere Entwicklering Carola Berens zu seiner Verstärkung in den CROMCAST geschickt. Sie gibt euch einen Einblick in den Alltag einer Scripter/Designer von Age of Conan und erzählt ein bisschen über sich.
Auch wenn wir diese Woche nur einen Moderator haben, werden wir euch trotzdem mit vollem Elan durch den CROMCAST! führen.
Der CROMCAST wird euch jede zweite Woche am Donnerstag um ca. 18:00 Uhr zu Verfügung gestellt und ihr könnt ihn auch als Podcast-Feed abonnieren!
Folgende Themen werden wieder dabei sein:- Der Stadtschreier – Neuigkeiten rund um AoC
- Croms Zorn – Der Globalchannel
- Mitras Gebet – Wir beantworten eure Fragen der letzten zwei Wochen
- Die Folterkammer – Carola Berens Scripter/Designerin zu Gast
- Der Erzähler – Teil 6/7 der Charaktergeschichte von Thulachim
Letzte Beiträge
- [19.11.2009] – CROMCAST #15 – Der November hat ein neues Gesicht!
- [12.11.2009] – Computerbildspiele interviewt Craig ’Silirrion’ Morrison
- [11.11.2009] – Besondere Abonnement-Angebote und doppelte Erfahrungspunkte im November!
- [10.11.2009] – More >
Final Fantasy 13: New Characters, Save Data And More
Oct 22nd
IGNs Japanese correspondent John Tanaka brings us many new tidbits about Final Fantasy XIII, Versus 13 and other square projects. It turns out that the recently revealed character of Oerba Yun Fang was going to be a male. It was also stated they toned down the sex appeal of lead character lightening and moved it to Fang. This was done so that the players would have an easier time distinguishing between the two.
Square also revealed that a new character will be announced fairly soon. Although the name of character was not revealed it was hinted that Who is one character who always appears in final fantasy. This version of Cid will have a major role in the story!
They also discussed some system specifics. You will only ever seen a load screen once while playing Final Fantasy XIII. When switching between the town and the over world! Also they revealed that there will be no hard drive installation and save files will take up 500KBs.
There are lots of more information in Johns report. Click here to read up!
Dungeons & Dragons Online New Ruins of Gianthold Adventure Video Released
Oct 22nd
Turbine has just released a new video for the recently launched Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited). The video depicts the new Ruins of Gianthold adventure pack, which is now available to purchase in the DDO store. The Ruins of Gianthold Adventure Pack includes level 13-14 quest series with 10 adventures, 45 quests & a Raid.
DDO: Eberron Unlimited – New Gianthold Video More Dungeons & Dragons Online Videoes
DDO Unlimited has introduced an innovative new pricing model that allows players to download and play for free, purchasing adventure packs, items, and account services a la carte from the DDO Store. More specific information about the Ruins of Gianthold adventure pack follows. If you are interested in reviewing the game, or have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mais segurança no site – notícias de RuneScape
Oct 22nd
Dando continuidade à atualização realizada ontem na forma com que você efetua o login, nós fizemos mais duas mudanças relevantes em nosso site.
Quando entrar nos recursos dos nossos sites, como os fóruns, por exemplo, verá que adicionamos Extended Validation SSL, Certificados de Validação Avançada, que tornarão a barra de endereço na maioria dos navegadores verde. Estes certificados envolvem um processo de investigação extensivo. Então, você pode ter certeza de que seus dados serão transferidos com segurança e que o dono do site é realmente quem você acha.
Nós também mudamos o endereço interno de algumas páginas. Por isso, é bom atualizar os seus favoritos, caso tenha algum deles salvo. Os endereços antigos ainda funcionarão por um tempo.
Fiabilité de notre site – nouvelles de RuneScape
Oct 22nd
Suite à la mise à jour hier du système de connexion, nous avons intégré deux modifications supplémentaires à notre site.
Lors des connexions à certaines parties de notre site Web, telles que les forums, nous utilisons désormais un certificat SSL Extented Validation (certificat SSL EV) qui mettra en vert la barre de l’adresse url de la plupart des navigateurs Internet. Ces certificats sont accordés suite à une solide procédure de vérification afin de garantir la sécurité et la confidentialité des données transférées et de contrôler l’identité du propriétaire du site.
Nous avons également modifié les adresses internes de certaines de nos pages. N’oubliez pas de mettre à jour vos favoris. Les anciennes adresses restent valides pour l’instant.
Sicherheit der Website – Nachrichten aus RuneScape
Oct 22nd
Nach den gestrigen Änderungen am Webseiten-Login haben wir nun zwei weitere Änderungen an unserer Website vorgenommen.
Wenn ihr euch in Website-Module, wie zum Beispiel das Forum, einloggt, unterstützen wir jetzt Zertifikate mit "Extended Validation SSL", wodurch die Adressleiste in den meisten Browsern grün hervorgehoben wird. Die Extended Verification beinhaltet auch ein rigoroses Prüfsystem, sodass garantiert ist, dass eure Daten sicher übertragen werden und der Eigentümer der Website auch derjenige ist, der er zu sein vorgibt.
Zusätzlich dazu haben wir die internen Adressen einiger unserer Seiten geändert, sodass ihr eure Favoriten eventuell auf den neuesten Stand bringen solltet, falls ihr denn welche habt. Vorerst werden die alten Adressen auch weiterhin funktionieren.
Runescape: Ardougne & Duel Tournaments Update
Oct 21st
A pair of updates have been launched in RuneScape. The first update, the Ardougne Achievement Diary, will set players on a number of new tasks as they explore Ardougne in ways they’ve never done before.
The second update brings a number of new changes to the Duel Tournament system. Players will now be automatically assigned to a registrar based on their combat level and other factors when entering the duel tournament waiting room. Also, players who place second in these tournaments will receive 20% of the entry fees as their reward.
EVE Online: Plans for the Future
Oct 21st
MMORPG.com’s Jon Wood outlines the many plans that the developers at CCP have for their sci-fi sandbox universe as EVE Online continues development both inside of the game client and out.
Over the last few weeks, we have touched on a number of elements of EVE Online’s development, from its history to its current implementations, but what about the future? There are big things on the horizon for both EVE Online and the company that develops it.
Dominion
First up is to talk about the game’s next major free expansion, Dominion. Due to launch on December 1st. This new expansion is the culmination of the work of somewhere around 120 developers who have been working steadily since the launch of the Apocrypha expansion back in March.
The Dominion expansion will bring a new sovereignty system to the game, and will make changes not only to the ways in which an alliance can capture territory, but also to what can be done with that territory once it’s captured. Captured areas will now offer options for upgrades allowing players the opportunity to decide when and how their space is developed.
Read EVE’s Plans for the Future.