Happy Monday, folks.
Finally downloaded the EoF expansion. After being without my gaming PC (bad power supply) since right before the expansion release, this weekend was all new to me.
Loping Plains instant review: Hey devs, cool it with the mob placement density already. Light can't get through the space in between mobs in that zone ffs.
Decided to pick up tinkering. Seems odd to me that they created a "walk-away" tradeskill like that. Skill-ups come on combine completion whether you pass or fail and the quality of the item created is no different from the second tier up to pristine. Plus there are no events to counter You stock up on items, grab a seat at a work bench, hit combine and walk away to do other things. Glance back every minute or two in order to hit "repeat" and you're golden. I haven't decided if I like the hands-off feeling or if I'm disappointed in the lack of interaction.
Did the first couple Innoruuk quests. I'm not big on "running around" quests, but the stories behind them were fun and I'm looking forward to doing the subsequent ones. I'm not sure I completely get the point of tribute/sacrifice points for those skills. 2 uses? One at a time? Meh. As they are they are far too powerful to allow people to have unlimited use of, but I think I'd prefer having unlimited charges of much weaker abilities than a couple charges of big bombs. I just started with the expansion, but so far I haven't seen any permanent benefits to diety alignment.
Started on the MMShield HQ. Stuck on the silly transmuter combine requirements for it.
I hate hate hate that they combined the brokers. Really, are they even trying to keep up the illusion of enemy cities any more?
Attention cloth robe wearers who also have their cloaks visible: /showcloak. Use it. You look retarded.
Went to the Eagles v Redskins game down at FedEx field. A disappointing loss to a divisional opponent, but an exciting game none the less. The second half comeback made it a cheer-worthy game, even if we petered out in the end and couldn't quite get it done.
Spent a ton of time clearing out Mistmoore Catacombs (Go go LDoN!). Neat zone. Very fun.
How was your weekend?