Most MMORPGs offer a system for looting meant to cut down on the amount of discussion needed. The general concept is simple and meant to mimic the conversations that were theoretically taking place after every kill.

“Do you need this? Does anyone? Is it an upgrade or just for selling?”

Need is usually accepted as meaning “I can and will use this item.” This way, items that are upgrades go to the people who actually need them, with the rest being randomly distributed amongst the group as cash loot.

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You’ve probably been quite concerned about the sudden silence - and rightly so! I’ve had the most lovely time horrendous experience since I’ve last updated my blog.

I was abducted by an evil gnome! Honestly! He tied me up and declared he was going to hold me for ransom. It didn’t take him long to discover that there was no one with enough platinum in my family to make it worth his while. This was no simple-minded gnome who would give up easily, however. He cackled as he told me that he had a plan.

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Episode 7 of The Guild just went live for your viewing pleasure. [More...]

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I had to go out of town (without a single computer!) the morning after Sony updated the servers with the Epic quests. In the week that I was away, Book 12 went live on Lord of the Rings Online, Erollisi Day was patched onto Everquest 2, and Star Wars Galaxies announced the Ewok Festival of Love.

I’m now safe and sound at home again and patching everything. I’m not sure where to start!

…but I’m sure you’ll forgive me if I leave the blog until Monday and get some gameplay in!

See you Monday! :)

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This site is truly under construction! We’re just sorting out the scaffolding and finishing off the painting.

OK, really, we’re obsessively playing the Kunark beta instead of finishing this off. But pop by again on the 13th once we’ve had a chance to tidy up and we promise there will be something to see.

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