by Cocles on July 1, 2009
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So a few days ago there was an apparent leak at Blizzard as a server called “Maelstrom 3 Test” appeared on the test-server tab for a few moments.
You can read more about it here.
While this may seem inconsequential, remember that the initial WotLK leak was a “Northrend” directory (containing a few Howling Fjord trees) that was accidentally included within a Burning Crusade PTR installation.
So what’s the consensus now? Emerald Dream? Maelstrom? [click to continue…]
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by Cocles on June 16, 2009
by Cocles on June 1, 2009
For as popular as Samurais, Ninjas, and Japanese architecture are, it’s surprising there isn’t a mainstream MMO that makes full use of them.
Unfortunately, virtually all fantasy MMO’s are stuck in some derivative of Middle Earth, a western style fantasy. Not that there’s anything wrong with Middle Earth, what we’re complaining about here is the lack of variety.
WoW, WAR and D&D… all derivatives of Middle Earth.
Obviously we’ll give LOTRO a pass.
AoC takes place in a low fantasy version of ancient Rome, Egypt, and Germania. Once again, western. And DAOC is of course, Camelot.
The closest we have to a mainstream MMORPG that touches upon feudal Japan is an expansion for Guild Wars.
But here’s where it gets weird… [click to continue…]
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by Cocles on May 16, 2009
I have to confess, this happens all too often. I’m reading, come upon some story, and think, “Hey! I should post that on Loregy!” Then I don’t, time passes, and I think, “Shoot, that article’s five days old now; I’d look like a doofus posting it now.”
Well, that’s what’s happening here… Except, this news so damn good I don’t care if it was posted almost a month ago.
Here it is in a nutshell… [click to continue…]
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by Cocles on April 26, 2009
He’s probably the most important figure in WoW’s lore you’ve never heard of.
Granted, he’s not even in the game yet (although he was in beta). His sister, Maiev Shadowsong, however, is in Outland. And the woman who loves him, Shandris Feathermoon, waits in Feralas for his return .
His name is Jarod Shadowsong.
So who is he?
He’s the reason Azeroth won against the Burning Legion 10,000 years ago in “The War of Ancients”.
After a series of ineffectual leaders who almost cost Azeroth its very existence, Jarod Shadowsong took a military force plagued with prejudice and unified it into a power capable defeating the Burning Legion itself.
Why is this relevant? Because the Horde and Alliance are at war again, Sargeras is on the horizon, and although his where-about is currently unknown, Jarod Shadowsong is likely still very much alive.
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by Cocles on April 10, 2009
Since the site was upgraded a couple month ago, I’ve had a few people ask if the leveling guide ads are random or if they’re something I endorse. Honestly I think it’s a little presumptuous for Loregy to officially “endorse” a product. I am okay, however with me as an individual personally vouching for something.
Here’s why I felt comfortable advertising Joana’s leveling guide on this site… [click to continue…]
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by Cocles on April 2, 2009
by Cocles on March 29, 2009
Tigole spoke at the Game Developers Conference last week and discussed what he felt are WoW’s nine major flaws. This is where you say, “This is a lore site, why should we care?”
You’ll find it interesting, because it all has to do with quest design and lore implementation. Enjoy!
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(Article courtesy of ShackNews.com)
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by Cocles on March 22, 2009
After writing my post about Gilneas, I had a number of readers/players defend the Worgen as the most likely race we’ll find behind the Graymane Wall.
I’ll give you this… it’s definitely the most prevalent rumor. So I wouldn’t be surprised if I was wrong and that happened.
That being said, I still lean towards Naga. As for Worgen? I’ll get to that in a sec.
Remember, WoW expansions always follow a theme. The new races, the new class… all tied to that central theme.
Gilneas will be Maelstrom. There are four races that immediately fit the Maelstrom’s theme: Island Trolls (like the playable Dark Spears), Goblins, Pandaren, and Naga.
So yes, following that logic, the goblins are a much more likely race for Gilneas than the Worgen.
So enough. When the hell will we see the Worgen? [click to continue…]
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by Cocles on March 4, 2009
I’m one of those guys who hates spoilers, yet for some reason game spoilers tend not to bother me. I think it’s mostly, because you put so much weight on “experiencing it in game for the first time” only to have it wrecked by Ventrilo, the real world, and mostly your guildies yelling at you for hanging back to actually listen to/read the lore.
Spoilers let you learn the lore without being disturbed, so when you do actually experience it in game you can actually enjoy it, despite the twenty-four other people yelling in your headset.
So, World of Raids posted the sound files for Ulduar tonight, and I’m listening through them right now.
You can download them yourself here: El Linko Grande’
Now, let’s take a look! [click to continue…]
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If you’re into storytelling and game lore then I suggest keeping an eye on The Old Republic; this interview explains why.
One of our readers, Bairdos, wrote a couple of nice posts in our Forums that I think warrant a look.
