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Allan
Though a grizzled, old veteran donning war-torn robes and a gnarled staff in the MMOG scene, Allan is more like a level 5 squire in a simple tunic wielding a tin blade when it comes to the realm of writing articles...

Relevant Articles

The Many Faces of Microtransactions The Many Faces of Microtransactions
The divide between good and bad ways company charge you for the little things. It's time to start recognizing something that might be an obvious game killer on the outside, but for the players already interested in the game, the company's clever marketing techniques will pull that money right out of their pockets.... >>more
Thu May 06 03:50:25 2010

How to Be Casual in a Hardcore Setting How to Be Casual in a Hardcore Setting
We're sorry, while we appreciate your interest, you're just not...hardcore enough. Ever hear some variation of those words in response to your desire to join a formidable guild, clan, or server? We probably all have at some point. Unless you're really that hardcore, you pro you.... >>more
Thu Apr 01 05:02:41 2010

MMO - Wha?! MMO - Wha?!
As someone who's played MMOG's for quite some time, I've personally witnessed the evolution of the name attached to the genre. And let me tell you, it is quite hilarious. They originally came out as this new and exciting form of gameplay, where player interaction and character development were quintessential to advancement...... >>more
Fri Mar 26 04:50:52 2010

Full Analysis of WoW Season 8 Gear Full Analysis of WoW Season 8 Gear
Blizzard bestows the newest corresponding gear array upon us. And as everyone is preoccupied scrambling to discover breakthroughs in the latest comps or "faceroll teams," I have decided to take a closer look at the new PvP gear we all hope to obtain.... >>more
Mon Mar 08 01:16:48 2010

How to Kill an MMOG How to Kill an MMOG
I think this is something we all fall victim to: there is an MMOG out there that we just want to see die. Their ever-growing success leaves this bitter taste in our mouths, and suddenly everything tastes disgusting in our lives.... >>more
Sun Feb 28 07:34:16 2010

MMOG's Need Lovin' Too MMOG's Need Lovin' Too
Here's a little experiment we can try. Choose your favorite MMOG - it could be anything, really. Got it? Good. Now that MMOG should have a respective official forum that you can visit. Go to that forum. There should be a list of topics, with one being General Discussion or Open Topics or some facsimile of that interest. Open it. Now you should be at a new page with various threads listed within this... >>more
Tue Feb 02 02:50:36 2010

WoW Patch 3.3: Easy Patch or Easiest Patch Ever? WoW Patch 3.3: Easy Patch or Easiest Patch Ever?
Bonus points to whoever guesses correctly which person's signature catchphrase is used in this article's title. To all the WoW players out there, patch 3.3 has been extensively played by your crowd already, so you probably already know where I'm going with this article. To all the non-WoW players, well you've probably heard about this too, since WoW is much like the life of Lindsay Lohan - never can... >>more
Sat Jan 09 03:15:51 2010

DDO Eberron: This Isn't Tabletop Anymore DDO Eberron: This Isn't Tabletop Anymore
As an avid DnD player in my past, I was a little skeptical as to how successfully Dungeons and Dragons Online: Eberron, a game made by Turbine, carried itself in the translation to the computer gaming scene. DnD back then was great weekend fun in its old, tabletop MMO (Miniature Multiplayer Offline!) glory. So, did this deliver the same experience? Let's find out.... >>more
Tue Dec 22 02:34:53 2009

Warcraft 15-Year Warp-up: A Glimpse of These Past Years Warcraft 15-Year Warp-up: A Glimpse of These Past Years
Wow, what a long, strange trip it’s been. The Warcraft universe has been around for fifteen years. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been bashing in orc heads for so long. Whether you’re a veteran or a novice of the Warcraft world, you know how big of an impact Warcraft has had on the gaming community. I’d like to take this time to reminisce on the early days of the journey for this adored world... >>more
Wed Dec 02 02:13:06 2009

Alganon Preview: Lacked Dragons but has a Great Community Alganon Preview: Lacked Dragons but has a Great Community
You've delved into the fantasy genre more times than you can count. You've been in control of things such as orcs, elves, and maybe even fairies – but I won't judge. You've conquered countless demons and monstrous bosses. And on top of that, you've probably acquired some sort of epic sword or axe that would make even Biggoron cry. Think you've seen it all?... >>more
Tue Nov 24 03:40:02 2009

A Casual Look at WoW Patch 3.3 A Casual Look at WoW Patch 3.3
If you are a World of Warcraft player, by now you've probably heard about the latest patch in development - the one that serves as the grand climax to the Wrath of the Lich King expansion (or is it?). For casual players like me (and maybe you as well), this comes as somewhat of a concern. Will we be able to explore all of the new storylines and content offered to us in this upcoming build? Or will... >>more
Tue Nov 10 04:19:53 2009

Why Mages are Better Than Warlocks Why Mages are Better Than Warlocks
Mage or Warlock, Who is the leading Role in our Life? Who is the loser? Now our columnist Allan will answer the questions for you.... >>more
Fri Oct 30 04:34:16 2009

Dethroning the Lich King: Is it Really the End? Dethroning the Lich King: Is it Really the End?
Dethroning the Lich King: Is it Really the End? Just like illidan and Kil'jaeden's destiny as Blizzard's trend, this is not the end. ... >>more
Mon Oct 19 00:51:16 2009

A Few Suggestions for Aion A Few Suggestions for Aion
By this time you've probably seen a lot of articles talking about Aion. And if you were me (which you're not, though it would make for an interesting argument if you tried to convince me otherwise), most of the ones you have read choose either ends of the spectrum in terms of like or dislike for the game. And to take this a step further, a lot of them simply list out the Pros or Cons they find within... >>more
Sun Oct 11 21:35:15 2009