Leftys tavern

I have vague memories of ArenaNet talking about Guild Wars 2 taverns prior to its launch and how these spaces would be more than window dressing. Maybe that was a dream or something, but I’ve always respected the effort to make one of the most iconic of RPG locations — the tavern meeting place — more useful and engaging. Warhammer Online, too, was touting tavern brawls that would take place as public events. We’re so conditioned to run in and out of such places that unless we are roleplaying for some reason, chances are we never stay for more than a few seconds. And that’s kind of a shame, because I like the idea of players spending some time in bars unwinding. I heard a myth of a dead MMO that used to put such an emphasis on this, but it was probably all bunk. What could MMO taverns do to get you to stick around? Would you hang out for minigames, gambling, special events, or special buffs? Every morning, the Massively Overpowered writers team up with … [Read more...] about The Daily Grind: What could MMO taverns do to get you to stick around?

Following the success of the Singing Grotto community roleplay, we welcome you to The Arcanist’s Mill. The previous thread reached over fifty posts which to a newcomer might seem daunting. As the characters moved from the Singing Grotto to the Arcanist's Mill in the last thread they will return, though this new location presents opportunity for others to join in the fun. You can read the previous roleplay here at The Singing Grotto. There are no rules to a tavern roleplay, and you don’t need experience to join in. Simply pull up a chair, order a drink and let your imagination rule the night. We are very welcoming to roleplayers of all abilities. Situated in the town of Kuasrine, The Arcanist’s Mill has been a favoured haunt of mages from the nearby Academy and surrounding lands for decades. There are maybe nicer taverns, though the prices here are more reasonable. From the outside it looks enchanting, pleasant and cheerful. Clay and marble pillars make up most of the … [Read more...] about [Tavern Roleplay] The Arcanist’s Mill

Another new episode of Battle Bards is up! In this episode, Syp, Syl and I invite you all to join us in a bard’s favorite place — the tavern, of course! This week we’re in our element, kicking back our feet after a day of adventure, savoring the warmth of the blazing hearth, good food, sweet wine and the lovely, lovely tunes. What else could a battle bard need? Join us as we discuss our choices for the week’s theme: tavern themes and songs from inns. Enjoy! LISTEN NOW! Episode 9 show notes Introduction to tavern tunes (including “Tavern De Kada-El” from PlaneShift) “Prancing Pony” from Lord of the Rings Online, composed by Chance Thomas “Tavern Rock Volume 1” from Dungeons and Dragons Online, composed by Stephen DiGregorio “Tavern” from World of Warcraft, composed by Jason Hayes “Spelunken und Tavernen” from Drakensang Online, composed by Tilman Sillescu and Markus Schmidt “Deepwater” from … [Read more...] about Battle Bards Episode 9: Taverns And Inns

From now through December 31st, Hearthstone players can take part in the annual Winter Veil activities. This year, a pair of new Tavern Brawls have been added: Returns & Exchanges that yields the Winter Veil card back and Gift Exchange that offers up either the Winter Veil card back or a Classic card pack. Players can also leverage a sweet deal through the Winter Veil Bundle that includes six card packs from Journey to Un'Goro, Knights of the Frozen Throne, Kobolds & Catacombs, The Witchwood and The Boomsday Project. All 30 card packs are bundled together for $20. In addition to the above, Blizzard also revealed a number of nerfs to cards from the current expansion, Rastakhan's Rumble.  This balance update is focused on improving the long-term health of both Standard and Wild. We've opted to make these changes earlier in the expansion cycle than we normally consider; we'd like to hear your feedback on the timing of this update, in addition to what you think of all the … [Read more...] about Winter Veil Descends into Hearthstone with Two New Tavern Brawls

Blizzard announced over the weekend that Hearthstone has hit the 100 million player mark. A little over five years ago, a few Blizzard Entertainment developers were toiling away on a small passion project: Hearthstone, a free-to-play digital collectible card game at a time when such games were not front of mind for most. They based the game on the company’s Warcraft universe and polished every aspect—from the flash of the animations to the bombastic voice lines of the heroes—and launched it to critical acclaim globally in 2014. As a way of commemorating Hearthstone’s 100-million-player milestone and thanking players everywhere for bringing the game to life, Blizzard is holding a special in-game event from November 7 through 11. During the 100 Million Players Celebration event, players who log in to the game will receive a one-time reward of six free packs from the most recent expansion set, The Boomsday … [Read more...] about Hearthstone Welcomes 100 Million Players To The Virtual Tavern