The title says it all! :)
But, first I must apologize for this long hiatus. Most of the break was forced due to the loss of my old internet connection, but the rest of it was me being too lazy to update. :P
Of course, that's the bad news. The good news is that my new connection allows me to connect to Wi-Fi, so now I can access the DQVC in DQ IX! Isn't that awesome?
Speaking of which, this week is the High Seas Sale, or Pirate Week as I so plainly call it, so sail over to the DQVC if you have access to Wi-Fi so you can check out what's up for barter, argh! ;)
Connecting to the Wi-Fi also allows me to download the extra quests that have been released for the game since its launch, and now I can use Sellma and Patty in my party, if I so choose to.
In other cool news, I've used one of my two Starcraft 2 trial passes to get my dad some playing time. We played two games today and he enjoyed it, so I'll see if I can't get him a copy of the game. But, that has to be after I get some more money in my pocket!
That's about it from me for now...
Oh wait, one more thing. I wrote up an article at Hubpages related to Facebook Integration that may prove an interesting read. If you want to check it out, click on any part of this paragraph.
Ok, now I'm done for real for now. Take care and have fun guys and girls! ;)
-Winterfate
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Starcraft 2: Tips, Strategies, and Tricks from a Silver-Level Player
It's finally time for another videogame article! :D
I recently started playing Starcraft II again, but this time I'm playing in the ladder. This is probably the first RTS game I've ever played where I actually play against other players. I don't tend to be a player vs player type of guy. However, I have to say that the matchmaking system for Battle.net 2 is actually pretty good.
I enjoy being able to just connect, click a button and find an opponent within thirty seconds.
Anyways, the article I wrote up details several tips I have for newbies that are struggling to claw their way up the ladder, much like myself. ;)
If you want to check it out, the link is: http://adf.ly/IyKJ
In other news, I should have a new internet connection in a few days. It will allow me to connect via Wi-Fi, so I'll finally be able to access the DQVC in Dragon Quest IX for exclusive goodies. I'm already stoked. :D
Also, should I decide to resume playing it after a LONG hiatus, I could play versus other people in Pokémon HeartGold as well. (That link leads to my relevant article; I write a lot, what can I say? :P)
Anyways, that's about it from me for now. If you ever find a Winterfate in Starcraft II, it's probably me (unless someone decides to name themselves like me; one of the failings of a system that doesn't have unique name limiters).
Until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
I recently started playing Starcraft II again, but this time I'm playing in the ladder. This is probably the first RTS game I've ever played where I actually play against other players. I don't tend to be a player vs player type of guy. However, I have to say that the matchmaking system for Battle.net 2 is actually pretty good.
I enjoy being able to just connect, click a button and find an opponent within thirty seconds.
Anyways, the article I wrote up details several tips I have for newbies that are struggling to claw their way up the ladder, much like myself. ;)
If you want to check it out, the link is: http://adf.ly/IyKJ
In other news, I should have a new internet connection in a few days. It will allow me to connect via Wi-Fi, so I'll finally be able to access the DQVC in Dragon Quest IX for exclusive goodies. I'm already stoked. :D
Also, should I decide to resume playing it after a LONG hiatus, I could play versus other people in Pokémon HeartGold as well. (That link leads to my relevant article; I write a lot, what can I say? :P)
Anyways, that's about it from me for now. If you ever find a Winterfate in Starcraft II, it's probably me (unless someone decides to name themselves like me; one of the failings of a system that doesn't have unique name limiters).
Until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Forgotten Realms - Icewind Dale Review And Starcraft II Stuffs!
Well, I decided to write up my Icewind Dale review over at Hubpages.com, which makes it the first videogame article I publish on that site this year. Yay for me!
If you want to check it out, feel free to click on any part of this sentence.
In other news, I've been watching the first GSL tournament of 2011 (that's the Global Starcraft II League for those of you who are wondering what the acronym stands for). I'm particularly impressed with Boxer's superb performance and somewhat saddened by Fruitdealer's two losses in a row. I sure hope he can rebound, because he's awesome, and he plays Zerg, and I loves my Zerg something fierce. :P
I myself haven't played Starcraft II in a LONG while. For those of you who don't know the story (of why I stopped in the first place) yet, well here it goes: Basically I was prepping up for a good old 3v3 conflict against computers (cooperative match) when one of my teammates decided to team kill me because I wouldn't give him unit control. It was enough to make me stop playing. I'm sure people will argue that I should grow a thicker skin. Well, my skin's more than thick enough. It's a case of principle really: Until Blizzard adds some way for players to kick out teamkillers/ignore/otherwise not have to play with them, I'd rather not even hop into the Cooperative queue. I don't feel like having fifteen minutes of my life wasted because someone has self-entitlement issues. If they never add it, I guess I won't play SC II again until my friend gets a copy (already beat the campaign on Brutal except for All In, but that's a whole different monster since I'm trying to fight off ground and air. :/ ). And, if he never gets a copy, guess I'm not playing again. I can always play the original Starcraft on LAN with my dad, but guess what feature they cut out of the sequel?
I highly doubt Blizzard is crying over my departure, so it's win-win at both ends.
I'll end this blog post on that note.
Anyways, until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
If you want to check it out, feel free to click on any part of this sentence.
In other news, I've been watching the first GSL tournament of 2011 (that's the Global Starcraft II League for those of you who are wondering what the acronym stands for). I'm particularly impressed with Boxer's superb performance and somewhat saddened by Fruitdealer's two losses in a row. I sure hope he can rebound, because he's awesome, and he plays Zerg, and I loves my Zerg something fierce. :P
I myself haven't played Starcraft II in a LONG while. For those of you who don't know the story (of why I stopped in the first place) yet, well here it goes: Basically I was prepping up for a good old 3v3 conflict against computers (cooperative match) when one of my teammates decided to team kill me because I wouldn't give him unit control. It was enough to make me stop playing. I'm sure people will argue that I should grow a thicker skin. Well, my skin's more than thick enough. It's a case of principle really: Until Blizzard adds some way for players to kick out teamkillers/ignore/otherwise not have to play with them, I'd rather not even hop into the Cooperative queue. I don't feel like having fifteen minutes of my life wasted because someone has self-entitlement issues. If they never add it, I guess I won't play SC II again until my friend gets a copy (already beat the campaign on Brutal except for All In, but that's a whole different monster since I'm trying to fight off ground and air. :/ ). And, if he never gets a copy, guess I'm not playing again. I can always play the original Starcraft on LAN with my dad, but guess what feature they cut out of the sequel?
I highly doubt Blizzard is crying over my departure, so it's win-win at both ends.
I'll end this blog post on that note.
Anyways, until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Happy Holidays/One Year At Hubpages/Icewind Dale Done!
First of all, I'd like to say happy holidays to everyone, as I conveniently (:P) forgot to do so during the holidays. I hope you all had a great time with the people you love and cherish, no matter what you were doing.
My holidays could've been better, but then again, they could've been worse, so perhaps I shouldn't complain. :P
I also took an hour or so to write up my 93rd article over at Hubpages.com today. As of a day ago or so, I now have the accolade for being a member of Hubpages for a whole year. Thus, I wrote up an article celebrating the occasion. You can read it by clicking on any part of this sentence.
However, this is a videogaming blog, so I couldn't very well finish this new post without making at least one reference to the subject. :P
I have recently finished the entirety of Icewind Dale, including the expansion pack content. In hindsight, the game's a lot shorter than Baldur's Gate, but that may be because the emphasis is on combat, so once you hit the ground running, it's much easier to grind through a dungeon of baddies than it is to find the five pieces of a flail to create the ultimate flail of destruction (kudos to whoever figured out that reference!).
I still owe you guys a hub to finish up my Fallout Let's Play, but life and the dire need to make money have been halting my efforts. I hope to get something concrete done between now and 2012. :P
Anyways, I thank you for following my blog. I hope you have a great day!
Until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
My holidays could've been better, but then again, they could've been worse, so perhaps I shouldn't complain. :P
I also took an hour or so to write up my 93rd article over at Hubpages.com today. As of a day ago or so, I now have the accolade for being a member of Hubpages for a whole year. Thus, I wrote up an article celebrating the occasion. You can read it by clicking on any part of this sentence.
However, this is a videogaming blog, so I couldn't very well finish this new post without making at least one reference to the subject. :P
I have recently finished the entirety of Icewind Dale, including the expansion pack content. In hindsight, the game's a lot shorter than Baldur's Gate, but that may be because the emphasis is on combat, so once you hit the ground running, it's much easier to grind through a dungeon of baddies than it is to find the five pieces of a flail to create the ultimate flail of destruction (kudos to whoever figured out that reference!).
I still owe you guys a hub to finish up my Fallout Let's Play, but life and the dire need to make money have been halting my efforts. I hope to get something concrete done between now and 2012. :P
Anyways, I thank you for following my blog. I hope you have a great day!
Until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
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