Nuchaleft's Den: Console & PC Gaming

Miscellaneous Stuff

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:38:37 GMT

Well, my WoW account and all my characters have been restored and I've even been given some compensation... Thanks Blizzard and your wonderful bunch of game masters!

Now I've just got to be more security concious. Never use public machines for playing games.

On the Entropia Universe front, I won't be able to play it at all this month or next month Too many bills in too short a space of time.

My gold card will have to wait

On the Neocron front, It is now free to play for all existing non-banned accounts I've just got to recover the will to want to play it again though, as most of my friends have stopped playing it.

- Nuchaleft

All my hard work... Gone?

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:14:24 GMT

All my hard work... Gone?
That was what I was thinking when I logged into World of Warcraft this morning and found that all my characters were missing in action. I quickly contacted a GM about the issue via email who notified me that I should instead submit an ingame petition, which I have done.

A GM got back to me within the hour, and has told me that I should be getting my characters and their items back soon.

- Nuchaleft

W00t! Wrath of the Lich King Beta, here I come!

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:46:13 GMT

Just found this email in my Inbox:

Wrath of the Lich King™ Beta Test

You have been selected to participate in the beta test of World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King™. Welcome!

In the beta test you’ll get an opportunity to test the first zones of the new Northrend continent, and the new levels above 70. We look forward to your feedback on the overall experience, including quests, monsters, zones, aesthetics, and more. We would also appreciate reports on any bugs you may encounter. These can be logged using the /bug command explained below.

Getting started:

In order to participate in the beta test, you must upgrade an existing retail account that has been upgraded with The Burning Crusade®, allowing you to connect to the Wrath of the Lich King™ test realms. The World of Warcraft®: The Burning Crusade® game client that you use must be patched up to version 2.4.2 or later in order to install the beta test client.

Go to http://beta.worldofwarcraft.com and follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions to begin playing the Wrath of the Lich King beta.

Please be prepared to enter the current retail World of Warcraft account name and password you use, and the appropriate beta code listed below to authenticate your eligibility to connect to the Wrath of the Lich King test realms. To participate in the beta tests, you must have a valid retail World of Warcraft account active and in good standing as of July 15, 2008.

Below is a beta code that will allow you to upgrade a World of Warcraft account to be eligible for the Wrath of the Lich King beta test. Each beta code can be used only once to upgrade an active retail World of Warcraft account.

XXXXXX-XXXX-XXXXXX-XXXX-XXXXXX

Please retain this email for your records. If you experience any issues setting up the beta account or accessing the test realms, please email Billing Support at wowbetabilling@blizzard.com.

Sending us feedback:

Typing /bug in chat will open an error reporting interface, and we encourage you to use it any time you encounter a problem or want to send us a suggestion.

Troubleshooting:

If you experience any difficulties installing the beta game client, or have problems connecting to the test realms, please contact Technical Support either by posting on the appropriate forum at http://beta.worldofwarcraft.com/forums or by email at wowbetatech@blizzard.com. Please remember that this software is still undergoing development, so any in-game issues should be reported using the /bug feature.

I shall begin testing right away since I've already installed the Beta client.

- Nuchaleft

First WoW Addon

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:57:04 GMT

Just a note that I've uploaded my first user interface addon to WoW Interface, the addon in question is my Ultimate Warcraft Battlecry Generator, its still early days, but it works great so far

I plan on adding a configuration interface, but that may take some time as I am still learning Lua.

- Nuchaleft

Renewed artistic direction for Diablo III

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:21:54 GMT

Dear Friends and the general public,

I have just read and signed the online petition:

"Renewed artistic direction for Diablo III"

hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
service, at:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/d3art/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
signing yourself.

Best wishes,

- Nuchaleft

Diablo® III Unveiled!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:07:42 GMT

Twenty years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Diablo®II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram....

Following the unveiling of Diablo III today at the Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, we've launched the game's official website, with information about the places, characters, monsters, and adventures awaiting you upon your return to the world of Sanctuary. Some of the site's highlights include:

The cinematic teaser trailer shown at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational
A 20-minute gameplay demo video
More than 60 screenshots and pieces of concept art
Deckard Cain's journal, narrated by Deckard Cain himself -- stay a while and listen!
And much, much more

Visit the new Diablo III website now to learn more about the game, and make sure to check out the official FAQ and the announcement press release.

- Nuchaleft

Nuchaleft's Gaming #1

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:35:00 GMT

I've bitten the bullet and decided to start playing WoW again, though I may have already stated this in my blog already at some point. I have a night elf hunter character nearing 30, along with another 2 (a mage and a warrior, both alliance) nearing 15. I can only play for about 8 hours a week so progress tends to be slow... As for my character names, well I'm not telling in my blog

I am still deciding whether or not to purchase the Burning Crusade expansion and later the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Sure, there's some neat stuff, but the expansions don't seem overly large enough for my tastes...

I am going to cancel my Neocron subscription at some point, since it seems to be slowly dying again, but I can't seem to get around to actually doing it

Still looking forward to Stargate Worlds and Earthrise, though at some point I may have to choose between the two and I bloody hope that I don't have to.

- Nuchaleft

Earthrise - An Apocalyptic MMO

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:43:24 GMT

Earthrise is a post apocalyptic science fiction MMORPG set in the distant future.
In the aftermath of the Third World War, mankind has managed to survive and build a new society: the prosperous city of Sal Vitas. Cloning, nanotechnology and quantum engineering are part of a new reality. Thanks to these technological advances, the human species has become immortal; each individual’s consciousness is stored in a data vault, ready to be uploaded into a cloned body as necessary. New energy sources have been discovered. There is a unified government that takes good care of those citizens who abide by its strict laws. Paradise, it appears, might really have come to Earth, and the people have embraced it.

But not everything is as perfect as it appears. By exercising full control over the cloning process, Sal Vitas' government decides who will live and who will not, playing the role of God on Earth. Insurgent forces have accused the city's rulers of crimes against humanity. Armed factions fight for resources and power within the new system. And from the waves of discontent, a rebellion has fomented and formed a shadow government: Noir.

Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny. Whether you're a noble soldier in the raging conflict between the Utopia and the rebellion, a criminal hiding from the law or a world-renowned engineer whose power extends into intricate trade and politics, your actions will echo throughout the game world.

Key Features

A unique post-apocalyptic setting where the cloned remnants of mankind battle to survive and rebuild. Yet while humanity may have evolved, human nature remains as treacherous as ever…
Highly customisable characters with over 100 different skills, abilities, and tactics. No artificial "class" restrictions get in the way of making the character you want.
Fast-paced action combat featuring dynamic targeting, customisable power armor, huge mechanized exoskeletons, and hundreds of high-tech weapons.
Sophisticated Player versus Player (PvP) mechanics that let you fight for the established order, join the revolutionary underground, or carve your own bloody path as an independent criminal.
Territorial conquest and defence that matters. In your domain, you create your own rules – or let anarchy reign.
Character progression that keeps you advancing in your career even when you’re not logged in.
An advanced market-based economy with in-game supply and demand based on player activities.
Deep crafting mechanics that let you design and manufacture unique items from customisable blueprints and raw resources.

Originally posted here.

- Nuchaleft

Another few game purchases

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:59:50 GMT

Dear readers, I recently purchased Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (For the GameCube) and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (For the Wii) from eBay. I think I once again got a pretty good deal. Can't wait to try them out They're paid for and everything, I just have to wait for their arrival...

After these have arrived I'll buy Crysis and Turok for the PC. I've been meaning to do that for some time.

Heh, Just realised I still haven't beaten the Omega Pirate in Metroid Prime yet, My reflexes are too slow

- Nuchaleft

Cancelled Game Project 'The Jewel of Kendra Tai' has been given a second chance

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:47:01 GMT

In an unprecedented move, Nytewolf Creations has confirmed that their cancelled Neverwinter Nights 1 module project 'The Jewel of Kendra Tai' has been given a second chance. The story has been rewritten and the module will include horse riding, a feature included in the forthcoming 1.69 NWN patch.

Nytewolf Creations has also confirmed that players will be able to purchase real estate ingame to store equipment they don't wish to carry everywhere, and an upgraded farstone teleportation system has been added.

The name of the island which the story is based is El Mantor, An island protected from the rest of the world by towers constructed by the ancient Cetarians. This island is located close to the unnamed northern ice continent on the world of Alterthos.

- Nuchaleft

US$1 billion investment needed to take on World of Warcraft

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:22:33 GMT

Original Article: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=33609

You know what? I have a theory that WoW will be dead by 2015... There are a few MMO's that don't last longer than 8-16 years after going gold... So it's highly probable. US$1 billion investment or no...

Games that haven't stood the test of time? Here's a list:

Neverwinter Nights (1991 - 1997)
Legends of Future Past (1992 - 2000)
Face of Mankind
Numerous MUD's from the late 70's and 80's...
I could go on...

Sources:

- Nuchaleft

Neocron 2,2 Improvements List #2

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:05:50 GMT

Some more improvements that could lead to an improved neocron:
- This is only minor, but it might be a good idea to make the heavy kevlar belt researchable, I think it's the only kevlar belt that cannot be researched. In fact make all belts researchable.

- Nuchaleft

Going to try out 'Pirates of the Burning Sea'

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:18:52 GMT

Yes dear readers, I'm going to try out the MMO 'Pirates of the Burning Sea', I've heard both good and bad things about this game, so I have mixed feelings about this little test.

Game Overview:

Enter the world of Pirates of the Burning Sea to experience all-out war at sea as Britain, France, Spain and the Pirate nation battle to control valuable ports across the entire Caribbean of 1720. Pirates, naval officers, and adventurers use a wealth of skills and modifications to make their ships the fastest, strongest, and deadliest in all the New World. PvE missions contribute heavily to the extensive strategic PvP system, as players working together can force a valuable port into contention, triggering a series of scheduled battles that activate open PvP regions and can result in portions of the shared world dramatically changing sides. The more ports a nation controls, the faster it racks up points towards a server-wide victory, resulting in celebrations, rewards, and the beginning of a new round of competition.

Pirates of the Burning Sea's customizable avatars feature normal mapping and dynamic self-shadowing for a powerful visual look and lots of creative freedom for players. Crew on the deck of your ship haul ropes, fire cannon, and are blown off the deck by massive impact effects. Hollywood sound designer Richard King, who won the Oscar for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, supplies the game's immersive and detailed sound design.

Hmm I dunno, It might be fun

System Requirements:

OS: Windows® XP/Vista
CPU: Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz or greater
RAM: 512 MB RAM
Hard Drive: 4 GB Hard Drive space
Video: DirectX 9 Compatible video card: NVidia® GeForce™ FX 5700,
ATI® Radeon® 9600, or equivalent with 128 MB of texture memory
Sound: DirectSound compatible audio hardware
Input: Keyboard, mouse
Internet: Broadband Internet connection

I think I more than fulfil these requirements

- Nuchaleft

My Favourite Games

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 03:41:28 GMT

My favourite games are;

Neverwinter Nights (And both of it's expansions)
Baldurs Gate II
Final Fantasy XI
Resident Evil 4
Diablo 2
Warcraft 3
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Unreal Tournament 2004
Alterthos Adventures (A game made by me... lol)

Though this list is actually quite old now

- Nuchaleft