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New web show called TableTop... This is actually episode 2

New web show called TableTop... This is actually episode 2 about Settlers of Catan.

Im pretty sure everyone on this site knows who Link is, and

I'm pretty sure everyone on this site knows who Link is, and who Zelda is, but, here's a chick dressed up as Link playing a rad medley of songs from the Zelda theme. Beautifully shot as well. Enjoy!

I write this to you Saturday night 4/21 and the Diablo 3

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I write this to you Saturday night 4/21 and the Diablo 3 free weekend stress test beta is not available because they are rebooting servers. Error 301 abounds. That said, I did get on today with a few other Cheerful Ghost users. My thoughts on the game thus far in no particular order:

Right away I want to say the game and its user interface are extremely polished. Everything I thought to do in regard to chatting with other users in game or asking them to join my game was intuitive. After I started a chat with a person, simply hitting enter continued it. Click on a persons name sent them a private message independently. When something happened for the first time in game,... Read All

Tungsten wrote on 04/22/2012 at 08:05pm

My thought on the skill trees: Blizzard went in talking about how the new system could make the classes much more customizible, and I get the sense that that could be a distinct possibility. They brought up the idea of a tank wizard, that with the right choices and equipment, it would be an option.

In Diablo2, every class was kind of set on rails. Sure, you could be an ice mage, a fire mage, or a storm mage, but that's about as far as it went. My barbarian could use hammers instead of swords. While it seemed to offer more choices, each choice didn't greatly affect the gameplay. (Except, maybe, for a golem necro or the druid. I did get the feeling that those "builds" were a little different) If Blizzard can open up these classes a bit and let us create vastly different builds from the same skills, I'm all for it.

Oh, and I went an pre-purchased it today.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/23/2012 at 12:30am

Yeah, I hear you! If thats what we can do then I am down. Runes give me hope but I'm not really sure how that will go because the demo wasn't too telling.

Awesome you pre-ordered, looking forward to the 15th.

Tungsten wrote on 04/23/2012 at 01:44am

Ya, I'm downloading it right now. I see no reason not to.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/23/2012 at 02:02am

Be ready at launch! Radtastic.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/23/2012 at 04:05am

My copy is being shipped. Hopefully its not too long after the release I get it :(

Travis Admin wrote on 04/23/2012 at 08:30pm

How is the single vs. multiplayer? I know on D2 you could do both, since not everyone had always-on internet at the time. Can you play a character in single player and take it online like before?

Tungsten wrote on 04/23/2012 at 11:04pm

It's all the same thing now. Everything is online. Sorry, no offline available. Oh, and there's PvP now, so that'll be interesting.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/24/2012 at 12:22am

PVP seems to be shipping after launch.

Diablo 3 is now, basically, all online on Battle.net. You don't have to play with friends, but the UI is streamlined such that getting people in a game is dead simple.

Some people don't like the online only component of the game. I am fine with it as I go between Windows and Mac often and having my saves travel with me will be great. Alternatively I am not sure why they do certain things like limit your saves on battle.net to 10 though.

Tungsten wrote on 04/24/2012 at 01:25am

I stopped playing Diablo2 offline anyways, because I was more interested in building my online character.

Travis Admin wrote on 04/24/2012 at 03:31am

This certainly isn't a showstopper for me. I still really look forward to it. Maybe they will have another open beta weekend!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/24/2012 at 04:09am

I hope so but it seems somewhat doubtful as May 1st they are stopping the beta entirely for the May 15th launch. Sucks though, id love to give my female Monk another go.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/24/2012 at 04:54am

I just tried logging into the beta. No dice.

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Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fans Hope I just watched this movie

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

I just watched this movie on onDemand today. I have to say that the Geek/Nerd in me was brought out in full force the entire time I watched it. Morgan Spurlock the creator of great documentaries such as "Supersize Me" completly encapsulated the essence of the con and what it means to a lot of people. I have been to several other conventions but this is somthing I would like to attend once in my life.

I highly sugest a view to anyone who is a "Geek" or "Nerd" of anything

Movie website http://comicconmovie.com/

Great game to play with the computer and/or other people.

Great game to play with the computer and/or other people. Quicker than the board game but just as fun.

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/21/2012 at 04:40pm

It is fun. Been enjoying it lately. That said, ive lost to bots in the last two straight matches! Oh well at least last game I got longest train!

Ben_Dodson wrote on 04/22/2012 at 02:25am

My wife and I play this game often. Weather it be solo or duo we have a great time with this game

Talky Post Author wrote on 05/04/2012 at 03:07pm

Vanderbot is a mean bot player. I refuse to play with him.

jdodson Admin wrote on 05/04/2012 at 03:55pm

The bots have been pretty easy recently, maybe we should bring him into a game to up the ante?

Talky Post Author wrote on 05/06/2012 at 05:24am

I have found that playing with three players is the hardest.

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I love this version. It has more options and you learn a

I love this version. It has more options and you learn a little geography.

Easy and fun game to play with most ages.

Ten minutes of videogame nostalgia performed by a rock band.

AutoCat1000 wrote on 04/20/2012 at 10:36pm

I like that video!Have you ever heard of nyan cat?Look it up on youtube!

jdodson Admin wrote on 04/21/2012 at 12:36am

Thats really cool. The Bubble Bobble, Contra, Donkey Kong Country, Halo, Secret of Monkey Island, Duck Tales, Ocarina, The Legend of Zelda... All fun. Pretty long too but not bad long, well done

Timogorgon Member wrote on 04/21/2012 at 06:23am

That is so epic. I want the MP3! If you guys like video game music by a rock band, I suggest checking out Minibosses. :)

http://www.minibosses.com/

Dubb Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 04:07pm

Awesome!

Tungsten wrote on 04/22/2012 at 12:54am

Makes me happy.

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Blizzard just announced a free beta weekend tomorrow for

Blizzard just announced a free beta weekend tomorrow for everyone.

"From Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT you'll be able to log in, team up with friends, and play each of the five heroic classes to level 13 as you fight to save the world from the impending demonic invasion."

Prayers answered.

** UPDATE ** Ill be playing the D3 Beta tomorrow(4/21) @ 10am playing the free beta with a few other users. Hit me up in the comments if you are interested in joining us!

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http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/4963739/Diablo%C2%AE_III_Open_Beta_Weekend-4_19_2012#blog

Ben_Dodson wrote on 04/21/2012 at 02:08am

Would be fun, but I have other plans. Next time

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 02:15am

Yeah, I'll plan more after it launches for sure!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 02:19am

And I'll talk about them here :$

Tungsten wrote on 04/21/2012 at 02:31pm

I'm trying to get on but my launcher is freaking out. I wonder if its the server load or if I corrupted it somehow. I don't really have the bandwidth to make an entire client re-download feasible, so I might be out this weekend. :(

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 04:16pm

Dude, that sucks! Hope it clears up soon.

I was lagging out often last night. Good they went with this stress test so they can tune things a bit before launch.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 04:39pm

Looks like Blizzard is patching the D3 beta servers starting at 8am PST. As of 9.39am PST it is down still.

Hoping its up soon!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/21/2012 at 04:42pm

They just updated the Beta loading screen to say it will be up in the next 30 minutes, ill keep trying and let yall know when it pops.

Tungsten wrote on 04/22/2012 at 12:32am

I had to hunt down a bad MPQ. I'm redownloading it now. We'll see how it works out... **fingers crossed**

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/22/2012 at 12:49am

Hopefully it's better after launch!

Ben_Dodson wrote on 04/22/2012 at 02:32am

Need to setup a release party online for CG on the 15th

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/22/2012 at 04:43am

I am thinking about it.

More as it develops.

Tungsten wrote on 04/22/2012 at 08:06pm

Payed for mine today. I still have two weeks of school, but I can probably squeeze a few hours in here and there. (Is it wrong to slay a demon hoard with my 2 year old daughter sitting on my lap? Shhhh... don't tell my wife)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 04/22/2012 at 09:52pm

No it's not because good is being done. Time with your child and demon hordes dispatched!

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YouTube channel WaysideCreations recently announced season 2

YouTube channel WaysideCreations recently announced season 2 for Fallout: Nuka Break. The above video is the short they originally created before they kicked off season 1. Its a pretty fun video and if you like Fallout 3 check it out as well as season one on WaysideCreations YouTube channel.

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http://www.youtube.com/user/WaysideCreations