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	<title>The Daily Davis &#187; videogame</title>
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	<description>The writings of David A. Davis</description>
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		<title>I don&#8217;t get people&#8217;s RealID concerns.</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/musing/i-dont-get-peoples-realid-concerns/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[blizzard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mmo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really don’t. Perhaps I’m just not as cautious as most. The idea behind RealID is that is a way to communicate with friends across multiple blizzard games, and it requires your e-mail, and displays your real name to them. Much like facebook, it has a friend of friend feature where people on your friend’s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I really don’t. Perhaps I’m just not as cautious as most. The idea behind RealID is that is a way to communicate with friends across multiple blizzard games, and it requires your e-mail, and displays your real name to them. Much like facebook, it has a friend of friend feature where people on your friend’s list can see your name, but that’s it, and potentially add you. This makes so many people nervous, and I just don’t understand why.</p>
<p>I don’t mind people knowing my real name (David Davis), and my e-mail is not displayed in the friend list at all through WoW.</p>
<p>Can someone who is concerned by this RealID thing tell me what the big panic-point is?</p>
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		<title>In which I mess around with character builds in WoW.</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/musing/in-which-i-mess-around-with-character-builds-in-wow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[mmo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[talent]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blizzard recently release some talent previews for some of the classes so far. The classes included Rogues, Druids, Priests, and Shamans. I decided to tinker around with what they have so far, basically modifying my existing builds with some of the new changes. Note that all of these are PVE, as I don&#8217;t PVP much.
First [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blizzard recently release some talent previews for some of the classes so far. The classes included Rogues, Druids, Priests, and Shamans. I decided to tinker around with what they have so far, basically modifying my existing builds with some of the new changes. Note that all of these are PVE, as I don&#8217;t PVP much.</p>
<p>First up is my combat <a href="http://cata.wowhead.com/talent#fhe0zxZE0gVbuMru0czdeox:ihu0Vc">rogue build</a>. My build was all about getting a lot of energy and combo-points quickly to keep pressure on my target. My talent and glyph choices should correspond with that philosophy. The extra energy from Vigor and Glyph of Vigor just give me a larger pool to pull from.</p>
<p>The only problem I have had with the Combat tree so far is the amount of filler survivability talents I had to use, just to get to the next tier. I was able to knock it down to about 1 point in Steady Recuperation, but if at all possible, on the final builds I&#8217;d like something else to place that point into.</p>
<p>My philosophy as I DPS is to put out as much damage as consistently I can, while being a utility player. I made sure that my toolbox was fairly diverse, and put points into improved Kick because I always interrupt enemy casts whenever my Kick is available. As for survivability talents, I don&#8217;t hate all of them. For example, I put two points into Endurance because it&#8217;s a cooldown I use frequently, and it comes with a stamina bonus. I try to avoid those extra flat armor/health increases because I won&#8217;t take nearly as much damage as a DPS.</p>
<p>Overall, I enjoy some of the new changes. Stripping out the old weapon specialization talents absolutely thrilled me. I am definitely pleased I had plenty of points to head into the 3rd tier of Assassination as well. Overall, these are some welcome changes. I think this should make for a nice end-game Raid build. Too bad I don&#8217;t raid though.</p>
<p>Now? How about a <a href="http://cata.wowhead.com/talent#hZVI0oZEftuIIoVzRfuio:L0scM0">Shaman</a>? I don&#8217;t have an 80 Shaman yet, but that doesn&#8217;t mean I can&#8217;t mess with a build anyway! I&#8217;m thinking my Shaman is going to be a healer, ultimately. So how about I dive into restoration? My shaman experience is limited, so don&#8217;t expect a ton of analysis from me. Basically, I really wanted to take advantage of my totems and shields. I feel my build accomplishes this.</p>
<p>So, let&#8217;s go for a <a href="http://cata.wowhead.com/talent#0Zi0IbR0btccubGdhtofvczb:Nzn0Mc">Bear Druid</a>. I don&#8217;t play my druid much, and she&#8217;s only in her 20s. But I think I picked up all the important bear talents at least, right?</p>
<p>Lastly there is the <a href="http://cata.wowhead.com/talent#bVhMuGhckhs0cZbEzIc0o:bGA0Mz">priest</a>. I prefer discipline, and was enjoying leveling my priest for a while, prior to discovering the awesomeness of warriors and mages. That being said, I freaking LOVE Power Word: Shield.</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t wait for Warrior/Paladin/Hunter/Mage trees, because that&#8217;s where I can really talk about these changes. Anyway, feel free tom chime in if you play WoW.</p>
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		<title>A Mammoth Achievement.</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/musing/a-mammoth-achievement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Musing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[achievement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aluia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[awesome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blarac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mammoth]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[videogame]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I FINALLY GOT MY TUNDRA MAMMOTH.
 
 
 
That very same night, I finally assembled Jeeves for Staedtler. I have no shots of that though.
I love that Mammoth.
Also, here is a random screencap of Blarac’s first steps into the Borean Tundra.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I FINALLY GOT MY TUNDRA MAMMOTH.</p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230256.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="WoWScrnShot_120809_230256" border="0" alt="WoWScrnShot_120809_230256" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230256_thumb.jpg" width="244" height="154" /></a> </p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230308.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="WoWScrnShot_120809_230308" border="0" alt="WoWScrnShot_120809_230308" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230308_thumb.jpg" width="244" height="154" /></a> </p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230324.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="WoWScrnShot_120809_230324" border="0" alt="WoWScrnShot_120809_230324" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_120809_230324_thumb.jpg" width="244" height="154" /></a> </p>
<p>That very same night, I finally assembled Jeeves for Staedtler. I have no shots of that though.</p>
<p>I love that Mammoth.</p>
<p>Also, here is a random screencap of Blarac’s first steps into the Borean Tundra.</p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_112009_104239.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="WoWScrnShot_112009_104239" border="0" alt="WoWScrnShot_112009_104239" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/WoWScrnShot_112009_104239_thumb.jpg" width="244" height="154" /></a></p>
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		<title>Dear Nintendo&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/musing/dear-nintendo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Musing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luigi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mario]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[never going to happen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nintendo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make this happen, please.
 
Stolen from 4chan. :3
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make this happen, please.</p>
<p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="marioandluigi4" border="0" alt="marioandluigi4" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/marioandluigi4.jpg" width="600" height="500" /> </p>
<p>Stolen from 4chan. :3</p>
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		<title>Punch-Out!!</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/musing/punch-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Musing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[little mac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nintendo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you own a Wii, you should purchase this game.
 
Also, the visuals of the game are fantastic, and I really want to point out how truly expressive the character artwork in this game truly are. Little Mac looks tough without going into ‘roid-rage territory. This is just pure, awesome character design. Check the website [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you own a Wii, you should purchase this game.</p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/punchoutbox.jpg"><img title="punchoutbox" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="703" alt="punchoutbox" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/punchoutbox-thumb.jpg" width="500" border="0" /></a> </p>
<p>Also, the visuals of the game are fantastic, and I really want to point out how truly expressive the character artwork in this game truly are. Little Mac looks tough without going into ‘roid-rage territory. This is just pure, awesome character design. Check the <a href="http://www.punchout.com/">website</a> for more information about this soon to be classic game.</p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/littlemac.jpg"><img title="littlemac" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="573" alt="littlemac" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/littlemac-thumb.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>WoW Screenshot Time</title>
		<link>http://hpkomics.com/blog/images/wow-screenshot-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hpkomic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aluia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmic dash]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paladin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[screenshot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[screenwriting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[script]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[videogame]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hooray for horrifically nerdy posts. This is tame compared to the one I have planned, mind you. As a teaser, it is about ethnocentrism in WoW, and how I have a huge distaste for the king of Stormwind now.
Anyway, a nice shot of my main character, a level 74 Paladin on Ysera named Aluia. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hooray for horrifically nerdy posts. This is tame compared to the one I have planned, mind you. As a teaser, it is about ethnocentrism in WoW, and how I have a huge distaste for the king of Stormwind now.</p>
<p>Anyway, a nice shot of my main character, a level 74 Paladin on Ysera named Aluia. This was taken in the Howling Fjord, more specifically on the Zepplin used in the daily bombing quest.</p>
<p><a href="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/aluia-howlingfjord-001.png"><img title="Aluia_HowlingFjord_001" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="480" alt="Aluia_HowlingFjord_001" src="http://hpkomics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/aluia-howlingfjord-001-thumb.png" width="600" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>She’s so awesome. &lt;3 </p>
<p>In other news, I am dabbling with some screenwriting software. I am thinking about writing a page a day with it, to get a screenplay going. I’ll probably post some progress reports on it.</p>
<p>Also, be sure to check out the latest <a href="http://cosmicdash.com/comics/021-egg-under-fire/">Cosmic Dash</a>!</p>
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