Ten Ton Hammer - Taking MMO Gamers to the Next Level!

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Ethec's note: due to some technical difficulties, an optometrist appointment, and Sean Penn's big mouth in the wake of Katrina, I've had to post today's "Loading..." on Boomjack's behalf. Rest assured, even though my name appears up top, this is 100% original Boomjack!
The rate at which we are bombarded with MMOG news is accelerating as
publishers and developers look toward the holiday season. I'm
disappointed that I won't be able to play Dungeons and Dragons Online
or Auto Assault in their finished versions after turkey dinner on
Christmas day, but I can live with it. Both titles look simply
fantastic in entirely different ways. Both Turbine and NetDevil have
taken the MMOG model and given it a twist, and we all know things are
better with a twist.
I spent more time in Horizons yesterday getting reacquainted with
the game for a series of interviews and other coverage that we have
planned. It has changed a lot in some ways and in others, well, not so
much. My priest on Dethecor (who can spell that shard?) in World of
Warcraft reached the fine old age of 16. Just the perfect level to hunt
in Redridge mountains where the undead rogues hang out to wipe the
floor with Dwarf priests.
We have had a whopping number of people join our mailing list, but
only two, count 'em two have entered the contest for the autographed
Auto Assault print. There couldn't be an easier contest to enter. Just "click here" to get your name in the draw.

Tuesday Vin Diesel Fact:

Vin Diesel has figured out Pi to the last number.
What's new on the network.

• EQ2: Desert of Flames Preview by the one and only Ethec.
• Guild Wars: Fire Guild Hall Strategy Guide - Tired of taking it? Dish it out!
• If
  you haven't signed up for the MMOG Mailing List, then you are missing
  out. We're giving away an Auto Assault print signed by the developers
  to one lucky subscriber. How do you get a chance to win? Subscribe
  [look in the left menu genius] and find out.
• Guild Wars: Smiting and Counters Strategy Highlight.
• EQ2: Interview with Ryan Shwayder on DoF and Combat Changes.

What was recently recent, or what we still want you to see...you decide.

• Win a Signed Auto Assault Print - Cars with Cannons, what could go wrong?
• EQ2: Lycanthor's Visual HO Guide - and by HO we mean HO.
• EQ2: Guide to EverFrost - Where the beer is always cold and the women are always burly.
• GW: Combating Energy Denial Guide - Mountain Dew need not apply.
• Vanguard: Ranger Class Description - How many Aaaragurns does it take to make a MMOG?
• Jasarina and Niborea Join Vanguard.TenTonHammer.com - Penicillin will wipe them right out though.
• Vanguard: Exclusive Fan Art - Showing the appropriate finger pointing to the heavens.
• Ask Ethec: Halfling Answers All
• Vanguard: How Many Classes Is Too Many?
• U.I. Section Added to Search Tool.
• Guild Wars: Understanding the Warrior's Role

Now on to the real world. You can't make this stuff up.

• MIT Finds Clue To Start Of Universe
  
  Vin Diesel raises hand, takes responsibility.
• Condiment Packet Museum
  
  In other news, there are people desparate enough to steal salt and pepper packets.
• Canada Considers Pilotless Planes
  
  Sea King crews heave sigh of relief.
• Iran Offers U.S. Aid
  
  Wait now...that's AIDS they're offering.
• Burglar Leaves Cell Phone At Scene of Crime
  
  Proof positive that cell phone rates are a crime.
• Singaporean Defers Military Service to Play Video Games
  
  Driving a tank in Battlefield 2 is just like the real thing.
  

As always, in your service,
-- John "Boomjack" Hoskin