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If you are looking for a hot topic I have just the thing. Some of the latest balances for Age of Conan have just hit the Test Live server and not everyone is to happy about it. That's right, the gem choppers are coming. We all knew the day would come when those gems were going to get the ol' balancing act and that day is in this thread. Along with fans, trolls, applauders, haters, lovers, supporters. You get the point. Tread lightly and enjoy the read. Famine has been posting feedback in the thread so there is plenty to sort through. If you need more evidence this is a hot and touchy topic just check out any of the other numerous (and less informative) threads here, here, here, and here.
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Funcom's US Community Coordinator Wayne 'Yakomo' Soong has been keeping busy on the official forums as he has been making official bug threads to let players offer feedback, bugs, or voice concerns for their respective classes. This week the Ranger is the new topic opened for discussion. If you're one of these arrow flailing panzy...er fighters, make sure to check this thread out and offer your feedback on the master of ranged combat.
Preliminary Patch Notes for August 27th Patch
The preliminary patch notes for August 27th have been posted on the Test Live forum, but the discussion is already carrying onto the official forums in this thread. If you haven't read the latest patch notes yet it check it out here.
[Official] Barbarian Bug/Issues
Yakomo is at it again. This thread houses the known issues relating to the Barbarian class. If you are one of these blood thirsty savages you might want to catch up on the news for your class. If you have about the barbarian; this is a good place to discuss it.
AoC State of the Game Interview with Erling Ellingsen and Thorbjørn Olsen
Ten Ton hammer scored an exclusive interview with Thorbjørn Olsen, Producer; and Erling Ellingsen, Product Manager from the Leipzig convention recently. If you haven't watched the interview "State of the Game" give it a look and tell us what you think. Ten Ton Hammer Premium Members can also get a sneak peak at a teaser from the upcoming expansion from Age of Conan here.
Positive Gem Changes on Test Live.
We're getting our own discussion on the gem balancing going on our forums as well. Thanks Acidbaron for starting this one up. With some colorful commentary and information to show some of the changes, this should be an interesting forum of discussion.
AoC GM Fired After Interlude (Comic)
Yep... We're still laughing.
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Usually when I think of Fox News my head hurts. However, in this case it was kind of comical. I guess in the grand scheme of things the gamer community we are all a part of is one of the most tight nit dysfunctional families out there. We flame, we rant, and so on, but when its go time by god we have each others backs. To use a cliche, " Hell hath no fury like a gamer scorned."
Achievement Unlocked - Now Go to Jail
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rolled out a ton of new content, videos, and guides since launch and
the content train is still rolling. In case you missed it here is all
the great content from this past week alone.