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A big round of clap for the community managers here at TenTonHammer.com. This week alone they have published 27 massively multiplayer online game articles. No other network comes close. Way to go!
A day, a week, a while ago, I asked if you would be interested in a TenTonHammer.com reader Meet 'N Greet. It appears that the Loading... crew are the most vocal of the communities as I have received the most responses. It may also mean that I have more people who want to see me tarred and feathered. That said, the current number of people does not lend itself to much meeting and the greeting would take up even less time. Tarring and feathering would be right out of the question. There aren't enough of you to hold me down. Bring an army!
Nicole, our fearless and well connected Industry Relations person assures me that we could have not one, not two, but a few MMOG developers on hand if we ask nicely.
An intimate MMOG gathering of fans and the folks who create the worlds that we enjoy so much.
Some additional questions for you to answer in the blog, via e-mail, even skywriting would be fine... if you please;
Which game developers would you most like to meet in person?
Which games in development would you most like to get a sneak preview of?
Where in North America would you be most interested in attending such an event?
What swag are you absolutely drooling to have?
Which TenTonHammer staffer should be dressed up as a booth babe to greet attendees at the door? (I vote for
Coyote).
Have a great weekend folks!
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09.22.2006 Exclusive Content
Dungeons and Dragons Online: Contest Winners Announced
"At the beginning of September, we launched the exciting DM Debate Challenge. Many people participated with thought-provoking posts in our forums. Of course, there could only be 3 winners per our rules. "
Dungeons and Dragons Online: Gamer Gathering In Vegas
"Looking for an excuse to go to Las Vegas? Would you like to meet some of the creative minds hard at work at Ten Ton Hammer? Would you enjoy dinner with a game developer? Ten Ton Hammer wants to know you'd be interested in a meet and greet. "
Dungeons and Dragons Online: Barbarian Guide
"DDO Barbarians are built solid. They are designed to take one for the team and any party would be lucky to have one. We've redesigned our guide and given you a one-stop place to find out all you need to know about this frenzied warrior class."
EverQuest 2: Tier 2 Leveling Guide
"To further our series on leveling in Norrath, Savanja has now taken the adventurer out into the intimidating world beyond the safe city gates. Take a look at the Tier 2 zones, and walk through the best spots to make that coveted experience! "
EverQuest 2: Heritage Quest Guide Updated
"Can't find the power sources for the Glowing Black Stone? Having trouble spawning that annoying Bloodtalon? Ten Ton Hammer has your updated guide to Heritage Quests. Don't stay confused, check out our guide for all your answers. "
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Bard Guide Preview
"Part talented troubadour, part offensive fighter, the Bard in MMOs is often a unique and complex class. How is the Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Bard shaping up? Zinn's class guide offers a compendium of pre-launch information to give you a sneak peek. Did you know that Vanguard Bards can compose and name their own songs? Check out the guide and get the complete story."
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Official Forum Roundup
"Each week Aunraye braves the official Vanguard forums to bring you her collection of links to interesting and informative threads. Wanna be a GM when you grow up? Or maybe you'd prefer to start a riot in Telon. Do you love the nightlife? Like to boogie (or PvP)? Wonder how that snake you killed happened to be wearing Boots of Kicking? It's all here in our weekly official forum roundup. "
World of Warcraft: New Burning Crusade Coverage and Outlands Map
"Autumn is in the air, and we're inching ever closer to the highly anticipated winter 2006 launch of World of Warcraft's first expansion: The Burning Crusade. With that in mind, we've consolidated our Burning Crusade coverage into a single area on the WoW - Ten Ton Hammer site and even thrown in a detailed, easily printable, non-flash version of the Outland map recently released by Blizzard! We have plenty of articles planned for this section, so check back often! "
Vin Diesel Fact of the Day - Vin Diesel is the reason that Sea World has a seafood restaurant.
Now from the real world. You can't make this stuff up.
Sex Strike For Peace [Thanks Darren]
Make love, not war indeed.
Starbucks Raising Prices [Thanks Matt]
Financing solutions now available in-store or online. Drink today, don't pay for a year!
Census Bureau Loses Hundreds Of Laptops [Thanks Matt]
They weren't counting on that.
As always, thanks for visiting TenTonHammer.com,
-- John "Boomjack" Hoskin