http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/44427.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 21:03:18 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44427mhartmanWith a rumored $100 to $200+ million dollar budget, Warhammer Online (WAR) was expected to give World of Warcraft strong competition. Almost a year later, WAR continues to perform well below expectations. Has Warhammer failed to reach its potential? Most assuredly the answer is a sad "yes." There are many ways to go ...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/44865.aspxThu, 06 Aug 2009 03:13:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44865DantackIn September, Aion will be flying off the shelves as players take to the skies in game - but can this new challenger stand in the face of World of Warcraft or will it crash against the wall like many other recent MMO's? They're Picking a Good Time to Strike With WoW stagnating in the eyes of many gamers Aion's release date could not hav...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/38852.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 20:20:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38852TJSonntagIf you haven’t given Mythic’s 2008 MMO a go yet, you’re missing out. From the opening cinematic you will be struck by the realization that this is storytelling of epic proportions. Here’s what you need in order to go to WAR. Factions, Races, and Classes – oh, my! As with any MMO, the most important decision you’ll ...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/24444.aspxSat, 31 Jan 2009 00:10:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24444RejectionKingFor those who have mastered the basics of the apothecary profession and want to become better apothecaries Starting Off First acquire the apothecary skill. Then go to the vendor and purchase 20 used vials, 20 musty elvish parsley, and 30 cloudy waters. Open up the Apothecary screen. Place the used vials in the container slot and the musty elvish pa...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/23588.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 15:02:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23588RejectionKingFor those who have mastered the basics of butchering in Warhammer, this a guide for hints and tips at becoming a profitable butcher. Making Gold as a Butcher Butchering is one of more profitable trade skills in Warhammer, that is if you know how to maximize ingredients farmed. Below is listed some hints and tips that will help the player max out th...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/23063.aspxWed, 21 Jan 2009 20:53:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23063RejectionKingThe introductory guide to the Warhammer trade skill butchering. Butchering: Basics The butchering profession in Warhammer Online is a trade skill that retrieves resources from dead enemies, specifically dead animal mobs. The resources that are retrieved from the dead mobs can then be used for the apothecary profession. But before getting into t...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17568.aspxSun, 18 Jan 2009 19:26:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17568mhartmanNordenwatch is a Tier 1 Realm vs. Realm (RvR) scenario in Warhammer Online. This section covers the basics information about the scenario. Official Summary This scenario takes place in the critical beachhead of Nordenwatch. The battle rages around the Lighthouse, Barracks, and Fortress. Take and hold these objectives while killing any enemi...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21584.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 21:16:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21584mhartmanThis concludes the Realm vs. Realm guide for Stonetroll Crossing - a Tier 2 scenario in Warhammer Online. Final Tips for Stonetroll Crossing in Warhammer Online Here are a few final tips for the tier 2 scenario, Stonetroll Crossing, in Warhammer Online: The various rock formations provide many opportunities for blocking line of sight if you are und...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21582.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 21:14:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21582mhartmanThis section includes specific improvements suggested for improving the Warhammer Online scenario: Stonetroll Crossing. Specific Improvements for Stonetroll Crossing: No More Troll Boulders in the Middle After a Reset : Part of the "charm" of this scenario is the random nature of the area of effect knockback boulders from the trol...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21580.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 21:11:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21580mhartmanThis section of the guide has suggestions for improving the Stonetroll Crossing scenario in Warhammer Online. General Scenario Improvements These suggestions apply to all scenarios, but they are really worth addressing again as they are important. Increase the Delay Before Beginning : What's the rush? People wait patiently to get in a scenario, don...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21576.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 21:05:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21576mhartmanThis section of the Warhammer Online Stonetroll Crossing RvR Scenario Guide discusses specific strategies and things to do in the scenario. What Do I Do Now? If You Are the Carrier : Do not get too far away from your team. They are your support. Only sprint away from them if they have the enemy hung up and you need to get that pacification done...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21561.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 20:36:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21561mhartmanThis section of the guide explains how the scenario begins and the basics of scoring. Scenario Basics Type : King of the Hill Duration : 15 minutes Winning Condition : First team to 500 points, or highest points at the end of duration. Tier : 2 Player Ranks : 8 through 21 Number of Players : 12 per realm Score : Killing a player: 5 points Pacifying...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/21556.aspxMon, 29 Dec 2008 20:31:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21556mhartmanStonetroll Crossing is a Tier 2 Realm vs. Realm (RvR) scenario in Warhammer Online. This guide details the scenario itself, strategies for winning, and suggested improvements. Official Summary Full Disclosure: Stonetroll Crossing is one of this writer's favorite scenarios, and definitely his favorite Tier 2 scenario. Stonetroll Crossing rew...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17567.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:20:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17567mhartmanThe guide continues as the Nordenwatch scenario begins. How it Begins Order (blue) begins near the Lighthouse objective (blue square on page 1 map) and Destruction begins near the Barracks objective (red square on page 1 map). After the initial objective, both sides have a straight path to the very strategically important Fortress. It should be not...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17566.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:19:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17566mhartmanThis section of the article gives advice to specific class archetypes for what to do in the Nordenwatch scenario of Warhammer Online. Basic Archetype Strategies If you play the scenario enough, you will indeed develop tactics that work best for you. But in general, this works for the various archetypes: TANKS Get to the flag and fight on the flag. ...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17565.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:19:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17565mhartmanAfter the first large battle at the Fortress, your available choices depend on which end of the sword you ended up. The guide continues as it addresses your available options. Aftermath: Your side won the battle at the Fortress Congratulations! Your side won the big battle at the fortress. This usually means one of three things: Your team is si...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17564.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:17:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17564mhartmanThere are many ways to win the Warhammer Online scenario: Nordenwatch. This section of the guide addresses a few of them. Winning Strategies A lot of "know-it-all", wanna-be-Napoleons will yell and scream "HOLD THE FORT AND WE WIN!" over and over. This is not the only way to win, and focusing on this strategy myopically can ...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17563.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17563mhartmanThis section of the guide addresses losing strategies and other things to avoid in Nordenwatch, a tier 1 RvR scenario in Warhammer Online. Losing Strategies Gank the Other Realm's Spawn Objective : Occasionally, one team will send 1 or 2 people to the opposing realm's spawn objective to try and get a sneaky capture. This strategy might seem to work...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17562.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:13:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17562mhartmanThis section of the guide includes suggestions for how to improve the Warhammer Online scenario: Nordenwatch, as well as final conclusions. Suggestions Nordenwatch is an excellent, very fun scenario, but there are still ways in which it could be made better. Longer Delay Before Beginning : This is a problem with all scenarios in Warhammer Onlin...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/17560.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 04:12:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17560mhartmanMourkain Temple is a Tier 2 Realm vs. Realm (RvR) scenario in Warhammer Online. This guide details the scenario itself, strategies for winning, and suggested improvements. Official Summary Find the Mourkain artifact and seize it for your realm. Killing the enemy while carrying the Mourkain Artifact will yield more points, but slaying the ar...