This is Derek Smart’s Open Letter to David Allen. I don’t feel it is prudent or even necessary to comment further.

I’m starting to get into Lord of Ultima now because I love Ultima and I really like web-based strategy games. My name is Blackguard on World 5. So far, it’s quite good. If you have ever enjoyed games like Utopia, Travian, or OGame you might really enjoy this one. The graphics and interface are above par, and I haven’t found much that I particularly dislike about it. Friend me and let me know who you are if you join!

I played MafiaMatrix with some of you a while back. It’s a web game with the tag line, “Rise above the law, or become the law… The future is in your hands!” It’s basically a hardcore strategy game in which you can be permanently killed and your stuff can be stolen and destroyed. Pretty harsh, but also quite fun if you get into it. I’ve decided to go for another stint in this harsh world (while trying not to get too into it this time). If you want to join me, please sign up with this link so I can get some referral cred (referrer number 14325). I’m “Luck” and I live in Auckland.

I’m not going to specifically comment on Blizzard making an in-game mount available for digital purchase, or even how it can both fly and run at high speeds (it can even run in places where flying mounts aren’t allowed). I won’t even elaborate on the absurdity of a 100,000+ queue with a 7+ hour wait time. That’s dangerous ground to tread on. What’s not dangerous is letting it speak for itself. “Please note that being in the queue does not guarantee that you will have the opportunity to purchase an item. Once you have reached the front of the line you will be sent to checkout, at which point you will have 15 minutes to complete your transaction.” Image beyond the break. Continue Reading »