The typical strategy game is all about domination. You build up your military, your resources, your population, and take over the continent, the world, the galaxy, or the universe. Now there’s a game with a different slant: peace.

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Well, Obsidian just announced the release of the official v1.04 patch for NWN2. Being that it’s brand new, an offline patch isn’t available yet. I’ve checked the vault, and while they have a ton of prior updates, 1.04 isn’t listed.

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A few days ago, in Ebay Dumps Virtual Auctions, I posted that the auction giant was dropping all listings for VRE. Now, it, seems, they’ve made an exception.

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According to an article over on joystiq, Slamdance ended on a sour note. The remaining attendees decided not to award any prizes this year. Will there be a next year for Slamdance? I have my doubts.

Slamdance: No Awards

Yes, I did find a new game to join at last. With nothing else out there right now, I do need something to play, even if it’s only once a week (this is your fault, Bruce!). This time, I’m running a different character.

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All the chatter lately about RPGs (or what defines one) in Once More…The CRPG got me thinking about the first one I ever played. Only I don’t recall which one that was.

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In a somewhat startling move, eBay is now delisting auctions for any type of virtual property, including items, characters, and “virtual cash”.

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Yes, once again the “what is a CRPG” topic has raised its head. This time, Matt Barton over at Armchair Arcade is tackling the subject.

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