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The poll... oh that lovely poll... if ever you're bored, vote in the poll. Have friends vote.. have everyone vote. Please, someone use our poll. :( Seriously, though, the current question is... Fighters... Hot or Not? Vote!
An interesting MMOG-related tidbit on the web: Nick Yee: The Trouble with "Addiction" proves to be an interesting read with equally interesting - and surprisingly civil - comments.
"Dont hate me for not buffing you.
Dont hate me for not shouting for you.
I am not public servant
I work for rewards.
Greedy, needy hero elephant of Hindemith."
The "Ladies of Lineage" rolls on with a new member among its ranks! Arriving in her white chariot is... Leyanire!
Why did you start playing Lineage 2? I was introduced to Lineage 2 by my friend who had started to play some MMO's a month before I joined. He showed me the interface and the possibilities as well as the official site with all the information at that stage. I was so overwhelmed with the beauty of the graphics, the smoothness of the gameplay and the funny features such as emote options that I made my own account and started playing.
From RPGs to RTSs, this is one woman who likes her gaming! Read all about Leyanire!
Enjoy, all, and have a great weekend!
If you have articles, screenshots, event info, or any L2-related content that you'd like to share with the Lineage 2 community, send it in! Movies, art, wallpapers, articles... you name it! You can send them to us using our convenient submissions page.
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One of the most incredible aspects of Lineage 2 is the amazing world we get to play in. I'm looking for you to share screenshots of the areas that you find especially beautiful. All you have to do is send them in to Seridove and we'll feature them on the front page of the Lineage 2 Vault.
I think the wikipedia entry on �game addiction� is very telling. While you would think the entry might at least cover several genres of video games, the only genre it names specifically is MMOs. More interesting is that for over a year the neutrality and factual accuracy of the entry have been debated on the discussion page, but very little has changed. Comments such as the following are typical of the background discussion.
I've added {{disputed}} and {{POV}} tags to the article. Honestly, I don't think it can be salvaged at all, although that doesn't mean we should VfD it, as there ought to be an article on this subject. However, this article is a great example of exactly how not to write a good Wiki article. Junjk 19:37, 31 July 2005 (UTC)
You can read the rest here along with his other works and his surveys at The Daedalus Project.
What's Hot...What's Not![ Comment ] Print News | Mail News | Category: L2Vault News Last week you all agreed that the online communities were definately HOT! (I know the community is why I love playing Lineage 2..(well cept for those run-in's with Slycutter *shudders*)
Anyway. . moving on ... *grins*
This week we want to pose the question: Is there enough "true fighter" love? I mean, magic and range attacks are great. . but sometimes. . nothing beats getting in someone's face with a sword. But is the payoff for this class balanced with the obvious deficiencies? Let us know. . are fighters HOT or NOT?
Monday, Seri wrapped up her poll on the intensity of Lineage2. Most people voted that it was NOT hot, and Seri agreed, citing a recent article about the harmful RL stress that some people have developed regarding online gaming.
L2Vault was given the honor of not only hosting Stabby's Final Farewell Comic but also an interview with the artist, short video, and the entire Mini-Lineage 2 series of comics! Rich's comic was a great contribution to the L2 community, and we wish him the best of luck in future endeavors.
Cienight of Lionna is this weeks Featured Hero. With almost 2000 PvP kills under his belt, he's a force to contend with!
Expanding the L2 Vault focus on community, Seri and the team recently unveiled their new "Ladies of Lineage" section which showcases some of the incredible women who play Lineage 2. This week she presents: EllChan
Why did you start playing Lineage 2? I originally began playing in closed beta because my boyfriend at the time wanted to review the game for his website. ( http://cad-comic.com *shameless plug lol*) He graciously purchased 2 copies of the game so I could play with him.
What aspect of Lineage 2 do you like the best? Honestly the community is the best part of the game. Lineage is brutal and cold. You have to find companions that you can trust with your life because everyone else is out to stab you in the back.
If you have articles, screenshots, event info, or any L2-related content that you'd like to share with the Lineage 2 community, send it in! Movies, art, wallpapers, articles... you name it! You can send them to us using our convenient submissions page.
Yes, behind a small percentage of those female toons (and even in some male toons) lies a real life lady. Today, we feature EllChan, Bishop of Hindemith!
Know a lady who plays the game and who would be willing to be featured on Lineage 2 Vault? Send me an email at: seridove@vaultnetwork.com!
One of the most incredible aspects of Lineage 2 is the amazing world we get to play in. I'm looking for you to share screenshots of the areas that you find especially beautiful. All you have to do is send them in to Seridove and we'll feature them on the front page of the Lineage 2 Vault.
Sadly, it's time to say goodbye to Stabby McStoo. But before we do, the creator of Stabby, Rich Schleifer sat down with Lineage 2 Vault and answered not only our questions, but answered burning questions thrown his way such as "Will you respect me in the morning!" (compliments of Slycutter)
Check out the entire feature which includes the last comic, the interview, and even a short video of Rich himself!
I think we all can agree that when a game gets out of hand as to cause stress IRL and make people so upset that they log in frustration. . that we need to reassess our goals and perspective in the game we are playing.
Earlier this year the Washington Post ran an article about online gameing and stress:
The situation has grown so acute that 10 South Koreans -- mostly teenagers and people in their twenties -- died in 2005 from game addiction-related causes, up from only two known deaths from 2001 to 2004, according to government officials. Most of the deaths were attributed to a disruption in blood circulation caused by sitting in a single, cramped position for too long -- a problem known as "economy class syndrome," a reference to sitting in an airplane's smallest seats on long flights.
So just be aware of stress and make sure to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
This week, I'd like to turn our focus to the communities that follow MMORPG games. Lineage 2 has a very dedicated community where people make friendships, enemies, listen to the radio, and talk some smack on the message boards.
Do these communities take over our real lives or do they supplement them? Are you finding that you have nothing to talk to your rl friends because. .well. . they dont' understand what "blue wolf" is? We want to know. .
Are the MMORPG communities HOT or NOT? Dont' forget to vote in our poll!
L2 Week in Review[ Comment ] Print News | Mail News | Category: L2Vault News The week started off with the expansion of the L2 Vault staff. White_DemonEX joined us to help with quests guides and creative artwork on the site. Welcome, White_DemonEX!
Next was some major news about the FBI teaming up with NCSoft to closed down L2Extreme, which they alleged to be reaping profits by providing a fraudulent service to its players. L2Extreme advertised on its website, www.l2extreme.com, that more than half million registered users had subscribed to play. The investigation into the L2Extreme operation is ongoing.
Buzz and Fordson are back with an event full of seeds and squash and, more importantly, LOOT! Potions, enchant scrolls, soul crystals... get out there and get smashing!
Seri also started up a Screenshot Caption Contest, running clear to December 6th. Send in your submission to win a C5 poster, a personalized VNBoards user title, and 2 week VN VIP status (colored name, URL links, reduced post timer, and other neat features).
L2Vault has started a great new community feature called "Ladies of Lineage" to spotlight the women of L2 who have kicked butt and taken names across Aden with the best of them. Each spotlight will include general character information, character and player pictures, and a brief interview with the player herself. Get to know some of the great people in your community, starting with HiINlieis!
Well, it's Friday, folks. Time to wrap up the week and get started on yet another great weekend. Have fun, all, and enjoy L2!
Happy Thanksgiving!![ 1 Comment ] Print News | Mail News | Category: L2Vault News Here in the United States, today is a day where visit with friends and relatives, eat too much turkey, watch football, and give thanks. (And a day off from work doesn't hurt either!)
While this is an American holiday, one thing we all can share and reflect in (no matter where we are from) is being thankful for the great friends, family, and people we know that make our lives all that better for having them in it.
I'm thankful for my family, my staff here (as small as you are. . you are worth more than your weight in gold), Teddy (for giving me this opportunity), LC (for being a great friend), John (no I'm not stalking you) and all my friends (ingame and out). Most importantly, I'm thankful that everyday I wake up I have the opportunity to tackle another day full of work, love, laughter and fun.
Everyone, have a great Thanksgiving. . no matter where you live. And I'll see you all on Friday for the recap.
The Lineage 2 Vault is proud to present the newest feature, �Ladies of Lineage".
Yes, behind a small percentage of those female toons (and even in some male toons) lies a real life lady. Today, we kick off our spotlight series with HiINlieis, Cardinal of Devianne! Check her out by clicking the title block above!
Know a lady who plays the game and who would be willing to be featured on Lineage 2 Vault? Send me an email at: seridove@vaultnetwork.com!
Just what *are* these guys saying? Give us a caption! We've always wondered what these mobs were making small talk about!!
The contest will run for TWO Weeks. The contest will be starting on Wednesday, November 22nd (Noon CST) and closed on Wednesday, December 6th (Noon CST).
Contest winners will be announced on Friday, December 8th, on the Lineage 2 Vault.
Expanding the L2 Vault focus on community, Seri and the team recently unveiled their new "Ladies of Lineage" section which showcases some of the incredible women who play Lineage 2. This week she presents: 
