Robin Torres
Los Angeles - http://cosmicgeek.blogspot.com
Robin Torres juggles multiple alts across multiple servers, two cats, one preschooler, one loot-addicted husband and a yarn dependency.
Drama Mamas: Couples counseling
by Robin Torres 
on Nov 6th 2009 (1 day ago)
Usually couples counseling is for the problems that come with being a couple, not dealing with them. But this week we encounter two situations that involve drama caused by someone else's romance. One may (or may not) be a case of wedding envy. The other letter concerns the awkward public displays of affection from a couple separated by distance, but not by a need to exhibit. On to the counseling...
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WoW Social Conventions, Virtual selves, Features, Drama Mamas
It Came from the Blog: Day of the Dead gallery
by Robin Torres on Nov 6th 2009 (1 day ago)
Paragus and others made some Bread of the Dead for all to share. Rossor (Matthew Rossi) joined us as well for some dancing and tank discussions.
I am still working on the video, but here is a gallery of stills from the dance party:
We'll definitely have a PIlgrim's Bounty event and I'm hoping to fit in a DK Battleground party as well. Join us!
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, Galleries, It Came from the Blog
Updatedx3: Urgent maintenance complete
by Robin Torres on Nov 4th 2009 (4 days ago)
Blizzard has announced that they are conducting urgent maintenance on several realms. The list of affected realms is after the break (which includes Zangarmarsh, the It came from the Blog server).
We will keep you informed as the status changes.
3:25 p.m. PST: All realms are (supposedly) online and playable.
Update 3 p.m. PST: More info at 3:30 PST.
Update: More info at 1:30 p.m. PST.
Filed under: Realm News, Realm Status, Blizzard, News items
It came from the Blog: Day of the Dead Dance Party
by Robin Torres on Nov 2nd 2009 (6 days ago)
Stop the presses! Hold your Hawkstriders! It came from the Blog is having a last minute Day of the Dead Dance Party tonight! And everyone is invited:
- Where: Falconwing Square on Zangarmarsh (US) realm
- When: Midnight EST (10pm Server time, 9pm PST)
- Who: Any level Horde character
- How: Ask Robinella or any It came from the Blog Lurker for an invite to the guild
- What: We'll be making a video of dancing with Catrina and transforming (so don't do the achievement before the rest of us) as well as completing The Grateful Dead quest.
Most questions about It came from the Blog are answered in our FAQ. If you have others, please ask in the comments.
Hope to see you there!
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, It Came from the Blog
It Came from the Blog: Hallow's End and Kodo Run galleries
by Robin Torres on Oct 31st 2009 (7 days ago)
Here are some screenshots of the fun:
Also, at the beginning of October, It came from the Blog went on an Epic Harvest Brewfestival Ride to honor a hero in Ashenvale. The pictures from this event are long overdue and here they are:
Look for more It Came from the Blog activities in November and throughout the in-game holidays.
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, It Came from the Blog
Drama Mamas: Of crime and crossdressing
by Robin Torres on Oct 28th 2009 (10 days ago)
Pictured above is just some of the torture devices on the prison ship Success. The writer of our first letter is not looking to send a guild "criminal" on a tortuous journey across the globe to a penal colony, but he is looking to exact a harsher punishment than the one already meted out. Our second petitioner is tortured about being considered weird for playing the opposite gender. We won't torture you with any further delays before letting you at the drama.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Virtual selves, Features, Drama Mamas
Reminder: ICftB Trick or Treat event today
by Robin Torres on Oct 24th 2009 (15 days ago)
- When: 4:30pm EDT (2:30pm Server Time, 1:30pm PDT) Today
- Where: Meet at Falconwing Square on Zangarmarsh (U.S.)
- Who: Any Horde character, any level. There will also be a second part of the event for epic mounted, flightpathed characters.
- What: Various Hallow's End activities in the Eastern Kingdoms.
- How: Ask Robinella or any It came from the Blog Lurker for an invite to the guild.
Have any questions that are not answered here? Please see our FAQ.
We hope you'll join us!
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, It Came from the Blog
It came from the Blog: Let's go Trick or Treating!
by Robin Torres on Oct 19th 2009 (19 days ago)
- When: 4:30pm EDT (2:30pm Server Time, 1:30pm PDT) Saturday, October 24th
- Where: Meet at Falconwing Square on Zangarmarsh (U.S.)
- Who: Any Horde character, any level. There will also be a second part of the event for epic mounted, flightpathed characters.
- What: Various Hallow's End activities in the Eastern Kingdoms.
- How: Ask Robinella or any It came from the Blog Lurker for an invite to the guild.
All are invited (and encouraged) to attend. If you have any questions like "Why are you Horde biased?" and "When are you coming to my server?", the short answer to both is "We aren't" and the long answers can be found in our FAQ.
We hope you'll join us!
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, WoW Insider Business, It Came from the Blog
Patch 3.3 PTR: Speedier Northrend reputation grinds [Updated]
by Robin Torres on Oct 16th 2009 (22 days ago)
The official Blizzard World of Warcraft Twitter account made the above announcement today. It is great that they are thinking of increasing the speed in which Northrend reputation is gained, but they aren't saying much more than that. Blizzard is only planning (not promising) to test (not implement) the increased rep for many (not all or even most) factions. So, while this is likely to appear on the PTR sometime in the not too distant future, what factions it will affect and when (or even if) it appears on live realms is anybody's guess.
I love Twitter and it's great that Blizzard has been making use of their account for more than just their version of a Breakfast Topic, but I would prefer if they would link to more details when they release info like this. Perhaps follow it up with a forum post giving some facts or a link to a recent forum discussion of Northrend Factions.
I love Twitter and it's great that Blizzard has been making use of their account for more than just their version of a Breakfast Topic, but I would prefer if they would link to more details when they release info like this. Perhaps follow it up with a forum post giving some facts or a link to a recent forum discussion of Northrend Factions.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Blizzard, News items, Factions, Wrath of the Lich King
Mr. Chilly is in the mail on Battle.net accounts
by Robin Torres on Oct 15th 2009 (23 days ago)
You have until November 11th to switch your account to Battle.net, but the penguin pets are already in-game. I converted my account when I was first able to (which has had its ups and downs) and I logged on this afternoon to find Mr. Chilly in my mailbox on all characters.
Like most Blizzard promotional pets, they are Bind on Account and sent to every character you have on every realm. They are also collectible, in that they don't disappear from your inventory after you "learn" them. So, if you have already switched to Battle.net, log in and pick up your new little penguin buddy.
Like most Blizzard promotional pets, they are Bind on Account and sent to every character you have on every realm. They are also collectible, in that they don't disappear from your inventory after you "learn" them. So, if you have already switched to Battle.net, log in and pick up your new little penguin buddy.
Filed under: Blizzard, News items
