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<title>Game Update  1.2 : Legacy</title>
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Game Update 1.2 for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will be released for public download soon! Entitled Legacy, this latest update to the game will allow players to experience brand new in-game content, including a new Flashpoint, a new PvP Warzone and a new Operation. All of this new content is now live on the Public Test Server so if you’re currently a player, we encourage you to check it out and give us your feedback! Be sure to visit the Star Wars: The Old Republic Test Center to learn more, and you can also take a look at many of the new features coming in Game Update 1.2 by visiting www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/gameupdates and by viewing our New Features video.


The biggest change with Game Update 1.2 is the evolution of the Legacy system. As we first highlighted back in January, players will be able to tie their different characters together in their Legacy family tree. Characters that are placed within a Legacy family tree will then be able to unlock special Legacy emotes and abilities. Players will also be able to unlock different species for any character class in their Legacy.


 
This is just the start of the Legacy expansion. Players who increase their Legacy level will be able to unlock new convenience items for their ship, such as an on-board mailbox or Galactic Trade Network terminal. There are also Legacy bonuses tied to a player’s Companion Characters and moral alignment, among other things.




There are other welcomed features that will be introduced with Game Update 1.2. This includes End-Game Crafting Combat Logs, Player-vs-Player Rankings, Guild Banks, new in-game items, and so much more.

 
Game Update 1.2 also delivers an array of new in-game content! This includes Explosive Conflict, a brand new Operation that will take groups or eight or sixteen players to the planet of Denova. While on Denova, groups of either Imperial or Republic players will have to battle their way through nearly endless hordes of droids, mercenaries and deadly creatures as they fight for control of the planet, and its valuable resources.

The new Novare Coast Warzone pits two teams against each other, fighting for control of various mortar locations that are used to bombard the enemy base. Like the Huttball Warzone, Novare Coast can be played Republic vs. Empire, or Same Faction vs. Same Faction.

 
Players will have the opportunity to experience The Lost Island, an exciting new Flashpoint that continues the storyline first set in motion during the events of Kaon Under Siege. Here players make their way to a hidden island on the planet of Ord Mantell as they hunt for answers pertaining to the outbreak of the Rakghoul virus that devastated the Tion Hegemony.

In addition to the new game content, Game Update 1.2 will also include a number of bug fixes and small tweaks that are designed to help the game run more smoothly. You can see all the changes for yourself in the Game Update 1.2 patch notes, which will be published on our Community Blog when the game update goes live.

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<title>The Old Republic Continues Meteoric Rise </title>
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STAR WARS™: THE OLD REPUBLIC™ CONTINUES METEORIC RISE IN BECOMING THE LATEST ONLINE PHENOMENON

Growing Player Base, High Quality Service and New Game Updates Drive Successful Start for the Critically-Acclaimed MMO from BioWare and LucasArts

Austin, Texas – February 1, 2012 – Just six weeks after launching one of the most anticipated videogames of all time, BioWare™, a Label of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), is continuing to set new standards in online games with Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Already the fastest growing subscription MMO ever, Star Wars: The Old Republic has sold over 2 million copies, with a thriving base of over 1.7 million active subscribers, as gamers around the world have immersed themselves in the story-driven, online Star Wars universe from BioWare and LucasArts. Helping drive The Old Republic’s early success has been the quality and reliability of the game’s service, with servers being available for more than 99.5% of the time outside of scheduled maintenance. BioWare has also delivered on the promise of continually adding new content by releasing Rise of the Rakghouls, which added new, higher level group content, less than 30 days after launch. The next game update, featuring even more content, new game systems and additional guild features, is scheduled to be released in Spring 2012.

“We’re truly honored and humbled by the incredibly strong support from our players who are enjoying Star Wars: The Old Republic,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare and General Manager of EA’s BioWare Label. “Our entire team worked very hard over the holidays to deliver a smooth experience at launch, and the resulting response to the game from our fans and critics has been exceptionally gratifying.” 

Added Dr. Greg Zeschuk, Co-Founder of BioWare and General Manager of the BioWare MMO Business Unit: “But we’re not resting! We’re actively listening to our community for ongoing feedback to help us ensure the game and service continue to improve, and we’re working to deliver spectacular new high quality content on a regular cadence going forward.”

Player engagement for Star Wars: The Old Republic has not slowed since launch, as the community achieved the following incredible gameplay milestones in just over one month since launch:

•Over 239 million in-game hours, or over 332,000 months and over 27,000 years of in-game time
•Over 20 billion NPCs killed
•Over 148 billion credits spent
Star Wars: The Old Republic is one of the most critically acclaimed MMOs of all time, having won MSNBC’s “Game of the Year” award, “Editor’s Choice” awards from IGN, PC Gamer and “Best MMO of 2011” awards from Game Informer, Gamespy.com, Massively, Ten Ton Hammer and more. The game is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies, with the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire locked in the middle of an epic, galactic war. Players choose one of eight iconic Star Wars character classes, including the Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular, Smuggler, Trooper, Sith Warrior, Sith Inquisitor, Bounty Hunter and Imperial Agent, becoming the hero or villain of their own personal Star Wars saga. 

Included with the purchase of every copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic is 30 days of access to the game, after which players can continue to play through subscribing* at either $14.99 per month, $41.97 for 3 months ($13.99 per month), or $77.94 for six months ($12.99 per month). 

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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Whits Light Saber found!</title>
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For all of your Star Wars junkies out there. The White Lightsaber has been found. here is a pic to wet your whistle. Still a ton more to find in game. If your not already having a blast with us join CoD in Star Wars: The Old Republic now.





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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:31:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>SWTOR Founder title available</title>
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Get your founders title now! Join CoD in the newest game to hit the MMORG market swinging. You will not want to miss out. See forums for a review soon.












As a 'thank you' to everyone who helped make Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ one of the most successful MMO launches in history, we are rewarding early members of The Old Republic with a unique Founder's Medal and &quot;Founder&quot; Title!


To receive the Founder's Medal...


•Purchase Star Wars: The Old Republic and redeem your official Game Product Registration Code at the Code Redemption Center.
•Complete one of the following transactions by March 19th, 2012 (12:01AM EST; Pacific: March 18th, 9:01PM PST; European: 4:01AM GMT, 5:01AM CET): 
&amp;#9702;Billed at least once for an active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscription
&amp;#9702;Redeemed a Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Time Code
•Once you become eligible for the title and have surpassed your 30 days of game time included with your official Game Product Registration Code, you will be notified by email..
•Check your in-game mail for a message from &quot;Star Wars: The Old Republic&quot;. Your Founder's Medal will be attached to this message.
•Place your Founder's Medal in your Inventory and right-click the medal to unlock your &quot;Founder&quot; title. (TIP: You can choose to show the Founder's title or any other title you've earned in-game by opening your character sheet and selecting a title from the character name drop down. Once applied, the title will show next to your character name on your nameplate.)
•This title is permanently bound to your account and will carry over to any character you make in the future.

(NOTE: It may take up to 7 days for the &quot;Founder&quot; title to be applied).


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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:26:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>SWTOR sets world record!</title>
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We all knew BioWare was taking a big risk when the company decided to provide voice overs for every Star Wars: The Old Republic NPC conversation. The sheer amount of voice overs in the game is astonishing, especially when considering the fact that the dialog varies between light/dark options, classes, and even races and genders at times. In fact, apparently SWTOR has now set a Guinness world record for being the largest entertainment voice over project ever. This record will appear in the Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition. 

When interviewed for the award, it was said that SWTOR boasts over 200,000 lines of recorded dialogue. For those of us who have been playing the game, yeah, that sounds about right. While questing, there’s a virtual truck load of conversation. The voice overs add to the enjoyment of the story for most players. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that story is the game’s strongest feature. The whole leveling experience is similar to BioWare’s single-player RPG experience, and those of us who love their other games have been deliciously immersed in leveling in SWTOR.

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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Wait is over!!</title>
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For those of you who have waited for years for a good Star Wars MMORG the wait is over. Launching just before Christmas SWTOR has amazed from the start with its breathtaking storylines and unique additions to the MMORG market. Many CoD have already tried this game and many more are amassing together on one server ( information located in forums ). Jump in on the Republic side and see what its all about. Look for Sojourne and his yellow lightsaber.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:11:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ashes of History 1.5</title>
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Scorched Earth
The Ashes of History are upon us! Two sinister dragon cults have joined forces to ravage Telara. The reason for this alliance remains a mystery, but scholars see a connection to dark portents from across the sea. Join Council of Dragons as we continue to march forward in an effort to stop these forces in their tracks.

Planar Attunement brings advancement for level-50 Ascended, and Chronicles let you experience Telara's endgame instances with a friend. A new Warfront, a dungeon for master adventurers, Veteran Rewards, and more await in RIFT 1.5.

The Travel Stones
Before the Age of Dragons, Travel Stones allowed instant movement throughout Telara. But Akylios bade the sea swallow them up, and so they stayed until the Ascended slew that mad god. 

The Travel Stones have emerged in dire disrepair and haunted by a strange song. Karine, the first Bard, calls the Ascended to restore the Stones and use them to reach an exiled people’s distant kingdom, where the Wanton and the Golden Maw work together to unleash volcanic doom upon Telara. 

Can the Ascended break the cults’ brutal alliance, or will Telara choke upon the Ashes of History?
RIFT 1.5 Key Features
Planar Attunement

Advance beyond level 50 with Planar Attunement. Every quest completed and planespawn slain brings you closer to your next elemental upgrade. 
Chronicles

Teams of two players (or one, if you've got the gear) can take on RIFT Chronicles, exploring breathtaking dungeons— including Greenscale’s Blight, Hammerknell, and more—in fun, story-driven adventures!
New Warfront: Library of the Runemasters

PvP combat erupts in Hammerknell's Library of the Runemasters. Race the enemy faction to control Dwarven secrets, and rise through the ranks in this pulse-pounding new Warfront
Veteran Rewards
Subscribers earn rewards the longer they play RIFT, including special gear and a personal vendor
The Master Dungeon

Darkening Deeps now sports a Master Dungeon mode. Rebalanced for elite groups of Ascended, the Master Dungeon holds epic challenges and epic rewards. 
World Event
Update 1.5 ushers in the next World Event! Repair the ancient Travel Stones and stop two dragon cults before they overwhelm Telara with Earth and Fire. Face down the molten fury of new rifts and win scorching loot like an Ash Strider mount! 


AddOns beta
Customize your play with new AddOns, fan-created mods for your RIFT user interface









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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:14:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Legacy of the Fallen update 1.4</title>
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In the wake of dragons
RIFT 1.4 - Coming Soon
Some among the Ascended believed when one of the Blood Storm fell, that dragon’s cult would shatter from the blow. Greenscale is slain and Akylios sunk, yet House Aelfwar and the Abyssal continue to plot and scheme. Now the Ascended must overcome both groups of desperate cultists and their rivals in the opposite faction in RIFT 1.4: Legacy of the Fallen. 
After their deaths, the vanquished dragons’ essences exploded into elemental energy. Now their cultists strive to claim the Dragon Mote fallout scattered throughout Telara. The Guardians and Defiant must race to harvest these motes for themselves lest the Abyssal or House Aelfwar reclaim the power of their fallen masters.&lt; br&gt;
The Water Saga
To combat the Abyssal, Ascended can embark on the Water Saga, an epic quest series that unravels the origin of this lunatic cult. Guardians and Defiant must stop the Abyssal resurgence, save important members of their faction from the cult’s insanity, and learn more about the sinister Tidelords, the heroes who first imprisoned Akylios, and the Faceless Man’s secret past. Aimed at high-level Ascended acting alone and in groups, the Water Saga offers both epic loot and a swift and cold-blooded Crocnard Mount.

Drowned Halls
The Abyssal threat looms large in Drowned Halls, a terrifying sliver in Scarwood where Akylios has conquered Telara. The Ascended must enter this alternate dimension and stop the faceless sorceress Hydriss from leading her forces into other timelines. This 10-player sliver offers rich rewards and terrible dangers to any Guardians and Defiant who brave its apocalyptic events. 
Escalation of hostilities
As the Cults of Water and Life rail at their gods’ demise, tensions rise between the Ascended factions. Soon, Defiant and Guardians will clash in the open world combat offered by PvP Rifts. On top of Capture-the-Flag, the Warfront of Whitefall Steppes will feature an alternate “Escalation” mission where combatants must race to charge their side’s cannon with sourcestone shards issuing from an Air Rift. Every week, strategic focus will shift between Warfronts, and completing the week’s featured Warfront will earn Ascended greater rewards. 

LFG leaps across shards
To ensure you get into groups and dungeons faster, the Looking for Group system now works across multiple Shards, swiftly recruiting Ascended to join your quest. 


RIFT 1.4 Summary
-PvP Rifts: More open-world PvP goodness! 
-Cross-Shard LFG 
-Water Saga: Quest line that lets you earn epic loot and a vicious Crocnard Mount 
-Planar Menace: Stop House Aelfwar and the Abyssal from claiming the Dragon Motes 
-Drowned Halls: A new 10-player raid sliver 
-Quest Item Keyring: Save space in your inventory with an extra bag to hold your quest items 
-New rare materials: New tier of epic materials for each harvesting profession 
-New crafted item sets: Eight new crafted item sets for dungeon and raid players 
-Player-crafted augments: Apothecaries can salvage planar essences to make powerful item augments! 
-And more! 











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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rift:Into the Future &quot; A letter from the Devs&quot;</title>
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Summer Update: RIFT Into the Future! 
Hey, everyone. Following the release of 1.3 last month, we realized that we've spent so much time working on the game that we haven't taken the time to do a big, public update with some of the things that are coming up for RIFT. 

After looking at all of the things currently happening in the studio, the piece you're about to read took on a life of its own. Why did that happen? Between the sheer volume of great things going on and the staggering number of people working on them, one point kept getting hammered home: 

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES EVERYTHING POSSIBLE!

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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:47:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Build your own Cleric: Class Video</title>
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Just like Warriors, Clerics can mix and match Souls into any combination of three they like, choosing the ideal abilities for every sort of healing, fighting and tanking you can think of. Whether you want an healing tank, support adventurer, hard hitting damage dealer, or group healer, the versatile Cleric calling lets you build your class! 

 click  HERE
 to watch the video.

This ones for all you healers in other games bored of whack-a-mole healer classes.

Join CoD as it conintues to push its way into the Rift Raid content. You can buy the game for as little as 10 dollars if you click the Amazon link on our site.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:44:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>CoD Rift's has it's first guildmeeting</title>
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<description>Council of Dragons held its first guildmeeting in Rift this past Sunday in an effort to put together a solid plan as we move forward both in raiding and continuing to gear up our newer transfers and additions.

As many of you already Know CoD has moved to the Deepwood server in Rift. We look forward to seeing many old faces as members continue to pour in many we have not seen in years. 

Thanks to all that attended. Below are Slashus's version of our guildmeeting notes.







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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:23:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Waves of Maness: Update 1.3</title>
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RIFT 1.3
Coming June 22 (NA) / June 23 (EU)

Hammerknell. The long-hidden secrets of the accursed Delve stand revealed in RIFT 1.3: Waves of Madness, and you will be able to experience them in an all-new 20-Player Raid. The forsaken Dwarven city has lain silent since the rifts came, sealed by its fleeing inhabitants out of shame for some unspoken crime. The Ascended have long known that something terrible hides in the deeps of the Delve, but before they can raid this abandoned fortress, they must secure its gates and hold back the rising tides of Water and Death.


A dark tide rises
You need not be a scout or spy to notice the Water and Death Rifts that will burst forth across the Telaran sky, or the frenzy of their riftspawn invaders. The Faceless will rush forth as an unstoppable wave of the living and undead. Creatures foul and obscene will smash against the doors of Hammerknell to free a great monstrosity. Learn more about what the forces of the Abyssal and the Endless Court have in store during the Hammerknell Opening Event. 

Deep in the Delve
Only when the gates are secured will the Ascended enter Hammerknell, where the anguished wailing of Dwarven ghosts is the very least of horrors. Here, the Defiant and the Guardians will confront the awful truth of the Dwarves’ great crime. Their sin was unspeakable, and for their transgression the Dwarves watched helplessly as their homes were besieged by necrotic hordes, condemned wretches who haunt Hammerknell still. Worse, beyond the Endless Court’s intrusion, the echoes of deep water sound beneath the ruined land. Great treasures await those Ascended who hold tight to their sanity and survive their journey into this most ancient of prisons. 

Bank on your comrades
If you plan on raiding Hammerknell, you will need stalwart allies at your side. To help organize your Delve-delving efforts, RIFT 1.3 introduces free character transfers and Guild Banks! Join your companions wherever they may be, and toss your loot into your new Guild Bank to help prepare for the fearsome trials in Hammerknell and beyond. 




RIFT 1.3 Summary
Hammerknell Raid: Three wings, more than 10 bosses, new loot, and more! 
Hammerknell Opening Event: The forces of Water and Death will wash across the land in an attempt to claim Hammerknell. Awesome loot awaits the Ascended! 
Hammerknell Item Sets: Get added benefits from gathering everything in these new item sets! 
Free In-Game Character Transfers 
Guild Bank: We’ve heard your cries! 
Bind on Account Wardrobe/Vanity Items: Share some wardrobe and vanity items between characters on your account via in-game mail. 
More Social Clothing: including Hammerknell themed items! 
Sliver-Sight Artifact Collections: Use your newfound vision to find even more artifacts! 
PvP World Quests: New level 50 daily quests that grant favor rewards have been added. Visit Thedeor’s Circle in Sanctum or the Catari Command Center in Meridian to learn more! 

Join Council of Dragons as we continue to gear up our new member to tackle this threat to Telara!







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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:18:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Corruption is cleansed</title>
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<description>TD drops first boss of tinal tier before Convorteum&amp;nbsp;After four nights of progress Team Dragon finally defeated the Corruption in Fungal Forest&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;With the first two teirs of UF raids under our belt, TD has now cracked the first raid of the third tier. Once we defeat this round of events, and flag up the raidforce with emblems, its on to Covorteum and L90 focus effects and gearing up for Thule raiding.&amp;nbsp;</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:04:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>I WANT YOU!</title>
<link>http://www.councilofdragons.com/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=481</link>
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Left to right. Dethacles ( Slashus ) Grusuum ( Arsenil ) Blyze ( Bliize ) Sojourne ( Sneekii )</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:27:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>We're Back!! TD raiding EQ</title>
<link>http://www.councilofdragons.com/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=480</link>
<description>Thank goodness that EQ is back. Was going through withdrawels! Now that we are back online, we need to spread the word that Team Dragon is back to it's normal Raid Schedule. Next raid is Monday 5/23/11. See you all then!!</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 13:20:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Free Rift 7 day trial for CoD/TD members</title>
<link>http://www.councilofdragons.com/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=479</link>
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All current and /or past member sof CoD/TD or any affiliated guilds qualifies for a free 7 day trial to Rift. As you may know Council of Dragon is currently moving forward in Rift in full force. We need more of our friends to push even farther. rift is full of dynamic content, graphics, and quests that brings the best of past games with the excitement of ongoing weekly and monthly content from invasions to simple raids. If interested email  me via website messages or use my email lised in the Rift section under this topic. I will reply with a code and link so you can quickly download and start the game. Any members who buy the game will receive 10 plat once that member reaches level 20. Also Trion themselves will provide you with a custome title and other in game goodies. We are having the time of our lives not felt since the early days of EQ one. Dont be the last see the wonders of RIFT &quot; PLANES OF TELARA&quot;



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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 17:42:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Spoils of War: Prelude</title>
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Shell of mystery, rain of riches
Strange things—stranger than usual, that is—are emerging from the rifts of Fire and Earth. Fragments of ancient golden dragon eggs lie scattered wherever the Flame- or Earthtouched set foot. Even stranger, coins have been raining into both Sanctum and Meridian, inspiring unusual greed in the locals. Neither Guardian nor Defiant scholars can solve this mystery without studying these shells and coins, so the Ascended must collect as many specimens as possible. 

Beginning May 4 and lasting until RIFT 1.2: The Spoils of War goes live on May 10, these golden shells and sinister coins will spread a hint of mystery and the lure of easy riches throughout Telara. Your faction will offer several daily quests to gather samples of each. 




The gifts of burning greed
Each of the four daily quests to collect these strange relics will grant you a unique item containing a random treasure prized by the Ascended. Rare artifacts, crafting currency, and plaques of achievement can all be found within. 


Join Council of Dragons on nightly hunt's to gain these fragments as we continue to gear ourselves for raids and high end dungeons and  finally give birth to Team Dragon Rift.

 Team Dragon has put out the call to arms to all members old and new!  Will you answer?









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<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 01:18:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>MMORPG &quot; Rift Spoils of War Preview&quot;</title>
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<description>Trion Worlds and the Rift development team have set up an aggressive and impressive schedule of updates to the game. Following last month’s v1.1 River of Souls event, players were left wondering what was coming next. MMORPG.com News Manager Suzie Ford had the opportunity to chat with Trion Design Producer Hal Hanlin and Lore Lead Morgan Lockhart about the forthcoming v1.2 Spoils of War patch. Our discussion centered primarily on the prelude event that is scheduled to run from May 4th through May 9th.

As the name implies, the Spoils of War is related to the River of Souls event. Telarans and the Ascended successfully overcame Alsbeth and her minions and now the rewards have arrived. The prelude offers players four new daily quests centered on the mysterious treasure-like items literally falling from the sky in some cases.



In the first instance, golden coins have been raining on Sanctum and Meridian but when city folk pick them up, they are corrupted by a strange taint. Because the Ascended are a bit more resistant to such corruption, the Mendicant Order and the College of Planar Studies are anxious to have these tainted coins collected and returned for further study. The collection of coins is a once daily quest that takes place only in the capital city of each faction.



If coins falling from the sky aren’t enough to give pause for thought, players will face an increase in Earth and Fire rifts that are exploding across Telara even in places they had not been previously seen.  Interest will undoubtedly be piqued, however, by the fragments of ancient dragon eggshells being dropped by invaders and Rift monsters. Again, the College of Planar Studies and the Mendicant Order are both interested in having these dragon eggshells rounded up for further study. There are three daily requests sending the Ascended all over Telara in search of these rare but mysterious items.




When returning with either gold coins or ancient dragon eggshells, players will be rewarded in impressive ways as the “Spoils of War” name implies. On turning in the quest items, players will receive a container that may hold, for instance, a limited-time companion pet called the Gritty Kitty. No, this isn’t a dirty cat but is one that has been rescued from the Plane of Earth. Other rewards might include rare hard-to-find artifacts, crafting currency and even plaques of achievement.



Both Lockhart and Hanlin described the prelude event and directly tied it to the overarching story that Rift embodies. Quests are story driven. Invasions and rift activity are tied to the ongoing and evolving history of Telara. Hanlin compared Rift to live theater and said that the Trion team is nimble and can do things that other MMOs simply cannot do. If the prelude to the Spoils of War update is any indication, he may be right on the mark.

While they wouldn’t confirm or deny that the v1.2 update will arrive on May 10th, it’s probably safe to infer that this is the case. See you in Telara!







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Just like Warriors, Rogues can mix and match Souls into any combination of three they like, choosing the ideal abilities for every sort of sneaking and stabbing you can think of. Whether you want an agile tank, versatile adventurer, or ruthless sniper, the versatile Rogue calling lets you build your class! 

 click  HERE
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This ones for you Xaxony!
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<description>Try RIFT for free this weekend!

Due to an overwhelming response, Trion Worlds is holding another Allies of the Ascended event this weekend.  We’re giving out Ally Codes that will grant new players access to the world of Telara, free of charge, for the entire weekend. Visit www.RIFTgame.com/ally for your Ally Code, as well as instructions on applying your Ally Code, more information about the Allies of the Ascended event, and to download the RIFT patcher. Get your Ally Code before this Code Rift is sealed! Make sure to grab a new code for this weekend's event, as the old codes will not grant access.

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(CNN) -- In the world of massive multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG), &quot;World of Warcraft&quot; is the gold standard with more than 12 million subscribers as of October 2010.

With their most recent expansion release, it seems Blizzard's hold on the market would grow even tighter. 

However, another game company is armoring up and entering the MMORPG arena.

Click Read more for the full article.

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<description>TD was called into an emergency clock repair last night, but alas the patient did not make it...Gratz TD on adding to its farm list &amp;quot;Tick Tock&amp;quot; from House of Thule.&amp;nbsp;Meanwhile Team Dragon is about to break into Tier7 of UF, but adding TT to its gearing targets will help to gear up the team. By this summer we should be reaping the successes of Convorteum and beginning to cut our teeth on Thule progression.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;</description>
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<description>Capping off the second level of UF raiding, Team Dragon dropped the Wrath of Brath -- the final event before entering the next tier of events.&amp;nbsp;With just over 30 emblems dropped, TD will now focus of flagging all of its raiders with Emblems (as well as backflagging Coins) as we approach the third level of UF.As Trys said, &amp;quot;Convorteum is not far away -- and then gearing up to raid House of Thule!&amp;quot;</description>
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Hot on the heels of release, RIFT’s first content patch introduces the River of Souls, where Ascended can challenge Alsbeth, Mistress of Discord and leader of the Endless Court.

Regulos’s minions have seized control of the Soulstream, guarding it with a vast army of walking corpses. Alsbeth’s necromancy tears souls from the river and reanimates them as willing servants of Regulos, making no distinction between villains, heroes, and even spawn from other planes. Since all deceased spirits find their way to the stream, Alsbeth has first pick of history’s most terrible warriors. The Ascended have one chance to slay Alsbeth and free the Soulstream, before an endless tide of Death spews forth across Telara. Join CoD as many of it's member achieve levels and numbers needed to fight back this invasion.

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<description>Team Dragon continues to roll through UF raiding. Earlier this month Hive Guardians finally surrendered, and then last night...Three of the four Tier 2 raids down -- just the Wrath of Brell to go. And with 27 emblem keys having dropped so far, we are on our way to flagging the team for Tier 3 raiding.</description>
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