Monthly Archives: November 2006

Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe

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Lum’s been googling for World of Warcraft hacks again. From Gamespot, the down and dirty:

The World of Warcraft guild Overrated has been permanently banned by Blizzard Entertainment after it was caught cheating in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Guild members used an exploit that essentially knocked down walls, according to postings on World of Warcraft-related forums.

i.e. used an exploit that took advantage of client-side movement.

Well fucking duh. EVERYBODY, including my teenaged gaming neighbor Skippy, knows that WoW has too much in the client.

This is also a good reminder of a life lesson most of us learned in grade school: Two people cannot keep a secret.

And its corollary: There’s no way in Hell an entire guild can keep a secret.

The Carnival of Gamers

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They're Here.You kids are gonna have to keep it down out here today. Uncle Foton’s feeling a little weak and until he takes a nap at the office, he doesn’t want to hear any roughhousing or loud arguments.

Fortunately, today is the November Carnival of Gamers with lots of stuff to keep you entertained.

The Carnival of Gamers is a nomadic monthly showcase of articles by gamers, for gamers and about gamers. Next month’s host will be Surly Gamers.

When you’ve finished consuming the Carnival, go read the U.S. Constitution. There’ll be a quiz tomorrow.