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Since the show is about alts, I thought we'd get back to why we do the alt thing versus playing one character to 70  Etiquette on PvE servers  What We've been doing:  Aprillian  Aprillian dinged 58! She's in Outland  Before that I tried to triple box ST  Netherweave cloth on horde side through the roof 6g for a stack vs 3g on the ally side  Friday morning:  Spent time moving stuff over to ally alt and picked up some more cheaper Netherweave cloth  

iTunes and What's in a Name. I don't know why but Episode 58 that was entitled let's all grind was removed from iTunes. And Episode 59 was not showing up. I contacted iTunes and was eventually instructed to refresh my rss feed details and a few hours later they both appeared. Oh I did rename Episode 58 to Let's all Level. What We've Been Doing:Aprillian: Aprillian got to 50, yeah! in Felwood Kiling Furblogs. She flew to og to train Warlock and then she hearthed Shat. She wasn't sure if she had to run to Thrallmar, or if she could find someone who could summon her there. Aprillian got Soul Link Aprillian bought Runecloth off of AH and went to Og, TB, UC and SM to donate 60 RC for 9550 Xp. She went from 65% to 89% just from that. She finished up and then flew from UC to Booty Bay, a little over 13 mins. Friday I had to go to a funeral, took the day off thinking I could come home and wow I made a major decision last week. I left AIE. Being an officer in a large guild is a big chore. I would like to give a s

Aprillian and Ashayo discuss another week of playing World of Warcraft, Blizzard's great MMORPG. Emails and a special interview with a confirmed Alta holic and Mage rounds it out. What We've Been Doing: Aprillian Working on getting Aprillian to 58, she's currently 48. After she dinged, she went to Og to train Had her soloing in Felwood, doing the Jaednar quest, but she kept dying so I brought in Auntrillia Started a Mage named Pia Thursday Morning Since Aprillian was running out of rested XP, I took her to Tanaris to do the Gahz'ridian Ornaments quest. She would get a little XP from killing mobs in the desert and complete that quest for xp. Plus she can level up her herbalism. She started at 292, Collecting ornaments went well. There was an ally at the Eastmoon Ruins killing the ogres, and ignoring the ornaments and herbs. It was easy pickings. I had Pia on at the same time. She was over halfway to 10 and dong Fairbreeze quests. Aprillian finished and turned in the ornament quest and ended up with her her

What We've Been Doing Aprillian  Making Decisions: Felt a little pressure this week to level Aprillian and Ardrion, but at the same time, I'm getting antsy about money and all the money I could be making if I had a level 70. But I'm ambivalent, because I know even though I can push Auntrillia to 70, she doesn't have decent gear. And then it's HS all over again and I'm not in the right outfit. Some were silly, bought a 24 slot LW bag. Ardrion has two 20 slot leatherworking bags, one in bank one on him but always needs more room. Since they are boe and unique, when I upgrade I'll have to vendor one.  I took Ardrion out to Tanaris to grind and farm turtles. It was a win win situation for him. He gets turtle meat, skin and turtle shell. Plus they are all neutral, he doesn't have to worry about aggroing other turtles. Although in a rare instance another turtle will join a fight, only happend twice the whole time he farmed/grinded turtles.  I didn't spend as much time as I usually do playing. Did a lot maintenanc

Ashayo joins Aprillian in a discussion of their week of gameplay in Azeroth. The two talk about what they've been doing in World of Warcraft and alts as well as Dual Boxing. Aprillian admits to not liking some of the pressure in regularly run instances. They also discuss secondary sklls as they pertains to alts. Thanks Blizzard! What we've Been doing Aprillian Went into Hellfire Citadel with Auntrilia (Level 63 Hunter) and Rilfire (Level 60 Hunter) with Ashoyo's Hilde and Jekle     Hard for me to do the organized shooting thing.   Setting up stuff, I kind of like to just fight.  Ashayo knows the best ways.  I felt a lot of pressure. Went to Zul Farak with Aprillian (Level 43 Warlock), Treshel (Level 53 Hunter) and Auntrillia.  I was doing pretty fine, of course Auntrillia is overpowered.  I take my time make sure my 3 are in position  I mentioned in gchat that I was doing this and someone offered to join me.  They needed some of the quests finished. Practicing ignoring people in Trade - Cuts down for a

Aprillian and Glanthur talk about the latest events in Azeroth and how they affect their alts. We all know the main point of Lunar Festival, to get flight paths for lower level alts. And in the middle of it, I got Valentine's Day Fever. What a crazy week. Aprillian: I spent the whole week running around Azeroth. I didn't get to do any quests. All of my alts have major exp.  We all know the main point of Lunar Festival, to get flight paths for lower level alts.  And in the middle of it, I got Valentine's Day Fever. Emails Hey Aprillian and Glanthur, its triaa again (70 lock) I don't know if you had this answer questioned yet, but in episode 48 the question of what the choice between infernal or felhound was raised. Waht the choice in these quests is the choice of one of the two different offhand items, if i remember correctly, the infernal is for increasing the damage of fire soells in the destruction tree, what the felhunter choice gives you is an increase in shadow damage, such as those in the afflicti

The Lunar Festival comes once again to Azeroth and Glanthur discovers the joys and pitfalls of Dual Boxing. What We've been doing Aprillian dinged 40 and is riding a chicken, she also has a felsteed, but I like the chicken better. Managing alts during the Lunar festival, tough to get ones on the same level together. http://www.wowwiki.com/Lunar_Festival http://www.wowwiki.com/Elders Went to Azhara My newest account didn't have a higher level alt, so I transfered one over. Ctrl Alt WoW News Sagala's prize is on the way. Glanthur: Lots of dual boxing.  Made two new toons (a hunter and a druid - just like Ashayo).  I'm loving it.  Though, macros are a lot more difficult than I thought they'd be. Email: Hey Aprillian and Glanthur, its triaa again (70 lock) I don't know if you had this answer questioned yet, but in episode 48 the question of what the choice between infernal or felhound was raised. Waht the choice in these quests is the choice of one of the two different offhand items, if i remember

Glanthur and Aprillian discuss the cycle of playing WoW. Glanthur decides to Dual box. Contest Winner is announced. http://ctrlaltwow.com

Glanthur gets his flying mount but longs for more speed. But now he needs a good guild as support. Aprillian plays with her many alts. Letters for the contest. Glanthur gets his flying mount but longs for more speed. But now he needs a good guild as support. Aprillian plays with her alts.   Leters from Contes entries.   http://ctraltwow.com 

December 23 marks our one year anniversary. Aprillian and Glanthur discuss Winter's Veil, pallies and other stuff. Upcoming Contest and Aprillian attends MacWorld December 23 marks our one year anniversary.  Aprillian and Glanthur discuss Winter's Veil, pallies and other stuff.  Upcoming Contest and Aprillian attends MacWorld.  

Aprillian and Glanthur discuss the many play styles of WoW. Talk about what they've been doing, re-entry into WoW after taking a few days off, developments in the Guild Bank and going back to Basics to RTM! What We've been doingAprillian Glanthur: Re-Entry OK, It's that time of year again -- when everyone goes to the mall.  So, work has really picked up.  And, because of that I have very limited time for World of Warcraft.  Now, I know a lot of people think that there's ALWAYS time for WoW, and you're right.  However, last week also marked the release of Mass Effect, an Xbox 360 RPG that I had been waiting patiently for.  New always takes the place of old, but I find that WoW is like your comfort foods.  You may want to try snails, you may even like snails, but grilled cheese sandwiches will always be delicious.  But, going back into WoW after some time away can be disorienting.  Here are some things that I do to help get me back in the saddle again (which ever mount it happens to be): - Challenge allie

Of course we talk about Patch 2.3, the mini-expansion What We've been doing:Aprillian We decided to start over on a PvP server, as alliance. Patch stuff Guild banks are cool.  Perfect for people with alts.  No longer do you have to remember who is holding what or use Rpgoutfitter.com.  You can store stuff in the guild bank.  Not too much room so you won't be storing silly stuff.  It's going to make all the difference for true altaholics.  If you have 3 accounts like I do and a bunch of different alts, it's worth it to invest in a guild and guild bank. Tips: Eggs, start collecting small eggs for the Holiday season.  You'll need them to make cookies.  So will everyone else.  You can sell them on the AH right at the start for a few gold. 

We're back after a little hiatus. Aprillian and Glanthur discuss Hallow's Eve and what they've been doing. Glanthur is interested in putting some more RP in the RP Server they are on.   Hollow's Eve is here and there's so much to do.  But sometimes RL intrudes. Sorry for the Hiatus.  Timing and colds prevented us from recording.   Hallow's Eve = good fun   Aprillian:   I felt like doing some triple boxing.  I had been dual boxing here and there, including some double dual boxing with Ashayo in the Hinterlands.  It's nice because we both understand the intricacies of operating two characters at a time.  This week I took Aprillian my Level 33 Belf Warlock, Rilfire my Level 51 Orc Hunter and Auntrillia my level 60 Troll Hunter to Felwood.  It's very tricky because at level 33, in an area where the mobs are 49 to 52, Aprillian aggros everything in a very large area.  But the beauty of bringing her with the higher level hunters is that while standing back and offer auxillary assistance with one of her demon pets,

Now What is the Question. More Brewfest Brouhaha and other deep World of Warcraft discussions with Aprillian and Glanthur. Grind or not to Grind, is that the question?  Episode 42 - The Answer What is the question? Welcome to listeners who found us via Podcast Alley. Aprillian: Got a little big hung up on the Brewfest. I want the Ram for Rilfire, level 51 Tauren so she can't leave the Kodos behind. She and Auntrillia went back to the Hinterlands. Tons of Quests there Quea rode the Barker Ram almost all the way to Crossroads. Then road it back to Senjin Village. Making cool videos using the built in video capture for the mac. Glanthur: Didn't have a lot of time to play. But, I did manage to level Palanor, Mortlente, and Arlaerus. Arlaerus is now level 44. Only 26 more levels to go. Ugh. Why does grinding have to be so tedious some times? Subjects to talk about Grinding vs not Grinding

Brewfest http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/events/brewfest/ Ram Racing     Lots of fun, takes some finesse. Barkers Wanted Mystery Hunts Aprillian:  New Hunter Twink Orc Quea, now 7. Dual boxed with Rilfire, level 51 Tauren Hunter and Auntrillia along with Ashayo who had Jekle and Hiide.  We went to Jentha A'Lor for [50+] Separation Anxiety - from Huntsman Markhor in Revantusk Village [51+] Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions - from wanted poster in Revantusk Village [51+] Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village - from wanted poster in Revantusk Village Hearthstones - good to use in Starting areas. Mac Video Recording - Having lots of fun with it. The quality is great Glanthur: Yeah Brewfest!  I had a lot of fun doing these activities with Arlaerus.  I also found a potentially cool new guild.  I won't name them until I'm sure they're up-and-running, but it things are looking up.  I got Palanor to level 13 and Arlaerus to lever 43.  One more level until the next skill buying spr

First we would like to apologize for the poor sound quality in the previous 3 or 4 episodes. We were experimenting with internet recording and obviously we haven't worked out the kinks yet. So we are back to recording together in Aprillian's "studio". Second, someone asked if we had message boards. Well we aren't really geared for that. But, if you would post a comment in this blog, we will respond to it. In fact, I think we will be commenting on thing from the podcast in the blog, so check out the comment section. What we've been doing: Glanthur - I leveled up my BE mage (Palanor) and I am really digging a mage. He's extra squishy. I think that even my warlock and my priest are more resilient to damage. To compare and contrast, my paladin absorbs around 60% off all damage. My mage absorbs about 15%. Yeah. I also decided on herbalism and alchemy for my professions with Palanor. I'm excited to get to 20 since then I'll be able to start going into instances. It's going to be a lot of fun since my mage is alr

What We've Been Doing This Week Glanthur: My goal for this week is to start getting all of my lower-level alts up to at least level 10 (and that all-important, first skill point). I figure that doing that will help me get out of the frustration I'm feeling by not having a nice Alliance guild for Glanthur and Arlaerus to join on the Earthen Ring server. Also, finally got the PTR Test Realm up and running. Created a pre-made hunter, paladin, and druid. It was cool, but after only a few minutes I was overwhelmed. It's like winning $300 million in a lottery drawing. All of a sudden you have all of this stuff, and you're not sure how to use it properly. You think you know what you want, but you feel empty, like nothing of it was actually earned. I feel like rolling a mage - a BE mage. I'm stuck on the Alliance side without a nice guild for Glanthur and Arlaerus. However, on Horde side, I have Ashayo and Aprillian. So, hopefully I'll be able to level Palanor up quickly. I'm thinking Frost Mage. =) Aprillian:

Aprillian got mad at an AH Profiteer. Glanthur is back and we've got emails.   Glanthur is back. What We've Been Doing I'm a little angry about this situation.  I make a little gold selling Dragonhawk Hatchlings from Eversong Woods on the Alliance AH. Emails: From TomiBoy  and Marco   http://ctrlaltwow.com for more notes.

Glanthur is out of town, and Ashayo graciously steps in to cohost. Casual vs Hardcore? Fun vs. Method? Just what constitutes a casual player? Are there different layers of casualness? Aprillian plays around 40 hours a week. But still plays in a casual manner. How does a casual casual player play. What we've been doing this week. All of my alts have been sending greens to Aprillian and Veyle to DE. Have also moved some alts around to use for storage. Bought Enchanter's Satchels in Thrallmar, 20 slot enchanting supply bags for several storage alts. They are BOE but worth it for the extra room. I've re-specced Jekle to resto. He was feral, but he hardly ever gets into actual battle, and in tough battles I was running out of mana too quickly to heal efficiently. I tried it out in Stromgarde last week. We went in there to knock over all the quests with Albinobull, who is a mighty fine warrior in the guild, and Jekle was cruising with healing. Even though Ashayo is exalted with the Netherwing, Ogri'la and S