How an Apothecary Can Aid Game Play

There are many uses for an apothecary in Warhammer Online and, surprisingly, there are players that are not completely aware of these many benefits. One reason for this is that most people will look towards an apothecary as a means of enhancing offensive weapons. Now, there is nothing wrong with this strategy at all. The opponents that you may face might be very combative and this will necessitate extra powerful weaponry in order to succeed in the game. However, as the old saying goes, a great offense is often a great defense. That is why it is critical to never overlook the benefits of using an apothecary potion as a means of boosting defensive capabilities.

One of the best ways to do this would be to use an apothecary potion to increase the strength of your armor. While armor is certainly helpful, it has its limitations. If armor was invulnerable, no war that was ever declared in the Middle Ages would have ended. In short, armor can provide a sense of protection but it cannot make a person indestructible.

Since armor will have difficulty dealing wih traditional weaponry, the inclusion of magical adversaries, monsters, and other fantastic entities, then the need for a little extra protection is critical. This is because avoiding injuries and damage will allow you to play the game in a more proactive manner. Specifically, when your armor is able to handle a great deal of damage, you can move forward in the face of aggression and threats. This is certainly more preferable than having to retreat or disengage all the time. Such strategies are often reactive and they do not allow characters to propel the game forward. Plus, it is not all that much fun to always be on the run. So, using an apothecary potion can help you stay more in control of your own game play.

On the flipside, however, it is important to not make your armor too strong. If you devise armor that is virtually invulnerable, then the mystery is taken out of the game. With no chance of losing, winning losing much of its appeal and each battle becomes pre-determined. So, do not make the power level of your armor so significant that you are invulnerable. That will make for truly dull game play and it is often not appreciated by the other participants. So, make your armor strong but avoid overdoing it. This is a good common sense approach to game play most will agree with.

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Butchering: It Is Not What You Think 

Warhammer Online remains a game many millions of people worldwide love to participate in. But, there are aspects to the game that those lacking familiarity with it might be somewhat put off by. One such aspect that may seem odd on the surface is the art and science of butchering. As the name implies, butchering centers on dissecting the corpse of a fallen monster in order to acquire valuable items and resources. For some, the notion of butchering is grotesque to say the least. However, it is important to look at butchering from its proper perspective: it is a craft that is necessary in a primitive world.

Contrary to what some unenlightened critics may say, butchering does not involve some gruesome quasi-operation performed for glee. It is a process that is necessary to a player to survive in the complex world of Warhammer Online. So, in a sense, butchering is more akin to field dressing an animal in a real life hunting excursion. Or, more accurately, butchering could also be looked at as a simple aspect of an environmental life cycle. When a living creature dies, it is fed to those elements in its ecosystem that would have need of it.
This is to ensure the survival of the other creatures in the realm.

For example, to survive in the world of Warhammer, there may need to be a reliance on magical items. If one does not have access to magical items then it becomes necessary to acquire them from elsewhere. Butchering is one such strategy of acquisition. Granted, strategy may not be the right word to use. It is a learned craft and skill and often requires training. What it most definitely is not, however, is an exercise designed to add shock value to the game. While there are definitely online games that wallow in being shocking, Warhammer is definitely not one of them.

For those that may be uncomfortable with the notion of butchering, there needs to be a realization that Warhammer Online takes place in a world that is essentially based on medieval times. As such, the closeness to nature element akin to butchering is a normal.
To others that are not completely familiar with the game, butchering does not immediately appear to possess any legitimate value even though it does.

But, what if you yourself are queasy about butchering? The answer to this problem is to simply leave the butchering to another character.
If it is not your bag, let someone else do it. This would be a much better plan and would make the game a lot more fun for you.

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Warhammer Online: A Review

When millions of avid gamers rush to subscribe to a particular game, you know the game must have merit. Gamers are truly picky hobbyists and with all the choices available to them, they will not become “addicted” to an online game that is lacking in originality and substance. This is why Warhammer Online is so popular. It is a truly novel game that maintains a unique identity and engaging play in a crowded gaming world.

So, is Warhammer Online merely a game or is it a true cultural phenomenon? In many ways, Warhammer Online is a little bit of both and that is why it remains one of the most popular online fantasy-adventure games ever devised.

The crux of the game centers on the threats facing the Empire that comprises the central setting of the story. Humans have carved out a niche in the Empire and share it with various fantasy figures such as Elves and Dwarves. However, there is a race of sentient beings known as the Chaos Gods which seek to use their influence to bring down the fall of the Empire. How do the players fit into this scenario? Really, they can fit into it anyway they like and this includes playing both protagonist and antagonist characters.

One reason the game is so popular is that it can logically mix old world fantasy with the futuristic elements of science-fiction. This is not an easy task to succeed with. Crossing genres is never an easy proposition since there are always certain expectations with each genre. The challenge to Warhammer online is that primitive elements from past societies are mixed with a futuristic slant. The way Warhammer crafts its world allows these two elements to smoothly conform together. That adds a sense of realism to the mix that is often lacking in similar and derivative games.  

 There is also a compelling central theme to Warhammer Online and that theme is that war exists everywhere. No matter how you approach the game, the key is to survive in a world that is dangerous and threats exist at every angle. This means game play is unpredictable which means it does not make for an easy gaming session. And, of course, a challenge is always a good thing in gaming since it leads to developing a mindset capable of winning. Thanks to the ability to take part in various campaigns and assume multitudes of different roles, game play becomes quite unique and this is truly the central appeal to the game.

Rating 4/5

Pro’s

-unique and fun gameplay

-captures the spirit of Warahammer desktop table top game

Con’s

-Some Areas lack players and missions and some missions are impossible to do on your own.

-Can get boring walking to the same place over and over again just to die lol.

It’s a great game you should try it.

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