I've solidified my plans to blog my experiences in Age of Conan, starting from launch day.

Around the blogosphere, I see a lot of general-purpose MMO / MMORPG blogs, a large number of WoW-specific blogs and a few blogs gearing up for WAR (Warhammer). Although interest seems to be high for Age Conan, I haven't seen any noteworthy blogs specifically about the game.

Mind you, I might be looking in the wrong places, or just not seeing what's directly in front of me. After all, my own blog doesn't have a lot of apparent signs of my plans, other than my just stating them now. Once the game is rolling, the players will be more evident.

I think also, for many people, WAR is the MMO they're waiting for and they've been looking at AoC as the distraction until then. I was much the same way when I played City of Heroes before WoW.

If you spot any good sources of bloggers likely to concentrate on Age of Conan, let me know. If I find myself reading them, I'll drop a link down my left sidebar here (which needs reorganizing anyway).

Yes, I know that model war games are very geeky...

Amira has always enjoyed board games (and turn-based computer games, IE: X-Com) and I've always suspected that she would have fun with something a little more involved. I recently dragged her down to the Games Workshop store to buy her the starter Warhammer set. It didn't take much convincing, as she admitted that she had secretly wanted to try these games... mostly she was intrigued by the intricately painted pieces.

We haven't played a complete game yet; the rules are very complex! I've had a little more time on my hands (-ahem- lately at least), so mostly it has been my hordes of Lizard Men that have been painted so far. Amira's army of Bretonnian Knights should end up quite colourful (with painting assistance from Lurch).