http://odeo.com/channels/2116047-Travels-with-Troy no Troy presents his vision of future MMOs through his travels of current games as well as projecting into the future with his own creations. Each week the podcast devotes time to different MMO titles as well as delving into both controversial and thought provoking commentary. A wide variety of guests will be one the show to offer their insight into current MMOs as well as their thoughts of the future. Troy presents his vision of future MMOs through his travels of current games as well as projecting into the future with his own creations. Each week the podcast devotes time to different MMO titles as well as delving into both controversial and thought provoking commentary. A wide variety of guests will be one the show to offer their insight into current MMOs as well as their thoughts of the future. Explore the future of MMORPGs with Troy en 40 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:15:00 -0800 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:15:00 -0800 2008 mmo, mmorpg, mmog, virginworlds, tro Video Games mmo virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/24057435-Travels-with-Troy-10 Hello everyone and welcome back to episode number ten of the Travels with Troy.  In this week's show we talk about my return to Everquest (otherwise known as Evercrack) and an interview with Karen from a number of podcasts at Virginworlds.  I talk about my Nintendo DS and the games I have been playing -- its a fun platform game, but not life altering. I also talk about my Monday night gaming, presently playing Civilization IV with Joe and Wade. EVERQUEST!!! Oh my I never thought I would get hooked on the game again -- the power of EQ is just as powerful as it was 10 years ago.  I have been playing nonstop, getting into trouble by almost missing work and family events.  Grouping in the game is just as fun as it was a decade ago.  I always enjoy hearing from my listeners and if you would like to drop me a line, send you emails to troy@virginworlds.com. I briefly touch on my job, the weather, and all the fun activities I have been doing.  Sit back and enjo... Hello everyone and welcome back to episode number ten of the Travels with Troy.  In this week's show we talk about my return to Everquest (otherwise known as Evercrack) and an interview with Karen from a number of podcasts at Virginworlds.  I talk about my Nintendo DS and the games I have been playing -- its a fun platform game, but not life altering. I also talk about my Monday night gaming, presently playing Civilization IV with Joe and Wade. EVERQUEST!!! Oh my I never thought I would get hooked on the game again -- the power of EQ is just as powerful as it was 10 years ago.  I have been playing nonstop, getting into trouble by almost missing work and family events.  Grouping in the game is just as fun as it was a decade ago.  I always enjoy hearing from my listeners and if you would like to drop me a line, send you emails to troy@virginworlds.com. I briefly touch on my job, the weather, and all the fun activities I have been doing.  Sit back and enjoy the show.  Troy Christensen Hello everyone and welcome back to episode number ten of the Travels with Troy.  In this week's show we talk about my return to Everquest (otherwise known as Evercrack) and an interview with Karen from a number of podcasts at Virginworlds.  I talk about my Nintendo DS and the games I have been playing -- its a fun platform game, but not life altering. I also talk about my Monday night gaming, presently playing Civilization IV with Joe and Wade. EVERQUEST!!! Oh my I never thought I would get hooked on the game again -- the power of EQ is just as powerful as it was 10 years ago.  I have been playing nonstop, getting into trouble by almost missing work and family events.  Grouping in the game is just as fun as it was a decade ago.  I always enjoy hearing from my listeners and if you would like to drop me a line, send you emails to troy@virginworlds.com. I briefly touch on my job, the weather, and all the fun activities I have been doing.  Sit back and enjoy the show.  Troy Christensen tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24057435 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:15:00 -0800 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23902574-Travels-with-Troy-9 Hello everyone!  Yep, I am back and ready to podcast.  In this week's show I talk about where I have been for the last six months. I talk about my writing, looking for an agent, and two MMOs that I have been playing. I also have been having a blast with games from the past, and I talk briefly about the fun I have been having with them.  I also talked about my new Nintendo DS and for the main segment of the show, I share my 20 New Year's Resolutions. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone about the show at: troy [at] virginworlds.com It has come to my attention that the dosbox site has been compromised. Please use the site with caution:  www.dosbox.com I have found allot of old games at:  www.abandonia.com Troy Hello everyone!  Yep, I am back and ready to podcast.  In this week's show I talk about where I have been for the last six months. I talk about my writing, looking for an agent, and two MMOs that I have been playing. I also have been having a blast with games from the past, and I talk briefly about the fun I have been having with them.  I also talked about my new Nintendo DS and for the main segment of the show, I share my 20 New Year's Resolutions. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone about the show at: troy [at] virginworlds.com It has come to my attention that the dosbox site has been compromised. Please use the site with caution:  www.dosbox.com I have found allot of old games at:  www.abandonia.com Troy Hello everyone!  Yep, I am back and ready to podcast.  In this week's show I talk about where I have been for the last six months. I talk about my writing, looking for an agent, and two MMOs that I have been playing. I also have been having a blast with games from the past, and I talk briefly about the fun I have been having with them.  I also talked about my new Nintendo DS and for the main segment of the show, I share my 20 New Year's Resolutions. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone about the show at: troy [at] virginworlds.com It has come to my attention that the dosbox site has been compromised. Please use the site with caution:  www.dosbox.com I have found allot of old games at:  www.abandonia.com Troy tag:odeo.com,2009-01-19,23902574 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:02:00 -0800 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23075634-Travels-with-Troy-8 This week in the Travels with Troy, I talk about the fantastic announcement of Diablo III and then ponder how long we will have to wait for it. I then talk about the exciting things going on in Everquest II and tell everyone about the fantastic offer Sony is giving to those who return to either Everquest or Everquest II.  I then go into a two part segment on TMOG Spellcasting -- This 56-page PDF talks all about spellcasting in the game, including power, spell realms, cantrips, spells, and a host of similar topics.  I wrap the show up with my experimentation with energy drinks.  I then talk about three new energy drinks I have tried over the last several weeks: Red Bull, Rockstar Juiced, and AMP-Overdrive!  Finally, I wrap the show up talking about Everquest II game play and implore my listeners to help me out in the wickedly fun game of Civilization IV (help my empire is being trounced)!! Links: www.blizzard.com/diablo3 http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everqu... This week in the Travels with Troy, I talk about the fantastic announcement of Diablo III and then ponder how long we will have to wait for it. I then talk about the exciting things going on in Everquest II and tell everyone about the fantastic offer Sony is giving to those who return to either Everquest or Everquest II.  I then go into a two part segment on TMOG Spellcasting -- This 56-page PDF talks all about spellcasting in the game, including power, spell realms, cantrips, spells, and a host of similar topics.  I wrap the show up with my experimentation with energy drinks.  I then talk about three new energy drinks I have tried over the last several weeks: Red Bull, Rockstar Juiced, and AMP-Overdrive!  Finally, I wrap the show up talking about Everquest II game play and implore my listeners to help me out in the wickedly fun game of Civilization IV (help my empire is being trounced)!! Links: www.blizzard.com/diablo3 http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2 troy@virginworlds.com http://emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Energy Drink Score: Red Bull: 4Rockstar Juiced: 8AMP-Overdrive: 6 This week in the Travels with Troy, I talk about the fantastic announcement of Diablo III and then ponder how long we will have to wait for it. I then talk about the exciting things going on in Everquest II and tell everyone about the fantastic offer Sony is giving to those who return to either Everquest or Everquest II.  I then go into a two part segment on TMOG Spellcasting -- This 56-page PDF talks all about spellcasting in the game, including power, spell realms, cantrips, spells, and a host of similar topics.  I wrap the show up with my experimentation with energy drinks.  I then talk about three new energy drinks I have tried over the last several weeks: Red Bull, Rockstar Juiced, and AMP-Overdrive!  Finally, I wrap the show up talking about Everquest II game play and implore my listeners to help me out in the wickedly fun game of Civilization IV (help my empire is being trounced)!! Links: www.blizzard.com/diablo3 http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2 troy@virginworlds.com http://emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Energy Drink Score: Red Bull: 4Rockstar Juiced: 8AMP-Overdrive: 6 tag:odeo.com,2008-07-13,23075634 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:57:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23075637-Travels-with-Troy-7 This week in the Travels with Troy, we say a fond farewell to the Age of Conan. Although a fun game, Troy could not get beyond the heavy questing of the game, and the seemingly lacking community within the MMO.  Troy moves on to TMOG: Combat, talking about many aspects of battle and fighting within the game of Phantasm Adventures. Troy wraps the show up with his experimentation with energy drinks. This week he tries Full Throttle: Blue Demon & Monster: Khaos.  Both he found quite delicious and energetic.  Troy ends the show talking about what games he has played last week. Links: troy@virginworlds.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.monsterenergy.com Energy Drink ScoreFull Throttle: Blue Demon:   7 out of 10Monster: Khaos:                 8 out of 10 This week in the Travels with Troy, we say a fond farewell to the Age of Conan. Although a fun game, Troy could not get beyond the heavy questing of the game, and the seemingly lacking community within the MMO.  Troy moves on to TMOG: Combat, talking about many aspects of battle and fighting within the game of Phantasm Adventures. Troy wraps the show up with his experimentation with energy drinks. This week he tries Full Throttle: Blue Demon & Monster: Khaos.  Both he found quite delicious and energetic.  Troy ends the show talking about what games he has played last week. Links: troy@virginworlds.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.monsterenergy.com Energy Drink ScoreFull Throttle: Blue Demon:   7 out of 10Monster: Khaos:                 8 out of 10 This week in the Travels with Troy, we say a fond farewell to the Age of Conan. Although a fun game, Troy could not get beyond the heavy questing of the game, and the seemingly lacking community within the MMO.  Troy moves on to TMOG: Combat, talking about many aspects of battle and fighting within the game of Phantasm Adventures. Troy wraps the show up with his experimentation with energy drinks. This week he tries Full Throttle: Blue Demon & Monster: Khaos.  Both he found quite delicious and energetic.  Troy ends the show talking about what games he has played last week. Links: troy@virginworlds.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.monsterenergy.com Energy Drink ScoreFull Throttle: Blue Demon:   7 out of 10Monster: Khaos:                 8 out of 10 tag:odeo.com,2008-06-23,23075637 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:54:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005600-Travels-with-Troy-6 This week Troy returns to the show after a couple weeks of being on vacation and just feeling blah!  Troy talks about going "Cold Turkey" without his computer and the internet while on vacation, and the feeling of being at loss without the world wide web.  He then starts a discussion on some of the negative aspects of the Age of Conan -- and although he admits that the game is technically flawless there are allot of problems in the game that needs to be worked out.  Troy moves on to his 6th commentary of TMOG: Skills of Phantasm Adventures; he details how skills are selected, learned, and how to determine a score to succeed -- Please download the pdf here.  He wraps up the show with asking the listeners to send an email or post on the forums, which kinds of energy drinks they have tried. Show Highlights*  Vacation*  Essential Conan: My First Impression*  TMOG 6: Skills*  What Kind of Energy Drink Do You Consume Links www.emeraldtable... This week Troy returns to the show after a couple weeks of being on vacation and just feeling blah!  Troy talks about going "Cold Turkey" without his computer and the internet while on vacation, and the feeling of being at loss without the world wide web.  He then starts a discussion on some of the negative aspects of the Age of Conan -- and although he admits that the game is technically flawless there are allot of problems in the game that needs to be worked out.  Troy moves on to his 6th commentary of TMOG: Skills of Phantasm Adventures; he details how skills are selected, learned, and how to determine a score to succeed -- Please download the pdf here.  He wraps up the show with asking the listeners to send an email or post on the forums, which kinds of energy drinks they have tried. Show Highlights*  Vacation*  Essential Conan: My First Impression*  TMOG 6: Skills*  What Kind of Energy Drink Do You Consume Links www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Write Troy at:  troy@virginworlds.com This week Troy returns to the show after a couple weeks of being on vacation and just feeling blah!  Troy talks about going "Cold Turkey" without his computer and the internet while on vacation, and the feeling of being at loss without the world wide web.  He then starts a discussion on some of the negative aspects of the Age of Conan -- and although he admits that the game is technically flawless there are allot of problems in the game that needs to be worked out.  Troy moves on to his 6th commentary of TMOG: Skills of Phantasm Adventures; he details how skills are selected, learned, and how to determine a score to succeed -- Please download the pdf here.  He wraps up the show with asking the listeners to send an email or post on the forums, which kinds of energy drinks they have tried. Show Highlights*  Vacation*  Essential Conan: My First Impression*  TMOG 6: Skills*  What Kind of Energy Drink Do You Consume Links www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Write Troy at:  troy@virginworlds.com tag:odeo.com,2008-06-15,23005600 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:36:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005611-Travels-with-Troy-5 This week Troy returns to the show, after a bout with pneumonia, and talks about the gods of Hyboria.  He then discusses the clans and guilds in his game Phantasm Adventures and how the structure of them correlates into a MMO.  Troy then muses about the goblin gamblers in the world of Everquest II and how he would like to see the payouts changed.  Troy has succumbed to play Age Of Conan, and he gives his first impression (By Crom! Troynan, the Cimmerian, Lives!).  Troy also talks briefly about his PC upgrades, and finally he gives us his account of Dual Boxing. Show Highlights*  Essential Conan: The Gods of Hyboria*  TMOG: Phantasm Adventures, Clans & Guilds *  Goblin Gamblers of Everquest II*  Playing the Age of Conan*  PC Upgrades*  Dual Boxing Links www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Write Troy at:  troy@virginworlds.com This week Troy returns to the show, after a bout with pneumonia, and talks about the gods of Hyboria.  He then discusses the clans and guilds in his game Phantasm Adventures and how the structure of them correlates into a MMO.  Troy then muses about the goblin gamblers in the world of Everquest II and how he would like to see the payouts changed.  Troy has succumbed to play Age Of Conan, and he gives his first impression (By Crom! Troynan, the Cimmerian, Lives!).  Troy also talks briefly about his PC upgrades, and finally he gives us his account of Dual Boxing. Show Highlights*  Essential Conan: The Gods of Hyboria*  TMOG: Phantasm Adventures, Clans & Guilds *  Goblin Gamblers of Everquest II*  Playing the Age of Conan*  PC Upgrades*  Dual Boxing Links www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Write Troy at:  troy@virginworlds.com This week Troy returns to the show, after a bout with pneumonia, and talks about the gods of Hyboria.  He then discusses the clans and guilds in his game Phantasm Adventures and how the structure of them correlates into a MMO.  Troy then muses about the goblin gamblers in the world of Everquest II and how he would like to see the payouts changed.  Troy has succumbed to play Age Of Conan, and he gives his first impression (By Crom! Troynan, the Cimmerian, Lives!).  Troy also talks briefly about his PC upgrades, and finally he gives us his account of Dual Boxing. Show Highlights*  Essential Conan: The Gods of Hyboria*  TMOG: Phantasm Adventures, Clans & Guilds *  Goblin Gamblers of Everquest II*  Playing the Age of Conan*  PC Upgrades*  Dual Boxing Links www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Write Troy at:  troy@virginworlds.com tag:odeo.com,2008-05-26,23005611 Mon, 26 May 2008 11:28:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005616-Travels-with-Troy-4 This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, Part II; A discussion on Slickdeals.net; Interview with Karen from Shut Up We're Talking; and the 4th chapter in TMOG: Phantasm Adventures. In the first segment, Troy talks about the history of the lands of Hyboria, retelling the tale of its creation and the formation of the kingdoms.  He then goes on to talk about an interesting site where he often goes to find great deals on computers,  videos, and other items. Rounding out the show, Troy is so overjoyed to have his co-host Karen back to talk about "Girls & Gaming".  Ending the show, Troy discusses Chapter 4 of Phantasm Adventures: TMOG and the rules governing Background Picks. Pdf of Chapter IV of Phantasm Adventures: Links: www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.journeyswithjaye.com www.slickdeals.net This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, Part II; A discussion on Slickdeals.net; Interview with Karen from Shut Up We're Talking; and the 4th chapter in TMOG: Phantasm Adventures. In the first segment, Troy talks about the history of the lands of Hyboria, retelling the tale of its creation and the formation of the kingdoms.  He then goes on to talk about an interesting site where he often goes to find great deals on computers,  videos, and other items. Rounding out the show, Troy is so overjoyed to have his co-host Karen back to talk about "Girls & Gaming".  Ending the show, Troy discusses Chapter 4 of Phantasm Adventures: TMOG and the rules governing Background Picks. Pdf of Chapter IV of Phantasm Adventures: Links: www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.journeyswithjaye.com www.slickdeals.net This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, Part II; A discussion on Slickdeals.net; Interview with Karen from Shut Up We're Talking; and the 4th chapter in TMOG: Phantasm Adventures. In the first segment, Troy talks about the history of the lands of Hyboria, retelling the tale of its creation and the formation of the kingdoms.  He then goes on to talk about an interesting site where he often goes to find great deals on computers,  videos, and other items. Rounding out the show, Troy is so overjoyed to have his co-host Karen back to talk about "Girls & Gaming".  Ending the show, Troy discusses Chapter 4 of Phantasm Adventures: TMOG and the rules governing Background Picks. Pdf of Chapter IV of Phantasm Adventures: Links: www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.journeyswithjaye.com www.slickdeals.net tag:odeo.com,2008-05-11,23005616 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:54:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005627-Travels-with-Troy-3 This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, TMOG Phantasm Adventures, what I am Playing This Week, and a capsule review of Dungeon Runners from NC Soft.  In the first segment, The Essential Conan, Troy talks about the creator of the Conan saga and we learn about the tragic ending of one of the greatest fantasy writer of the last century.  Troy then moves on to his continuing saga of projecting his rpg into the MMO genre with his discussion of the 60 races of Phantasm.  This week Troy has returned to Everquest II, two-boxing his two main characters -- utilizing the program Multiplicity.  Troy wraps the show up with his less than lustrous review of Dungeon Runners. Show Highlights: The Essential ConanTMOG: Phantasm AdventuresWhat I am PlayingReview: Dungeon Runners This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, TMOG Phantasm Adventures, what I am Playing This Week, and a capsule review of Dungeon Runners from NC Soft.  In the first segment, The Essential Conan, Troy talks about the creator of the Conan saga and we learn about the tragic ending of one of the greatest fantasy writer of the last century.  Troy then moves on to his continuing saga of projecting his rpg into the MMO genre with his discussion of the 60 races of Phantasm.  This week Troy has returned to Everquest II, two-boxing his two main characters -- utilizing the program Multiplicity.  Troy wraps the show up with his less than lustrous review of Dungeon Runners. Show Highlights: The Essential ConanTMOG: Phantasm AdventuresWhat I am PlayingReview: Dungeon Runners This week Troy has four segments of the show: The Essential Conan, TMOG Phantasm Adventures, what I am Playing This Week, and a capsule review of Dungeon Runners from NC Soft.  In the first segment, The Essential Conan, Troy talks about the creator of the Conan saga and we learn about the tragic ending of one of the greatest fantasy writer of the last century.  Troy then moves on to his continuing saga of projecting his rpg into the MMO genre with his discussion of the 60 races of Phantasm.  This week Troy has returned to Everquest II, two-boxing his two main characters -- utilizing the program Multiplicity.  Troy wraps the show up with his less than lustrous review of Dungeon Runners. Show Highlights: The Essential ConanTMOG: Phantasm AdventuresWhat I am PlayingReview: Dungeon Runners tag:odeo.com,2008-05-04,23005627 Sun, 04 May 2008 19:10:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005633-Travels-with-Troy-2 This week Troy talks about his continuing experiences with Multiplicity from Stardock. He uses the program to allow multi-boxing in Everquest II.  He then continues with his TMOG segment Phantasm Adventures; this week he talks about the secondary and tertiary attributes of the character.  For those interesting, you may download the second pdf here. He closes the show with his capsule review of the BBC science-fiction show, Torchwood. Links: www.stardock.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.anotherhere.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood This week Troy talks about his continuing experiences with Multiplicity from Stardock. He uses the program to allow multi-boxing in Everquest II.  He then continues with his TMOG segment Phantasm Adventures; this week he talks about the secondary and tertiary attributes of the character.  For those interesting, you may download the second pdf here. He closes the show with his capsule review of the BBC science-fiction show, Torchwood. Links: www.stardock.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.anotherhere.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood This week Troy talks about his continuing experiences with Multiplicity from Stardock. He uses the program to allow multi-boxing in Everquest II.  He then continues with his TMOG segment Phantasm Adventures; this week he talks about the secondary and tertiary attributes of the character.  For those interesting, you may download the second pdf here. He closes the show with his capsule review of the BBC science-fiction show, Torchwood. Links: www.stardock.com www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com www.anotherhere.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood tag:odeo.com,2008-04-30,23005633 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:44:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro http://odeo.com/episodes/23005637-Travels-with-Troy-1 Welcome to the premier episode of the Travels of Troy, a weekly show devoted to the adventures, trials, and mishaps in the MMO universe.  This week Troy introduces the show, talks about a new product he is trying called Multiplicity.  He then delves into the theoretical MMO world with what if his RPG, Phantasm Adventures, was a online game (please check out the pdf download here).  troy wraps the show up with a capsule review of Lord of the Rings. www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Troy@virginworlds.com Welcome to the premier episode of the Travels of Troy, a weekly show devoted to the adventures, trials, and mishaps in the MMO universe.  This week Troy introduces the show, talks about a new product he is trying called Multiplicity.  He then delves into the theoretical MMO world with what if his RPG, Phantasm Adventures, was a online game (please check out the pdf download here).  troy wraps the show up with a capsule review of Lord of the Rings. www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Troy@virginworlds.com Welcome to the premier episode of the Travels of Troy, a weekly show devoted to the adventures, trials, and mishaps in the MMO universe.  This week Troy introduces the show, talks about a new product he is trying called Multiplicity.  He then delves into the theoretical MMO world with what if his RPG, Phantasm Adventures, was a online game (please check out the pdf download here).  troy wraps the show up with a capsule review of Lord of the Rings. www.emeraldtablet.wordpress.com Troy@virginworlds.com tag:odeo.com,2008-04-26,23005637 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:17:00 -0700 no Travels with Troy podcasts mmo mmorpg mmog virginworlds tro