In the begining

Everything has to start somewhere, so this is where I start. This blog is the first of what should be regular postings, giving voice to my hopes and hearsay concerning the recently announced Vigil Games/THQ Warhammer 40,000 Online MMO.



I hope that, over time, it will be more than just what I want. That you (who ever the heck you are) will also take a few minutes to share your ideas, refine (and probably shoot down) my ideas as well.



I am very excited about a 40k MMO franchise. I started collecting Space Marines in the late '80's, before I even knew there was a Warhammer game. In the decade I've re-discovered the Warhammer universe. The books, the models, and more recently the Dawn of War series. I have, on and off, thought about what would make a good MMO for 40K, often heavily influenced by what ever other MMO I was playing at the time.



PC Gamer Magazine featured the Warhammer universes in June issue, including a full page to a 40K MMO. That put my mind squarely back on what I wanted to see in this game. The guys over at Channel Massive said something about "truly revolutionary game play" Sorry, I don't remember which episode. I've just recently discovered their podcast, and, well, you listen to 30 consecutive episodes and the details get a bit blurry. Anyway that really made want to get my voice out there. THQ doesn't have game/user forums. Ten Ton Hammer doesn't have anything up yet. Games Workshop doesn't seem to either. In fact I didn't find a single place to set up my soapbox and start singing, so I had to create a stage.



Initially, we're going to use the base template here. For a while it will be quick and dirty. I am gainfully employed and have a number of family obligations as well which mean that posts may be erratic. Or maybe not.