Skyrim: Miscellaneous Item Codes for Modding

A list of codes that can be used in console commands if you are playing on a PC.
http://www.ign.com/wikis/the-elder-scrolls-5-skyrim/Item%20Codes#Perks


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Skyrim: Dragon Armor versus Daedric Armor

Which armor is best?  The stats are better on Daedric armor but dragon armor is made from more easily found items and it is also lighter in weight.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Armor

Here's an in-depth discussion of this issue.
http://forums.techarena.in/video-games/1439475.htm

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Skyrim Mod Articles (PCs)

The Skyrim Mod Forge is doing a weekly series on various Skyrim mods.  It's worth checking out if you are looking for mods to improve your PC version of the game.  The link below is to article 1.  Further articles appear in the Related Articles bar above this one so you can read on.
http://www.dualshockers.com/2011/11/23/the-skyrim-mod-forge-–-episode-1-–-large-address-and-steady-growth/

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Skyrim: Interactive Map

The new Elder Scrolls wiki has four interactive maps, one for each general region, on their site.  Choose an area and that will load below the four regional thumbnail maps.  The icon legend is at the bottom of the page.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Map_(Skyrim)

Here's the map with annotations to help you find places.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/skyrim/mapofskyrim.php

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Skyrim: Crafting Daedric Armor

Apparently most Daedric armor must be crafted by high level characters.  Here is a list of the different types you can make along with their raw materials and stats.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Daedric_Armor_(Skyrim)

There appear to be two kinds of Daedric armor, regular and Legendary.  This article has a video on the process.
http://justforgamer.blogspot.com/2011/11/skyrim-daedric-armor-how-to-create.html

Here are a list of Daedric weapons.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Daedric_Weapons_(Skyrim)

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Skyrim Fixes (PC)

Here's a site with help for Skyrim problems on PCs.  I can't guarantee these fixes will work but there are so many problems with Skyrim's implementation on Steam, I'm posting it.
http://crashfixes.com/fixing-skyrim-crashes-freezes-errors-steam-crash-no-sound-lags-choppy-framerates/

Skyrim has a lot of cache problems.  However Betheseda writes to the Steam cache files often corrupts the cache files.  Once the cache files are corrupted in Steam, it's a fragile system and a lot of problems occur.  As long as you can rebuild the cache file, it'll be ok.

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Skyrim: Glowing Ore Veins Mod

Download location and description of a mod that makes the ore veins in the game glow.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=193

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Skyrim: Shout Location Videos by PoPxQueenofHearts

Ice Form's three words and their locations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i4Oe5K_N0Y

Become Etheral
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofkyETB9TYg&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Frost Breath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6WgCiVWxp0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Throw Breath
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtPZ4AZCMx4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Elemental Fury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT-_1_4H_S0&feature=channel_video_title

Kyne's Peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhpzQD34-Ho&feature=channel_video_title

Marked for Death
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGO1gw2phXk&feature=channel_video_title

Dismay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j9SVNAUFhI&feature=channel_video_title

Fire Breath and Clear Skies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5d99_imFrE&feature=channel_video_title

Aura Whisper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP494Y96ABk&feature=channel_video_title

Animal Allegiance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8zXLmzQ8ug&feature=channel_video_title

Storm Call
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JQAO95-MMk&feature=channel_video_title

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Skyrim Patch 1.3 Won't Launch

The Solo MMO Player couldn't get Skyrim to launch after Patch 1.3 hit today.  He had to clear out his Steam cache as described here to get it to launch on his PC.
http://aksn1p3r.blogspot.com/2011/11/skyrim-launch-fail-heres-steam-fix.html

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Skyrim: How To Cure Vampirism

http://www.gamefront.com/skyrim-how-to-cure-vampirism/

http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Vampirism_(Skyrim)

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Skyrim: Can Shadowmere Be Killed?

Shadowmere has more health than other horses in Skyrim and can recover health fairly quickly, but can be killed.  (The Solo MMO Player says he's not a jumper.) Apparently there is console code for the PC version of the game to resurrect the horse but the Elder Scrolls wiki says that the horse will respawn in the death location 15-20 days later automatically.
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Shadowmere

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Skyrim: Which Side Are You On, Boys?

Early in the game you are asked to pick sides in the civil war.  Will you choose the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Army?  I can't find information about whether the choice you make closes off quest lines, but I did find this explanation of the war and what happens when you choose.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/12/skyrim-imperial-army-or-the-stormcloak-the-breakdown-and-the-consequences/

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Skyrim: Yngol Barrow Quest Bug (with Fix)

About the bug.  Note the way around the bug in the Comments below.
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/the-elder-scrolls-5-skyrim/Yngol_Barrow

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Skyrim Horse Mods

If you are finding your horse controls lacking, there are two mods currently available that make your horse come when you whistle or that make your horse run from combat.  Here is the link to Horse Whistle.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1767

Here's Cowardly Horses.  There are a ton of mods that change your horse's appearance but I was interested in improving control of the horse when I browsed SkyrimNexus.com.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=1522

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Skyrim: Leveling Archery

How to quickly advance to level 50 in archery.
http://kotaku.com/5861911/how-to-cheat-your-way-to-level-50-archery-in-skyrim

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Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning Information

Courtesy of the lead designer on Morrowind and Oblivion, an introduction to the game upcoming in early February.
http://kotaku.com/5831378/you-sell-those-kingdoms-of-amalur-ken-rolston?tag=Kingdoms-of-Amalur%7C-Reckoning

An interview with the Big Huge Games lead designer Ken Rolston.
http://kotaku.com/5862403/fans-say-i-want-something-new-but-clearing-they-want-the-same-thing-with-less-suck


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Read all the Skyrim Books on Your eReader

I'm speechless.  Kotaku points out there are no experience points to be gained by doing this IRL but if you have too much spare time, the books are available in either the Kindle or Nook formats for download.
http://kotaku.com/5862692/want-to-read-all-the-skyrim-books-like-right-now

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Skyrim: Dragon Priest Masks

Here are a list of the dragon priest masks and where to find them.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Priest_Mask

One of the dragon priest masks (there are 9 of them) grants underwater breathing.  Here are two videos on where to find them all.

http://www.ps3trophies.com/forums/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/6512-skyrim-dragon-priest-mask-location-guide-including-rare-konahrik-mask.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIzhJdt3AM

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SkyRim Dragon Shouts

Here is a guide to shouts.  It tells you what each does and then gives a location.  I suggest you choose the shout you are interested in, then look it up at the original Elder Scrolls wiki (second link) for details.
http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/718778/skyrim-dragon-shouts-guide-finding-the-words-of-power-in-the-elder-scrolls-5-fus-ro-dah/

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Dragon_Shouts

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Skyrim: Dogs

You'll run across dogs in Skyrim.  Here is information about both the named and unnamed canines and where to buy a dog.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dog

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Skyrim: Breathing Underwater

First of all, there is no health bar underwater.  Listen for the bubbles and get out of the water to breathe ASAP.  One of the dragon priest masks (there are 9 of them) grants underwater breathing.  Here are two videos on where to find them all.
http://www.ps3trophies.com/forums/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/6512-skyrim-dragon-priest-mask-location-guide-including-rare-konahrik-mask.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIzhJdt3AM

Here is a list of all the dragon masks with locations, strategies to defeat the dragon priests and take their masks, etc.  The first on the list (Volsung) allows breathing underwater.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Priest_Mask

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Skyrim: How to Use the Soul Trap Spell and Soul Gems

How to go about trapping souls, where to get the soul trap spell, how to recharge weapons, etc.  In recharging weapons, watch the bottom of the screen for the prompt to recharge.
http://www.thedailygamereview.com/2011/11/skyrim-basic-enchanting-and-soul-gem.html

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Skyrim: Unlimited Carry Weight UPDATED

Neoseeker is posting cheats and tips, so when The Solo MMO Player wanted to know how to carry more weight in his inventory, I found this posting by Machienzo.
http://www.neoseeker.com/Games/cheats/PC/the_elder_scrolls_v_skyrim.html

Machienzo says, "This can only be done through the 'Command Mode'. By commanding your companion to 'Pick Up' stuff that you've left on the ground, you can tell them to pick up an unlimited number of items. It has to be through this way, otherwise they will end up being over-encumbered."

UPDATE:  A video explaining how to use increase carry weight using the console commands in the PC version of the game.  You access the console command using the tilde key ~ on your PC keyboard.  The Solo MMO Player tested this and it works (for now).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxyJjBgh_Y

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Skyrim: Let the Modding Begin UPDATED WAY TOO OFTEN

All the previous Elder Scrolls games have been modded extensively on the PC.  If you are comfortable tinkering with the settings or using cheats (and don't mind that achievements will be disabled), you can start your own modding with this Kotaku posting.
http://kotaku.com/5860367/your-guide-to-getting-skyrim-looking-and-playing-better

Rock Paper Shotgun talks more about mods in some detail.  Heed the warnings, though.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/16/skyrim-i-want-more-pretties/

Here's a direct link to all the console commands that can be used for cheats.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Console_Commands_%28Skyrim%29

Need unlimited dragons?
http://kotaku.com/5861699/unlimited-dragons-in-skyrim-sure-why-not

By the way, if you are afraid of spiders, here's how to handle all those in the game. Thanks, Kotaku!
http://kotaku.com/5860258/skyrim-now-with-more-bears

UPDATE:  An analysis of the game's innards.
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/21/elder_scrolls_v_skyrim_performance_iq_review/1

UPDATE #2:  PC Gamer's best mods list to date (Nov. 25, 2011)
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/25/skyrim-mods-the-20-best-so-far

UPDATE #3:  Skyrim Nexus is mod central for the game.
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/

UPDATE #4:  Bethesda plans to release the developer kit and support mods via Steam.
http://kotaku.com/5864312/starting-month-you-will-get-the-tools-to-reinvent-skyrim-on-pc

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Skyrim: How to Enchant, Craft Items and Use Alchemy

Basically, enchanting's a three step process.  Disenchant an already enchanted item at an altar of enchanting, destroying it in the process.  Fill a soul gem (these vary in quality).  Enchant the new item with the soul gem, or recharge a depleted enchanted item with the soul gem.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting_(Skyrim)

Note that you have to know the particular type of enchantment spell you want to use.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Enchanting

Here's a guide to Alchemy, Crafting and Enchanting
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Weapons UPDATED

Here's a list of magic weapons. There are no locations listed, unfortunately.  The long table lists Name/ID#/weight/value/charge cost formula/enchantment on weapon.
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Imperial_Bow_of_Ice#Imperial_Bow_of_Ice

I've found a shorter list with locations here.  The descriptions are geared toward where to find the weapon more than what it does.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-unique-weapons-detailed.html

UPDATE:  Another list of unique weapons and their locations.
http://segmentnext.com/2011/11/14/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-unique-weapons-location-guide/

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Skyrim: Installing Dragon Shouts (PC)

To collect dragon "shouts" you must first find the words on a wall.  Then you have to kill a dragon and absorb its soul.  Then install the dragon shout by selecting it and clicking R (PC only).

Extra hint:  save immediately after killing a dragon.  Especially in the early parts of the game, you often might be killed immediately after the dragon fight by attacking wild animals when your health is down.

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Skyrim: Storage Commands (PC)

To put an item in storage (a chest or whatever), mouse over it and push R.  To remove an item from the chest, use the left mouse button, i.e., point and click. Remember, these are PC only commands.

The items in a storage chest seem to be listed in alphabetical order.

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Skyrim: Maps UPDATED ALL OVER AGAIN

UPDATE:  A pretty good series of maps.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-complete-locations-map.html

UPDATE #2:  Annotated map meant to be printed out but clicking any general location brings up a good detailed view of that area.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/skyrim/mapofskyrim.php

UPDATE #3:  An iPhone interactive map.
http://www.dragonshoutapp.com/

This map can't be enlarged to see more detail.
http://gamersdungeon.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-guide-to-skyrim-tips-and-hints.html#skyrimmap

UPDATE #2 - a map mod called UberMap that turns the map into a Google Maps view.  Kotaku has video of how it looks and a link to the SkyrimNexus site hosting the download.
http://kotaku.com/5859945/skyrim-now-has-google-street-view

Prima also sells some sort of online interactive map.  I'm waiting for the uesp.net version myself.
http://www.meoacademy.org/games/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/primaguides/243

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Skyrim: All About Werewolves

If you want to be Stormin' Norman in battle, get yourself turned into a werewolf.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/10/skyrims-werewolf-detailed-powerful-but-not-unstoppable/

When you start having second thoughts, here's how to cure your Lycantrophy.  Note that once you are cured, you are immune to the disease and can't become a werewolf again.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/13/skyrim-curing-the-disease-of-lycantrophy-werewolf/

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Skyrim: How To Get Married

If you want to play the game as a married character, here's what to do.
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/11/skyrim-marrying-someone-is-easy-as-1-2-3-the-benefits-of-marriage/

The NPCs available for marriage and where to find them.
http://www.gamefront.com/skyrim-marriage-guide/

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Marriage

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Skyrim: How to Join the Dark Brotherhood and Other Guilds

Five steps to becoming a member of that evil group....
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/11/11/skyrim-finding-the-dark-brotherhood-its-secrets-revealed/

Guides to joining other guilds and groups (Companions, Thieves Guild, Winterhold College, Civil War quests, etc.)
http://www.justpushstart.com/launchpad/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-ultimate-wiki-guide/

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Skyrim: Using Favorites and Hot Keys (PC Version)

To set up favorites in the PC version of Skyrim, go to the items/spells menu.  Select whatever you want on Favorites and push F.  When in game, push Q and the Favorites menu will appear.  Select the item or items you want to hot key, then press a number from 1-8 to assign the Favorites item to the number.

(Pushing Q also changes point of view, but I'm not clear when this happens and when the Favorites menu opens.)

See the link below for how to set up hot keys for combos (remember, PC only) -- read the comments for further tips on combos, switching items from one hand to another, etc.
http://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/m8tnk/guide_how_to_use_18_hotkeys_for_items_and_spells/

Note that the shield can only be used on the left hand.  It looks like Favorites assigns items to the left hand by default so if you want something on the right hand, you have to use Shift + number key.
http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/elder-scrolls-v/1212293p1.html

Check Comments for other tips.

Given the popularity of this article, I've put it in a tab for easy reference.

UPDATE:  Since this has been so popular, I did a bit of research to update this article which was written in 2011.  Here is the standard favorite controls layout for each platform.
https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Controls_(Skyrim)

Here's a video on how to assign 8 hot keys on the PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Aa_1_QGCQ

If video tutorials drive you nuts, here is a written one.
http://balance-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/skyrim-and-favoritehotkey-system-you.html

Here is a quick summary of how hotkeys work for the PC and xBox 360.
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111121135644AAoTVLj

There is a mod for Skyrim's user interface called the SkyUI mod that may be helpful.  This rave review was written by its creator.  I imagine it is PC only.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/27177

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Skyrim Initial Skill Bonuses by Race

The skill bonuses each race starts out with.
http://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/m0e2a/complete_list_of_skyrim_race_differences/

A list of all the skills with links to explanations of each.
http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Skills

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Skyrim Reviews, Character Creation

While we wait for Skyrim to go on sale (currently 17 hours, 23 minutes and 17 seconds) you may be interested in this video review that shows a great deal of the environment.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-elder-scrolls/723801

This is the only PC version of the game reviewed I've seen.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1212033p1.html

This xBox 360 review mentions how to best use perks, lockpicking, a tip on two-handed combat, etc. and also covers a great deal of ground.
http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1958/Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim/p1/

This video shows a little of the game's beginning and character creation.
http://kotaku.com/5858221/creating-my-dragonborn-identity-in-skyrim-now-pronounced-skrim

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Morrowind Spells

http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Morrowind:Spell_Effects

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Gothic 2 Help

Tips to understanding gameplay in Gothic 2.
http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=72240&rid=66872

This is a guide to magic in Gothic 2.
http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=72241&rid=66873

There are more guides plus maps of various areas at this site.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/561413-gothic-ii/faqs

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution

The debug menu has been enabled in Deus Ex via a mod.  Details and the download point here.
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=121245

Rock, Paper, Shotgun has written a very interesting essay on the game.  Video games are thought-provoking?  Who'd a thunk it?
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/09/06/deus-ex-human-revolution-is-about-drm/

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Portal Fan Film

Pretty amazing short film.
http://kotaku.com/5833700/watch-this-gorgeous-portal-fan-film-right-now

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Rift Addons

How to use addons once you download them for Rift.
http://www.curse.com/faqs/rift-addons

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Planar Vouchers

Planar vouchers seem to be a way of transferring "rare and epic planar" currencies among your characters.  You have to pay NPC vendors to do this using planarite.  Read more about this here under the General heading.
http://nsguild.com/forums/index.php?topic=1369.0

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Rift: Level Ranges for Five Man Dungeons

This forum posting lists the current five man dungeons by level so you can tell which are expert without going in and getting killed.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?105542-The-Dungeons&p=1482088&viewfull=1

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Rift Database: Consumables, Currency, Etc.

This German database of Rift recipes, artifacts, NPCs, items, souls, etc.  There is also both a French and English version.  Here is the English version.
http://rift.yg.com/

German version.
http://rift.yg.com/de

French version.
http://rift.yg.com/fr

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Rift: Soul Quest Locations

IGN has compiled a list of places to pick up the extra soul quests.  There are map coordinates and the lists are sorted into Defiant and Guardian, then broken down by class.
http://rift.ign.com/wiki/Locations_of_Soul_Quests

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Rift: Ciderhelm on Warrior Tanking

Ciderhelm is very knowledgable on warrior tanking.  This guide has been updated to be current (Patch 1.3).  Note the link to leveling information.
http://ciderhelm.com/?p=597

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Rift: What the heck are Synergy Crystals?

Patch 1.3 has introduced a new slot for synergy crystals.  So what the heck are synergy crystals?  They are Rift's fix to the problem of armor sets.  Normally in MMOs there are sets of armor that are visually related in some way which give bonuses to the classes.  In other words, your helmet and leggings and shield and such are all the same color, have the same symbols on them, etc. and when you collect the whole set, it provides stat bonuses for this or that character type.  In Rift there are so many character types possible through mixing souls, developers haven't been able to produce an armor set for each class.  The armor bonuses that work for one type of mage will mean nothing to another type.  Synergy crystals provide a way around this problem.  I'm going to quote from the article in the link below to explain.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/06/22/rift’s-1-3-patch-adds-set-items-to-telara/

"In order to avoid this potential problem, Trion found a clever workaround: Rift’s Armor Sets are still defined by your class, but the extra bonuses given for collecting multiple pieces of gear in that Set aren’t on the items themselves. Instead, those meta-bonuses will be applied through a new, compeltely separate item that will show up in the Character pane when 1.3 launches. They’re called a Synergy Crystals, and each one (there will be 32 different ones at patch launch) gives bonuses to different stats–but only once you’ve collected enough pieces of your Armor Set. Alone, the Crystal doesn’t do anything, but with each Set Item that is equipped, it provides more and more stat bonuses.

For example, a Warrior Riftblade will want to get a Crystal that gives bonuses to Crit, Hit, and Damage, while a Warrior Warlord will be searching for one that enhances his Health and Armor. They’ll both be rolling on the same Plate armor pieces to collect the same Armor Set when they drop from the new Hammerknell content, but the two players will be using them to activate and empower their own, distinct Synergy Crystals–getting completely different bonuses out of the Armor Set. There’s a Snyergy Crystal for each Soul in the game, so there should be at least one good option for every single combination of Souls.

UPDATE: To help clarify, we asked Krausnick if we’ll be able to swap out Synergy Crystals and he confirmed: 'Synergy Crystals work like any other item in the game, too, meaning players can switch them out to get different benefits if they wish. That way, when a Warrior changes from his DPS Role to his Tank Role, he can change the bonus his set gives.'

Naturally, more Armor Sets and Synergy Crystals will be added with future updates, expanding on the foundation laid in tomorrow’s patch. In the meantime, having only four sets (and 32 Crystals) should make things much easier to start, while still letting players enhance their highly-customized characters."

So where do you get synergy crystals? The new armor sets come from the new Hammerknell content while at least the Transplanar synergy sets are purchased from vendors.
http://rift.zam.com/wiki/Synergy_Crystals_(Rift)

The bottom message on this forum posting talks about the various sets.
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=222&mid=13087559308393621&h=50

Since there are 36 souls if you count all the PvP ones, apparently there aren't any synergy crystals for PvP yet.

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Rift: Patch 1.3 Known Issues and Features

Waves of Madness/Patch 1.3 hit June 23, but there have been problems.  The bugs are listed at the top of this posting, with features listed later.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?212051-RIFT-1.3-NA-8-00am-PDT-6-22-11-EU-TBA

This website spells out the Waves of Madness multi-phase event and the new daily quests well.
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/06/25/the-pcg-guide-get-everything-out-of-rifts-1-3-event-while-you-can-phase-1/

This talks about new gear.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/06/15/patch-1-3-pts-world-event-and-raid-gear-previews/

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Rift: Loot Bag Full/Missing

If your loot bag is missing (or the entire rift icon doesn't show up when you enter a rift), check out this series of messages on the forums.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?141920-Where-is-my-Rift-loot-bag!-!

Here are another ways to recover the loot bag. Note that resetting your UI will wipe your UI setup.
http://forums.riftgame.com/rift-general-discussions/tech-support/221118-rift-ui-icon-not-showing-reward-after-rifts.html

Apparently when you enter a rift, the rift meter appears.  You can see what it looks like on page 30 of the online Rift manual. At the bottom left of this rift meter there's an icon that looks like a coin purse.  On page 35 it says to click on the icon and the bag will open so you can remove items.  Don't let the bag get full or items are destroyed when new ones are added.
http://www.riftgame.com/en/docs/RIFT_Manual_EN.pdf

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The Special PVP Soul

Each calling (mage, rogue, etc.) can buy (with 2500 favor points earned in Warfronts) a special PVP soul.  Here's all about it.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/PvP_Soul

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Rift: Tanking 101

A guide to tanking Rift.
http://tanktelara.com/forums/blog/6/entry-7-tanking-101-meatshields-in-telara/

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Rift: How to Kill Healers in PVP

Read the comments for more tips on how to off healers.
http://thisisnotarift.blogspot.com/2011/02/healing-reduction.html

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The PVP Tank in Rift

How important a stat is toughness in a PVP tank?
http://www.pvpgamer.com/rift-toughness-the-tanking-stat

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Review: Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines

This PC role-playing game has always gotten rave reviews (except the combat is a little weak).  Runn ing on the Half-Life 2 engine, it looks pretty good considering the game came out in 2004.  If you are looking for something different, this might be the game for you.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/vtmb/video/6113480/vampire-the-masquerade--bloodlines-video-review

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Review: Witcher 2

Read all about it here.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/8905-The-Witcher-2-Assassins-of-Kings-Review

The lack of explanation of how things work and the fact that the introduction and first chapter have significantly harder combat are mentioned here.  The map isn't great either.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/05/18/pc-review-the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings/

http://www.1up.com/reviews/witcher-2-review

However, all the reviewers loved the game, despite its flaws.

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Rift Tips

While looking for other things I found this forum posting of useful tips for both the novice and experienced Rift player.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25562835-Rift-FAQ-Gameplay

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Rift: Forming a Guild

A guide to setting up a guild.
http://highplanesrifter.com/2011/02/the-rift-guild-guide/

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Rift: Dyeing Your Outfits

In Rift you can either buy dyes to change the colors of your armor or you can craft them as an apothecary.  (You might also find dyes for sale at the Auction House.)  This site shows off the various primary and secondary dye looks on armor types.
http://rift.incgamers.com/guides/Dyes

Read this before you try it at home, folks.
http://rift.incgamers.com/dye-guide-updated/

You can also preview and reverse the effect.  Read the bottom of this article for this information.  Please note that this reads like a rehash of the above information so the information about previewing and removed dye effects probably was taken from another site.
http://telarachronicles.com/2011/04/02/rift-dye-guide-riftincgamers/

Rift Craft has a nice guide to making dye as an apothecary that lists the ingredients you need for each color.
http://www.rift-craft.com/dyes/

Rift Wiki lists all the dyes and prices vendors sell.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Dye

The Zam database lists all the dye recipes.  Note that not each item has full information.
http://rift.zam.com/en/search.html?q=dye+recipes

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Rift: Screenshots, Twitter and Facebook

To take screenshots using a Windows7 machine, use Print Screen. You may have to hold down the control key while pushing Print Screen.  A lot depends on your keyboard brand.

If you don't have a print screen key, go into Keybindings and change the Screenshot key to one of the Function keys or something else you never use in-game.

If you want to remove the UI bars first, press Control plus U to hide the interface.  Pushing Control plus U twice removes guild tags and names.  Pushing Control Plus U the third time puts the UI bars back.
http://riftbuddy.com/how-to-hide-the-ui-interface-in-rift

Screenshots are files in the RiftGame/screenshots folder wherever your game is installed (probably in C:/Program Files/RiftGame/screenshots).

Apparently the command /tweetpic will put a photo into your Twitter account.

This is how you push info to Facebook.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?194118-Zann-Rift-Twitter-Facebook

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A Look at Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning UPDATED

The editor in chief of Kotaku got some demo and play time on this single-player RPG action game, due out sometime in 2012.
http://kotaku.com/5805865/kingdom-of-amalur-reckoning-could-be-2012s-sleeper-hit

UPDATE:  http://kotaku.com/5806660/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-is-a-dead-rpg-revived-with-the-spirit-of-tekken-and-call-of-duty

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Rift: Magic Ticket Quest Patched

With Patch 1.2, the magic ticket finally has a use in the Lord of Illusion quest.  Here's a guide to the quest.
http://gaarawarrgabs.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/the-lord-of-illusion-guide/

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Rift: Mage Gear and Stat Weighing Spreadsheet

Rift Junkies' Mage Compendium has a Mage Gear and Stat Weighing spreadsheet among the links.  Windows 7 Excel only.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?1954-Mage-Compendium-Helpful-Links-for-Mages-Builds-Stat-Values

Click on the link and it will download.

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Witcher 2 Introduction UPDATED

Witcher 2 is coming out on the PC next month, so you may be interested in this introduction to gameplay.
http://kotaku.com/#!5796174/how-the-witcher-2-tranforms-you-into-a-monster+hunting-machine

UPDATE:  More gameplay information.
http://kotaku.com/#!5798181/12-splendid-things-about-the-witcher-2

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Game Security (or Lack Thereof)

The Playstation 3's network problems are being written about all over the WWW.  Reading a few of these articles from my favorite sources led me to the website below which is all about game security.  It will be of interest to those with technical understanding but not so much for other gamers.
http://www.playnoevil.com/serendipity/

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Rift: Where to Go and What to Do after Level 50

A discussion on what a new Level 50 should be doing.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?2492-Content-Flow

More on endgame progression from an interview with Trion.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2010/12/17/rifts-endgame-progression-and-raids-explained/

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Rift: Dailies UPDATED

Rift has daily quests but I'm having trouble finding information on them.  Here is a bit about the Tier 1 and 2 daily quests, including where Defiant and Guardian players pick up the quests.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/tag/daily/

UPDATE:  Rift Zone is building a quest database.  It lists the dailies as well as other types of quests.  It is a work in progress but helpful if you are looking for dailies.
http://www.riftzone.nl/quests

Here is a list of the crafting dailies which are found in the main crafting areas of Meridian or Sanctum.  They are listed by profession and show skill level, the reward and where to turn in the quest.
http://www.rift-craft.com/daily-crafting-quests/

Here is a guide to the Defiant daily quest in Scarwood Reach.  This may be a crafting quest.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1262-guide-artifacts-farming-scarwood-reach-daily-quest.html

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Rift: Patch 1.2 Set for May 10, 2011

Looks like this will hit May 10th.
http://kotaku.com/#!5798516/next-weeks-rift-update-opens-a-rift-to-the-plane-of-facebook

Here is what is planned for Patch 1.2.
http://news.mmosite.com/content/2011-04-25/rift_patch_1_2_will_introduce_wardrobe_slots_new_dungeons_and_more.shtml

More about Patch 1.2
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/05/04/rift-1-12-800am-pdt-5411/

PvP Balance Update included in Patch 1.2
http://rift.ign.com/articles/news/7721/PVP-Balance-Update

http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?178024-Archonix-PVP-Balance-Update-28th-April-2011

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Rift: The Level 50 Rogue

One player's gear lists, rotations, and more for a Level 50 rogue (Nightblade).
http://rift.mmosite.com/guide/rift_rogue_compilation_guide,1.shtml

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Rift: Easter Eggs

In honor of the upcoming Easter holiday,  Inc Gamers has created a list of Rift's pop culture references and Easter Eggs.
http://rift.incgamers.com/guides/Easter_eggs

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Rift: Normal and Level 50 Content List (Tier 1 and Tier 2)

Here's a list of the Normal and Level 50 dungeons (PvE) for both factions.  Note that the Level 50 dungeons are divided into tier 1 and 2 levels.  Disclaimer:  This information is based on the beta.  I don't know if things have changed.
http://www.dawn-guild.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107:rift-dungeons-and-end-game&catid=47:rift&Itemid=111

Another list of Tier 1 dungeons
http://www.riftbro.com/2011/02/22/rift-expert-dungeon-list-tier-1/

Another list of Tier 2 dungeons
http://www.riftbro.com/2011/02/23/rift-expert-dungeon-list-tier-2/

Just because I have it, here is a list of the normal dungeons.
http://www.riftbro.com/2011/02/22/rift-normal-dungeon-list/

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Rift: World Event Email and Vendors UPDATED

The Solo MMO Player has just received his email from Trion with the goodie bag that is distributed to players due to the world event problems.  Unfortunately, he can't turn in his otherworldly sourcestones as the world event vendors have disappeared.

All that are left are a cluster of 10 or so players standing staring at the place where the vendors used to be.

Classic.

UPDATE :  The Solo MMO Player found a Defiant World Event Vendor on  April 30 - Go into Manufactory crafting area, take the ramp up on the left.  Go through the door immediately on the left which takes you to the College of Planar Studies.  The vendor Boularna is standing right in front of you.

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Rift: Guide to Iron Tomb

Zam's wiki has added a walkthrough for the Iron Tomb (Level 19 Defiant).
http://rift.zam.com/wiki/Iron_Tombs_Guide_%28Rift%29

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Rift: World Event Chaos and Response

Rift's world event didn't go off well  Here is a summary of the event.  There's a link to what Trion is going to do to make it up to folks found in the article that I've posted as the second link below.
http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/16/rift-world-event-fizzles-trion-reevaluates-approach/

http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?167307-River-of-Souls-World-Event-Wrapup

Podcast about the above.
http://rift.zam.com/story.html?story=26072

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New Skyrim Information

The latest about Elder Scrolls V.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/04/18/20-best-things-about-skyrim/

Landscape is enormous.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1162158p1.html

Top ten gods (Elder Scrolls lore).
http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1161193p1.html

Changes from Oblivion to Skyrim.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/115/1158651p1.html

Video of fighting a dragon.
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/04/18/skyrims-dragons-are-serious-business?objectid=93395

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Rift: Rogue Tanks at Level 50

Here is a tanking build for the level 50 rogue.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/03/04/soul-build-library-rogue-tanking-spec/

More rogue tank information.
http://rift.ign.com/articles/reviews/7217/Sprawls-Scrawl-Riftstalker-Rogue-Tanking-in-RIFT

Here's an explanation of "rogue tanking" for those who think the term is an oxymoron.  There are builds and a bit of theory crafting as well.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1307-guide-rift-riftstalker-tanking-explanation-beginners.html

By the way, the little testing that the Solo MMO Player did on a rogue tank build doesn't work well.  This wasn't tested completely but there seem to be problems, perhaps because these things were worked out on beta releases.

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Rift: Runecrafting 101

Runecrafting from A to B.
http://rift.incgamers.com/guides/Runecrafting

A table listing rune names, bonuses and slots.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Rune

Recipes and where to buy them plus information about transmuting components.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Runecrafting

Apparently there are a lot of flaws in how runecrafting works.

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Rift: Mage Build Collection

Here is a collection of mage builds from the official Rift forum.  They are collected into leveling builds, solo, healing, PvP, etc.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?45247-Mage-Build-Library&s=f345c9f9c4a9180abfe9acf1915a0012

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Rift: Nailing Those Bags Down

If you are having trouble with your bags floating all over your screen, Detill5869 explains how to lock them into position.  Basically, open the Settings Tab and then hit Edit Layout.  Move your bags to where you want them to be, then save the layout.  When you return to the game the bags seem to stay put.  (However, it looks as if the bags start floating again if you log out of the character.)  Many thanks to Detill5869 for telling us how to fix this minor irritation.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-108481.html?s=c8cc95ed8649f5aaf3addc44ff5b37ff

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Rift: Mobile Authenticator for iPhones Available UPDATED

Looks like the mobile authenticator is now available for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches.  Here is what you do after you download the free app from iTunes.
https://www.riftgame.com/en/products/authenticator.php

 Please note that the random number generated by the iPhone or iPod Touch (or Android phone) changes rapidly.  You only have a short amount of time to type in the letters/numbers before it changes to something else, which can be rough on folks with physical impairments.

UPDATE:  Here's a detailed essay on protecting yourself as a gamer from hackers.
http://www.riftsocial.com/prevent-hacking

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Rift: Mage Stat Values and Links

Rift Junkies is compiling important mage links on their website.  There are spell stat values, videos, builds, information on PvP, etc.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?1954-Mage-Compendium-Helpful-Links-for-Mages-Builds-Stat-Values

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Rift: Dungeons List

This list of all the dungeons is organized by faction with the faction/level/zone listed and there is a map link which I've listed separately below.
http://www.riftdungeonsguide.com/rift-dungeons-list-locations/

This lists all the five-mans.

http://rift-wire.com/2011/03/01/instance-dungeon-list/

Map with the minimum and average level for the dungeons.
http://www.riftdungeonsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/world-map-dungeon-locations.jpg

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Rift: Developers Working to Fix Corrupted Souls

Rift Junkies reports that Trion is trying to fix the drop rate of corrupted souls.  It may be that there is a problem with the content that doesn't allow players to get to where these drop.  I'm not sure about that but if you've noticed a problem, here is what the developers say.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/04/07/developer-response-to-corrupted-soul-problem/

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Rift: Mage Casting Sequences/Rotations

Here is a list of casting sequences for Rift mages.  The first rotation document is a discussion of the Archon/Pyromancer/Dominator.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-75525.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

This article gives a casting sequence for the Pryo/Elemental/ Archon mage.
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=1299531248200583443&howmany=50

Rift Junkies has posted a thorough article on the Warlock/ Necromancer/Chloromancer mage.  The recommended rotations are in the middle of the page in a blue table.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/04/04/the-magic-storm-the-necromancer/

The Chloromancer/Achron and/or Warlock discussion (rotations, stats and more).
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-99001.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

UPDATE:  Chloromancer spell weaving discussion-
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?67204-Efficient-Chloromancer-Spell-Weaving&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Comprehensive Choloromancer/Warlock guide with rotations right up front and video link
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?108981-VIDEO-A-Comprehensive-Chloromancer-Warlock-Class-Guide-UPDATED&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Comprehensive Choloromancer/Warlock/Necromancer guide (with video) and spell casting sequence.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?101961-How-I-completely-OWN-with-a-mage-Chloro-Warlock-Necro-Guide-VIDEO-INCLUDED&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Chloromancer Healing Rotation discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?40645-Chloromancer-Healing-Rotation-Question/page2

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Rift: Rogue Casting Sequences/Rotations UPDATED

As you might have guessed, I'm collecting rotations for rogues.  Note that new information is in bold letters.  Here is the Bladedancer PvE DPS build.  Note this is not meant for solo play.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-97726.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

Another Bladedancer rotation.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?132007-Help-with-bladedancer-rotation

A third Bladedancer rotation with discussion of how the build works.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?108001-Completeli-s-Bladedancer-Riftstalker-Guide

A Bladedancer solo spec
http://www.dawn-guild.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=47&Itemid=111&limitstart=2

Another solo Bladedancer
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?130351-Could-use-some-pointers-advice-on-my-Bladedancer-Nightblade-Riftstalker-build

Here is a suggestion for the Assassin/Riftstalker/Nightblade rogue.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-119490.html?s=57b67f9b0b87af758b1bb279005f4a87

Bard/Nightblade/Riftstalker raider discussion from Feb. 2011 with rotations.
http://www.riftbards.com/forum/soul-builds-and-theorycrafting/endgame-raiding-pure-bard51-maximum-support-and-healing-soul-build-discussion/

Two-thirds of the way down the page is a rotation for the Ranger/ Marksman/Saboteur in a build the author calls the Nightblade.  Hopefully this collection of builds will be updated to include more casting sequences for other flavors of rogues.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1295-guide-rift-rogue-builds-collection.html

The Necromancer (from January 2011)
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-45148.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

This website is devoted to Rogue builds.  Some of them list casting sequences.
http://riftroguebuilds.com/

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Rift: Warrior Casting Sequences/Rotations UPDATED

I've started collecting casting sequences (rotations) for warriors.  Note the links at the top for warrior resources.  This is a wonderful resource for two flavors of warriors:  Paladin/ Void Knight/Warlord (rotations for several situations are listed), and a farming AoE build for a RiftBlade/Reaver/WarBlade.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?132719-Builds-Rotations-Macros

A full discussion (including rotations) for the dual wielding warrior.
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=1299317817212306240&howmany=50

This is for a Paladin/Reaver/Warlord and besides the spells, this article talks about AoE and things tanks should consider.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1240-guide-rift-warrior-tanking.html

Reaver/Paladin/Champion PvE tank rotation
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?682-Warrior-Tank-Discussion

Paladin/ Warlord/Void Knight melee tank and Reaver/Paladin/Void Knight magic tank and rotations
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=130093631320167708&howmany=50

UPDATE:  Warrior discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-74243.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

Warrior tank build with rotations
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-132719.html?s=ac848f71ea6a370c3209a8f27ae9367c

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Rift: Cleric Casting Sequences/Rotations

Whether you call the spells you string together casting sequences or call them rotations, players are always looking for recommendations for good macros.  Here are the ones I've found recently, but I can't say how well they work for your flavor of cleric.

Cleric Sentinel Healing Rotation Discussions
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-107822.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

Cleric Warden/Sentinel Healing Rotations
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-97353.html?s=25b09da632721b48ed9e906567ba7c8b

This "collection of cleric builds" has a rotation for the following builds:  Shaman/Druid/Sentinel, for the Cabalist/ Inquisitor/ Sentinel, for the Shaman/Justical/Sentinel tanking build, for a Justicar/Shaman leveling build, and for a Druid/Shaman/Sentinel solo melee leveling build.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1270-guide-rift-cleric-builds-collection.html

The Rift Cleric Builds website has a summary page of builds on the home page, some of which have rotations listed.  Those include the Shaman/Druid/Sentinel pet leveling build (to level 35), Cabalist/ Inquisitor/Sentinel DPS leveling build, a Shaman/Justicar/Sentinel tank leveling build, a Justicar/Shaman solo leveling melee build, and a Druid/Shaman/Sentinel solo melee leveling build.  I expect this information to change but the above are what are listed today.
http://riftclericbuilds.com/

This site has a nice explanation of the Cabalist/Inquisitor/Warden build for AoE Damage casting and leveling, including the rotation.
http://thewayofthefish.com/rift/rift-cleric-caster-aoe/

UPDATE:  Cleric discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-47740.html?s=a15147dbdc6a83bcc52f9d040311ab8d

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Rift: Macros and Rotations (with G15 Info)

While looking for spell rotation recommendations I found this note from Behindya about writing macros for a character's spells.  I wanted to capture it here for those who are writing macros for their rotations.

"I'm with the OP on this one. I really enjoy writing Macros, it's like a mini game for me. I find it almost impossible to move and hit the number keys in the heat of battle; I much prefer to come up with a solid rotation and put it in a macro.

At the moment, instant cast abilities can't be used in a macro unless they are at the end (because they will always pop and thus end the macro). Instead of a cast sequence, what I'd like to see is this kind of syntax:

cast

RecastWaitTime = (optional) Number of seconds to wait before re-casting.

A cast sequence has limitations, especially when trying to efficiently keep DOT's on a target or trying to pop something that uses combo points of some sort. This syntax is simple and provides flexibility to come up with some creative macros. Also, nerds like me will find it fun."
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?142791-Suggestion-Cast-Sequence-Macro

I also found this answer to a request for helping setting up Rift rotations on a G15 game pad.

http://www.logitechusers.com/showthread.php?t=10936

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Rift: Tracking News and Solving Problems

Here's the link to the official Rift forum for technical issues.  This is the place to go for help if you are constantly disconnected, experience constant lag, etc.
http://forums.riftgame.com/forumdisplay.php?64-Technical-Discussions

This site has tidbits from the developers about downtimes, updates, etc.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/dev-tracker/

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Rift: PvP and Role Play Sites

This website is devoted to PvP and Realm Versus Realm (RvR) play.
http://www.riftrvr.com/

There are warfront strategy guides, an article about UI and interface settings for PvP, etc.  If you are interested in versus play, you'll want to explore this site.
http://www.riftrvr.com/2011/03/30/ui-and-interface-settings-for-pvp/

Thanks to IGN's Rift Kingdom, I found this site with PvP-specific settings.
http://www.thetelaran.com/2011/03/29/settings-for-a-better-pvp-experience/

If role playing is your thing, you'll want to explore this website which has a database of players, a forum, and online role play (public and private).
http://rift-legends.com/

Here's an article to spark debate on how to structure role play in Rift.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?1148-Roleplaying-in-Rift-how-to-make-it-happen

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Rift: Banks (and Guild Banks)

Guardian players can find their bank in Sanctum while Defiant players' bank is in Meridan.  Here is a bit of information about bank basics.
http://rift.zam.com/wiki/Bank_(Rift)

There are no guild banks right now but they seem to be on the way.
http://rift.zam.com/story.html?story=25802

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Rift: Meridian Guide (Defiant)

This two page article is a guide to navigating Meridian, with an explanation of where to find various vendors, the bank, where to buy a guild charter, etc.
http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/111057.aspx

http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/articles/111057.aspx?p=2

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Rift: Porticulum Locations

A good map of all the proticulum (i.e., portal) locations.  It is color coded as to whether each is neutral, Defiant or Guardian portal.
http://rift.incgamers.com/guides/Porticulum_map

A map of all the porticulum locations for Defiant players.
http://www.lotd.org/showthread.php?t=31203

A list of all porticulums.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Porticulum

Another
http://rift.zam.com/wiki/Transportation_%28Rift%29

I found a list of porticulum masters here.
http://rift.ign.com/wiki/Porticulum_Master

There is an interactive map with porticulums listed you can download here but I can't say how safe this is.
http://drakkashi.com/rift/map.html

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Rift: Pets

In Rift pets seem to come in two flavors: summoned pets for certain classes (beastmasters, druids, elementalists, necromancers, rangers, and warlocks) that have combat skills (these pets level up to 8 and can be trained further) and companion (or vanity or mini) pets that just follow your character around which can be purchased from the faction reputation vendors.
http://rift.ign.com/wiki/Pets

A player's list of various pets and where to get them.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?138521-Vanity-Pet-and-Mount-Guide

Here is a list of companion pets. They can be killed but summoned back from the dead. Note there are also pets exclusive to various chain stores that sold the game. Walmart had the Shambler Hatchling, D2D had the Corpus Kitty, and Gamestop had the Bogling Wastrel.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Companion

Photos of various critters and information about where to find these vanity companion pets.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Mini-pet

Here's Trion's own vanity pet and mount guide.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?138521-Vanity-Pet-and-Mount-Guide

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Rift: Parties, Raids and Public Groups

Rift is full of various types of groups you may create or join.  Parties are groups of 5 players or less created to go through dungeons or PvP encounters together.  (See page 32 of online manual below.)

Public groups are rift or invasion fights that you can join.   (See below, page 33.)  If you are a party or raid leader, you can make your party a public group.  (Also page 33.)   It looks like public groups are also sometimes called public parties but I am not 100% sure these are identical things.

A raid is larger than a party.  It consists of 6-20 players.  You can't create or join a raid until you are Level 10.  You can turn your party into a raid.  To see how to create and manage raids, look at page 22 of the online manual.
http://www.riftgame.com/en/docs/RIFT_Manual_EN.pdf

Here is further information about raids.
http://telarapedia.com/wiki/Raid

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Rift World Event Source Stones

The source stones that you get from the world event can be turned in to a "world event vendor" in the capital cities for loot.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Re7CodJKDgUJ:rift.zam.com/forum.html%3Fforum%3D222%26mid%3D1300907977210751507%26howmany%3D50+rift+world+event+vendor&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari&source=www.google.com

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Rift: Mobile Authenticator Released for Droid Phones

Rift has just announced a mobile authenticator has been released for those with Android phones.  An iPhone authenticator is in the works.
http://rift.zam.com/story.html?story=25808

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Rift: Patch 1.1 River of Souls World Wide Event

Here's a trailer featuring the star of the event (Can you say "Dominatrix"?) and a link to a podcast focusing on the world event with a Rift employee from the Dungeon and Raid team. Basically the podcast talks about the new raid dungeon River of Souls. There are four main bosses and three mini-bosses (Dark Foci) plus mobs with a higher drop rate than usual. Non-linear and open so you can fight in any order but have to kill every boss to access the final fight with the Dominatrix Alsbeth. Same focus and difficulty (but a bit trickier) as Greenscale although you don't have to have done Greenscale to enter River of Souls.
http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/29/skinny-dipping-in-rifts-river-of-souls/

There's no time released for when this will happen today but the Solo MMO Player is betting around noon Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Here are the items I have collected and published here before.

Trion is planning their first Rift world event for March 30th. Here are some details. It looks like it will last a week, so get ready.

http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/03/24/rift-erupts-in-worldwide-dynamic-conflict-march-30/

The name of the new raid zone is River of Souls. Apparently unique loot will drop during this "worldwide dynamic conflict." The happening (Patch 1.1) is in alpha now.

http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/03/24/river-of-souls-world-event-preview-from-the-alpha-server/

Straight from the alpha, here is what Patch 1.1 will change/fix.

http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/03/23/alpha-1-1-patch-notes/

UPDATE:  Zam has a guide to the River of Souls.
http://rift.zam.com/wiki/River_of_Souls_(Rift_Event)

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Rift: Achievements and Titles

Zam's database has a list of all the achievements available to Rift players.  Choose Achievements and then use the drop down menu to pick the type of achievement you want to see.
http://rift.zam.com/

I also found a list of achievement titles that claims to be complete.  This list is divided up into Guardian only, Defiant only, Neutral, and Profession titles.  "Press C to get to your Character screen, then press the tab for 'Titles'. You can then choose from your current list of titles. Choose one and then click 'use title.'"
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1256-guide-rift-complete-titles-list.html

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