DCUO: Ace Daily - Outbreak

There's a hard way and an easy way to defeat the mutant gorilla from the Ace Chemical daily mission. This video shows you how to take care of him in seconds even if you're a fresh CR70. Dogs vs Gorilla... fight!

Christmas 2013

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DCUO: GU33 on Test

This is a first look at Game Update 33 on the Test Server, highlighted by the new armories and synthetic mods.

DCUO: Potion Number 9.1

Potion Number 9.1 is probably the fastest collection task in the game. With the Game Update 31 changes to leveling, this task as well as its rewards reset weekly now, allowing you to pick up a MoT almost for free. Pass by midtown and collect your mark!

DCUO: GU32 PvP Gear Change

Part of Game Update 32 made a significant change to the way PvP gear is handled. This is a short video comparing the live server against the upcoming changes on the test server.

DCUO: Yoink / Detox

This is a short walkthrough of a feat that always bugged me. On the villain side, you must steal all the venom canisters in the Burnley Distribution Center. Heroes must destroy the canisters instead. I'll go through all of the spots in the instance that you need to hit.

DCUO: GU31 Test Process

This video just logs the testing process I applied for Game Update 31. I tried to keep it as scientific as possible, leveling with a character that's similar to Shadowdragon and Alyssa.

DCUO: GU31 T1 Arkillo

A preview of the new T1 powered Arkillo in Game Update 31 on the test server. Stats are gauged with a fresh level 30 character. The commentary compares it to experiences on the live server with a level 24 against the classic level 21 Arkillo.

This is the final appearance of my test character, Anna as she takes on the revamped strongest of the weaker bounties. The update goes live later this week!

DCUO: GU31 T1 Fullhouse

Game Update 31 buffed up the normal bounties to level 30 (T1), so I took a shot at the first one, Fullhouse to gauge his new defense and damage. Epic!

The test character I made is Anna Goldenblade, daughter of Shadowdragon & Alyssa from an alternate timeline. Her body armor looks like Shadowdragon's, but gauntlets & boots are similar to Alyssa's. She wears the dragon emblem and has her mother's eyes.

Music provided by Teknoaxe
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DCUO: Wrath Within

This is a walkthrough of the Gotham Wasteland's daily, Wrath Within. In the video, I'm showing a safe battle plan, using the layout of the quest zone.

DCUO: Supply Drop

I actually recorded another Wastelands video, but then realized that Playclaw, the recording software had to be updated. The video had an overlay that the free version had, so that ruined the video. I'll have to wait until I roll that particular quest again. After the update, I did a test, but then decided to post it:

This is an older Stryker's mission, but there are still players going through it, so I kept the camera rolling.

DCUO: Fields of Wrath (Tiamat)

This is an alternate walkthrough of Fields of Wrath from the villain side using a sorcery healer.

For comparison, here's the link to my original one with a fire tank...
http://youtu.be/mNhfiEglheE

DCUO: Fields of Wrath (Shadowdragon)

This is a quick walkthrough of the Gotham Wastelands Daily, Fields of Wrath. In here, I show techniques on how to easily and quickly defeat the Arena Champion.Stop, drop & roll!

DCUO: Old Gotham Subway

This was meant to be a Pengbot Maximus video @ level 30, but I just went ahead and did the whole instance. So it includes briefing locations, the Birdwatching feat, Hush and Penguin as well. This is the level 29 mission with a fresh level 30 toon and not the T2. 

0:00 - Intro

2:17 - Mission Start

8:12 - Hush

11:15 - Pengbot Maximus

15:00 - Penguin

DCUO: Gorilla Races

In this Silver Age Heroes event, league members met up in Centennial Park for the various gorilla races. Thess video capture the acrobat and flight races, first from an aerial perspective and then from the actual run.

Featuring Music by TeknoAXE
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DCUO: Bruno Mannheim & the Temple of Crime

One of the instances players have trouble with at level is the Temple of Crime and Bruno Mannheim. There's always someone shouting for help in the chat window and I've run many league mates through it. These videos show basic strategies on how to get through this story arc without getting knocked out as well as all the feats that go along with them.

Bounce Castle

Wesley's Birthday

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DCUO: Ninjas on the Roof

Watch out for these T4 ninjas if you're fighting Weather Wizard or just merely traveling along the Metropolis rooftops!

Cranky's Cafe

Location: 48-19 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Cuisine: Cajun
Phone: (347) 738-4921
Hours: SUN (9am-10pm); MON-FRI(8am-10pm); SAT (9am-10pm)
Website: www.crankyscafe.com
Prices: ~$20/person (dinner)
Credit Cards: All major

Food: 9
Service: 8
Value: 8
Environment: 7

Frequency: Unique

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Fish Deboning

This is the deboning of the fish @ Tung Yi Fung. The goal is to filet the fish without flipping it over. This was an OK job as he pushed the veggies off the plate (saved by Uncle Charlie)... and the segment close to the head broke.

Tung Yi Fung

Location: 135-29 37th Ave., Flushing, NY, 11354
Cuisine: Chinese, seafood
Phone: (718) 886-8233
Prices: $15/person
Credit Cards: All major

Food: 8
Service: 7
Value: 8
Environment: 7

Frequency: All the Time

There's nothing new here. All stats are the same as before. I just wanted to bump this restaurant up with Auntie Remy & Uncle Charlie's visit.

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Shogun Palace

Location: 34-20 Linden Place, Flushing, NY
Cuisine: Asian, Buffet
Phone: (718) 888-1133
Website: www.shogun-palace.com
Prices: $11/person (lunch)
Credit Cards: All major

Food: 8
Service: 7
Value: 10
Environment: 7

Frequency: Unique

I'm not a fan of buffets, but I'd have to say that this is one of the better ones. The location probably doesn't help the business much, but it's a nice find if you know about it. With a lunch price of $11, you'd think they would hold back on the good food, but there's actually a full variety of choices. There are no cheap variants of dishes. The soup station is even open for service. Trays at the counter were replaced quickly when they ran out. The environment was actually pretty nice... better than many banquet halls in Flushing.

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Unidentified Flying Chickens (UFC)

Location: 71-22 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights, NY
Cuisine: Korean
Phone: (718) 205-6662
Website: http://ufchicken.com/
Prices: $10/person
Credit Cards: All major

Food: 10
Service: 10
Value: 9
Environment: 7

Frequency: All the Time

I actually don't think I ever reviewed this one because I've always taken out from there. This was the first time I ate in. I think UFC shares the title of Best Korean Fried Chicken along with Mad for Chicken. The two are very similar, but I'd say UFC holds the edge in the secret sauce while Mad has the better organic meat. Service is excellent as the store owner is always available and hospitable to his customers. Prices may seem high, but you get a lot when you stop and think about it. The quality of the ingredients is also top notch.

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Broadway Chinese Cuisine

Location: 83-17 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Cuisine: Chinese
Prices: $15/person
Credit Cards: All major

Food: 5
Service: 9
Value: 6
Environment: 7

Frequency: Uncommon

This is supposedly one of the best Chinese restaurants in Elmhurst, but I wasn't impressed by the food. It was OK, but maybe it's just because I eat in Flushing's Chinatown all the time. I guess it could be the choice of dishes as well. For more details, check out the comments on each image. On the plus side, the service was great and the place was clean.

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Auntie Remy & Uncle Charlie's Vacation

Auntie Remy and Uncle Charlie came over from the Philippines to visit for a few weeks this Spring. They were actually here over a week ago, but went with my parents and some friends on a group vacation to Cancun. I took this week off to spend time with them while they're in NY.

The following album covers a home dinner and another one in Elmhurst the next day. Click here to see photos.

DCUO: Ace Chemicals T4

What would a comic book theme be without a crossover? Here's a playthrough of the Ace Chemicals T4 challenge, starring Shadowdragon from the world of Krynn. He teams up with Ratchet from Transformers and Steel from DC Comics.

Note: It's not really Ratchet. I just think the Steelworks robots look like Transformers and the medical one is red and white, but he's much smaller than the real Ratchet!

Tiamat's "O"

Here's my contribution to Jeff's question. This is a short video of my DC Universe Online supervillain, Tiamat, casting Circle of Protection in the night sky of South Gotham. I then angled the camera so that it would form a high contrast "O."

The ability is actually called Circle of Destiny. In DPS stance, it becomes Circle of Destruction, causing damage over time for enemies inside the runes. In healer stance (as seen above), it's Circle of Protection, healing allies over time. As DPS, I'll usually cast this immediately at the beginning of the battle and clip it with 2 more attacks. As a healer, I wait a few seconds so that I'm not healing full health teammates.

Photos from Yesterday

I haven't been on Picasa for a long time and they've since redesigned it. It doesn't look like they have a slideshow embed anymore, so here's the link to the album...

https://plus.google.com/photos/112810729141147132176/albums/5869450032207797697?authkey=CL2A6PP8-dfQDg

Jeff's Question / Charlotte's Answer

Now that it's over, it's safe to post about this. Jeff had a whole bunch of us create stop motion animations or videos. Each clip was a letter spelling out, "Charlotte Li Chua, will you marry me." This was played at a family gathering under the disguise of a multi-month birthday party. I shot facing the audience so I could get the reaction. I'll post the message video when Jeff uploads it.

Congratulations to Jeff and Charlotte!

Photos coming soon...

DCUO: Bases Tour

This is a detailed tour of some of the Home Turf DLC lair themes, including dive, deco, Gothic, Eastern and ancient. I've been caught up with collecting furniture items more so than improving my gear! But I'm not the only one. I think this DLC is probably the one that changed the in-game culture the most. It's given life to old content and the trade market.

DCUO: St. Patrick's Day

This is a walkthrough of the St. Patrick's Day seasonal event's daily tasks featured in DCUO Update 24. This includes the collection of 33 coins from the pots of gold in Metropolis, the seasonal race and Mr. Myxzptlk's favorite landmarks. I'll also cover the feats involved and some of the seasonal items.

DCUO: Bottleneck Tasks

For the most part, this game is pretty exciting from level 1-30. It doesn't have the grind that's characteristic of many MMORPGs. There are just 2 tasks I feel could use an adjustment though. Watch this video and see if you've come across this on your adventures as well.

Chinese New Year 4711

DCU: Bounty Safe Spots

This video puts together all of the safe spots I know of in fighting the DC Universe bounties. These locations will help you take down these powerful open world bosses that were meant to be group quests.

DCU: Stryker's Island Daily

This is a quick walkthrough of the 3 daily Stryker's Island Toyman challenges with some tips for getting through flawlessly and quickly so you could get your Marks of Triumph.