Looking Forward to Mod 8

There was some good news to come out of this year's GenCon in Indianapolis: some information about the pending Module 8. Like the fact that it's planned for release October-ish, but that it *may* be pushed back until November. That this is when Turbine plans to release the "New Player Experience", commonly referred to as the NPE. That DDO will see the introduction of hirelings, a.k.a. henchmen/henchwomen/henchies. That there will be four new adventure areas and associated quests. And that the forums are alive and well with nay-sayers.

I really need to stop reading the forums. The multitude of "negative Nancies" in the crowd tends to skew my perceptions and optimism for a great expansion.

Producer Kate Paiz has even indicated that some of the content is a continuation of the Reaver's Bane storyline. Personally, I love the Gianthold content, so I'm really looking forward to this one.

And, from where I stand, I think henchmen will be a positive addition to the game. It will allow those folks who can't find groups to hire themselves a helper, and it will allow soloists a little more breathing room.

Of course, there're those who say "doom" to hirelings, as they belive henchmen will be a detriment to finding groups. To those, I say you're entitled to your opinion. But, only time will tell. We'll just have to wait and see.

But, I'm excited!