RIFT: Storm Legion Is Finally Out!

Already playing Storm Legion?  Tell us about your experience in RIFT's first expansion so far.  New to RIFT or thinking about returning?  Check out this awesome launch trailer below and go pick up your copy of Storm Legion today!  It's a whole new game with the expansion.  Trion has really out done themselves with this one.

Storm Legion: Storm Breaker Protocol - Vellion the Pestilent

Storm Legion beta weekend 2 is over and so is the NDA!  Here's an awesome video showcasing a boss fight in the new level 54 dungeon called, Storm Breaker Protocol.  We called it!  They are definitely making usage of that new jump feature we first saw appear in the Maelforge fight and again in the Volan reveal video.  Storm Legion is shaping up to practically be a brand new mmorpg in and of itself!

Check out the video below and thanks to YouTube user Seatin Rift for uploading and sharing this with all of us.

Landslide Mount Rated M for Mature!

The Landslide mount looks awesome and can be acquired by purchasing the $119.99 1 year prepaid game-time deal, which also comes with a copy of RIFT: Storm Legion.  As cool as this mount is, many players have been put off by Landslide's rather... er... defined rear-end.  Thankfully, Elrar has posted a screenshot showing a solution to this odd complaint.  Landslide now has a tail, sort of.  It is a tail right?  Well, looks good enough for us here at Overcast but some players are being quite picky about it.  Trion can't make everyone happy!  If it still bothers you, I think you should roam Telara with your camera panned around to a frontal view.  Maybe a diaper would make people happy?  *shrug*

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PvP Stat Normalization PTS TEST Aug 14

The concept of a "gear treadmill" or a "gear grind" is an old one that a vast majority of mmorpgs have adopted over the years.  The question in many player's mind is often; if there is no gear grind, than what is my incentive to play?  This is a question that stems from years of mmo players being used to their characters constantly growing in power.  While there are other aspects of RIFT, and numerous other games that many players enjoy, gear progression has always been a staple aspect of the genre.

Players who participate in the PvP in RIFT, however, have felt the grind much more heavily than in other games.  One could argue the impact of a gear grind, within other titles, depending on their own personal experience but veterans of RIFT know exactly what we're talking about.  The PvP in RIFT has, for many players, been extremely enjoyable because of the versatility of the soul system.  Unfortunately, this versatility has long been overshadowed by the gear grind.  Over a year has passed since RIFT's initial release back in March 2011.  As expected, players have developed several "cookie-cutter" soul builds that have become the norm for many.  The development of cookie-cutter builds is bound to happen in any mmorpg but for RIFT, this means the attraction of the soul system has faded even further into the back of many player's minds.  So what happens when you take away the attraction of a versatile cross-class system like souls?  You're left with one thing, your gear vs your opponent's gear.

RIFT: Storm Legion - Expansion

We've speculated, we've hoped, and we've received.  It's official, RIFT's first expansion will be released Fall 2012 and is named RIFT: Storm Legion.

This expansion will include:

• 3 New Raids (Including Crucia, The Dragon of Air)
• 2 New Continents (3x the size of the current world)
• 7 New 5 Man Dungeons
• Level Cap Increased to 60!
• 4 New Souls (1 per calling)
• "Dimensions" (Player/Guild Housing)
• Tempest Bay (Shared Faction City)
• 1 New Chronicle
• A Brand New Bestiary (brand new creatures)
• New Gear Slot - Capes!
• New Crafting Tier, "Grand Master"
• Colossus (100x the size of a player and interacts with terrain in a revolutionary way) (will be showcased at E3 2012)
• ...and more yet to be announced!

For now, enjoy this sweet new trailer depicting Crucia leading her Storm Legion.  What is so critically important I wonder about the "Infinite Gate"?  Could this be the method we use to transcend the realm of Telara and assault the planes themselves?

Welcome To "Conquest"!

Realm vs Realm Comes to RIFT!
That's right!  Our cries have been heard and will be heard again on Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 4:00pm PDT, as we march on both our enemies.  Choose from one of three new factions, unique to Conquest: Ram, Lion, or Raven.  Each faction will stand on its own and have to overthrow the others in true three faction Realm vs Realm PvP combat!

Check out the Official Announcement on Rift's blog.  Matt has also ninja'ed Joe online for a short time to capture our initial reactions to this announcement, so be sure to have a listen!  As a result of this announcement, we've decided to delay Overcast Episode 12 until Saturday.  This will give us time to test the new Conquest feature as much as possible.

Make sure you all update your PTS client early!  This is going to be epic!



What was your reaction to this news?  Let us know in the comments below!

Ituziel & Ember Conclave by Frostbringer

If you're like us and just itching for more Infernal Dawn be sure to watch this video which showcases the EU guild <Frostbringer> taking down Ituziel and the Ember Conclave.  There aren't many Infernal Dawn boss videos out yet but luckily Frostbringer has shared these two encounters with us in full HD 1080p.  Enjoy and be sure to leave them a comment or a 'like' on youtube! Check back often and we'll continue to scout youtube for the best Infernal Dawn videos to share with you!

Warboss Drak Kill by Kinetic

Here's a great quality video courtesy of Intrinsc and his guild, Kinetic. The video showcases their kill of Warboss Drak in the fire wing of the new 20 man raid, Infernal Dawn. Be sure to leave them your congrats and thanks on youtube for sharing this video with us all so early.
Congratulations, Kinetic!

Missed The LIVE Tour? Watch It Here!

If you missed the LIVE Tour of Infernal Dawn you can watch it below either using the embedded player here at Overcast or by clicking the link below the video to watch at RIFT's Livestream Facebook page.  Definitely worth your 25 minutes to check this out! Can't wait until tomorrow,  1.8 baby!

Watch live streaming video from riftconnect at livestream.com

LIVE Tour of Infernal Dawn Tomorrow!

That's right! Trion will be hosting a live tour of Infernal Dawn tomorrow @ 11:30am PST / 2:30PM EST. They've promised not to spoil anything about strategy or boss encounters but the tour will include some nice in-game up close and personal showings of all, yes I said all, of the bosses. The developers will also be taking applicable questions through the chatroom during this surprise live preview of what is expected to be the most epic raid to hit RIFT yet! We'll also get lots of fresh insight on the lore that accompanies Infernal Dawn and the two dragons that dwell within, Maelforge & Laethys.

Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity.


RIFT's Official Facebook Livestream Page!
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RIFT Patch 1.8 Infernal Dawn (Trailer)

The official HD Trailer for RIFT Patch 1.8 is out!  Pretty sure this couldn't look more epic.  Trion sure has a way with trailers, wouldn't you say? Who do you think would win in a 1on1 battle between Maelforge & Laethys?  I'm going with Maelforge.

Infernal Dawn - Earth Wing Tour

Hey Overcast fans,


Have you had the chance to see TRION's fly-threw tour of Infernal Dawn's Earth Wing?  If not, here it is!  Can't wait to try that pirate ship boss encounter!  What are you looking forward to the most in the new raid or just in patch 1.8?  Enjoy the video and look for Episode 6 early friday morning!