Boy do I ever want to go play Dota 2 Right This Moment. Which is unusual, really, because I’ve never been able to get into any of the games spawned by that groundbreaking mod.

Still, it sounds intoxicating by Quinns’ account:

Then there are junglers, nukers, initiators… never mind the thrill I’m getting from learning how we all work together. It’s intoxicating to hear yourself speak in terminology that, five days ago, would have been another language.

I’m having more fun with this than I had playing Diablo 3, and we’re not even fighting humans yet.

He says a lot of interesting things in this first piece…here’s hoping there are a couple more instalments. Click the title of this post to go read his diary…the diary of a madman.

This art guide can be used by artists and critics alike. The tips enclosed make for better art, sure, but, more than that, address subtle issues that one may not otherwise put his or her finger on.

Avoid using colors which are dominant in the world.

Saturation…also draws the eye, so saturation levels should be less towards the lower body and increase towards the upper body.

Really interesting stuff and with great art tucked in.