Sticking To One Topic

I noticed that my blog gets more hits when I write about Runescape. Considering the age group of the people that plays this game, I'm sure no one reads the other stuff in my blog. I can't really complain though. I'm getting some hits. I do however want some readers to come back and browse to all the other articles in here. I'm sure some of what I write may prove useful to someone out there.

I've been thinking of creating another blog that will talk on nothing but Runescape. That way, I can segregate what topics attract visitors. I'm still deliberating on that. My gut feel says I shouldn't though just because if I do, this current blog may not generate enough hits anymore. Not that it's getting a lot now but that's exactly the point. The end result that I wanted to generate is to garner enough returning readers to come visit my blogsite.

If I start focusing on a singular topic, I will have a following. I'm sure of that. But then I will also lose other potential visitors from visiting my blogsite just because the topics I write about does not appeal to them. Maintaining multiple blogsites, each talking about their own topic would be great but is a hassle to maintain. I am but one man.

So I think I'll stay with this blogsite and continue publishing anything I can talk about under the sun. To all my keyholders out there, please come back and visit. The door to this blogsite will always be open.

Let no dead keys stay dead.

Recognition

I got my first company related award today. After 18 months in the company, I finally have something tangible that says that I'm doing a great job. It's a welcome treat and it feels good to be recognized for doing something I'm being paid to do anyway. That's a sign of a good company.

A company that values its employees is rare. Sure, a lot of companies say that their best assets are their people but do they take care of them? Most of you will find out sooner or later that companies that truly care for their employees are rare. And if you are in one of them, I heavily suggest you stay there. There's about a million to one odds that you'll find such a company.

But there are a lot of things to consider when one looks for a company to work for. In the long run, a decision has to be made and it all boils down to one question.. are you happy with what you are doing? That's because, you may be paid six digit figures and all the amenities but if you dread waking up each morning and have to drag yourself to get to your job, then it becomes pointless. You are basically torturing yourself. It's better to have an average paying job in a company you love working for than getting a high paying salary working for a job you hate.

I love my job right now. Having a great company is an extended bonus. I can actually see myself with this company for a really long time and that's a good thing.

That's because my take home pay can actually take me home.

A Busy Week

I had a busy week at the office. Actually, it was not just last week but also the week before and the week before that. I guess it stems from the fact that we have 3 more positions to fill in our team and we just can't seem to get the talent we need. Add to that the fact that not everyone pitches in to help out cut the slack. But that's okay, you can't really force anyone. Things like these have to be voluntary otherwise it will create resentment in their part.

I just wish they would volunteer though. Some of us could really use the help. I know I could. I still have 5 vacation days left for this year and even though I can take it anytime, I'm up to my neck with projects to finish. I know I could leave them and just pick them up when I get back but then, I'll also have other things added to my plate. The pile would just keep on getting higher.

With that, I'd rather spend time getting my plate clean and then take some 1 day vacations as I see fit. That way, I'd get to spend and enjoy my vacation without having had to worry about upcoming projects. That makes the relaxation period really relaxing. Of course I know I'll have to be back the next day to the office to do more work.

I call that job security.

Dr. Rick Rigsby

We had a motivational speaker visit the office yesterday and I think it was a welcome change from all the daily grind at work. His name was Dr. Rick Rigsby and he was absolutely refreshing. He talked on a lot of things but basically it boils down to what's happening with the generation today. And I have to agree with what he has to say.

One of the things he talked about that really struck me was the fact that today's society is more result oriented than goal oriented. I know it sounds the same but believe me it's not. Result oriented is when you just do something because it has to be done while goal oriented is achieving a purpose and acquiring wisdom. The keyword is wisdom. Case and point, college. Before, people go to college to learn. Today, people go to college to get a degree, See the difference?

Wisdom is earned and is often always coming from unexpected sources. If one learns not to dicriminate another, think of all the ideas that can be exchanged between two people. But being human, it's in our nature to fear change... the unexpected. How we deal with that, defines our character.

Today's society is all about 'Me'. Respect, kindness, and obedience are three traits that are fast becomming extinct. If we don't impart this 'wisdom' to the kids today, what will they teach their next generation when they get to be us?

If you have to do something, do it right.

Runescape - The Knight

There are three combatant characters one can play in Runescape and one of them is the Knight. This type of combatant relies on heavy battle armor as well as an assortment of weapons. The strategy is simple, hit and hit harder. There are cetain skills one can develop to bring one's experience up and allow him to use a better set of armor and weapons.

The following metals are used in the free world - Bronze, Iron, Steel, Black, Mithril, Adamantium and Rune. As the battle experience goes up, the upper level armors and weapons also becomes available. One can start out with Bronze and Iron. I would recommended to continue training using these armor and weapons until such time that you can use either Mithril or Adamantium. That way, you'll save some gold pieces to spend for something else.

The best place to start training would be on the cows and chicken just south of Falador. If you are on Port Sarim, you're already way past this place. Fighting cows would allow you to bury bones to earn experience on Prayer and cooking the meat helps bring one's cooking level up. And the cowhides are also a great way to bring your crafting level up or you can sell these to those who are building their crafting levels up. the chicken provides meat and feathers. The feathers are used for making arrows as well as fly fishing.

Another great place to train would be further south near Port Sarim near the beach. You can fight the goblins here and bury their bones. If you get lucky, you'd get good drops from the goblins you kill. You can also fish at the beach for food and bring your fishing level up as well as wood cutting. Just make sure you bring a match, axe, and a small net when you're in this area.

Once you gain more experience on your attack or defense, try to explore the surrounding areas to see what's available. The game is about adventure so be an adventurer.

Runescape - Characters To Play

There are a variety of characters one can play in this game and it also depends on your membership too. There's a variety of characters if you are a paying member however, the free world has it's own charm. I have been a free worlder since I've started and I am still working on getting my statistics up on all my other non-combat skills.

The higher the statistics on a certain skill ensures better execution when using that particular skill. Say for example, fishing. When your fishing level is low, you are limited to fishing for sea-based creatures that is available for your skills level. The more you fish, the more experience you gain thus upping your skills level. With your skills level moving up, more fishing options becomes available to you.

The importance for this is the fact that certain food gives better healing properties and this type of food is only available when your fishing levels allow you to catch these creatures. Of course you can also just buy from other folks but that means you will still need to work on your fishing levels as well as earn enough gold pieces to be able to afford this type of food.

The most famous character being played in this game is that of a combatant. There are 3 combatant characters one can choose from - a knight, an archer or a mage. Each one has their own strengths and their own weaknesses. I will talk individually about these characters in my next blog.

In the meantime, start building your other skills. This game is not just about fighting, but also about strategy.