What I'm Doin'.

Okay, so I've made up my mind about what I'm going to do about my current dilemma. (Just read that post I linked to remember my position.)

I have decided first off to let you know about what I'm going to do regarding WandCast. I'm really sad to say this, but I just have to take a hiatus from it for an episode or two. It's been pretty stressful being the only one on the show who actually has to do technical stuff (no offense at all to my "co-workers"). Every show, I've got to broadcast the whole thing while recording it while doing the Skype call. Then, afterward, I'm the one who has to edit it (which means re-listening to the whole show pretty much sentence by sentence and cutting out all the junk David says *wink*) Why? Maybe it's just because I'm good at it. But during my hiatus, Kestrel and David will need to step up to the tasks themselves, and I'm interested in seeing how they do. Maybe, after I get back, we can split up the responsibilities a bit more evenly. Also, the reason you haven't seen WandCast 10 out yet is because we (well, since I'm on a hiatus, David and Kestrel) are thinking about re-shooting it due to technical problems and an overall not-good-enough problem.

Alright, so now I'm moving on. I've decided to keep up with Wizard101 Info full time. It was my first ever connection to this fabulous community, and it's going to get better and better as we get closer (and when) to Celestia's release. Yes, this means that I will be picking up with posts again. (I'm really sorry about the lack of 'em! I've actually got a lot to talk about with you guys.)

And finally, I've got a huge new project coming out. If you are a good writer and would be willing to write, email me (wizard101stuff@gmail.com). That's all I'm sayin'.

Well, guys, lemme know what you think of my decision! This is King Boom signing off.

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

WandCast 10 LIVE Tonight (8-19-10)!

Come on out to our chatroom tonight at 8:30 pm Eastern to witness an incredible event... WandCast,
"The Big One Oh".

It's going to be awesome! Here's the times for ya:

8:30 pm Eastern
7:30 pm Central
6:30 pm Mountain
5:30 pm Pacific

Can't wait to see you all there!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

WandCast 9 is Available For Download!

WandCast 9, which I'm calling "Planet GonnaGetcha" (you'll see when you listen ;)) is available for download right now! Friendly is on this one guys, and thanks to him. It's a great show.

Click here to download the show!

Click here to read about the contest we announce on it!

Also, I've tried something a little different with this episode - I took out the musical fade in and outs in between parts. Let me know what you think of it this way...

WandCast 10 will be recording live in the Podcast WandCast chatroom on August 19, 2010, at 8:30 pm Eastern.

See you then!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

Decisions?

As you can obviously tell, I've been posting less. This is due simply to the fact that my Real Life is taking over. And although it's making me very sad to think about it, there's going to be a lot of decisions I'm going to making pretty soon (as in the coming school year).

It's summer, and my whole Real Life is just taking off. I've been busy with a lot of band stuff. My band is really prominent in the area where I live, as is punk rock music (which we play). We played just last night at a huge venue that I'd LOVE to mention because if you know music, you'd know the venue. And then you'd think I'm cool. But I can't, because it would give away my top secret location. Anyway, it's really taking off for us (with a second CD in the process of being recorded and mixed), and we're pretty much getting shows left and right, and the demand for writing more and more songs is getting higher. On top of that, I've been semi-forced to set up a blog for the band/myself that has nothing to do with Wizard101, as well as a Twitter account. It's all for the goal of getting better connections in my area, which is very important.

So my band is taking up a huge amount of my time, and I'm happy! However, it's going to be more and more time consuming as the year progresses. But I'm worried that more things (like, oh, I dunno... SCHOOLWORK) is going to take up even more time. As you might know because I've blogged it before, I'm going to a private school next year. It's not that geeky of a school, actually, but the workload is going to be much more than I am used to. I'm going to need to really be on top of it... which brings me to decisions.

As I'm sure you all know, guys, I really don't want to quit this blog. And I don't want to quit WandCast either. But I think I'm going to have to pick one or do one more than the other.

Here is what I'm thinking right now: I think that I should semi-leave the blog, give it mostly to David, but have him let me post whenever I can without feeling completely obliged. I love WandCast just as much as Wizard 101 Info, and I think that I'm a vital part in making it the show that it is. I think it makes sense also to lean more heavily on WandCast because I'm a huge technical part of it. Anyway, whatever I decide to do, I can promise you that I'm still going to be an active community member whether it's blogging or podcasting, or a little bit of both.

Well? Let me know what you think of my idea to cut down on the blog a bit/ a lot and roll with the WandCast.

Thank you very much, guys.

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

Sorry, I'm a Bit Late. But a Contest Has Been Announced!

Yeah, er, I know. There's bit really no action here on Wizard101 Info the past week... or two. I'm sorry. It's summer, and the Real Life is blossoming, so I've figured that it's probably best to just... You know. Enjoy the weather rather than sit around and blog/play video games.

Anyway, I'm here to announce that a contest was announced on WandCast 9 which I haven't released yet. Due to the fact that it might not be out for listening until the end of this week, I think it makes sense to tell everyone who didn't hear the live show what we were saying the broadcast.

Okay, so here's the contest:

To enter our contest, you have to email us with a poem about the ghosts of Wizard101. Make sure that your poem has a pretty obvious theme that you execute well (i.e. funny, sad, death, etc.) We will be reading all of your poems and picking the one that we think does the best with it's theme/mood. Make sure you use descriptive words and that your poem is good! LOL! Send your entries to wizard101stuff@gmail.com. Winners will be announced on WandCast 10, which will be recording live on August 19 at 8:30 pm Eastern in our chatroom. The prize is a Pale Maiden pet that can *manifest Feint*.

Alright, guys, see you in the Spiral!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

WandCast 9 LIVE Tonight on August 5th!

That's right, guys, we're going LIVE tonight with THE FRIENDLY! Come out to the Podcast WandCast chatroom at 8:30 pm Eastern Time (7:30 Central, 6:30 Mountain, and 5:30 Pacific).

It's going to be a good show tonight, guys.

And... Real Life Wins!

What with recording a CD with my band in Real Life, working on lyrics for the same band, practicing for a huge show we have coming up at a venue (which I unfortunately can't boast about on here because it would give away to much about my Real Life), and practicing for my upcoming Bar Mitzvah, I've found it a bit difficult to blog.

Anyway, it is summer, so I suppose it's a good thing that I haven't been glued to the computer too much.

I thought I'd let you all know that I simply haven't had time to blog these past few days, and until the end of the week, it's going to stay the same. Hopefully David will get some posts in while I'm busy IRL, right ol' pal?

I also thought that I would remind you all that WandCast 9 will be going LIVE on Thursday, August 5 2010 at 8:30 pm Eastern Time. The show is being held right in the Podcast WandCast chatroom, and we would be ever grateful and appreciative if you would kindly drop by our show if you've got time. I hasten to announce that we will be joined by none other than The Friendly Necromancer himself on this broadcast on WandCast! Friendly will be with us for, I hope, the entire show, giving his witty and wacky opinions and whatnot on Wizard101.

Well, everyone, this is Dustin signing off for most of the week! I'm expecting Celestia to be announced sometime this week *DING DING THEORYCRAFTIN'*, so if that happens, I'll most definitely be blogging for a bit about it.

Until then...

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

WandCast 8 Available for Download!

That's definitely right, people! Episode 8 is available for download tonight!

Click here to download the show! It's a good one folks, but without Kestrel... She was understandably unable to attend! There's always next time, Kestrel :)

Alright, I've really gotta get to sleep! See you guys in the Spiral tomorrow!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

New Beckett Stuff!

We've got some new Beckett stuff, everyone. This stuff doesn't really disappoint. (Click here for the official Beckett page on Wizard 101.com) 

Click on that to read it close up.

Anyway, I've been off the blog for a bit because I've been playing with Haley MoonCatcher and I've had a friend over for the past day and a half. ALSO, in the midst of that, WandCast 8 had to be edited! I'm sure I'll get back into the juicy posts when more of Celestia is released.

Alright, guys. I'll be back hopefully tonight with WandCast 8! 

Keep on Casting,

D. MoonCatcher

WandCast Episode 8 LIVE TONIGHT!

Everyone, come on down in about... 10 minutes to WandCast 8 LIVE!

It'll be going live at around 8:30 Eastern! Click here to listen in!

We want to get a bunch of listeners again haha!

WandCast 7 Available for Download!

Click here to download WandCast 7!

Click here to read about the contest we announce on it!

WandCast 8 will be recording live on July 22, 2010, at 8:30 pm EDT in the WandCast chatroom.

See you all there!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

Contest On WandCast 7!

Since WandCast 7 isn't going to be released (recorded/edited version) until maybe Wednesday or Thursday, I think it's right to announce the contest that's announced on there on HERE in case you didn't listen to the live recording last Thursday... so that everyone has enough time to get it done!

So here's the info on the contest! 


To enter our contest, you have to send in a doodle/drawing (using your computer, crayons, canvas, etc.) of Kestrel, David, or Dustin (please say which Wizard) and email it to wizard101stuff@gmail.com. Then you're in! We're going to pick the doodle that we like most, so make sure that your doodle is aesthetically pleasing (that means good to look at), has originality, style, skill, humor/realistic, etc. We will only choose 1 winner. Choose who you're going to draw carefully! It can be a cartoon or a realistic drawing, ANYTHING, as long as you think we'll like it!

Well, you could send something you don't think we'll like, but... I digress.

What can you win, EH? Well, you'll be able to choose between the Ascendant Staff, Phosphorescent Maul, the Celestian Trident, the Celestian Sword *NEW*,  or the Cerulean Edge! If you'd like to see what all of these wands stats are, check them out in the Crowns Shop in the upper left hand corner of your screen.

The winners will be announced on WandCast 8, which will be recording live in our chatroom  on July 22 (a Thursday), 2010, at 8:30 pm EDT.

We hope to see a lot of entries!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

P.S. If you don't know how to scan drawings into your computer through your printer, you could ask a parent how. If that is also unhelpful, take a picture of your drawing and upload that to your computer.

WandCast 7 LIVE Tonight at 8:30 pm ET!

That's right, everyone! Be sure to come on down to our very own chatroom (livestream.com/podcastwandcast) to witness an amazing episode of WandCast!

We're having a special guest star segment, a bunch of stuff about Celestia, pet updates, pet TRIVIA, and we're announcing the winner of the Swiftshadow Wings contest (CLOSED.)

We are all so excited for tonight! Here's the times in different zones:

8:30 pm Eastern
7:30 pm Central
6:30 pm Mountain
5:30 pm Pacific
1:30 am (woah) Western European Time (England) (WE LOVE YOU, CASSANDRA!)

See you all tonight for a GREAT show! We hope to maybe have more than 20 people in the chartroom this time!

Keep on Casting,
The WandCast Crew

Important Time Change Message for WandCast Episode 7

The time for WandCast Episode 7, which is still being recorded live on July 8 in the WandCast chatroom, will be pushed an hour and a half later to 8:30 pm EDT.

The time for WandCast Episode 7, which is still being recorded live on July 8 in the WandCast chatroom, will be pushed an hour and a half later to 8:30 pm EDT.'

The time for WandCast Episode 7, which is still being recorded live on July 8 in the WandCast chatroom, will be pushed an hour and a half later to 8:30 pm EDT.

Okay, I think that get's the message across pretty well. If you've got a Twitter feed, could you all help out by Tweeting the new time?

Keep on Casting,

D. MoonCatcher

Celestia Pre-Quests Arrives on the Test Realm Plus a Date for WandCast 7!

Well, I don't need to explain much about the whole Celestia pre-quests thing because KingsIsle does it pretty well right here; the update notes for the Test Realm release.

What I'm planning to do instead of taking a 100 screenshots is taking movies of my time in the Test Realm, right from the first time I log on. Sort of like a documentary. Anyway, I might get to lazy to make them... As my duty as a blogger, though, I think I'll get to it. I'm patching right now.

Ooh, I've got a single resolution for the pre-quests and Celestia itself. My resolution: Dustin, do not rush through the quests! Read thoroughly through each and every quest, and fully understand the storyline etc.

(It's important that I do this so I don't get a heart attack. It happens when I'm so excited ;))

Before I sign off of Blogger and sign IN to the Test Realm, I just need to tell all you guys the finally final date for WandCast 7! Please be in our chatroom on July 8, 2010 at 7 pm EDT. Need help with time zones? Here's a great site that'll help you out. It's going to be a great show! Remember to enter the Swiftshadow Wings Contest!

WandCast Episode 7 Officially Canceled

Hey, everyone.

After having a quick chat with Kestrel on Skype, we decided it might be best to cancel WandCast Episode 7 for this Thursday. The reason is because (1) Kestrel is banned from the computer and (2) she conveniently scheduled a backpacking trip for the exact night we had planned to record the show on.

Kestrel, don't worry. It's no big deal, and I'm taking it easy.

WandCast Episode 7 will most likely be pushed to the date when we were going to have Episode 8, July 8th. The time will be 7 pm EDT. Thanks for your cooperation everyone, and I'd just like to announce that Taji34 will be doing a great segment on the show. (Taji34- email me.)

The winner of the Swiftshadow Wings will be announced on Episode 7, which will be shot on the 8th.

Thanks again.

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

Why, Kestrel, WHY?

Kestrel got banned from using the computer for the rest of this week. *sigh* Seriously, Kestrel, WHY? I hope she can persuade her parents to at least let her come to WandCast 7. I've got little hope, though. I'll announce on Thursday (the date we're supposed to have WandCast 7) if WandCast 7 is on or not.

If it's off, we'll most likely bump all of the shows. For example, Episode 8 would become Episode 7, etc.

Why, Kestrel, WHY?

I'm really sad. We had a great show planned!

Anyway, check back here for updates. Dustin's got all the latest updates on WandCast!

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher

A Fancy Rant of Fanciness

I must admit to have fallen into the wonderful world of "Less Talkee, More Playee" and did the Friendly Necromancer. It's really nice to take short breaks from posting about Wizard 101, where you can actually play the game you claim you are an expert at. 

Not like I'm not an expert. I am ;) 

So, what is good ol' Dustin going to talk about today? Well I'm first going to remind you that WandCast Episode 7 will be recorded live on June 24th, in the year 2010! If you want the word on when to be at the WandCast chatroom, be 110% sure to check out this post that I graciously posted upon the request that I post it from a Miss Kestrel "The Walrus" ShadowThistle. Speaking of Kestrel, she still hasn't sent me the dang show notes for Episode 7! I'm such a nagger. Sorry for being a nagger! Just send 'em along when you're ready "Ketzel" (-David's brother trying to say her name xD). 


For those of you who don't know but should know, we're setting biweekly dates for WandCast over the summer! Thoroughly read this post, where we go through the information on Summer Standardization. 


And LASTLY (about WANDCAST, that is), remember to enter the Swiftshadow Wings Contest we're having on the show! All you've got to do is send us a measly lil' email that contains the answer to this 'ere question: What is your favorite spell from the Death School, and why is your favorite spell from the Death School your favorite spell from the Death School?!? Easy as cheesecake (that's for you, Heather R.)! We're having one winner, who will win the new Swiftshadow Wings that ANYONE who's ANYONE wants. So you WANT to enter this contest. LET'S WIN SOME WINGS FROM WANDCAST! 


I know, I said lastly. But there's just ONE more thing I just HAVE to say before the rant! I now have a title! During the recording of Ravenwood Radio Episode 18, I asked Leesha if all student teachers got the title Overlord. According to Leesha, they each get a separate title. Leesha, you know your stuff, so I'm trusting you on this one! Thanks to Sierra StarSong for helping me figure out what my title was going to be. We settled on "King Boom"! I know, it's raw, and it's awesome. So now I'm King Boom MoonCatcher, and I'm loving life! 


Right, onto the rant. The rant that I promised you all. And it's pretty fancy, as promised. 


*cue rant*


I'm going to explain to you how farming works with my cousin, David TitanRider.


Say you set out to farm the Crazed Forest Spirit in the Ancient Burial Grounds for the Crabling, and David tags along. You fight a few times, and then you (you meaning ME, Dustin MoonCatcher), rolls a 100. 


You get the Crabling.


And then David has something to say. "Look, man, you owe me. You owe me that Crabling. You are in a DEBT to me, dude. You will farm all day and night until a Crabling sits proudly in my backpack, or I will stick this pencil in your head!" (See WandCast 6 for the pencil thing, because it's real.)


So I'm now in a debt to David. I didn't even say anything except that I'd get him that Spector, and yet I am in debt because I got the drop we were farming for. Interesting phenomenon, no? 


Ah David, you know I'm just messing you, but that's what farming with you is like. Erm... Farming with ME probably isn't that different, butcha know. 


*awkward silence*
*everyone stares at Dustin, who begins to sweat* 


Money doesn't grow on trees, OKAY?! GAH! I'M CAUGHT! shrug/


SORRY, that was pretty spontaneous. But that's what the art of the rant is like, cuz! SPONTANEOUS. 


Get used to it ;) I'm going to sign off with some pictures that'll probably annoy David ;) He's a cool guy- Wait, no- he's a firey guy, and a good cousin. Thanks for all the farming we've done together, cuz. 

I've got a Crabling!

Rusty's first day of pre-school. I hope he fits in!

Michael RainHeart's latest outfit. 

It's really sad when you see that quest in the booklet of a Level 36 Wizard. Michael RainHeart was conveniently unavailable for comment when this was discovered. Reporters assume that he is now lazy as well as cocky and overconfident.

Keep on Casting,

D. MoonCatcher

Standardizing WandCast for the Summer!

Here's the latest news from us WandCasters!

Summer Standardization:

During the summer of 2010, live WandCast episodes will be set at standardized times. This will be taken into affect after the Episode 7 show on June 24th. (It's a lot like how Ravenwood Radio works, expect we do every other Thursday, the week that Ravenwood Radio isn't playing.) So here's some of the dates when we'll have shows, and I'll update this list later. Does everyone understand how this is biweekly? 

June 24- Episode 7

July 8- Episode 8

July 22- Episode 9

August 5- Episode 10

Got any questions about how this will work? Let me know! Do these dates work for all of the WandCasters as well? Let me know! WandCast all the way! 

Read more about WandCast and Summer Standardization on the WandCast page right here on Wizard 101 Info! 

Keep on Casting,

D. MoonCatcher 

A Final Date for WandCast Episode 7

The final date and time for WandCast Episode 7 is the following:

Date: June 24, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm EDT
          6:00 pm CST
          5:00 pm MST
          4:00 pm PDT
         12:00 pm Western Europe Time (Comedy Theurgists, is this right?)
Where to Be: All you gotta do is go to http://livestream.com/podcastwandcast on the night of the show!

Remember to enter our contest to win Swiftshadow Wings by sending us an email (to wizard101stuff@gmail.com) telling us what is your favorite Death spell and why.

Keep on Casting,
D. MoonCatcher