I just wrapped up another hour in Albion Online, and this session turned out to be more interesting than I expected.

This time, I traveled to the city of Lymhurst to continue progressing my gathering journey. I had previously bought a horse for about 25,000 silver, so I assumed any upgrade from there would be more expensive. But nope — I was wrong.

The Ox I needed for “First Steps in Gathering” only cost me around 14,000 silver. Yes… cheaper than the horse. I was honestly surprised. You would think a big, heavy-duty Ox would cost more, right? Apparently not. Of course, the Ox is slower, but it carries way more weight, which makes it perfect for gathering runs.

Speaking of gathering, I finally completed the First Steps in Gathering quest. I also upgraded to Adept Leather Armor and made sure all my tools were at Journeyman tier. It feels good slowly progressing and becoming more efficient, even if gathering itself can be a bit repetitive.

And let’s be real — gathering can get boring.

So while I was farming resources, I watched a video from NerdSlayer Studios called “Death of a Game: Ashes of Creation.” It’s a deep dive into the downfall of Ashes of Creation, covering the drama, the crash, and the lawsuits that followed. The video was almost an hour long and gave a lot to think about.

It’s still unclear who is truly to blame for everything that happened. Lawsuits have been filed, and eventually the truth should come out. But one big question remains: will the players who spent money ever recover any of it? Right now, nobody really knows.

Overall, it was a productive stream. I made progress, learned something new about mounts, and had an interesting MMO discussion in the background. Not bad for an hour in Albion.

On to the next grind!

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I recently went live for about an hour playing Albion Online on Steam, and honestly, it was one of those chill but satisfying sessions.

If you’ve never played Albion Online, it’s a sandbox MMORPG where you gather, craft, trade, and fight, all in a player-driven economy. I spent most of the stream doing what I normally do: gathering resources and stacking up silver. It’s relaxing in its own way. There’s something oddly satisfying about chopping trees, mining ore, and watching your inventory fill up.

But the highlight of the stream? I finally bought a horse.

Yep. I dropped 25,000 silver on it. In Albion Online, silver is the main in-game currency, so that was a pretty big purchase for me at this stage. Mounts make traveling way faster and safer, especially when you’re hauling resources. Still, spending that much at once definitely made me pause for a second. Was it worth it? So far... I think so. The speed boost alone feels like a game-changer.

While grinding, I also had a video playing in the background. I started watching Asmongold reacting to a video about Highguard and why it failed. It got me thinking. Highguard apparently launched with just one main game mode, similar to how PUBG focused heavily on battle royale. The difference is, PUBG’s gameplay loop was compelling enough to keep players coming back. From what I’ve seen and heard, Highguard didn’t quite hit that mark.

In my opinion, if you’re going to launch with just one game mode, it needs to be incredibly polished and tested with the public. Gamers today have tons of options. If something doesn’t immediately grab them, they move on fast.

Overall, the stream was a mix of chill grinding, a big in-game purchase, and some interesting thoughts about game design and why some titles succeed while others struggle. Not bad for an hour in Albion Online.

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I mined Copper and Tin ores, gathered Cotton and Flax, and skinned Deers and Moabirds. It was a steady and productive run, though I had to deal with a few hostile NPCs while farming.

During the stream, I also debated whether to buy an Ox for extra carrying capacity or a Horse for faster travel. Chat suggested I hold off for now — so I didn’t buy anything yet.

At one point, I was even asking for coffee during the stream. Apparently, $10 could get me a lot of coffee — which might actually be more useful than a mount right now!

Overall, it was a chill and enjoyable session filled with gathering, light combat, and fun live-stream moments.

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I just spent almost an hour playing Albion Online, and honestly, it was one of those calm, grind-heavy sessions.

Nothing dramatic happened. No massive PvP fights. No crazy loot drops. Just pure, simple gathering.

And you know what? I actually enjoy that.

Most of my gathering skills are now at Journeyman level. That felt good to see. The only tools lagging behind are the skinning knife and the sickle — they’re still playing catch-up. I also picked up some mastery levels in leather and mercenary gear. I can’t remember the exact system message, but progress is progress!

The biggest surprise of the stream?

Someone asked a question in chat.

That might not sound like a big deal, but I usually stream to zero viewers. So seeing someone type something was unexpected — and honestly pretty cool.

That small interaction made the grind feel less solo.

If you’re into chill MMORPG sessions where the goal is simple progress and relaxing gameplay, that’s pretty much what this stream was about.

Also… if you’d like to help keep the energy up, $10 goes a long way toward coffee. And coffee definitely powers these grind sessions.

Thanks for reading — and maybe I’ll see you in the next stream. 😊

I logged into Albion Online planning to do something simple: gather resources for an hour and relax.

• No PvP.
• No big risks.

Just chopping wood, breaking stone, and eventually moving into ores and hides.

It was one of those peaceful MMO sessions where you just zone out and enjoy the grind.

But while I was running around the map collecting materials, I had a YouTube video playing in the background about Ashes of Creation. Specifically, it was covering the founder’s side of the recent allegations, referencing court documents.

That’s when my chill gathering session turned into a bit of an industry discussion.

Grinding Resources, Listening to Industry Drama

If you’ve played Albion before, you know gathering can be oddly relaxing. There’s something satisfying about filling your inventory with wood, stone, ore, and hides. It’s repetitive — but in a good way.

While doing that, I listened to a breakdown of what’s currently happening around Ashes of Creation. The video focused on court filings and the founder’s response to the accusations.

To be clear: I’m not here to pick sides.

At the end of the day, the courts are there for a reason. They’ll review the evidence and make a decision based on facts. Until then, everything is discussion, analysis, and opinion.

Why This Will Be Talked About for Months

Whether you’re excited for Ashes of Creation or skeptical about it, there’s no denying it’s one of the most talked-about upcoming MMOs.

And when something controversial happens around a highly anticipated game, content creators are going to cover it. A lot. For a long time.

That’s just how the internet works.

Drama + big MMO = ongoing conversation.

So while I was peacefully farming resources in Albion, the MMO world was definitely not quiet.

Final Thoughts

It ended up being an interesting mix:

• Chill sandbox grinding
• MMO industry discussion
• A reminder that big games often come with big headlines

I’ll keep gathering.

People will keep debating.

And eventually, the legal system will sort things out.

Until then, it’s just another day in the MMO world.

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