While I agree, Microsoft's policy on online communities somewhat requires it. They don't generally allow online games on their console to be cross-platform multiplayer.
Am I correct in reading that the Hero of the North pack does not include the Direwolf Companion and Unique Armored Horse mount that are in the Guardian of Neverwinter pack? [ edit ] I am a doofus. It was answered right above my post. Thanks :). To clarify they are not included. So bleh, but Spider > Horse anyway.
Polymorph Any Object also works well if you're just Race/Gender jumping. [ Edit ] Blargh, that would be up until 4e anyway, which would be replaced with DM fiat given the nature of that spell. So Cookies!