World of Warcraft

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:53 pm

So I may finaly break down and start playing an MMORPG. What do people here think of World of Warcraft?

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:18 pm

It's fantastic. I have a 46 gnome warrior, and am levelling up a mage as well. Skullcrusher server.

Caine Hazen · Post by **Caine Hazen** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 9:28 pm

Well it's the same crap as all the other MMORPGs but SWG, so if you were avoiding MMOs because of leveling, grinding, static camping, overused clone quests and highly generic character models, then you could probably wait for something better.... also in typically Blizzard fashion, this is pretty much Everquest, so with EQ2 out there's at least a more advanced system with prettier graphic out there that pretty much plays the same...but if your aBlizzard fan, then this is likely the game for you

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:05 pm

Oh sweet sassy molassy, I would completely disagree with that. For one, you can actually do crap on your own, in small pieces of playtime. Unlike EQ2, you can actually get things done solo, and without needing to play for 3 hours at a time. Combat is fast-paced and entertaining, and downtime is mercifully short. The game was specifically designed with more casual gamers in mind.

Visually, I actually far prefer it to EQ2, which actually has a far more advanced graphics engine. That's because Blizzard actually realizes that there are colors besides grey and brown. That said, it is a bit stylized and 'cartoony' which has thrown some people off.

If you're a Blizzard fan, it's true you'll probably like this game, but it's in no way a prerequisite for enjoying it more than other MMO's out there now. Hell, I hated one of Blizzard's most popular games (Diablo), and I think WoW's the bees knees.

Lord Death Hand · Post by **Lord Death Hand** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:21 pm

Your a 46 gnome warrior in Skullcrusher? If you ever see a level 24 orc hunter named Durndell could you please not kill him? That's my character and I get ganked enough as it is by evil gnomes.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 5:17 am

World of Warcraft GOOD. That's all I have to say.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 4:08 am

Anybody else playing on Eonar?

Lord Death Hand · Post by **Lord Death Hand** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 7:49 pm

Feather Moon (Alliance) and Skullcrusher (Horde) here

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:30 am

Proudmoore server (along with LadyJestyr)...

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 6:32 pm

Skull crusher - 40 NE Rouge named Shinara
Bloodscalp - 11 Tauren Druid named Ruxpin

i dont play a whole lot now, so if you see those 2 it may or may not be me.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:53 am

If anybody's ever on Eonar, my current characters are:

Volexa, level 12 Orc Hunter
Foerender, level 8 Troll Warrior
Ironbull, level 8 Tauren shaman

I'd suggest trying to get a Bulldrek group together, but I remember when we tried that with Diablo 2.

JohnnyRico · Post by **JohnnyRico** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:39 pm

If you want to start a group, you have to pick a single server to do it on. Especially since the servers don't have the chat system in place that would allow you to talk between them.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 3:48 am

Just started a Tauren Warrior named Painengine on Skullcrusher.

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:26 pm

Yes! More Horde to kill!

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:23 am

God, I might actually have to try this game. It looks so good.

FlakJacket · Post by **FlakJacket** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:41 pm

Check out Elle's LJ, she's been posting a load of screenshots of the place.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:21 pm

And all of you come over to Proudmoore. Look for Rilla.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:15 am

I'll probably be getting a guest account shortly, and assuming I can find a copy before that runs out (and assuming I like it) I may well be signing up for a more regular account...

So far I see two Skullcrushers and two Proudmoores... And one Skullcrusher isn't playing much anymore. Sooo... Guild Bulldrek will be on Proudmoore, says I.

Hey Cash, when (as in what time of day) do you and Jestyr usually play? I also need to find out what server my local friends (the one's I'm getting the gust account from) are on... I'll probably start there, but maybe I'll get fancy and multi-server-like.

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:49 pm

Correction: 4 on Skullcrusher, one of whom doesn't play much any more. Then again, I seem to be the only regularly playing Alliance on Skull.

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:53 pm

Hey, Im starting to come back to it! what are those levels again - one 40 and ?

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:27 pm

Anguirel wrote:I'll probably be getting a guest account shortly, and assuming I can find a copy before that runs out (and assuming I like it) I may well be signing up for a more regular account...

So far I see two Skullcrushers and two Proudmoores... And one Skullcrusher isn't playing much anymore. Sooo... Guild Bulldrek will be on Proudmoore, says I. Hey Cash, when (as in what time of day) do you and Jestyr usually play? I also need to find out what server my local friends (the one's I'm getting the gust account from) are on... I'll probably start there, but maybe I'll get fancy and multi-server-like.

Since Proudmoore is the unofficial Aussie server, we tend to play on aussie times (evening to early morning - 7 am or so) Southern Wardens

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:04 pm

One 54 now, and one in the 20's.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 1:08 am

My local compatriots play on Medievh, so I started a Human Paladin there. However, Medievh and Skullcrusher were down earlier today, so I've now got a Dwarven Hunter on Proudmoore. Using Anguirel as a character name on both.

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:57 am

screw proudmore - its a normy server. PVP is where its at!

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 5:17 am

Anybody got a Horde character on Skullcrusher around level 20?

Current main character is a level 18 Orc Warlock named Korgeth.

Also, has anybody not done Ragefire Chasm? I've spent the last 5 levels trying to find a group for that damn place.

JohnnyRico · Post by **JohnnyRico** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 11:33 am

Sorry Sniper, but you're on the wrong server. I've got a 27 Hunter on Destromath. He's part of either the biggest or second biggest Horde guild on the server.

Clockwork FTW!

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:39 am

I could have a level 15 or so Horde character on Skullcrusher in a day or two if you'd like...

Current characters, though:
Medievh - Anguirel - Human Paladin, 35 - would be higher level, but I slowed down to play with friends.

Medievh - Lachangel - Gnome Warlock, 13 (or so, I think)

Proudmoore - Anguirel - Dwarf Hunter, maybe 10, haven't played him in a while

Silver Hand - Clearskyrain (which looks a lot worse when spaces and capitalization are removed, bastards) - Tauren Shaman, 27 - would be higher level, but instead I picked up a full set of "Embrace of the Fang" leather armor, because it's purple and looks awesome.

That's two Normal servers and an RP. I wouldn't mind trying a PvP server if I had friends around to make it worth it (and to attempt to really cool quests that include going really deep into the other side's territory, which is so much easier on a Normal server as you never need to worry about being ganked).

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:57 am

go to bloodscalp or skull crusher servers.
ask for SMD clan Horde side on bloodscalp, good people there.
Immortality is the best guild on skull crusher, Alliance side.

Skull crusher:
45 NE Rouge, Shinara
18 Gnome Rouge, Criket
13 Dwarf Pally, Ruxpin

BloodScalp:
18 Tauren Druid, Ruxpin

Ive got freinds all over these servers, a couple 60s, and the guilds your in for pvp servers really do help out a lot.

Dvixen · Post by **Dvixen** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:24 pm

Narisah (my NE Hunter) hit 60 about two months ago. Been working on a few of my alts (At a MUCH slower pace) since then. Mharune is just passing 32, Mages are more fun than I thought they'd be.

It's like being a walking tactical-nuke. Not enjoying my Rogue (Nita) so much...

Drekkers are welcome to come visit us (Bull also plays on SH as Dagg or Thakken) although I doubt anyone would recognize most of the personalities in our guild - being as most are RL friends or IG friends from our previous allegiance for AC.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:31 pm

I'll porbably start a troll rogue on Bloodscalp later today.

Cash · Post by **Cash** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:24 pm

Dvixen wrote:It's like being a walking tactical-nuke.

You mean a walking aggro nuke.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:47 pm

Update: Level 6 Troll Rogue named Zakara on Bloodscalp.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:57 pm

Bloodscalp Horde. Sure. I can do that.

Need to make an Alliance-side alt for Silver Hand as well, I guess...

Dvixen · Post by **Dvixen** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:06 am

Cash wrote:
Dvixen wrote:It's like being a walking tactical-nuke.

You mean a walking aggro nuke.

Yup!

I spent most of last night in Scarlet Monastery (at level 32) with my guild-mates (levels 38, 44, 45, 46).

It's exciting fun watching resist after resist fly by my screen, to be eventually rewarded with a 100 point critical.

It was just like being a walking breathing punching bag. Mobs would race past everyone to beat on my poor little mage...

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:57 am

that and the horde waiting outside the damn instance for you. Grrrrr.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:14 pm

So has anybody actually mamaged to play since the new patch came out.

Lord Death Hand · Post by **Lord Death Hand** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:35 pm

Roommate did, looked fun. I logged in for a bit to be transfer guy for his alt.

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:29 am

the pvp honor rewards are disgusting. they're better than most higher level drops, but mostly back armor.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:20 pm

The PvP Honor System is disgusting (not in a good way, and not the rewards, though those are nice). Though as people slowly realize that you can report people for harrassment if they continually keep a town down, it's improving. I mean, I expect a lot fo PvP stupidity on a PvP server. On a Normal or RP server, though, I'd like to be able to do quests, that's what I'm there for. The idiots sitting in the middle of a town killing all the quest givers waiting for someone to show up to defend for four hours missed the brain train. If no one shows up in thirty minutes or less, they aren't coming. If you have more than twenty people and there's no defense already up, it's not coming. People will show up, look at the stupidity, and leave. If your side (Alliance or Horde) has a significant numbers advantage (2-to-1 or higher in general player count) guess what - the defenders will pick and choose the battles, and you're better off in small packs than in giant raid groups.

The whole system is like a Blizzard handed out a license to be assholes to the people who were already raiding towns before. I can't wait for Battlegrounds to come out and take the fight elsewhere so the people who aren't Level 60 yet can get quests turned in.

TheScamp · Post by **TheScamp** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:15 am

Agreed. Good thing BG is coming in the next patch.

BloodHound · Post by **BloodHound** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:43 pm

Seriously, Ashenvale is a hell hole and so is South Shore. Those are the two worst areas imho. The BGs sound all sorts of bad ass.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Fri May 13, 2005 9:31 pm

So, anbody want to make Bulldrek: The Guild?

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Sat May 14, 2005 4:36 am

Well, we could, but we'd have to pick a server for it.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Sat May 14, 2005 5:07 am

Any suggestions? I'd rather we avoid a PvP server so we don't have to deal with quite as much Honor System wankery, though.

JohnnyRico · Post by **JohnnyRico** » Sat May 14, 2005 5:21 am

Personally, I'd recommend that we use a server that's either RP or PVE server. I know that Destromath (My main server, PVP) gets sucktacular after about 9:15 Eastern (only because it's a West Coast server, and the locals are only getting home around then.)

Which other server has the most of us on it? Mostly because I'm greedy and could use some decent gear early on if I'm starting on a server away from my high level Hunter.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Sat May 14, 2005 7:08 am

Skullcrusher or Bloodscalp, probably. Don't think there is a normal server with more than one or two people on it.

Also, does anybody know if you can tame a hydra?

JohnnyRico · Post by **JohnnyRico** » Sat May 14, 2005 2:16 pm

I forgot, we also have to pick a side. Horde or Alliance?

(Horde FTW!)

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Sat May 14, 2005 8:15 pm

I'd prefer Horde, but the good thing abut a normal sever is we could just make Bulldrek Horde and Bulldrek Alliance.

Anguirel · Post by **Anguirel** » Sat May 14, 2005 8:40 pm

I've got Alliance on Medivh, Horde on Silver Hand (which is likely the highest concentration of BD people on a RP server... but they're all on the Alliance Side), and a low-level Alliance on Proudmoore. Horde on Gurubashi, but that's PvP -- not wankered yet, but it will be in time. No one up high enough to turn it into a total gankfest yet, though.

I totally don't mind starting new characters though. I recommend Proudmoore (ThatCash, Jestyr) or Silver Hand (Dvixen, Bull, possibly others) if we go Alliance. Horde, we can do Silverhand (Sunstorm - formerly Clearskyrain, but evidently 3 words is a partial sentence and therefore a violation - is up to mid-30's now), or anything else. Wasn't there a new PvE server opened at the same time as Gurubashi? *checks old news* yeah, Skywall. Might be fun to play on there, or we can wait for the next new server and all make new characters on it.

Silent Sniper · Post by **Silent Sniper** » Sat May 14, 2005 10:47 pm

Sky wall would probably be good, but here's what I've got for PvE characters:

Eonar:
Volexa, level 22 Orc Hunter
Foerender, level 12 Troll Warrior
Ironbull, level 12 Tauren Shaman
Eisenhammer, level 13 Dwarf Paladin

Doomhammer:
Foerender, level 11 Troll Hunter
Huatalama, level 7 Tauren Druid