WoW

DFaught · June 2010

Random thought before I head to bed, but WoW keeps popping up everyone and in the most random places. I think it's cool some of the ladies around here play.

lol I'm a tank. What are you?

Night all!

brookelynpaisley · June 2010

I'm a Faerie Knottie Half Blood Muffin Kitty

I don;t play, obvs. I just didn't want you to be along in here.

Celles · June 2010

I'm a resto shaman and a prot paladin.

Hi!

CLSchramm · June 2010

I'm a marksman hunter and enhancement shaman.

Hello to all the other WoW knotties!

Celles · June 2010

Ohoh. My dual-spec is enhancement!

... I'm pretty bad at it, though.

DFaught · June 2010

Celles, I just read your bio. Thats awesome that you two met through WoW! I've only met a handful of in-game players IRL but it's always fun.

(Oh, I'm a prot pally also with a demo lock)

psichick · June 2010

i hate WoW. it's not even a good game. and yes i did actually give it a legitimate try, and it sucks. i'd rather play freaking sims all day than WoW. i never understood the appeal of it. i've also seen it screw way too many people up.

Celles · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:c0094b91-8c37-4117-b6ae-2402e8de5900">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]i hate WoW. it's not even a good game. and yes i did actually give it a legitimate try, and it sucks. i'd rather play freaking sims all day than WoW. i never understood the appeal of it. i've also seen it screw way too many people up.
Posted by psichick[/QUOTE]

If it makes you feel any better, I like the Sims too.

/pat

laboheme68 · June 2010

I play WoW, a holy paladin and a resto druid. I had to stop for awhile though because I injured a nerve in my neck and that specific nerve runs down the arm I use to mouse with

Hopefully I'll be back into it soon.

damaless · June 2010

Holy pally here. I used to MT for my guild on my warrior back in BC, but I switched mains when WOTLK came out.

wadingmoose · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:3d9a2645-eff2-487e-946c-67ee3e6df527">WoW</a>:
[QUOTE] Random thought before I head to bed, but WoW keeps popping up everyone and in the most random places. I think it's cool some of the ladies around here play. :) lol I'm a tank. What are you? Night all!
Posted by DFaught[/QUOTE]

I'm embarassed, that's what I am.

Tanking: Prot Pally, Feral druid
Heals: Holy priest
DPS: Warlock, Rogue, Hunter, Warrior, Shaman, mage.

<img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-innocent.gif" border="0" alt="Innocent" title="Innocent" />

wadingmoose · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:c0094b91-8c37-4117-b6ae-2402e8de5900">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]i hate WoW. it's not even a good game. and yes i did actually give it a legitimate try, and it sucks. i'd rather play freaking sims all day than WoW. i never understood the appeal of it. i've also seen it screw way too many people up.
Posted by psichick[/QUOTE]

I tried the Sims. Hated it.

I personally haven't seen anyone screwed up by WoW, but I've heard a ton of horror stories. As with many non-physical addictions, I tend to blame the person addicted for their behaviour, rather than (in this case) the game.

Even with many physically addicting substances, I tend to blame the person abusing the substance rather than the substance - after all, a lot of people can drink completely responsibly. Just because some can't doesn't mean that alcohol is bad.

damaless · June 2010

I think the person who compared WoW to the Sims after "trying WoW" probably just experienced solo leveling for a bit and didn't like it very much. The game doesn't really start until you hit the level cap and regularly do group activities with your guild, whether it be raiding or PvP. I mean, some people do enjoy leveling, or are into the lore and therefore like some of the more lore-oriented quests, but the vast majority of the effort the developers put into the game is towards pleasing the end-game guilds and keeping them interested. Sorry if I'm making incorrect assumptions, here, though. I just don't see how the games are at all related if you're not just talking about leveling.

temerityjane · June 2010

DEMO LOCK PEW PEW PEW

temerityjane · June 2010

Oh, and these days, I ONLY like leveling. I level things to 70 and then go start something new.

wadingmoose · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:3c8fa627-6b75-49a0-aaf3-4ea28dce3931">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]I think the person who compared WoW to the Sims after "trying WoW" probably just experienced solo leveling for a bit and didn't like it very much. The game doesn't really start until you hit the level cap and regularly do group activities with your guild, whether it be raiding or PvP. I mean, some people do enjoy leveling, or are into the lore and therefore like some of the more lore-oriented quests, but the vast majority of the effort the developers put into the game is towards pleasing the end-game guilds and keeping them interested. Sorry if I'm making incorrect assumptions, here, though. I just don't see how the games are at all related if you're not just talking about leveling.
Posted by damaless[/QUOTE]

I have so many toons because I used to like leveling. These last few are like pulling teeth though. I have two that won't get leveled until Cataclysm and (hopefully) new quests.

CLSchramm · June 2010

I agree with Damaless...WoW is only akin to Sims in the early stages. Though I can play me some Sim City!!

And, yes, WoW can be addicting. But if you're into that sort of thing, so can any other video game. FI was completely hooked for a long time, but I would totally have rather had that than him doing drugs or being an alcoholic like so many in his family. And when I call him out for being a douche - not doing anything when he gets addicted to a game - he totally knows and appologizes and works to correct the situation.

Celles · June 2010

I'm glad you responded to the addiction thing, Moose. I started to and realized I just don't have it in me.

I will say -- now that I'm a little more awake -- that WoW is very much a social game. I raid end-game content with 24 other people I have come to know very well in the three or so years we've been playing together. We've exchanged real names, phone numbers, and stories about our lives and jobs and families and hobbies outside of WoW. I get texts throughout the day from my guild friends; most of them have nothing at all to do with the guild or game! In fact, the last one was from our marksman hunter, complaining that he rushed out of the house so fast that his belt and flipflops don't match.

When FI and I are married in February, we'll have guildmembers coming from all over the US, Canada and South America to be there. Some of them don't even play anymore, but have made a point of keeping in touch outside of the game.

Trust me -- you aren't going to get that kind of interaction from the Sims.

NuggetBrain · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:c0094b91-8c37-4117-b6ae-2402e8de5900">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]i hate WoW. it's not even a good game. and yes i did actually give it a legitimate try, and it sucks. i'd rather play freaking sims all day than WoW. i never understood the appeal of it. i've also seen it screw way too many people up.
Posted by psichick[/QUOTE]

God I hate you.

wadingmoose · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:3c34ea46-6c7c-429f-bc87-2d4475f37709">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm glad you responded to the addiction thing, Moose. I started to and realized I just don't have it in me. I will say -- now that I'm a little more awake -- that WoW is very much a social game. I raid end-game content with 24 other people I have come to know very well in the three or so years we've been playing together. We've exchanged real names, phone numbers, and stories about our lives and jobs and families and hobbies outside of WoW. I get texts throughout the day from my guild friends; most of them have nothing at all to do with the guild or game! In fact, the last one was from our marksman hunter, complaining that he rushed out of the house so fast that his belt and flipflops don't match. :p When FI and I are married in February, we'll have guildmembers coming from all over the US, Canada and South America to be there. Some of them don't even play anymore, but have made a point of keeping in touch outside of the game. Trust me -- you aren't going to get that kind of interaction from the Sims. ;)
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]

That's really the only reason I log on some nights. I love the guild. They're a lot of fun to just sit around talking to. most live in my city and GTGs have been discussed a few times.

damaless · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:3c34ea46-6c7c-429f-bc87-2d4475f37709">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]When FI and I are married in February, we'll have guildmembers coming from all over the US, Canada and South America to be there.
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]

<div>This makes me unbelievably jealous!</div>

Celles · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:5a6aefd4-03fb-4492-a001-2c5cc99fbd83">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WoW : This makes me unbelievably jealous!
Posted by damaless[/QUOTE]

I'm actually kind of nervous! The running joke is that one of our rogues is in the Argentinian mafia... and I Facebook stalked him so I know he LOOKS like someone who would slit your throat in a back alley...

Then again, he calls me "sweetie." How scary can he be? ;)

damaless · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: WoW : I'm actually kind of nervous! The running joke is that one of our rogues is in the Argentinian mafia... and I Facebook stalked him so I know he LOOKS like someone who would slit your throat in a back alley... Then again, he calls me "sweetie." How scary can he be? ;)
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]

<div>We have guildies coming to the wedding too, but they are all people we knew IRL before we started playing WoW. We invited a couple guildies who we did meet through WoW, but they couldn't make it. There are also a few joking about crashing the wedding, but they don't know any of the details haha. I'm sure your Argentinian mafia friend will be on his best behaviour for your wedding - otherwise he might just get gkicked amirite? :P</div>

DFaught · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:3c34ea46-6c7c-429f-bc87-2d4475f37709">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm glad you responded to the addiction thing, Moose.  I started to and realized I just don't have it in me. I will say -- now that I'm a little more awake -- that WoW is very much a social game. I raid end-game content with 24 other people I have come to know very well in the three or so years we've been playing together. We've exchanged real names, phone numbers, and stories about our lives and jobs and families and hobbies outside of WoW. I get texts throughout the day from my guild friends; most of them have nothing at all to do with the guild or game! In fact, the last one was from our marksman hunter, complaining that he rushed out of the house so fast that his belt and flipflops don't match. :p When FI and I are married in February, we'll have guildmembers coming from all over the US, Canada and South America to be there. Some of them don't even play anymore, but have made a point of keeping in touch outside of the game. Trust me -- you aren't going to get that kind of interaction from the Sims. ;)
Posted by Celles[/QUOTE]

   Same here. I have to admit that when FI and I first started dating and moved in together I HATED this game. There were so many nights that we fought and argued over him getting on...it was ridiculous. It took him a year, almost two, before he finally got me to try it and I agree about the guildies. Just 7 months ago we met 3 or 4 people we were raiding with and I love 'em to death.

   On the bad side, one of the girls we used to raid with was just arrested for indecent exposure with a minor? Something else with a minor...I can't remember but she met him on WoW, talked REALLY dirty to him (he's 14) then sent him naked pictures of herself after they had exchanged numbers....I saw this coming. I told everyone she was crazy. lol But that's HER doing, not the game...She had lots 'o problems..

temerityjane · June 2010

Yeah well... well... BRK is coming to MY wedding. *huff*

I actually just realized I have guildies/former guildies coming to my wedding. I don't actually think of them that way, though that is indeed what they are. I think I can actually field a whole table of my former guild.

Celles · June 2010

DFaught - That's insane! It's crazies like her who end up on the nightly news and give the rest of us (relatively... *cough*) normal people with a really geeky hobby a bad name.

TJ - Hey, BRK is a WoW-celebrity! I'd be totally jealous if he weren't, y'know... a dwarf.

wadingmoose · June 2010

I should know this, but... BRK?

temerityjane · June 2010

Haha, Celles, does it help to know he's over 6' in real life?

Celles · June 2010

A little, yes!

Moose - BRK is BigRedKitty.net. He's like, THE hunter blogger in the WoW blog-world.

katiewhompus · June 2010

Back in the day I was a Tauren Resto Sham, I quit playing right after BC came out though. Then I started playing again about a yearish ago to play with some knottie girls, then my computer broke so I quit again.

WoW was definitely a relationship killer for me. My ex was horribly addicted to the point of quitting a CIA paid internship so he could play WoW. Once he owed me $2500 in rent I told him to get out. He moved back in with his parents and his mom froze his account/took his computer because he still refused to get a job.

CLSchramm · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_wow-11?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:5715d323-c037-490d-b1f2-c16aebf04c4bPost:8d08ad0b-38ef-4ba5-b444-0a39b9b9720c">Re: WoW</a>:
[QUOTE]Back in the day I was a Tauren Resto Sham, I quit playing right after BC came out though. Then I started playing again about a yearish ago to play with some knottie girls, then my computer broke so I quit again. WoW was definitely a relationship killer for me. My ex was horribly addicted to the point of quitting a CIA paid internship so he could play WoW. Once he owed me $2500 in rent I told him to get out. He moved back in with his parents and his mom froze his account/took his computer because he still refused to get a job.
Posted by katiewhompus[/QUOTE]

I had a friend who this happened to. Only his g/f had 3 kids who he took care of while she fed her addiction. They broke up....but now he's back with her. Go figure. I think if you have an addictive personality, then you can be addicted to anything -people, games, drugs, alcohol - the problem comes when you cannot recognize that in yourself.

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