Each week, simply firstly of the weekend, we meet up with the WoW Insider staff and ask them, "What are you playing this week?" -- in any other case generally known as: WRUP. Be a part of us to see what we're as much as in and out of recreation, and catch us in the feedback to tell us what you are enjoying, too!
Going to BlizzCon? No? Why not? It's the '90s! Everybody's going to conventions these days!
Positive, it's in Southern California, and for lots of you, that is a great distance from dwelling. But man, this is the '90s. They've planes now. And a few of these planes even have air telephones. You'll be able to hook up your 14.4k modem to a type of and hook up with your favourite Warcraft 2 BBS, possibly play just a little Legend of the Crimson Dragon from 20,000 feet. Why not? It's the '90s!
What's that? You say it isn't the '90s -- it's 2011? Well, of course it's! I do know precisely what right this moment is. See this Casio digital watch on my wrist? It has the day, week, month, and 12 months on it. Everybody's bought one -- everyone, that's, who's residing in the '90s.
BlizzCon, the most well liked occasion of the '90s, is coming up in a mere two weeks. So right this moment, along with the same old query of "What are you playing?" (Tremendous Nintendo and Scattergories, obvi), I had our high-notch writers (a lot of whom have Tripod pages) answer a bonus query: "What terrific advice do you may have for the go-go BlizzCon attending people of the '90s?"
Anne Stickney (@Shadesogrey) This weekend shall be spent finishing my entry for the worldwide Writing Contest -- in other words, writing like a madwoman.
As for BlizzCon -- make sure that you've gotten plenty of water alongside, the convention hall is bigger than it seems! Show up for panels early, test the occasions schedule and figure out what you wish to hit prematurely. Additionally -- comfy footwear. Severely, you can be in your ft pretty much all day long. Comfy sneakers are the perfect!
Allison Robert (@AllisonRobert) I will be going to a different marriage ceremony this weekend however will in any other case be on the PTR getting notes for an upcoming Shifting on tanking and healing the three new 5-mans.
As for BlizzCon, I've but to go, but when I needed to guess from previous experiences with tutorial conferences and the like, have just one bit of recommendation: Don't put on heels.
Alex Ziebart (@AlexZiebart) (gplus.to/alexziebart) Been playing some Lifeless Island and hopefully will get a hefty quantity of co-op time in with a buddy of mine. Good coop games are far more rare than they ought to be.
For BlizzCon, take extra shirts than you suppose you will need. If you happen to get tremendous-sweaty, cease into your hotel room and change shirts. It is better than being smelly and uncomfortable all day.
Chase Hasbrouck First WRUP /yay. Persevering with my feral soloing in mission in WoW (when Kuwaiti latency permits), else enjoying SpaceChem on Steam. All of the enjoyable of programming with out the code!
BlizzCon: never been, but expertise has taught me all the time to follow the 3 W's when traveling: water, weight, and walking (comfortably).
Daniel Desmond (@hazmacewillraid) I will be doing a little bit little bit of PTR spelunking, attempting out the brand new dungeons and paladin modifications, but largely I will be scratching a number of extra tallies into my wall with a plastic spoon, counting the days till Skyrim releases.
As for BlizzCon, this will be my first! As such, I will be sticking to my guildmates like black leather seats on a scorching summer season day.
Daniel Whitcomb (@DanielWhitcomb) Since my mage and warrior are on hold until the 4.3 goes reside, I could see if I can solo me some extra tier 5 for my warlock. I am additionally enjoying some Aquaria and Bastion (once more) on Steam, so I might do some more with those video games.
My advice? Hygiene. Particularly, double-, triple-, and quadruple-check your travel bag. In the event you miss something like a toothbrush or a shaving equipment, chances are you'll need to pay an arm and a leg to exchange it.
Dawn Moore (@dawnwow) Not taking part in anything this weekend, however I'll be watching numerous StarCraft 2 and League of Legends at IPL3.
Advice for BlizzCon? Hmm ... Waiting within the badge choose-up line isn't essential if you do not have to be the first one into opening ceremonies. Just choose up your badge whereas everyone is in line for the ceremonies and you'll be in and out in 5 minutes.
Elizabeth Wachowski (@leeatwaterlives) I'm still on my honeymoon in NYC, but after i get again I will in all probability begin AC: Brotherhood, since my AC2 disc is scratched and I do not think I can finish.
Fox Van Allen (@foxvanallen) (gplus.to/foxvanallen) I've been in Philly for a solid a part of the week, and I'll be staying in Philly all through the weekend hanging with my friend Chester. All sorts of enjoyable will likely be had. Like in the present day, I ate Dutch meals. We are a terribly boring individuals, we Dutch.
My BlizzCon recommendation: If you wish to hold out with Fox, I counsel you get your request in ahead of time, because there are a lot of you, only a few nights in stunning Southern California, and only one Fox. Additional, I advise anyone who shouldn't be from an area with Jack within the Field eating places to go eat at a Jack within the Field restaurant. Oh my god.
Joe Perez (@Lodurzj) Extra LoL, I have a brand new champion to study! Also more alt leveling in WoW and actually looking forward to a different choose my journey day Sunday; I'll in all probability begin earlier (3 p.m.) this week and go till 5. I will also be livestreaming the adventure, so ensure to watch Twitter for the link and time!
Largest BlizzCon blunder: not wearing comfortable and supportive footwear. Severely, you stand and stroll so much that you're a idiot if you don't. Also, the amount of pain your toes will likely be in shall be shocking. Additionally, drink / convey lots of water and attempt to eat exterior of the convention heart. Heaps of fine native locations to nom issues at which are a quick stroll from the convention heart.
Josh Myers (@Elamqt) I'm liking my army of premade and primary-transferred shaman on the PTR. I also have a lone mage premade who was arrange with spec/glyphs/keybinds/etc. after which promptly forgotten.
I haven't any BlizzCon advice, though I warning all Wow Insider meetup attendees to avoid eye contact with Fox. That is just widespread sense, although.
(Excellent level. This is how I choose my prey. -- Fox)
Kelly Aarons (@Cadistra) Hoping for some quality time with my DS, however I am not sure, as I'll be working at my job, doing art, and it is Thanksgiving up here in Canada-land, so there's that. I will be heading out of city Sunday evening to see my household.
BlizzCon recommendation? Take the well being-verify:
Convey a lot of water with you.
Put on comfy sneakers (with insoles if vital). Remember to stretch your decrease again each hour or so!
Deliver some protein-rich snacks with you -- natural food bars, dry-roasted nuts (like almonds and cashews). Con meals is overpriced and full of crap, and this may keep you fuller longer. /health nerd
Mat McCurley (@gomatgo) (gplus.to/gomatgo) I'm a damaged document. League of Legends and WoW.
Tips for BlizzCon: carry a bottle of water if you may, take things gradual, put on comfy shoes, and purchase Mat McCurley drinks on the WoW Insider Reader Meetup.
Matt Low (@matticus) In a change of tempo, enjoying on my Nintendo DS. Replaying some Remaining Fantasy VI! My faaaaaavourite Remaining Fantasy sequence -- ever!
Matt Rossi (@matthewrossi) (gplus.to/MatthewWRossi) My hand is completely screwed up now, so dangerous I don't suppose I can play much of something. (I'm typing this one-finger, hunt-and-peck model).
As for BlizzCon, I've by no means been.
Matt Walsh (@Rhidach) Some Sword of the Stars with some buddies, for (probable) last sport before the sequel comes out. We'll send the outdated girl off in fashion. I will even be getting some serious Minecraft time in since my guild's server was down final week. Have to make up for lost time!
This may solely be my second BlizzCon, but the most important factor I picked up last year is to be really early to anything you wish to go to -- panels or no matter. Apart from badge pickup on Thursday night. It's open for hours and badges aren't limited in the same means seats or area is. No need to show up early for that line; go later that night and coast proper by to pickup.
Michael Gray (@writegray) I'll be capturing weddings through most of the wedding, which is directly thrilling and terrifying. I am not the pro of the crew, so I except to spend numerous time going "Hurrr ..."
The weekend is the right time to kick again, loosen up and take pleasure in some game time. Are you an achievement junkie? Can't get enough raiding? Rolling a new alt? Considering taking ONLINE SERVERS into roleplaying? No matter your favorite technique to play World of Warcraft, let us know in the feedback what you are enjoying this weekend!