WRUP: Come On, Man, It's The '90s
Each week, just at the beginning of the weekend, we catch up with the WoW Insider staff and ask them, "What are you enjoying this week?" -- otherwise often known as: WRUP. Be a part of us to see what we're as much as in and out of sport, and catch us within the comments to let us know what you are playing, too!
Going to BlizzCon? No? Why not? It is the '90s! Everyone's going to conventions nowadays!
Certain, it is in Southern California, and for lots of you, that is a great distance from house. But man, that is the '90s. They have planes now. And a few of these planes even have air phones. You can hook up your 14.4k modem to a kind of and connect to your favorite Warcraft 2 BBS, possibly play a bit of Legend of the Purple Dragon from 20,000 toes. Why not? It's the '90s!
What's that? You say it is not the '90s -- it's 2011? Effectively, of course it's! I do know precisely what as we speak is. See this Casio digital watch on my wrist? It has the day, week, month, and 12 months on it. Everyone's acquired one -- everyone, that's, who's living within the '90s.
BlizzCon, the hottest occasion of the '90s, is coming up in a mere two weeks. So right this moment, along with the usual query of "What are you enjoying?" (Tremendous Nintendo and Scattergories, obvi), I had our top-notch writers (many of whom have Tripod pages) reply a bonus question: "What terrific recommendation do you will have for the go-go BlizzCon attending of us of the '90s?"
Anne Stickney (@Shadesogrey) This weekend will be spent ending my entry for the worldwide Writing Contest -- in other words, writing like a madwoman.
As for BlizzCon -- make certain you've gotten loads of water along, the convention corridor is greater than it seems to be! Show up for panels early, verify the events schedule and work out what you wish to hit in advance. Additionally -- comfy sneakers. Seriously, you'll be on your ft just about all day long. Comfy shoes are the best!
Allison Robert (@AllisonRobert) I'll be going to another wedding ceremony this weekend but will otherwise 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 if I needed to guess from past experiences with academic conferences and the like, have just one bit of recommendation: Do not put on heels.
Alex Ziebart (@AlexZiebart) (gplus.to/alexziebart) Been playing some Lifeless Island and hopefully will get a hefty amount of co-op time in with a buddy of mine. Good coop video games are way more uncommon than they should be.
For BlizzCon, take more shirts than you think you will want. In the event you get tremendous-sweaty, cease into your resort room and alter shirts. It is higher than being smelly and uncomfortable all day.
Chase Hasbrouck First WRUP /yay. Persevering with my feral soloing in challenge in WoW (when Kuwaiti latency allows), else taking part in SpaceChem on Steam. All of the enjoyable of programming with out the code!
BlizzCon: by no means been, however experience has taught me all the time to follow the three W's when touring: water, weight, and walking (comfortably).
Daniel Desmond (@hazmacewillraid) I'll be doing just a little little bit of PTR spelunking, making an attempt out the new dungeons and paladin modifications, however largely I will be scratching a few extra tallies into my wall with a plastic spoon, counting the times till Skyrim releases.
As for BlizzCon, this might be my first! As such, I will be sticking to my guildmates like black leather seats on a sizzling summer time day.
Daniel Whitcomb (@DanielWhitcomb) Since my mage and warrior are on hold until the 4.Three goes dwell, I could see if I can solo me some extra tier 5 for my warlock. I am also taking part in some Aquaria and Bastion (once more) on Steam, so I may do some extra with those video games.
My advice? Hygiene. Namely, double-, triple-, and quadruple-test your travel bag. In the event you miss something like a toothbrush or a shaving package, chances are you'll have to pay an arm and a leg to exchange it.
Daybreak Moore (@dawnwow) Not taking part in something this weekend, however I will be watching plenty of StarCraft 2 and League of Legends at IPL3.
Advice for BlizzCon? Hmm ... Waiting in the badge pick-up line isn't necessary if you do not should be the first one into opening ceremonies. Simply pick up your badge whereas everyone seems to be in line for the ceremonies and you'll be in and out in 5 minutes.
Elizabeth Wachowski (@leeatwaterlives) I'm nonetheless on my honeymoon in NYC, but when i get again I am going to most likely start AC: Brotherhood, since my AC2 disc is scratched and I do not suppose I can finish.
Fox Van Allen (@foxvanallen) (gplus.to/foxvanallen) I have been in Philly for a stable a part of the week, and I will be staying in Philly throughout the weekend hanging with my buddy Chester. All kinds of fun might be had. Like right this moment, I ate Dutch meals. We are a terribly boring folks, we Dutch.
My BlizzCon advice: If you want to hang out with Fox, I counsel you get your request in forward of time, as a result of there are lots of you, very few nights in lovely Southern California, and only one Fox. Further, I counsel anybody who will not be from an space with Jack within the Field restaurants to go eat at a Jack in the Field restaurant. Oh my god.
Joe Perez (@Lodurzj) More LoL, I've a new champion to study! Also more alt leveling in WoW and actually trying forward to a different select my journey day Sunday; I will probably begin earlier (three p.m.) this week and go until 5. I'll also be livestreaming the adventure, so ensure to look at Twitter for the hyperlink and time!
Largest BlizzCon blunder: not wearing comfy and supportive footwear. Seriously, you stand and walk so much that you're a idiot if you do not. Also, the amount of ache your ft will likely be in can be surprising. Additionally, drink / bring plenty of water and attempt to eat outdoors of the convention heart. Lots of fine native places to nom things at which are a quick walk from the convention center.
Josh Myers (@Elamqt) I'm liking my military of premade and predominant-transferred shaman on the PTR. I also have a lone mage premade who was arrange with spec/glyphs/keybinds/and so forth. and then promptly forgotten.
I haven't any BlizzCon recommendation, though I caution all Wow Insider meetup attendees to avoid eye contact with Fox. That is just widespread sense, though.
(Wonderful level. This is how I choose my prey. -- Fox)
Kelly Aarons (@Cadistra) Hoping for some quality time with my DS, however I'm not sure, as I will be working at my job, doing artwork, and it is Thanksgiving up right here in Canada-land, so there's that. I'll be heading out of town Sunday night to see my household.
BlizzCon recommendation? Take the well being-examine:
Bring plenty of water with you.
Wear comfy shoes (with insoles if essential). Remember to stretch your lower back each hour or so!
Carry some protein-rich snacks with you -- pure meals bars, dry-roasted nuts (like almonds and cashews). Con food is overpriced and filled with crap, and this can keep you fuller longer. /well being nerd
Mat McCurley (@gomatgo) (gplus.to/gomatgo) I am a broken report. League of Legends and WoW.
Ideas for BlizzCon: deliver a bottle of water if you may, take issues sluggish, put on comfy shoes, and purchase Mat McCurley drinks at the WoW Insider Reader Meetup.
Matt Low (@matticus) In a change of tempo, taking part in on my Nintendo DS. Replaying some Last Fantasy VI! My faaaaaavourite Ultimate Fantasy sequence -- ever!
Matt Rossi (@matthewrossi) (gplus.to/MatthewWRossi) My hand is totally screwed up now, so bad I don't think I can play a lot of anything. (I'm typing this one-finger, hunt-and-peck type).
As for BlizzCon, I've never been.
Matt Walsh (@Rhidach) Some Sword of the Stars with some buddies, for (probable) final sport earlier than the sequel comes out. We'll ship the outdated woman off in type. I'll even be getting some serious Minecraft time in since my guild's server was down last week. Must make up for lost time!
This may only be my second BlizzCon, however the largest factor I picked up final yr is to be actually early to something you wish to go to -- panels or whatever. Except for badge pickup on Thursday evening. It is open for hours and badges aren't restricted in the identical way seats or space is. No want to indicate up early for that line; go later that night time and coast proper by means of to pickup.
Michael Grey (@writegray) I'll be taking pictures weddings by most of the wedding, which is at once thrilling and terrifying. I'm not the professional of the group, so I besides to spend a number of time going "Hurrr ..."
The weekend is the perfect time to kick back, chill out and take pleasure in some recreation time. Are you an achievement junkie? Cannot get sufficient raiding? Rolling Just another blog or something ? Contemplating taking the leap into roleplaying? Whatever your favourite method to play World of Warcraft, let us know in the comments what you're taking part in this weekend!
Public Last updated: 2022-07-14 03:22:25 PM