WRUP: Flirting with the nerd and/or nerdette of your dreams
Every week, just at the start of the weekend, we catch up with the WoW Insider staff and ask them, "What are you playing this week?" -- otherwise known as WRUP. Join us to see what we're up to in and out of game, and catch us in the comments to let us know what you're playing, too!
Hey there, eligible bachelors! It's almost time for BlizzCon -- it's literally a month away. The lady of your dreams is out there, and she plays World of Warcraft!
What's that, you say? You're a pasty basement dweller who doesn't know how to score with the ladies? Well, you've got a month to learn. And learning is very doable when Kathryn Brown is on the job! Remember, eye contact! Never break eye contact. Ever.
If you've already got that sassy gal or guy in your arms, then that video is not for you. You may skip lesson one and head directly to WRUP, where our columnists answer this week's special bonus question: "OH MY GOD BLIZZCON OH MY GOD YOU GUYS IT'S ALMOST HERE WHOA AMIRITE?"
Anne Stickney (@Shadesogrey) It's errand weekend. I have a driver's license to go renew, bits of things to pick up here and there, and the last teeny bit of moulding to finish painting for the kitchen. Oh, and I have family in town, so this weekend is a cooking weekend. I think I'll make some banana bread; it feels chilly and fall outside. Good for baking! I also get to interview Richard Knaak on Saturday for the podcast I do, yay! He was so nice to chat with last year. Oh, and I also have that SUPER AMAZING OMG BLIZZCON STUFF to prepare for. Eeeeeee, lookin forward to it!
Daniel Whitcomb (@danielwhitcomb) I have been on an RPG kick again, so I'll probably be finishing KOTOR. After that, I may give Alpha Protocol another try, or switch to Deus Ex. As far as BlizzCon: I'll see y'all in the line for playable pandas.
Elizabeth Wachowski (@leeatwaterlives) I'll be leveling my rogue and DK, and enjoying my super-modded copy of Oblivion (OOO + Twin Spires + Gift of Kynareth). Maybe a little Borderlands, as well.
Fox Van Allen (@foxvanallen) (gplus.to/foxvanallen) After about a year and a half, I found my old PSP. So, naturally, I went and bought used copies of Disgaea 2 and Mega Man: Powered Up. Awesome, even if the former is ... inexplicable. McCurley and I are super-excited about rocking the BlizzCon meetup stage and giving all of you fabulous showcases full of prizes and stuff. It's going to be Oprah, where you all get a car or something. (Legal note: You will not get a free car for attending WoW Insider the BlizzCon meetup.)
Joe Perez (@Lodurzj) More alt leveling! Getting geared up for the results of the Choose My Adventure and seeing what I get from the polls and leveling my Gnome priest while I wait. I can't wait for the BlizzCon meetup! I always have such a blast meeting up with the readers and hanging out with all the event guests!
Kelly Aarons (@Cadistra) If I can drag my ass out of bed due to sheer exhaustion, I think I'm going to be picking up my DS again. Or, well, I guess I can technically still stay in bed with the DS ... As for BlizzCon, if it's even a fraction as cool as it was last year, I cannot wait. I'm the short redhead! Come see me so I can say hi and give hugs!
Mat McCurley (@gomatgo) (gplus.to/gomatgo) I am so stupid-excited for BlizzCon it's not even funny. This weekend is probably game-lite, since I'm trying to get out as much as possibly before winter hits. LoL and WoW are the staples as usual. I love the new LoL champion Riven -- she has awesome aesthetics and a really sweet late game. Anyway, BlizzCon is basically the best and I can't wait to meet you all at the reader meetup.
Matt Walsh (@Rhidach) More Minecraft 1.8 this weekend for me. Adventure awaits!
Lisa Poisso (@lisapoisso) Busy weekend AFK with errands -- and BlizzCon preparations! So many emails flowing with people who'll be joining us at the WoW Insider Reader Meetup ... Exciting times!
The weekend is the perfect time to kick back, relax and enjoy some game time. Are you an achievement junkie? Can't get enough raiding? Rolling a new alt? Considering taking the leap into roleplaying? Whatever your favorite way to play World of Warcraft, let us know in the comments what you're playing this weekend!
