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Blizzard updates emote list, you applaud. Bravo!
We knew that Wrath was going to bring new emotes (and some of them were even suggested by players), and now Blizzard has posted the full list, complete with which emotes have animations and voices, and none or both. The /cower is the most hilarious one I've seen so far -- the Night Elf /cower is just terrific. And some of these are old and just not very well known -- /nosepick, I'm pretty sure, has been in there since the beginning, but I don't remember ever seeing anyone use it in game.Unfortunately, they don't mark which are new and which aren't, but I believe /incoming is a new one. I've never tried out /sing or /ding. and /doh looks new to me as well. But odds are that there are at least a few you haven't tried yet, and we do know that lots of the animations are new for sure.So get in there and try out some emoting -- if there's an especially funny one you find, let us know for sure.Update: Commenter Jason M. nabbed this cache of the page from the Wayback machine so we can see what's old and new for sure. Thanks!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Mistell
It's Sunday again, with Hallow's End a mere one week away! With our BlizzCon team dropping news left, right and center, there's plenty to do until the festivities begin, but for those who need their comic fix, the home team has you covered.Noobs Over the Hedge presents a WoW-related comic. Thanks to Keyra for the tip! Humor with a plot Flintlocke vs. the Horde: Talkin' 'bout 'locks part 6. This LFG comic actually reminds me of playing WoW. Manic Graffiti spoofs the Achievement system. On Road to BlizzCon they find the BlizzCon! They Pass The Test on Teh Glads. Humor From Dark Legacy Comics comes Skill Not High Enough. GU Comics: Clever Jackass. Okay so this one is for Warhammer, but let's pretend. GU Comics: I, Cynic. This one is BlizzCon themed! NoObz: Names. Ding! finds some stuff to do before the expansion.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Don't drink and blink
Welcome to the first Sunday in October! Brewfest just ended, the Darkmoon Faire comes to Thunder Bluff tomorrow, and your funnies are being delivered in something called the 'afternoon.' Just call me a lousy over-sleeper and get on with the list.Humor From Dark Legacy Comics comes Alts. This is one of my favorites this week, which is partially attributed to my love of Voidwalkers. Monkey Punchers: Mages can't hold their liquor. Thems sounds like fightin' words to me! NoObz: Builds. Ding! takes on the Lich King. Humor on a plot-line Flintlocke vs the Horde: Talkin' 'bout 'locks. Manic Graffiti: Noobcow and Murloc Currency. Road to BlizzCon: Twilight of the Moonkin. Teh Gladiators: We Meet Again! Other Extra Life: Looking Back.
The Daily Grind: What's your most rewarding reward effect?
MMOs have to work to influence the player's perception on quite subtle levels. When a player gets a reward of some sort, there's often a visual and/or auditory cue. It's good psychology to make sure that getting the reward is itself a rewarding experience, so that players feel accomplished as well as knowing consciously that their character is now better off.Take, for example, the silvery ching of looting coins in, well, practically any game that you get to loot coins in. Or the pyrotechnic eruption, visible by everyone, when a character levels up in City of Heroes. Or the brash fanfare of a level-up in Warhammer Online. It's hardly coincidence that the universal slang for 'I just levelled up!' is 'ding!' - the bright, satisfying auditory signal that accompanies achievement. In short, games are full of flashes, whistles and bells designed to make you feel really good about what just happened, and more importantly, make you want to do it again.But which reward effects, major or minor, are the ones you like most? This blogger has a soft spot for the level 50 'ding' in City of Heroes, which has an accompanying fireworks display as well as the usual light show. Are there any that strike you as really satisfying? Conversely, are there any flat let-downs that really don't deliver? (Age of Conan leveling, I'm looking at you...)
Sunday Morning Funnies: Mob evolution
Sunday is the day to catch up on your homework, chores, Brewfest hangover, and the week's worth of WoW-related web comics. Because I cannot help you with your homework for ethical reasons, and I'm allergic to your chores, I compiled a comic list for you instead!Humor Call of Duty: World at War-Craft from Action Trip. Save the Mammoth Calves from Dark Legacy Comics. Secret Alt from Monkey Punchers. Undermob from NoObz. Ding! cautions that perhaps players should reconsider the placement of certain buttons. Humor with a plot-line Hares and Heroines from Flintlocke vs. The Horde. The latest from LFG. Noobcow and the First Quest Giver for Reals from Manic Graffiti. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Zul'Farrak from Road to BlizzCon. Latest from Sluggy Freelance. They Finally Meet Their Match from Teh Gladiators.
How long before level 80?
Otrebla asks a good question on the forums: how long, do you think, will it take before we see our first level 80 character? He wasn't around during the BC launch, but I was, and you could literally watch people level in the /who -- a few hours after launch, I saw some 64s pop up, and maybe 36 hours or so after the game's midnight release, I did a "/who level 70," and sure enough, there were a few names floating around in there.Of course, the level 80 titles have been removed, so there's not any real ingame need to rush to level 80, but people will of course do it anyway. Odds are that within the first day after release, we'll see a few level 80s floating around, and I'd imagine that all of the various realms will have at least one or two level 80s within the first few days. The fastest people will do it with the help of their guildies (or saved quest items), but there'll probably be a few people who will just go nuts and get it done all on their own.I won't be one of them, and I'm sure there are plenty of players like me, who are more interested in seeing the content rather than reaching the next highest level as fast as possible (and that's exactly what Zarhym recommends as well). A few people will race to 80, no question, but the vast majority of people playing will likely be taking their sweet time.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Show us your tix!
It's Sunday morning and there are funnies to be had. From the beginning of manhood to alternative fuel sources, to pre-expansion doldrums, you should find something amusing in this week's lot.Newbies New to the list this week is Flintlocke vs. The Horde, Episode 1: A Horde of Many Colors. Humor Dark Legacy is back this week with Beat It. Extra Life presents the Modern Hobo. NoObz calls for a bit of realism (sort of). RP in battlegrounds - Ding! Some corpse camping adventures on Sluggy Freelance. Running on Moon Fuel from The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf. Humor on a storyline Check out page two of Emissary. The characters of LFG travel to a large city. Manic Graffiti is starting a storyline involving a death knight murloc. It is not to be missed. From The Road to BlizzCon comes Miss Understood. Eagle-Eye Strikes Again on Teh Gladiators.
How fast can you go from 0 to 60?
How fast can you go from zero to 60? The question sounds like it's right out of a Ferrari brochure, but we assure you, we're talking about World of Warcraft. The most recent promotion Blizzard's come out with, Recruit-a-Friend, allows for a steep increase in experience gains. We said there would be 'hyper-fast leveling' but this is absolutely insane -- our sister site WoW Insider has a video of one of their readers (Brian) leveling a paladin from character creation to level 60 in just 20 minutes. Brian needed the grantable levels from a recruited account of course, so the real 'work' was done beforehand, but this is still quite a sight. Check out the video below the cut for some ding madness. One of Azeroth's millions of citizens? Check out our ongoing coverage of the World of Warcraft, and be sure to touch base with our sister site WoW Insider for all your Lich King needs!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Just a few Centaur feet
Another Sunday is passing, and with it, summer break. Soon, raids will pick back up, we'll see a return to relatively child-free hours on the servers, and the weather will start to cool off. Here are this week's funnies, to help you stay in a summery spirit. Humor Reality Bites from Extra Life. GU Comics emotes. /Flex On NoObz this week, old games like Pac Man are compared to new games. On Ding! Kissybear is taking advantage of the new Recruit a Friend features. Humor with a continuing plotline This week, the characters of LFG attempt to pass through Customs. On the Road to BlizzCon this week, the furry pair makes their way to Silvermoon City, with Sin'dorei Scheming, part 1. Teh Gladiators is at a crossroads. Just not "the" Crossroads.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Majestic belly fat
This week we have a strong selection of humor, from BlizzCon jokes to hypnotic dancing. If you're not opposed to the disrobing of blood elves, night elves and male dwarves alike, then read on!Humor Castle Vid-Cons drew a response to the BlizzCon ticket debacle. In fact, there's been a fair amount of creativity surrounding the event, including a mini-game. GU Comics has a suggestion for a new "Achievement." 1500 Gamerpoints. NoObz examines a player's thought process after they've needed on an epic item. On The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf, Disgraph reveals his Majestic Belly Fat. Humor on a storyline On LFG, Richard will get things done. From the Mouths of Babes is where the druids on the Road to BlizzCon are getting their new disguise. Kissybear returns to the Horde, and the gang gets him back into the spirit of it all. X32A is unleashed and IT Pwns Cities.
Sunday Morning Funnies: You violated my spirit
Well, it's not quite the morning. In fact, it is not even really the afternoon. Still, that's no reason to miss your weekly dose of chuckles. This week we have fun that is finger-lickin' awesome, so enjoy.Humor From Dark Legacy Comics comes Venomous. NoObz shows the perks of living a double life. Check out Episode 25 of The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf, The Lovable Captain Scraps. Humor with plot Shakes and Fidget discover The Power of the Artifact. Richard returns on LFG. On The Road to Blizzcon, the two characters meet up with Our Fine Furred Friends. Kissybear is offered something juicy to return to the Horde on Ding! Meet the X32a with Teh Gladiators.
Sunday Morning Funnies: Fighting naked
This week we have a fair amount of humorous adventures, including an ill-timed leak, success in disguise, a handy brick, a clever wolf, and even some snakes.Humorous Plot Dark Legacy Comics has seen an end to the NPC tyranny, as "Whitemane" exposes The Horace Hypocrisy. Shakes and Fidget discover The Altar. In LFG, an alliance is sought. It isn't going well. The Road to BlizzCon continues, with Now you're just being silly and The Dead Mimes, Part 1. Kissybear's friends are giving up; or are they? Teh Gladiators has alchemists for murlocs, and a statement is made on Yolanda. Humor NoObz has some insight on patch days, from the mobs' points of view. This week's installment of The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf almost didn't happen, and the announcement of the delay is worth reading itself. Fortunately, Episode 23: WoW TV arrived in time for Sunday Morning!
Breakfast Topic: The world ends in five hours...
Matticus was originally asked this question, and he's been asking it of people around the WoW blogosphere, so we'll ask it here, too: Assuming that Blizzard suddenly announced that the entire World of Warcraft would be shut down in just five short hours, what would you do with your time?Automagica would head for World PvP in Hillsbrad. Eye for an Eye would head into the Horde cities for a final extermination. Destructive Reach would do some old-fashioned exploring, both in instances and out, and get contact information for a lot of ingame friends. And Double Bubble, after one last Kara run, would go back to a favorite fishing hole with a favorite pet, and serenely wait for the world to end.As much as I love instances, I've already run them so much, and I worry that most of my five hours would be taken up with trying to find a group, so I'd probably quest solo (assuming the servers would actually stay up). My Hunter, at 65, would probably too far behind to finish off at 70, so I'd probably do a mad dash for 70 on my Rogue, currently 68. And I'd end the world just as I dinged the highest level on my second 70, which I would consider a proud accomplishment. What would you do with your last five hours in Azeroth?
Sunday Morning Funnies: On the flip side
The summer season is just starting to gear up, and it seems that if you are not checking out arena season four, you're planning a trip, hosting a barbecue, or otherwise outside enjoying the sunshine. It seems that your favorite webcomic artists are no different!Though this week's selection is small, less choice should make for a tighter run. As always, feel free to suggest new comics in the comments section! From Awkward Zombie comes In a Blink, showcasing the perils of using blink as a primary form of travel. NoObz explores the art of questing and saving for gear and flight. Kissybear is still enjoying his new alliance toon. Teh Gladiators' battle continues with the ancient arena fighter. Someone tastes like chicken on LFG! It is time for Blanc to Meet Lance! Are you ready to vote?
TurpsterVision : Oh and one more Ding!
Every Tuesday TurpsterVision is LIVE (kind of) right here on Massively! Take the 'T' from 'Tuesday' and the 'V' from 'LIVE', smash them together like its going out of fashion and you got yourself TV for TurpsterVision - the best video podcast LIVE right here on Massively! Welcome back, it's been two weeks too long - though I blame that on the fact that its been time to party! Forgetting that, today is a special post, its a game close to my heart, and it isn't a review. It's World of Warcraft folks; there is no need to review it, what do you want me to say? Honestly, it's THE World of Warcraft, there aren't any imitations that even come close, well, maybe one. So I won't bore you with a 5 minute long video reviewing what we already know, instead I have made a 9 minute long video showing off my mad PvP/PvE skills in my recent DINGSTRAVAGANZA! (An event which saw my Shadow Priest finally tip the scales and join the big boys at level 70) It is also a friendly plug/invitation letting you all know that I will be at the World Wide Invitational this weekend in Paris and if any of you guys are out there then I urge you to come seek me and my camera out and share the love!
Sunday Morning Funnies: A random intermission
This week, Sunday Morning Funnies includes ranting, crying, joking, and even some crazy old guys trying to fight each other. Prepothteruth from Dark Legacy Comics talks about predictability and improbability that can creep into plots. Extra Life speaks out against level 30 mounts, crying, I earned that thing! Shakes and Fidget meet The Guardian. You even get a joke, an intermission, and some explanations (sort of). You may have noticed that we've been talking about the Spore Creature Creator lately. While it isn't Warcraft-related in itself, many people have been using it to create sporelings similar to WoW characters! We even have a gallery. So, to celebrate, and pique your curiosity, I am including GU Comics' The Spore Creature Editor. LFG's Richard is starting to go a little bit bonkers. No no, more than before. In fact, he even fancies that he has a destiny. NoObz has a lovely father and son moment. Ding!'s Kissybear is taking a walk on the Alliance side of things. Teh Gladiators come upon an old, old arena match. On The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf, Shari begins ranting about the rampant use of the word "gay" by certain types of players. Are you ready to cast your vote?
WoW Insider Show Episode 40: Account sharing with Sean Connery
This past weekend, Turpster, Daniel Whitcomb, John "BBB" Patricelli, and I all sat down for a good hour's worth of discussion about the biggest posts over the past week of WoW Insider. We call it the WoW Insider Show, and the latest episode, number 40, is now available over on WoW Radio and in iTunes. We answered a ton of reader questions on email, including the ongoing discussion of what Turpster should do to ding 70 on his Shadow Priest, and why Blizzard has overpowered a lot of high level crafting items. We talked about the news that two classes had soloed Onyxia, and whether it's impossible for other classes to do it. We chatted about killing Kil'jaeden, and whether those endgame kills matter to the rest of us who aren't in those guilds. And we talked about account sharing: why people do it and why Blizzard doesn't want you to (and will ban you for it). Plus, if I'm not mistaken, you can not only hear Turpster doing a Sean Connery impression, but also John P's favorite new song, Pugging Kara Blues. It's a really fun show this week, definitely give it a listen. And don't forget, if you have comments or questions, you can email them to us at theshow@wow.com, or go ahead and jump on WoW Radio's forums -- next week, we'll definitely be taking a look at some of the topics that have come up in there for sure. Enjoy the show this week!
Sunday Morning Funnies: Root for ambition
This week we are cheating Death, building a new future, and harassing the opposite faction. What could be more entertaining? As always, feel free to post updates to your favorite comics, as well as new ones, so that they can be featured in this column! Ding! explores the nature of the warlock. Action Trip comics decided this week to Cheat Death. Fidget has a nasty experience after attempting to blink his way to safety. Richard is still missing, and the activities going on in his absence are not all that they seem on the surface. NoObz continues to explore some of the faulty MMO logic. Teh Gladiators struggle with their latest opponents. Disgraph finishes his orphan story. Check out Dark Legacy's latest! Are you ready to vote? Head through the break and pick your favorite!
Sunday Morning Funnies: You inspire me
For the long weekend, we have several nifty comics that are all geared up to entertain you. From commentary and the creative process, to booby-traps and those poor dwarves, you won't want to miss this week's line-up. World of Warcraft is the inspiration for many games. Apparently, not all are that great. Everyone is suffering over at Dark Legacy Comics, but there is still time to play games. Too bad there is no time for pants. Where would the long weekend be without Activision/Vivendi commentary? Nowhere. It would exist nowhere. The warlock's predicament continues, first as he attempts to escape his unforeseen captivity and then, well, let's just say he's in trouble. Everyone needs a little gardening humor. Ding! shows us how to show the vendors some love. Okay, maybe not terribly ineffectual vendors. Teh Gladiators give their little pet a chance to rampage. He is still not an ostrich. This week, Disgraph brings us Indiana Dwarf and the Temple of the Frozen Beta. Ready to vote? Pass through the break and choose your favorite from this week.
Sunday Morning Funnies: I'll tickle your soul
This week, we have things that suck, users and abusers, opportunists, resourcefulness, and even some creepy happiness. You know that when drawings get emotional, entertaining things happen. If you get bored, you can even read the handful of poor reviews last week's lot was given! The NPC rebellion still holds, and Dark Legacy Comics's characters must fend for themselves. Some people just don't like video games. Extra Life. Shakes and Fidget walk into a dangerous situation and Fidget tries some magery. You know him and magery. NoObz shows you how to subtly convert your friends to the Warcraft ways. Supermegatopia shows us daily quests from the other side of the fence. There are two great comics from Ding! this week. Have you ever wondered about some of those people who queue battlegrounds and then immediately leave? Are they all queue hoppers? Other people have been showing around their orphans. Some, have been using their orphans. Teh Gladiators are meeting up with some old foes, and Trevor seems unusually happy. You could almost say creepily so. Disgraph has given us part 2, part 3, and part 3.5 of the Orphan Saga! I'd watch the orphan, because he rocks. Also, it seems there may have been some errors last week when trying to read part one, which I sincerely recommend you do, as I laughed pretty hard. You should check out the latest LFG. As a side note, which is not necessarily showcased perfectly in this week's comic as much as some others, I've been reading this book. Sometimes I read, you see. At the recommendation of several friends, I picked up a Terry Pratchett book, The Colour of Magic. Now, to continue my ramble, I have always enjoyed LFG's warlock the most, as I'm sure others might agree. To my delight, there is a warlock of sorts in this book that seriously reminds me of this character. Not in any way, shape or form am I suggesting they are related, but if you like one, you should like the other. /ends tangent. Vote for the best by passing through the break.
