WoW Ownz Your Soul.

Wrath of the Lich King is right around the corner, and WoW is at 11 MILLION ACTIVE subscribers, that is truly impressive for a game with a subscription fee. I quit about 4 months ago but I'm downloading the latest patches(1.6gig worth) and I'm heading back into the land of Azeroth.

My question to System Wars is this, who do so many of you consolites hate on WoW, it's a blizzard RPG, everyone loves Blizzard games, it's online(My server has over 17 THOUSAND players), you consolites flip if a game doesn't have online, it has more replay value then every console exclusive this gen put together, the gameplay is great, the lore is great, the polish is unbelievable, it has the Blizzard touch of Gold, GREAT humour, constant content updates, you'll never find a cheater, bugs are fixed extremely fast.

The only problem I have with WoW is it's so addicitive you end up not playing anything else, but in the end this is because WoW kicks ***.

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

I don't hate on WoW, I just know that I could play 50 other really good games in the time it would take me to get through WoW & I don't have to shell out monthly fees for it. Plus, although there is a huge following for MMO's, you just have to realize that it's not for everyone. Personally, the original Everquest just burned me out on them forever. ColoradoKindBud

It's ironic, never have I had so many cool games to play on my laptop (Mass Effect, Dead Space, Far Cry 2 and Fallout 3) and yet the urge to go back into WoW is greater then ever before lol. There is something about playing single player games that just doesn't do it for me anymore. Not that I can't enjoy a good SP experience, MGS4 was Godly.

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

Kickinurass

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

I love the game. Though I am not to addicted to it. There is too much grinding and everything is about getting armour and the battle style sucks. I wish it was like Oblivion. Omni-Wrath

What do you mean about the battle style sucking? The combat gameplay in WOW is better then any other RPG I've played, way better then games like Fallout 3.

Wrath of the Lich King is right around the corner, and WoW is at 11 MILLION ACTIVE subscribers, that is truly impressive for a game with a subscription fee. I quit about 4 months ago but I'm downloading the latest patches(1.6gig worth) and I'm heading back into the land of Azeroth.

My question to System Wars is this, who do so many of you consolites hate on WoW, it's a blizzard RPG, everyone loves Blizzard games, it's online(My server has over 17 THOUSAND players), you consolites flip if a game doesn't have online, it has more replay value then every console exclusive this gen put together, the gameplay is great, the lore is great, the polish is unbelievable, it has the Blizzard touch of Gold, GREAT humour, constant content updates, you'll never find a cheater, bugs are fixed extremely fast.

The only problem I have with WoW is it's so addicitive you end up not playing anything else, but in the end this is because WoW kicks ***.

Eddie-Vedder

[QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

Eddie-Vedder

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

I love the game. Though I am not to addicted to it. There is too much grinding and everything is about getting armour and the battle style sucks. I wish it was like Oblivion. Omni-Wrath

What do you mean about the battle style sucking? The combat gameplay in WOW is better then any other RPG I've played, way better then games like Fallout 3.

when TBC came out they made the rates twice as high for gaining exp. when wotlk comes out they'll do it again. they're making it so that people who just jump into the game spend the same amount of time to get to the expansion and to finish it. it takes a month to get to lvl60 for me and also a month to get from 60-70.

[QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

Eddie-Vedder

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

That's good the hear. I respect the game for it's strengths - it does alot of things right. But it just isn't for me.

I haven't gotten around to trying Guild Wars, but what's your opinion of there gameplay mechanics?

[QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"][QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

shakmaster13

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

I love the game. Though I am not to addicted to it. There is too much grinding and everything is about getting armour and the battle style sucks. I wish it was like Oblivion. Omni-Wrath

What do you mean about the battle style sucking? The combat gameplay in WOW is better then any other RPG I've played, way better then games like Fallout 3.

when TBC came out they made the rates twice as high for gaining exp. when wotlk comes out they'll do it again. they're making it so that people who just jump into the game spend the same amount of time to get to the expansion and to finish it. it takes a month to get to lvl60 for me and also a month to get from 60-70.

I enjoyed leveling in WOW the first time, but I must admit adter you've seen it all, leveling other chars is not for me, fortunatly the end game alone has enough content to keep everyone busy. I do have friends with tons of 70's, they can get a char to 70 in under 2 days playing time.

[QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"][QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

shakmaster13

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

I love the game. Though I am not to addicted to it. There is too much grinding and everything is about getting armour and the battle style sucks. I wish it was like Oblivion. Omni-Wrath

What do you mean about the battle style sucking? The combat gameplay in WOW is better then any other RPG I've played, way better then games like Fallout 3.

when TBC came out they made the rates twice as high for gaining exp. when wotlk comes out they'll do it again. they're making it so that people who just jump into the game spend the same amount of time to get to the expansion and to finish it. it takes a month to get to lvl60 for me and also a month to get from 60-70.

I'll have to play the trial again when I get the time. Unfortunately, that'll be a while off - My schedule is very tight for most of the school year.

[QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"][QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

I'm just not a big fan of grinding.

As many have put it, WoW is a game that rewards quantity rather than quality - in terms of time invested.

Kickinurass

It's a lot less grind then it was before, it's a lot more casual now, it's really easy to get good gear now without wasting your life, ofc if you want to be the best your going to have to spend a lot of time playing.

That's good the hear. I respect the game for it's strengths - it does alot of things right. But it just isn't for me.

I haven't gotten around to trying Guild Wars, but what's your opinion of there gameplay mechanics?

Havn't played Guild Wars so I can't help you there! I have just come off a month in Warhammer Online, lot's of potential but I think I'll wait until the potential is realised, the game is very unfinished atm.

Wrath of the Lich King is right around the corner, and WoW is at 11 MILLION ACTIVE subscribers, that is truly impressive for a game with a subscription fee. I quit about 4 months ago but I'm downloading the latest patches(1.6gig worth) and I'm heading back into the land of Azeroth.

My question to System Wars is this, who do so many of you consolites hate on WoW, it's a blizzard RPG, everyone loves Blizzard games, it's online(My server has over 17 THOUSAND players), you consolites flip if a game doesn't have online, it has more replay value then every console exclusive this gen put together, the gameplay is great, the lore is great, the polish is unbelievable, it has the Blizzard touch of Gold, GREAT humour, constant content updates, you'll never find a cheater, bugs are fixed extremely fast.

The only problem I have with WoW is it's so addicitive you end up not playing anything else, but in the end this is because WoW kicks ***.

Eddie-Vedder

One thing that turns me off: The cartoon (and grainy) esque graphics. You pay 15$ for it. 15$ for a game that has nothing but grinding. Also the art direction and style suck (IMO) and it's just... Meh.

I'd rather play EVE Online or Runescape. People ask me why I play Runescape (I don't pay btw) and say that WoW is teh winz0rz but I don't care.. I can play Runescape for free and it satisfies all my grinding lusts.

[QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"]

Wrath of the Lich King is right around the corner, and WoW is at 11 MILLION ACTIVE subscribers, that is truly impressive for a game with a subscription fee. I quit about 4 months ago but I'm downloading the latest patches(1.6gig worth) and I'm heading back into the land of Azeroth.

My question to System Wars is this, who do so many of you consolites hate on WoW, it's a blizzard RPG, everyone loves Blizzard games, it's online(My server has over 17 THOUSAND players), you consolites flip if a game doesn't have online, it has more replay value then every console exclusive this gen put together, the gameplay is great, the lore is great, the polish is unbelievable, it has the Blizzard touch of Gold, GREAT humour, constant content updates, you'll never find a cheater, bugs are fixed extremely fast.

The only problem I have with WoW is it's so addicitive you end up not playing anything else, but in the end this is because WoW kicks ***.

KOTORkicker

One thing that turns me off: The cartoon (and grainy) esque graphics. You pay 15$ for it. 15$ for a game that has nothing but grinding. Also the art direction and style suck (IMO) and it's just... Meh.

I'd rather play EVE Online or Runescape. People ask me why I play Runescape (I don't pay btw) and say that WoW is teh winz0rz but I don't care.. I can play Runescape for free and it satisfies all my grinding lusts.

well if thats what you prefer. you should try the trial though. i used to play runescape nearly 7 years ago and gw when it came out. then i got the trial for wow and i was COMPLETELY blown away like i hadn't been since swg

I don't hate WoW, I played a bit on my bros account and it was okay. I'm never going to play another MMORPG though, after what happened with RuneScape.*shudder* I was addicted to that game... I'm just afraid I'll get sucked in like that again.

Well, actually, I do sort of hate WoW. Just for stealing my brother away from me.

[QUOTE="KOTORkicker"][QUOTE="Eddie-Vedder"]

Wrath of the Lich King is right around the corner, and WoW is at 11 MILLION ACTIVE subscribers, that is truly impressive for a game with a subscription fee. I quit about 4 months ago but I'm downloading the latest patches(1.6gig worth) and I'm heading back into the land of Azeroth.

My question to System Wars is this, who do so many of you consolites hate on WoW, it's a blizzard RPG, everyone loves Blizzard games, it's online(My server has over 17 THOUSAND players), you consolites flip if a game doesn't have online, it has more replay value then every console exclusive this gen put together, the gameplay is great, the lore is great, the polish is unbelievable, it has the Blizzard touch of Gold, GREAT humour, constant content updates, you'll never find a cheater, bugs are fixed extremely fast.

The only problem I have with WoW is it's so addicitive you end up not playing anything else, but in the end this is because WoW kicks ***.

shakmaster13

One thing that turns me off: The cartoon (and grainy) esque graphics. You pay 15$ for it. 15$ for a game that has nothing but grinding. Also the art direction and style suck (IMO) and it's just... Meh.

I'd rather play EVE Online or Runescape. People ask me why I play Runescape (I don't pay btw) and say that WoW is teh winz0rz but I don't care.. I can play Runescape for free and it satisfies all my grinding lusts.

well if thats what you prefer. you should try the trial though. i used to play runescape nearly 7 years ago and gw when it came out. then i got the trial for wow and i was COMPLETELY blown away like i hadn't been since swg

... When WoW's graphics were still relevant. I just don't think that WoW is worth the dough. Now let's not turn this in to a tit-for-tat flaming argument, shall we?

WoW is terrible. I know so many people at my uni who failed their term cuz of it.eklineage

And you blame WoW for it.. nice. I really wish people took responsibility for thier own actions for once. I'm in my second year of uni and I know when the cut playing for a bit. Self control, they need to learn it.

[QUOTE="eklineage"]WoW is terrible. I know so many people at my uni who failed their term cuz of it.Espada12

And you blame WoW for it.. nice. I really wish people took responsibility for thier own actions for once. I'm in my second year of uni and I know when the cut playing for a bit. Self control, they need to learn it.

it was a joke lmao. Of course it's their fault. The first thing you need to get nailed down in uni is always time management. Marks will then follow.

WoW is a fun game. I just sold my account about a month ago though, as I don't really like the way Blizz is going with the game and I see no reason to shell out for an expansion that doesn't really add anything except a gear reset IMO. I'm really enjoying going back to games that don't require large blocks of time to accomplish anything, and I've been doing a lot more metalworking since I sold the account, which is a far more useful expenditure of my time.

WoW is a good game though if it's your cup o' tea.

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

[QUOTE="eklineage"]WoW is terrible. I know so many people at my uni who failed their term cuz of it.eklineage

And you blame WoW for it.. nice. I really wish people took responsibility for thier own actions for once. I'm in my second year of uni and I know when the cut playing for a bit. Self control, they need to learn it.

it was a joke lmao. Of course it's their fault. The first thing you need to get nailed down in uni is always time management. Marks will then follow.

OH sorry couldn't tell. interwebz lol

Why do people hate WOW?
Same reason people hate most MMORPGs.

THEY ARE BORING. HOLY DAMN.

...and the quests suck ass. Go out and kill 10 giant boars. Go out and bring back the husks from 10 giant boars. Go out and kill an Elder giant boar. But oh wait, it is a few levels ahead of me. I have to grind before I can do this quest.*kils 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999* giant boars and gains a QUARTER OF A DAMN LEVEL.

That's why I hate MMOs. And because they are boring as hell. "Grinding" can suck me.

I don't hate WoW, I played a bit on my bros account and it was okay. I'm never going to play another MMORPG though, after what happened with RuneScape.*shudder* I was addicted to that game... I'm just afraid I'll get sucked in like that again.

Well, actually, I do sort of hate WoW. Just for stealing my brother away from me.

TAKE_IT_BACK

It's not Blizzard's fault that you have a brother complex.

Why do people hate WOW?
Same reason people hate most MMORPGs.

THEY ARE BORING. HOLY DAMN.

...and the quests suck ass. Go out and kill 10 giant boars. Go out and bring back the husks from 10 giant boars. Go out and kill an Elder giant boar. But oh wait, it is a few levels ahead of me. I have to grind before I can do this quest.*kils 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999* giant boars and gains a QUARTER OF A DAMN LEVEL.

That's why I hate MMOs. And because they are boring as hell. "Grinding" can suck me.

awsss

[QUOTE="eklineage"]WoW is terrible. I know so many people at my uni who failed their term cuz of it.Espada12

And you blame WoW for it.. nice. I really wish people took responsibility for thier own actions for once. I'm in my second year of uni and I know when the cut playing for a bit. Self control, they need to learn it.

this^^

i can get by playing less than 10 hours a week so can they

I hate all games that require you to grind levels, why? because it's damn boring.Englandfc1966

this is why i hate PC gaming

its all overrated

wow was good before blizzard bastardized it with its EZ mode content, and "hey you logged on here is an epic approach". The game was offically ruined about 3-4months into BC for me atleast, and i am so happy i quit, and was able to atleast earn back all the money i spent and then some on subscriptions. If anyone is considering to buy lich king and has never played before, but is looking for something that is somewhat challening then stay away from wow, and just play original EQ or Vanguard. Seriously though this game provides no challenge, and is meant for 9 year old kids who are all called legolas or legolazz or legolazzz

PS just to try and and some valdity to me statement i cleared sunwell aka lolwell before the massive nerfs, and got gladiator title 3 seasons. so i Thoroughly experienced wow, and feel i can make this statement.

I hate all games that require you to grind levels, why? because it's damn boring.Englandfc1966

so by this logic you should hate diablo and fable and kotor, some of the most amazing gaming experiences

[QUOTE="TAKE_IT_BACK"]

I don't hate WoW, I played a bit on my bros account and it was okay. I'm never going to play another MMORPG though, after what happened with RuneScape.*shudder* I was addicted to that game... I'm just afraid I'll get sucked in like that again.

Well, actually, I do sort of hate WoW. Just for stealing my brother away from me.

3ggman

It's not Blizzard's fault that you have a brother complex.

It should be:evil:

I don't hate on WoW, I just know that I could play 50 other really good games in the time it would take me to get through WoW & I don't have to shell out monthly fees for it. Plus, although there is a huge following for MMO's, you just have to realize that it's not for everyone. Personally, the original Everquest just burned me out on them forever. ColoradoKindBud

I like how you say you can play 50 other games and then complain about monthly fees. Don't know about you, but I think those 50 other games would cost either more or the same.

[QUOTE="Englandfc1966"]I hate all games that require you to grind levels, why? because it's damn boring.shakmaster13

so by this logic you should hate diablo and fable and kotor, some of the most amazing gaming experiences

Correct

[QUOTE="Englandfc1966"]I hate all games that require you to grind levels, why? because it's damn boring.Nerkcon

but, you CAN hit 70 after two weeks IF you play 3-4 hours a day. thats 42-56 hours of gameplay. i honestly don't see why people hate mmos for providing neverending content. good mmos are the epitomy of nearly perfect games. they actually get you to want to play them and reward you for the time you put into them(that is, virtually)

[QUOTE="Englandfc1966"]I hate all games that require you to grind levels, why? because it's damn boring.shakmaster13

so by this logic you should hate diablo and fable and kotor, some of the most amazing gaming experiences

I don't hate on WoW, I just know that I could play 50 other really good games in the time it would take me to get through WoW & I don't have to shell out monthly fees for it. Plus, although there is a huge following for MMO's, you just have to realize that it's not for everyone. Personally, the original Everquest just burned me out on them forever. ColoradoKindBud

You play 50 games for 2-3 months? :roll:

wow was good before blizzard bastardized it with its EZ mode content, and "hey you logged on here is an epic approach". The game was offically ruined about 3-4months into BC for me atleast, and i am so happy i quit, and was able to atleast earn back all the money i spent and then some on subscriptions. If anyone is considering to buy lich king and has never played before, but is looking for something that is somewhat challening then stay away from wow, and just play original EQ or Vanguard. Seriously though this game provides no challenge, and is meant for 9 year old kids who are all called legolas or legolazz or legolazzz

PS just to try and and some valdity to me statement i cleared sunwell aka lolwell before the massive nerfs, and got gladiator title 3 seasons. so i Thoroughly experienced wow, and feel i can make this statement.

Fizzman

WoW was at its peak before the expansion IMO.