Every week, simply in the beginning of the weekend, we catch up with the WoW Insider staff and ask them, "What are you enjoying this week?" -- otherwise referred to as: WRUP. Be part of us to see what we're as much as in and out of sport, and catch us in the comments to tell us what you're playing, too!
Going to BlizzCon? No? Why not? It is the '90s! Everyone's going to conventions today!
Positive, it is in Southern California, and for a lot of you, that's a great distance from residence. However man, this is the '90s. They've planes now. And a few of those planes even have air telephones. You may hook up your 14.4k modem to one of those and connect to your favourite Warcraft 2 BBS, maybe play just a little Legend of the Pink Dragon from 20,000 ft. Why not? It is the '90s!
What's that? You say it's not the '90s -- it is 2011? Well, after all it is! I know exactly what right this moment is. See this Casio digital watch on my wrist? It has the day, week, month, and yr on it. Everybody's obtained one -- everybody, that is, who's residing in the '90s.
BlizzCon, the most well liked event of the '90s, is developing in a mere two weeks. So at present, in addition to the same old question of "What are you taking part in?" (Super Nintendo and Scattergories, obvi), I had our top-notch writers (a lot of whom have Tripod pages) answer a bonus query: "What terrific recommendation do you've got for the go-go BlizzCon attending folks of the '90s?"
Anne Stickney (@Shadesogrey) This weekend will likely be spent ending my entry for the global Writing Contest -- in other words, writing like a madwoman.
As for BlizzCon -- make sure that you will have loads of water alongside, the convention corridor is larger than it appears! Present up for panels early, test the occasions schedule and work out what you wish to hit in advance. Also -- comfy sneakers. Severely, you will be on your ft pretty much all day long. Comfy sneakers are one of the best!
Allison Robert (@AllisonRobert) I will be going to another marriage ceremony this weekend however 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 have yet 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 wear 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 video games are far more uncommon than they ought to be.
For BlizzCon, take extra shirts than you suppose you will need. In case you get super-sweaty, stop into your lodge 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 project in WoW (when Kuwaiti latency permits), else enjoying SpaceChem on Steam. All the fun of programming without the code!
BlizzCon: by no means been, however expertise has taught me at all times to observe the three W's when touring: water, weight, and strolling (comfortably).
Daniel Desmond (@hazmacewillraid) I will be doing slightly bit of PTR spelunking, attempting out the new dungeons and paladin changes, however principally I'll be scratching a few more tallies into my wall with a plastic spoon, counting the times till Skyrim releases.
As for BlizzCon, this will probably be my first! As such, I will be sticking to my guildmates like black leather seats on a scorching summer time day.
Daniel Whitcomb (@DanielWhitcomb) Since my mage and warrior are on hold until the 4.Three goes dwell, I may see if I can solo me some extra tier 5 for my warlock. I am additionally taking part in some Aquaria and Bastion (once more) on Steam, so I may do some more with those games.
My recommendation? Hygiene. Particularly, Ntzsw8 , triple-, and quadruple-verify your journey bag. In the event you miss something like a toothbrush or a shaving package, likelihood is you are going to must pay an arm and a leg to change 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.
Recommendation for BlizzCon? Hmm ... Waiting within the badge choose-up line isn't needed if you don't have to be the first one into opening ceremonies. Simply decide up your badge while everyone is in line for the ceremonies and you will be in and out in 5 minutes.
Elizabeth Wachowski (@leeatwaterlives) I am nonetheless on my honeymoon in NYC, but after i get back I am going to probably begin AC: Brotherhood, since my AC2 disc is scratched and I do not assume I can end.
Fox Van Allen (@foxvanallen) (gplus.to/foxvanallen) I have been in Philly for a solid a part of the week, and I'll be staying in Philly throughout the weekend hanging with my pal Chester. All types of enjoyable shall be had. Like at the moment, I ate Dutch meals. We are a terribly boring people, we Dutch.
My BlizzCon advice: If you wish to cling out with Fox, I counsel you get your request in ahead of time, as a result of there are lots of you, very few nights in stunning Southern California, and just one Fox. Additional, I advise anyone who shouldn't be from an area with Jack in the Box eating places to go eat at a Jack in the Box restaurant. Oh my god.
Joe Perez (@Lodurzj) More LoL, I have a brand new champion to learn! Additionally more alt leveling in WoW and actually looking ahead to another select my adventure day Sunday; I will in all probability start earlier (three p.m.) this week and go until 5. I will also be livestreaming the adventure, so make certain to observe Twitter for the link and time!
Biggest BlizzCon blunder: not sporting snug and supportive sneakers. Severely, you stand and stroll a lot that you are a idiot if you don't. Also, the quantity of pain your toes will probably be in will likely be shocking. Additionally, drink / deliver a lot of water and attempt to eat exterior of the convention heart. Lots of fine local places to nom issues at which can be a fast walk from the convention heart.
Josh Myers (@Elamqt) I'm liking my army of premade and most important-transferred shaman on the PTR. I even have a lone mage premade who was set up with spec/glyphs/keybinds/and so on. after which promptly forgotten.
I don't have any BlizzCon recommendation, though I warning all Wow Insider meetup attendees to avoid eye contact with Fox. That's simply widespread sense, though.
(Excellent level. That is how I select my prey. -- Fox)
Kelly Aarons (@Cadistra) Hoping for some high quality time with my DS, but I am not sure, as I will 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 health-check:
Carry plenty of water with you.
Put on comfy shoes (with insoles if mandatory). Remember to stretch your lower back every hour or so!
Bring some protein-rich snacks with you -- natural meals bars, dry-roasted nuts (like almonds and cashews). Con food is overpriced and stuffed with crap, and this may keep you fuller longer. /well being nerd
Mat McCurley (@gomatgo) (gplus.to/gomatgo) I'm a broken report. League of Legends and WoW.
Ideas for BlizzCon: bring a bottle of water if you may, take issues gradual, wear comfortable shoes, and buy Mat McCurley drinks on the WoW Insider Reader Meetup.
Matt Low (@matticus) In a change of tempo, playing on my Nintendo DS. Replaying some Closing Fantasy VI! My faaaaaavourite Last Fantasy collection -- ever!
Matt Rossi (@matthewrossi) (gplus.to/MatthewWRossi) My hand is absolutely screwed up now, so unhealthy I do not suppose I can play much of something. (I'm typing this one-finger, hunt-and-peck style).
As for BlizzCon, I've never been.
Matt Walsh (@Rhidach) Some Sword of the Stars with some buddies, for (possible) final recreation earlier than the sequel comes out. We'll ship the previous girl off in type. I'll even be getting some critical Minecraft time in since my guild's server was down final week. Need to make up for lost time!
This will solely be my second BlizzCon, however the most important factor I picked up last 12 months is to be actually early to anything you wish to go to -- panels or whatever. Apart from badge pickup on Thursday night. It's open for hours and badges aren't restricted in the identical method seats or house is. No want to show up early for that line; go later that night and coast right by means of to pickup.
Michael Gray (@writegray) I'll be capturing weddings via most of the wedding, which is at once thrilling and terrifying. I am not the pro of the workforce, so I besides to spend numerous time going "Hurrr ..."
The weekend is the proper time to kick again, relax and get pleasure from some game time. Are you an achievement junkie? Can't get sufficient raiding? Rolling a new alt? Contemplating taking the leap into roleplaying? Whatever your favourite technique to play World of Warcraft, let us know in the comments what you are playing this weekend!
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