WoW in the Workplace!

It's no secret to anyone that I work with, that I love WoW.  They could care less.  The closest I get to anyone understanding comes in two forms; a co-worker's ex husband was addicted to WoW (she hates it), and my boss loves  Sci-Fy stuff.  That's it!  So in the days leading up to Cata, I would talk about how the world I've played in for the last 4 years was being turned on its head.  My co-workers did make fun of me (in a nice way). Now, don't get me wrong, these people are down to earth.  They are great people who care about me very much.  They even went as far as to "schedule" a store meeting for everyone, but it turned out to be a baby shower for my wife.  I love my work crew and maybe one day I can get some of them to play the game with me.

WoW!!

One of my best friends (who is also a co-worker) did attempt to play.  He came over right before Christmas (our kids and his kids exchanged presents).  While our wives chatted it up, we quietly exited the room and I went to show him the ropes.  I showed him all the different races, how he could make each his own.  He ended up picking a Blood Elf Death Knight.  He made her before I had a chance to tell him how difficult that would be, but he got into it.  He had been thrown into a world he'd never seen..  Where millions of people ran about doing their own thing and he could interact if he wanted to.  We played for a little while, and I answered any questions he came up with.  A while later, it was time for them to leave.  I think I was more disappointed then the kids where.  We said our good byes and then it was time to get the kiddos in bed.  I hope I've planted a seed.  I hope one day I'll hear him say, "Jacob, I've bought WoW."  That will be a glorious day.  I know if I can get one hooked, I'll hook some more.



I'm sure there are others out there that have run into similar situations.  What are your stories?? I'd love to hear some !

Something to ponder...

So, I'm almost level 15, which is when my dungeon binge starts.  Yeah, I know the queues may have long waits, but I plan on doing the healing thing.  I have a 85 warrior that has mostly been dps, but for a few months, our guild needed another tank and they chose me.  Something strange happened.  I was actually nervous about having these people count on me and royally screwing up.  Now our guild was very laid back and we always had a blast doing things together, so I wasn't concerned about being berated or anything like that, I was just genuinely nervous.  My legs would shake, I heart rate was up, I was extra alert, and after the fact I loved it.  I would feel an impending doom though, something heavy on my shoulders in the hours before our runs.

I have this feeling about healing too.  Even though I'm close to 15, far far away from 85, I have concerns about my abilities healing.  I'll just have a few buttons to push, it can't be that hard right?

PuGs are going to be crazy though.  I expect I'll get some very constructive criticism, which will be welcomed. I want to get better, I want people in trade to say, "Krinkin is the best healer on the server!" (Yeah, I know it's lofty but I can dream, right??)  But a majority will probably be about how I need to "L2P" lol.


Any suggestions on how to shake the butterflies?  I know the more I get in there and heal, the less anxiety I'll have.  But to get over that hump, I'd love some positive feed back.

Well, that was fast!

So, I've decided that I'm not cut out for role-playing....it's just not for me.  I mean it's cool and all, but I'm not really that creative.  So, I've decided that I'll just talk about how awesome Druids are.  I mean...we can instantly fly, for those lemming moments (we all know we've had those)!  We can tank when we want to, deal melee dps or spell dps, and heal..all in the same day, plus we do it without wearing all that have plate ( ;p pallys).  We get to change into all these cool forms.....WE GET TO CHANGE INTO ALL THESE COOL FORMS....I had to reiterate that because it is completely awesome.


Of all the things we do though, I love the little honk noise we make...I actually have that as my message alert on my cell phone! Aren't you jealous??

But yeah..so I'll just talk about the sightseeing that I do, I've never leveled a hordie before and I'm having a blast so far.

Here is a picture of Mr. Hellscream and me.  He seems pretty pleasant.....

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.... Yeah..pleasant.

The Cat's Meow!!

Bwahahaha I finally learned my kitty form!!  Admire the beautiful picture of me :)  But seriously, I love this.  I feel so strong. I'll always remember how strong dad looked in his cat form.  Very dark and powerful..the ground would almost tremble when he would walk through the woods.  He was so fast when he struck, so precise, nothing stood a chance.  *Pounds the ground* I fight for him..I fight for his death.  I will avenge him, I will.  I just have to find that murderous group that attacked him.

The day we buried him...the day I vowed revenge, I'll never forget that day.

Is there anyone out there...

I need some help!!  I really want to make this a great blog (it is my first, can you tell :p )  Please, please, please, if you read this blog I'd love some feedback.  I'm not really good at story writing, but some good criticism  is needed.

What would you like to see?  How do you want the story to develop? I need help with lots of things!!  Also, follow me on twitter too please, I'd love to get the word out.

Thanks for the help in advance!!

Mulgore....

My travels through Muglore

So...I've been running around Mulgore.  Not really much to see, except all the bristleback boars trying to take over.  Everyone is trying to help but they are ineffective, so I had to step in.  It's my time, my turn to shine and I took ever opportunity.  I was given many quests and I made sure to do them right quick like.  The faster I get them done, the faster I learn new spells and the closer I get to the Earth Mother.

I've been a close to nature for as long as I can remember.  My father, Markel, always took me with him on his adventures.  He knew that in every moment something could be learned.  Whether we were out picking herbs for different potions, or he was skinning the animals the Earth Mother gave to us,  I was learning everything there was to know.  I miss him so much..it just hasn't been the same.  I can feel him in all things I do though.  He is strong and he points me in the right direction.  Mom hasn't been the same though.  You can see the sadness in her eyes.  Her voice is still soft, but where it was unwavering before, it breaks now.  I make sure to reassure her everyday that he still lives on in us and we must try to live our lives as normal. 

My first Druid

I just rolled my first Druid....a Tauren one that is.  His name is Krinkin. I've done a few quests, use wrath lots of times and healed a few things.  So far it's been a blast!  I've made this blog to talk about the things I see as I'm stomping around.  I'll be putting a deeper discussion up later, happy reading!