Azeroth: Population 5 million and counting

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World of Warcraft (WoW) garners significant attention, with discussions highlighting its massive player base of over 5 million. Players express curiosity about what makes WoW appealing, particularly for those who typically do not enjoy RPGs. The social aspect of playing online with others is frequently mentioned as a key attraction. However, some users voice concerns about the monthly subscription fee and the potential for addiction, leading them to seek free alternatives. Players share their experiences, with some expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics and the game's focus on power leveling, which they feel detracts from exploration and crafting opportunities. There are mixed feelings about the game's design, with some advocating for more player-versus-player content. The infamous "Leeroy Jenkins" meme is referenced, illustrating the game's cultural impact. Overall, the discussion reflects a blend of enthusiasm and criticism regarding WoW and MMORPGs in general.
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Is it just me or is that a lot of people playing one game. Whats so special about World of Warcraft anyway?

Any hardcore WoW players on PF.
 
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Leeeerooy!
 
What's special about WoW? Maybe I should try. I don't really like RPG kinda games though...
 
I've never played any of these MMORPGs though City of Heros and City of Villians look pretty tempting.
 
I'm a Tauren Druid.
 
ranger said:
Any hardcore WoW players on PF.

I would be, but I think my thesis advisor would kill me. :-p
 
Wow looks totally awesome to me. What could be cooler than to play RPG's online with other people? The additional 15 euros/month fee is keeping me from it though. (Oh god, I'm so poor :cry:)
 
  • #10
wow 5 million, wonder what the turnover of that company is
 
  • #11
I'm pretty addicted to this game. I got like 14k rep to go before my troll rogue gets his Lobotomizer! :!)
 
  • #12
INteresting links 0TheSwerve0. I'm currently playing urbandead.
 
  • #13
Any good? My character died her first night out, I didn't notice that I had spent all my action points:redface: Made 3 more though, they're doing ok. One has necrotech employment and lab experience, is that all you need to find a revivification syringe? My character has both these skills, and I've run 20+ searches with no syringe.
 
  • #14
I'm playing as a private. I only have 1 action point left. I seeked shelter in a library. Its not even barricaded. I hope I'll survive the night in there. So far I only have 5XP. I'm thinking of playing as another character, so that I can go to the library where my private is and barricade it so I'll be safer for the night.

Great game.
 
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lol, I tried to do something similar. Firefighters are great to start out with, maybe try that.
 
  • #16
cronxeh said:
Leeeerooy!

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #17
Nerf Hunters

~60 Shaman
 
  • #18
Nerf shaman!

60 mage
60 rouge
 
  • #19
60 mage nathrezim
 
  • #20
i bought this game because my stupid friends convinced me to. now i regret it... immensly. i absolutely hate this game, it is pointless and eats all your money. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! i urge you. do not buy world of warcraft!
 
  • #21
it is pointless and eats all your money. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! i urge you. do not buy world of warcraft!

Looks like there are over 5 million people that will disagree with you.
 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=lr_HR-iIlYg&feature=Views&page=1&t=a&f=b
 
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  • #23
wow! that is hilarious! :smile:
 
  • #24
I dislike WoW, also. Blizzard combined Diablo 2's gameplay in a Warcraft setting. The result: A powerleveller's paradise, but terrible for people who prefer to just kinda wander. I prefer crafting and other economic operations, not grouping up with 1337 players and stomping n00bs or farming (monsters). Then again, I'm not really the target audience.
 
  • #25
60 mage on burning legion.

adding more player vs. player content would be great. there are pvp servers that don't have pvp guilds. vary frustrating...
 
  • #26
cronxeh said:
Leeeerooy!

Jeeeeenkinnnnns!
 
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I'm afraid of MMORPGs because I know I'll get addicted.
 
  • #29
I used to play it almost obsessively for a couple of months and then realized it was a big time sink. I prefer FPSs which need little commitment, like DoD:S.

BTW: 60 Rogue, 50 Shaman, 35 Priest :-p
 
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