No way to kick off a week like a huge analytical post! In WoW discourse for the last 5+ years, there’s something of a theme, and I’ve… Read more “Strong Core, Weak Fluff – The Real Weakness of Modern World of Warcraft”
Tag: azerite
Ephemeral Grinds and The Current Nature of World of Warcraft
Something clicked for me fairly recently when considering the concept of grinding in MMOs. Tale as old as time – there are fiercely entrenched camps of opinion… Read more “Ephemeral Grinds and The Current Nature of World of Warcraft”
Is World of Warcraft Gear More Complex Today Than Ever? (Spoiler Alert: No)
A core assertion among many dissatisfied WoW players that I see/read is that gearing in Battle for Azeroth is more complicated than ever – a thesis that… Read more “Is World of Warcraft Gear More Complex Today Than Ever? (Spoiler Alert: No)”
Patch 8.2 Livestream Recap – Essence-tial Information
Well, the patch 8.2 livestream has ended, and with it, an avalanche of press coverage from influencers – Sloot talking about the Heart of Azeroth, Taliesin and… Read more “Patch 8.2 Livestream Recap – Essence-tial Information”
Azerite in Rise of Azshara – The Fix Is In (Sorta)
So my last post was kind of a downer, and admittedly, it maps to how I have been feeling about the game lately. But, with that sentiment… Read more “Azerite in Rise of Azshara – The Fix Is In (Sorta)”
The Azerite Fix Is In…Sorta – The Mythic Plus Currency and WoW’s Tenuous Relationship With Currency Systems
Last Friday night, a cry of joy went out! Azerite is fixed, and here is how it is done! …there’s a vendor. Don’t let my jokey setup… Read more “The Azerite Fix Is In…Sorta – The Mythic Plus Currency and WoW’s Tenuous Relationship With Currency Systems”
The Rough Start of Battle for Azeroth
To say that World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth has had a rough start is…a bit of an understatement, to put it lightly. However, I want to… Read more “The Rough Start of Battle for Azeroth”
Tides of Vengeance – Patch 8.1 and the Quest to Reclaim Player Interest
Yesterday was the day we’ve been waiting for since the launch of Battle for Azeroth – especially since hitting 120 – a patch announcement. The format was… Read more “Tides of Vengeance – Patch 8.1 and the Quest to Reclaim Player Interest”
Duality of Existence – The Joy and Sadness of Playing BfA
There was something I couldn’t quite put my finger on as my time in Battle for Azeroth has continued on. At launch, I really liked the game… Read more “Duality of Existence – The Joy and Sadness of Playing BfA”
The Apparent, Current Failure of The Azerite Armor System
So, I think the first point I’d like to longform from my big review post is this: Azerite Armor is dull, boring, and doesn’t seem to be… Read more “The Apparent, Current Failure of The Azerite Armor System”
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