Now, the SO and I share a residence and a high speed internet connection. We both have level 60′s in Hells Bells on Thorium Brotherhood (he’s a Tauren Shaman). On Saturday evenings we sit side-by-side, running Strat or Scholo. While there are some that might suggest that this is not a healthy activity for a couple to share, we really enjoy gaming together. The SO and I, while sharing similar personalities and sensibilities, did not share that many past times. He gamed, I didn’t. That has all changed now. I have geekvolved.
During the school year my “couple” time is cut drastically due to my classes, grading papers, and involvement in the college theatre. Still, we make time for each other- quality time- in Azeroth.

When I first started playing WoW, I rolled Alliance. I played a human lock for nine months, though I never reached 60 (I was in grad school at the time, and had to be “responsible). In those nine months, I never knew any of the big players on my server (Windrunner). I was abandoned by guild members when they all switched to full-time raiding. I had made one online friend to quest with, but I had to /ignore him when his flirtations became more earnest. I only knew one person in real life who played, my boyfriend, and it was his account that I was using. I was lost in the vast sea of subscribers.

That all changed when I rolled Horde.

After reaching the level to run Wailing Caverns, I found that people I put on my friends list actually /whispered me when I logged on. I recognized names when running Warsong. I could negotiate better deals on auctions about to expire from folks that I has given healthstones to because I was about to log off. I am aware that this warm fuzzy feeling might have something to do with Thorium Brotherhood being a RP realm, but I really think it’s the Horde factor.

And this Horde factor is causing an wave of outrage on the behalf of the greatest warrior on the realm, and an outpooring of generosity. He’s like NOLA, hacked by Katrina. Stay strong Moo, you will be avenged.

With the expansion though, it looks like a warlock can stay to true to class and still be wanted in end-game. /cheer.

Also, check this new level 70 Affiction spell:
Seed of Corruption- Imbeds a demon seed in the enemy target, causing 1044 Shadow damage over 18 sec. When the target takes 1044 total damage, the seed will inflict 1110 to 1290 Shadow damage to all enemies within 15 yards of the target.

I think I had an evilgasm.

I am not complaining. There is something spectacular about sitting down just in time to catch a glimpse of a horde of blue dragonkin one-hit you. Still, I think I may install a mini-fridge next to my computer soon.

How about you, readers and authors?? Are there any unpopular battlegrounds on your servers?

I ran out of solo-able quests.

So here I am, so close to 60, and all I have are a handful of (Elite) quests, and about 10 BRD quests. Last week, there were only three 60s in my guild, but we merged with Imperium Brotherhood over the weekend. Hopefully, with the larger ranks, I can get some questing done between classes.

You see, August 13 marks the end of my glorious WoW-filled summer. Real Life takes over, and I must go back the classroom. No more gaming from the time I wake up until whenever my wrists scream for me to stop. No more instance runs that begin at midnight and go until 3AM on a weeknight. No more logging on at 4AM to find good deals on the AH. I will have responsiblites, and I dread them as much I dread a stealthed rogue in the flag room.

What worries me is that if I do not reach 60 (I am 58 at this posting) I might take out my resentment on my students.

“Ms. H, this assignment is too hard.”

“Shut up before I curse you to the Nether and back.”

Yeah, that’s going to look good an evaluation.

I know, I know- stupid.

After spending enough time in the guild to donate roughly 20g, I logged on to see my guild tabard blank. The guild had disbanded, and I was out quite a bit of coin. I had been scammed, and I was livid. After a petition to a GM, and many “strong” messages sent to the former GL, I was finally refunded 5g.

I fumed for many days, but then I realized it was my fault. I should have known better that to willingly hand over my hard earned fake money. In fact, we all should know better. If there is a sucker born every minute, imagine how many are rolled in that same amount of time.

Now that the introductions have been dispensed with, on to the real post.

I play exclusivley on Thorium Brotherhood, an RP realm. Choosing an Role Playing realm did not come easy to me, as I am not that into interacting “in character.” In all honesty, I wanted an RP realm because to me RP = lower population. After starting Morvis on her way, I soon discovered that I had probably chosen the lightest RP realm available. I also discovered what RP meant to me: respect for the World. While I don’t commence with role playing speak (and if I do, it always comes out like Shakespeare), I do make a point to salute NPC’s, kneel before Thrall in Org, and make use of /emotes when Alliance scum come across my path unflagged.
While this half hearted attempt to fit in on Thorium Brotherhood might make me the bane of all hard-core RPer’s, I am enjoying myself thoroughly- especailly when I never have to wait in queue to log on.