Breakfast Topic: Using server downtime productively
Posted Nov 13th 2007 8:01AM by Amanda Miller
Filed under: Patches, AddOns, Breakfast topics
It's patch day, and considering the changes that are being implemented, it's practically Christmas morning. Except, many of you are stuck at work and no one can open their presents. Here are a few tips to help pass the time.
- Read up on Zul'Aman, from the lore to the loot.
- Make a plan to update your addons. My first stop will be Curse's Patch Portal, which will list the addons that have updates. You may also want to consider automating the process if you find it too time-consuming or stressful. Try downloading the Curse Client and/or WoWAceUpdater.
- Check out Eric's guide to updating addons, viable even when your usual methods are not working, often due to the fact that everyone is also updating. Also see Elizabeth's guide.
- Head over to Massively and peruse some of the WoW-related content.
- Browse through past editions of AddOn Spotlight, the Creamy GUI Center, and Reader UI of the Week, or poke around websites like WoWAce and Curse to maybe inspire you to try something new.
- Play around with Wowhead's updated talent calculator and get your new build all planned out.
How will you be spending today's server downtime? Will you be making lists, researching, and daydreaming, or will you be playing it cool?
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11-13-2007 @ 8:08AM
AceClown said...
Putting bids on all the low priced stuff on the AH :D
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11-13-2007 @ 8:46AM
Matthew said...
It seems like you guys have one of these topics pretty much every time the servers come down.
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11-13-2007 @ 9:38AM
Sleepyeyes said...
I'm going to spend my time reading up on WoW lore!
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11-13-2007 @ 9:42AM
gd1107 said...
i'm going to k'mart and going to try to get banned like this guy: http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/k-mart-ban.gif
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11-13-2007 @ 9:50AM
prudychick said...
I spend every patch day the same, earning money to pay for the electricity to fuel my PC and continue to pay monthly WoW fees. I will also read the fantastic WoWInsider RSS feed.
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11-13-2007 @ 10:13AM
kunukia said...
Patch day! Time to do the stack of dishes that is in and around my sink, write a few letters I have neglected, and give the dog an extra-long morning walk, so she won't complain when I ignore her later...
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11-13-2007 @ 10:17AM
ctentzeras said...
http://www.snopes.com/humor/letters/spree.asp
The Kmart thing is fake
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11-13-2007 @ 10:17AM
blay said...
Cleaning house and doing chores that are sorely neglected due to my WoW activities...
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11-13-2007 @ 10:36AM
Gabe said...
Uhm.. going to work?
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11-13-2007 @ 11:08AM
Clink said...
A good thing to do with your would be WoW time on patch days is to do a little computer maintenance.
Here's a little checklist for you!
*Make sure your Virus Protection programs are all updated (and run scans too!)
*Disk Clean-up
*Check if your Operating System has any updates
*Check your disks for possible errors
*Defragment
I'm sure there are others you can think of as well. Oh and if you use Addons make sure to install the Curse/Ace updaters, they are a tremendous help!
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11-13-2007 @ 11:31AM
Buddy said...
I'll be catching up on my wowinsider articles at work. Wait nm, i do that everyday
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11-13-2007 @ 11:37AM
Cheese said...
A lot of you seriously need something worthwhile in life to concentrate on besides WOW. It's just a patch with so many bugs coming it won't be fun for another week anyway.
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11-13-2007 @ 11:42AM
AttillaOnDragonmaw said...
I, personally, have been updating my guild web page with all of the new patch updates and patch notes to help guildies understand what the new patch brings. From class and racial changes to the new instances and pvp gear available.
This is a prime time, as a guild leader, to ensure the guild is up to speed on the changes, additions, and all of the fun new toys.
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11-13-2007 @ 12:39PM
Hidden_Agenda said...
Perhaps I will spend a small part of my downtime by canceling my WoW account. Not decided for sure yet though.
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11-13-2007 @ 1:04PM
Clink said...
You guys are being so negative!
I forgot to add:
*Water my plants
*Catch up on laundry
*Make smoothies! Mmmm!
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11-13-2007 @ 2:19PM
novelty22 said...
i always like to see how many times they update the estimated downtime and how it looks "to require more time than originally anticipated" , count, compare, and equate the length that wow has been released and show my boss ....
this way i can do horrid at my job too and get away with so much it's down right hilarious (boss plays wow too)
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11-13-2007 @ 6:05PM
Pook said...
Server downtime, Its time to sleep.
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11-14-2007 @ 12:17AM
Tonkah Stormscale said...
Try to find a way to get my USB headset to work with the in game voicechat when running the game in WINE...
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