About the Bloggers is a new series on WoW Insider. Twice a week, our writers will tell you more about themselves, and let you get to know them and the characters they play a little better.Hello dear readers! I'm Eliah Hecht, and I've been blogging here at WoW Insider (and more recently at Massively as well) for a little over a year now. I've been keeping pretty busy in grad school recently, so I haven't been able to post as much.
What do you do for WoW Insider? I'm a standard-issue blogger, and I also contribute to the Priest column "Spiritual Guidance." I used to write Build Shop as well, but had to give that up due to time constraints.
What's your main right now? Fleur, level 70 human holy priest, Shadow Council-A.
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Alliance, definitely, though I'm not zealous about it. Not much of a PvPer really.
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? I enjoy all facets of PvE. Leveling, 5-mans, raiding, even grinding -- a good way to relax, if you ask me.
What's the best instance in the game? I'm actually quite fond of Karazhan. Before that, I would have said Molten Core. In terms of 5-mans, I'd say Mechanar in BC and Deadmines in the classic game.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better? Ooh, that's a tough one. I have a few issues. But if I just had to pick one, I'd say spend less effort on the top-end raiding stuff and produce more early endgame content: entry-level raiding, advanced crafting, questing, that sort of thing. Along the lines of the old Tier 0.5, but with less suck.
Favorite mount? I'm a bit old-school; I like my Swift Brown Steed, although you also can't beat the convenience and speed of an epic flier.
Favorite piece of loot? I like my Rogue's weapon set, Reflex Blades/Stormreaver Warblades
When I'm not playing WoW, I'm...studying, or watching TV, although not so much of that with the WGA strike still going on.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? Raiding or dungeons. I love to heal.
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1-29-2008 @ 9:05PM
Balthezor said...
About the Poster: Balthezor
What do you do for WoW Insider? I provide a substantial amount of hits per day with my homepage being set here.
What's your main right now? Balthezor, 68 Prot Warrior, Azgalor
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Alliance. No doubt.
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? Chat with my guild Animosity while owning in PvE. Havent gotten into PvP that much but I'm easing my way into it. (Thx Bruteforces)
What's the best instance in the game? Since I've only seen up to Durn I'd have to say Durn hands down (so far). Absolutely perfect instance from pacing to loot.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better? Release Wrath of the Lich King faster. Less down time on Mondays. Public execution of spammers. (No I don't want to hit 70 together. I dont know you!)
Favorite mount? I just got my Epic Riding. A Swift White Steed. But I did have an affinity to my Pinto Bridle.
Favorite piece of loot? Far and away it would have to be Sul'thraze the Lasher. Got it in two runs!
When I'm not playing WoW, I'm...At work. I'm a server at Applebee's. Some of my workmates play also...I'm trying to convert them to Alliance. So far. Not so good!
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? Hit freakin 70! SO CLOSE
(lol)
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1-29-2008 @ 9:51PM
Eternalpayn said...
About the Poster: Eternalpayn
What do you do for WoW Insider? I provide a substantial amount of hits per day with my homepage being set here.
What's your main right now? Eternalpayn, 47 Undead Rogue, Sargeras
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Horde. Seriously, *not a loser* (JK Allies)
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? Instances with a good group. Some of the best fun the game has to offer, IMO.
What's the best instance in the game? Although many don't like it, I'm a big Ulda fan. I enjoy all of the SMs, as well.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better? Listen to suggestions better, have a better relationship with devs and CMs.
Favorite mount? [Blue Skeletal Horse] is my ride.
Favorite piece of loot? Gotta go with the first welfare epix in the game, the level 40 bracers.
When I'm not playing WoW, I'm... At school, playing Halo and Rock Band, hanging out with my friends.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? More instances. I've been kind of grinding and just questing lately, which isn't nearly as fun. (Although it's still a blast)
(lol)
Now you know your favorite commenter XD
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1-29-2008 @ 10:26PM
MaxBliss said...
What do you do for WoW Insider? Send you tips that lead to new stories.
What's your main right now? Tezzee, Troll Shaman 70 on Thrall US.
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Hoomans look funny. I have 2 Alliance 70s that I rarely play any more.
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? Find vanity pets. Invent my own content. Take screenies that Around Azeroth never publishes.
What's the best instance in the game? Wailing Caverns.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better? Tell the truth. Realize that your players are your most important resource and be honest with them.
Favorite mount? My Orc Warlock bought a Swift Wolf instead of doing the Dreadsteed quest. That made me happy.
Favorite piece of loot? Mojo.
When I'm not playing WoW, I'm... Asleep. Or at work.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? Unpossible.
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1-30-2008 @ 1:21AM
Mike Schramm said...
These are great! Keep 'em up! :)
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1-30-2008 @ 1:43AM
MaxBliss said...
$0.05/word sure NP.
So, Mike, you conducted interview for new Daily Blogger, Weekend Blogger, and Mage Columnist last month but you never really announced who won.
Eliah has 7 posts/month and you wanted like 1.5 per day.
I apply to be Casual WoW Insider Contributor Slacker only post 1 per day and get 3 pages of comments. See my application.
1-30-2008 @ 2:02AM
Dylan said...
I'm already a big fan of Eliah, cause we share a last name! :P
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1-30-2008 @ 2:50AM
Ayalafatalis said...
What do you do for WoW Insider? I'm actually a leech. What can WoW Insider do for -me-?!
What's your main right now? Ayalafatalis, 70 UD rogue.
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Horde, although I'm not quite as hardcore as I used to be.
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? RP with my army of alts, sightsee.
What's the best instance in the game? A tie between CoT: Durnholde and Karazahn
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better? More customization options. At level 70, all classes more or less end up looking the same. Give us far more variety to posture, size, etc...so when two rogues are standing side by side with full Netherblade-- they can be told apart!
Favorite mount? Epic. Flyer. I used to think they were a waste of gold, but thats before I actually got one.
Favorite piece of loot? Blackout Truncheon. It was SO hard letting that thing go when I made the transition to Kara. It's still in my bank
When I'm not playing WoW: Writing, gaming, reading, meeting new people
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? I'd force myself to log off. I play enough.
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1-30-2008 @ 7:40AM
Teri said...
About the Poster: Teri
What do you do for WoW Insider? I'm fairly new to this website, I mostly just read the articles here.
What's your main right now? Teri, 70 Gnome Mage, ArgentDawn-US
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance? Been alliance for 3 years but I have high level horde alts.
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth? Raiding 25 mans with friends.
What's the best instance in the game? Blackrock Depths, the size of the dungeon makes it awesome to fully clear.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better?
Try and fix bugs faster with more minipatches and test changes better before reverting them after release.
Favorite mount? Green Nether Ray. I'd like a baron rivendare someday though.
Favorite piece of loot? Gotta go with the first welfare epix in the game, the level 40 bracers.
When I'm not playing WoW, I'm... At work, playing other games, or sleep.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing? Do more Battlegrounds, do more daily quests.
1-30-2008 @ 7:50AM
Teri said...
Edit (forgot to change this question after copy pasting from another user , sorry :( )
Favorite piece of loot? Neltharion's Tear, still using it until a replacement finally drops.
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1-30-2008 @ 4:34PM
Balthezor said...
Wow...what did I start? Didn't know so many people would copy what I did. Lolz.
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2-11-2008 @ 8:28PM
Lafinicus said...
what is the mount in the picture? can you get it, or is it just shopped or something
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1-30-2008 @ 8:10PM
Eliah Hecht said...
That's not a mount, it's a non-combat pet. And you can get it, if you're Alliance:
http://www.wowinsider.com/2006/12/15/walkthrough--sprite-darter-hatchling/