WoW Insider Show Episode 51: Downranking no more
Aug 19th, 2008
I didn't realize until right now that that was Radiohead's National Anthem sneaking into the WoW Insider Show's theme song -- shows how much I listen to the cool mix of Warcraft sounds that Duncor put into our intro. But yes, if you listen to this week's WoW Insider Show, now available on WoW Radio's website and over in iTunes, not only do you get the dulcet tons of my voice, Turpster's accented vocalizations, and the stylings of WoW Insider's Amanda Dean, but you also get to hear a little bit of Thom Yorke's band as well. And, you'll hear us talking about:- The whole BlizzCon deal, specifically if the apology from Mike Morhaime smoothed things over (we mostly think it did).
- What's up with potion sickness, and whether it'll stay until Wrath goes live.
- How the downranking changes might affect both PvE and PvP, among a number of other changes coming in the beta
- And lots of other stuff, including Turpster's appearance on How I WoW, and all kinds of emails from listeners, including a tip about a mobile Armory app, and whether I'm still a Shaman fan or not (I am, but frankly I'm slipping a bit -- Hunters are just so much more fun).
Recent Posts
- Wealth category removed from Armory statistics (12/03/2008)
- Debuff limit removed (12/03/2008)
- Ghostcrawler and Vaneras on the classes that GMs play (12/03/2008)
- Child's Play auctioning off a Warcraft Wolfrider statue (12/03/2008)
- Wrath Dailies: Preparing for the Worst (12/03/2008)
Debuff limit removed
Chinese MMO accused of stealing art from World of Warcraft, others
Realms up after extended maintenance
Downtime extended to 1 O'Clock PST
The Guild episode 2 of season 2 out now
Wrath Dailies: Preparing for the Worst
The Queue: Trinkets, sigils and death by Orcs
Encrypted Text: Emblem of Heroism rewards for Rogues
Guildwatch: "I'm a #(*$ing fantastic Rogue"
15 Minutes of Fame: Disabled player goes hands on with joystick
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-19-2008 @ 6:15PM
Rynthera said...
Turpster doesn't have an accent, Mikey boy, you have.
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8-19-2008 @ 6:47PM
Mike SCRAM said...
"The whole BlizzCon deal, specifically if the apology from Mike Morhaime smoothed things over (we mostly think it did). "
Again it is just never enough for you. I don't think you can post without making some snide remark about them.
I have to say I think you ought to just walk away from blogging on wow as your snide comments are getting old, tiresome and are in line with the mindless forum trolls.
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8-19-2008 @ 7:03PM
darian said...
You could always stop reading this blog. You can get the same news from any number of places, or just from browsing the forums.
Continually posting unconstructive criticisms of Mike is somewhat silly.
8-19-2008 @ 7:05PM
TotalBiscuit said...
Woe betide anyone criticize the infallible Blizzard for mistakes they've made. If you're not in the market for opinions, then blogs aren't for you. Go and read one of the glorified news-feed sites instead.
8-19-2008 @ 7:26PM
Rassia said...
Potion Sickness is still in game, the debuff is just suppressed. In the current Beta build, when you quaff a potion in combat your potion cooldown does not begin ticking downward until you are out of combat, effectively limiting you to one potion per combat. I do not know if Hunters/Mages can trick their way out of combat to reset that or not.
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8-19-2008 @ 7:29PM
Hurode said...
you know, I've been thinking about downranking. Since it's a PvP-centric change, wouldn't it make more sense to have lower-rank spells more resistable by players so we don't gimp the PvE aspects as well? Introduce some mechanic that makes it so Rank 1 Arcane Explosion has like a 95% resist chance by a level 80 rogue so it can't be used to break stealth, just for an example. That way a priest who wants to save mana can still spam GH 1 while low on mana if he perfectly well pleases.
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8-19-2008 @ 10:08PM
Smurk said...
I noticed a lot of audio problems on the show for the first time that I can remember.
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8-19-2008 @ 11:38PM
Nesta said...
Needs less Amanda Dean.
Also, Mike drop that stupid Hunter. Shamans for life bro.
Finally, that song in the music break was truly epic. Awesome work.
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8-20-2008 @ 11:33AM
Eiel said...
Seriously Mike, what happened to the shamans for life? ;) Come back to us already!!
Otherwise another great show yet again from you guys, keep up the good work, I really enjoyed it!
8-20-2008 @ 5:21AM
Jamie said...
If I never hear about Blizzcon tickets again I will die a happy man.
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8-22-2008 @ 9:47PM
Vidi said...
You just figured out youve been stealing Radiohead?
good thing they dont sue over such things...usually.
Mike, you guys should try metallica next. I would love to see what Lars Ulrich ( that loser sellout ) would do to you.
I'll supply the popcorn to the onlookers.
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