Thanks to Evolution and HotRod, for clarifying the situation to a near stand-still. I can fully understand the situation now, and maybe even TB could come in and post his thoughts? Nevertheless, HotRod, the time for insults and hostility has passed, so please stop. We're all civil beings, and I think you're one of the only people with insults still on his mind. Let it go.
Blizzard is indeed a brilliant gaming company. StarCraft was their most amazing achievement to date, but their latest games are also incredibly good. I've researched WoW rather heavily and I'm more than sure that if I had possessed the time I'd be addicted to it by now. But it's a game. Games are about fun gameplay. Anything beyond that is nerdy interest. As a gamer that regularly obsesses over his games in insane ways, I can simultaneously realize how out of touch I am at the same time. Why are you "relieved" and "thankful" that Hotrod has nothing against online games? Why even discuss it? What purpose does this discussion serve for you? Are you trying to make WoW converts? (I ask these questions because I really am curious about the motivation here.)
Why make this discussion. Hmm. I am thinking that you'd know why I am here if you'd actually opened your eyes to continue reading, my friend.
To stop the incessant, childish bickering that has gripped these two sites, that's why I am here! I have nearly succeeded in such.Read a little deeper. I'm not sure what is causing you to overlook this, but I clearly state that I am relieved and thankful that he does not hold vendettas against abstract ideas such as online gaming because that is very irrational and the fact that he does not hold such ridiculous grudges means I have "more room to work with".
Your post also makes two things clear:
1) You disrespect me by neglecting to read the discussion in its full. You begin spouting off about how I should admit that I am nerdy and that listening to WoW Radio (the little bit I do) is nerdy. Problem is, I've already done so. Almost everyone in this thread had vouched for their own nerdom. So, the onus is on you: why are you still talking about it?
2) The second fact you missed. WoW Radio's subjects. Best armor, best spec for rogues? I am not aware that WoW Radio is so simple. The programs I tune into it, few though they may be, are not. For examples of topics I enjoyed listening to, please read the rest of my posts, as I listed some. You clearly have not read my posts in their entirety, as #1 attests to.
Your jab at Blizzard's "uninspired" stories also has no place in your post. (I'm sensing some sort of Warhammer Fantasy fanboy uprising incoming, but I could be wrong) Are you trying to get a rise out of me? You'll be sorely disappointed, as you're entitled to whatever opinion you may like on Blizzard's storylines. I enjoy them immensely. I love the rich backstory and lore they have created, as do millions. What you think of them is irrelevent both to me and to the topic at hand.
Most insulting is how you act like I claimed it wasn't nerdy. That is simply totally untrue and it just proves how little of my posts you've actually read. *sigh* Please go back, read them, and then return and you can hopefully make more informed posts.
That's it. Perhaps it's better I simply did a recap, as my last post was rather long. I wasn't up to writing it again.
I swear, though, that happens to me all the time. I get a huge post and then lose it. Ah well. Glad to see we're coming to an understanding, all.