Comments on: 4 Reasons Why I Rushed to 70 and Didn’t Look Back http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/ Where healers come first Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:22:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6541 Matticus! Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:53:22 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6541 Mark: Haha, you can try! I'm not the one that has the final decision on players that get in, but we ARE a progression guild first and foremost. Mark: Haha, you can try! I’m not the one that has the final decision on players that get in, but we ARE a progression guild first and foremost.

]]> By: Mark http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6527 Mark Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:20:54 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6527 if I rerolled on your server, could I get a guild invite lol? Because my current server SUCKS. I work my ass off every time I get and never get anything done... =( if I rerolled on your server, could I get a guild invite lol? Because my current server SUCKS. I work my ass off every time I get and never get anything done… =(

]]> By: Weekly Digest: Kael Still a Douche, Hunters Saddened, and Mattcast Going Through : World of Matticus http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6459 Weekly Digest: Kael Still a Douche, Hunters Saddened, and Mattcast Going Through : World of Matticus Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:21:54 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6459 [...] are 4 Reasons Why I Rushed to 70. No doubt I’m a minority in this [...] [...] are 4 Reasons Why I Rushed to 70. No doubt I’m a minority in this [...]

]]> By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6349 Matticus! Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:59:56 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6349 Cappy: Yup, that's an important point that I overlooked. I did roll on a PvP server after all. It literally is survival of the fittest out here. What's the point of having the best weapons of the game if you can't use it? =) On a PvE server, the necessity to outlevel the opposing faction isn't as great. But if my friends were raiding and I was still leveling, I would level as fast as possible to catch up to them. For me, WoW is no fun alone because I heal a lot. Although it hasn't been so bad when I'm on my ret paladin critting for 2k+. Cappy: Yup, that’s an important point that I overlooked. I did roll on a PvP server after all. It literally is survival of the fittest out here. What’s the point of having the best weapons of the game if you can’t use it? =)

On a PvE server, the necessity to outlevel the opposing faction isn’t as great. But if my friends were raiding and I was still leveling, I would level as fast as possible to catch up to them. For me, WoW is no fun alone because I heal a lot.

Although it hasn’t been so bad when I’m on my ret paladin critting for 2k+.

]]> By: cappy http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6347 cappy Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:44:43 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6347 Nina: "On the flip side, it’s just as wrong to say “HURR UR ARMR SUX WTF?” because a casual player does not play as much as you." That's what pisses me off, too -- maybe it's just personal experiences, but the amount of people making fun of me because "UR GEAR SUX" is far greater than the amount of people making fun of me because I like playing a lot (I do! As much as I can, what with work and all.) About your personal preferences, Matticus -- I can't help but think that the fact that you play on a PvP server influences your need to level quickly. You must admit that on a PvE server (what I've always played), the need isn't so great. Nina: “On the flip side, it’s just as wrong to say “HURR UR ARMR SUX WTF?” because a casual player does not play as much as you.”

That’s what pisses me off, too — maybe it’s just personal experiences, but the amount of people making fun of me because “UR GEAR SUX” is far greater than the amount of people making fun of me because I like playing a lot (I do! As much as I can, what with work and all.)

About your personal preferences, Matticus — I can’t help but think that the fact that you play on a PvP server influences your need to level quickly. You must admit that on a PvE server (what I’ve always played), the need isn’t so great.

]]> By: One Last Thing : World of Warblog http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6331 One Last Thing : World of Warblog Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:00:25 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6331 [...] me not forget to thank Matticus for his articulate response. I didn’t mean to forget about your trackback, Matticus — I’m just slow to [...] [...] me not forget to thank Matticus for his articulate response. I didn’t mean to forget about your trackback, Matticus — I’m just slow to [...]

]]> By: Nina http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6330 Nina Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:36:25 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6330 Good points all round -- from your post, Matticus, to the comments. ;) One point I'd like to make now that you brought it up: It's mean and hurtful to tell anyone that they "have no life" because they like to play the game frequently. I never want anyone to feel belittled or hurt because another person made fun of them for having teh l33t epix. On the flip side, it's just as wrong to say "HURR UR ARMR SUX WTF?" because a casual player does not play as much as you. That's what pisses me off the most -- players making fun of other players due to the anonymity of the game. Your purple armor might be your achievement, but your actions make your character. (Oh -- I took no offense, by-the-way. I was just making a statement while we were on the subject. ^_^) Good points all round — from your post, Matticus, to the comments. ;)

One point I’d like to make now that you brought it up: It’s mean and hurtful to tell anyone that they “have no life” because they like to play the game frequently. I never want anyone to feel belittled or hurt because another person made fun of them for having teh l33t epix. On the flip side, it’s just as wrong to say “HURR UR ARMR SUX WTF?” because a casual player does not play as much as you. That’s what pisses me off the most — players making fun of other players due to the anonymity of the game. Your purple armor might be your achievement, but your actions make your character.

(Oh — I took no offense, by-the-way. I was just making a statement while we were on the subject. ^_^)

]]> By: Agrona http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6328 Agrona Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:35:44 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6328 I completely agree with you on this topic Matt. The thing for these "less advanced" players need to realize is that the full set of epics that we wear are collected from the way that we love to play this game. Just like the greens and blues that they wear are also collected from playing the game the way that they enjoy it. For them to ridicule the way that we choose to play this game is to invite criticism and closer critique of the way that they choose to "have fun." We both payed the money to buy a game to have fun. Should we not all play it in a way that the community is strengthened and the individual players can choose their own path through the content without flak from others that choose a different route? I completely agree with you on this topic Matt. The thing for these “less advanced” players need to realize is that the full set of epics that we wear are collected from the way that we love to play this game. Just like the greens and blues that they wear are also collected from playing the game the way that they enjoy it. For them to ridicule the way that we choose to play this game is to invite criticism and closer critique of the way that they choose to “have fun.” We both payed the money to buy a game to have fun. Should we not all play it in a way that the community is strengthened and the individual players can choose their own path through the content without flak from others that choose a different route?

]]> By: Galoheart http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6322 Galoheart Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:50:27 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6322 I like logic and logical arguments or things stated as such. What you so well explained in the reasons why you got or choose to get to 70 the way you did and with the reasons also is nothing I could disagree with. I never envy players that do what you have done that I may have yet to reach the level of. I'm a little later starting the game than players that played WC the early games or played the game since beta. But yet I made my own way all the same still starting later. One day I will get futher in progression but in time as some thing are beyond my control when dealing with group effort. Afterall its not a solo act, for which I'm good at. Every player plus the game different and the game us designed to be enjoyed or explored many ways. Mine was the act of doing the game all solo on my own up to the level cap and all the way to the roadblock sign of entering Kara. Beyond that door is no longer a solo act but coordinated group effort. For me things will happen in time but I've done everything else icould do and put the effort in otherwise. I agree with "Pike" on the pet peve also. Many players also seem to bash others at the things other players put in the time and effort to do when they themselves choose not to put in the same or similiar level of effort, commitment and dedication. I work full time job too. I work in Biotech doing Engineering @ 60 hours a week and I still put in the effort playing WoW doing things. The effort people put in or not put in Is a choice. I put in the effort to get gear on my own my choice. I choose to master making money so I'm not a broke tank. No one told me to, but it was important for me to decide to. At times I get flack for that. In WoW you play the game how you the player want to play it and that's all a choice. Its unfortunate people get flak when they put in more effort at something that others choose not to do or do well. I like logic and logical arguments or things stated as such. What you so well explained in the reasons why you got or choose to get to 70 the way you did and with the reasons also is nothing I could disagree with. I never envy players that do what you have done that I may have yet to reach the level of. I’m a little later starting the game than players that played WC the early games or played the game since beta. But yet I made my own way all the same still starting later.

One day I will get futher in progression but in time as some thing are beyond my control when dealing with group effort. Afterall its not a solo act, for which I’m good at. Every player plus the game different and the game us designed to be enjoyed or explored many ways. Mine was the act of doing the game all solo on my own up to the level cap and all the way to the roadblock sign of entering Kara. Beyond that door is no longer a solo act but coordinated group effort. For me things will happen in time but I’ve done everything else icould do and put the effort in otherwise.

I agree with “Pike” on the pet peve also. Many players also seem to bash others at the things other players put in the time and effort to do when they themselves choose not to put in the same or similiar level of effort, commitment and dedication. I work full time job too. I work in Biotech doing Engineering @ 60 hours a week and I still put in the effort playing WoW doing things. The effort people put in or not put in Is a choice. I put in the effort to get gear on my own my choice. I choose to master making money so I’m not a broke tank. No one told me to, but it was important for me to decide to. At times I get flack for that. In WoW you play the game how you the player want to play it and that’s all a choice. Its unfortunate people get flak when they put in more effort at something that others choose not to do or do well.

]]> By: Matticus! http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/comment-page-1/#comment-6318 Matticus! Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:48:41 +0000 http://www.worldofmatticus.com/2008/01/12/why-i-rushed-to-70-and-didnt-look-back/#comment-6318 Pike: We're not that different 8P. Except for the soloing part. I was stupid enough to roll all healers. Pike: We’re not that different 8P.

Except for the soloing part. I was stupid enough to roll all healers.

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