Opathu's BBC story

Number of posts : 1047 Registration date : 2008-06-17

You can see my latest piece on MMO's up at the BBC's Technology site. It's been a bit edited (there was a lot more introduction in the original) but it's essentially an interview with three WoW players who've used WoW to stay in touch with their family/loved ones:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8138748.stm

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:38 pm

Marcus Miller? I've heard of him, from my father, who listens to his music. Very Happy

So he met his current girlfriend in WoW? Funny.

Number of posts : 1047 Registration date : 2008-06-17

Two of the players are from SSL...

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:45 pm

Good article. WoW is a great social platform. A few weeks ago, the raiding guild Ferus (which I'm in on my warlock) had a party in my hometown where 25-30 people came from across Europe to BBQ and have fun. It was a great weekened where I could finally meet the people I have been raiding with online.

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Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:00 pm

Opathu wrote:: Two of the players are from SSL...

By the mention of "The Haven", I suspected... Smile

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:24 pm

Really interesting article, I have to say it does sound somehow strange in my ears but it seems to work out for some people! Well done Nick Wink

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:27 pm

Aw, the Lovers story was such a romantic one, and I saw it all happen too! I knew both of them before they knew eachother, they were among the very first aqaintances I had in this game. Good people. Aw..

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Good read. Loved the whole story around the Haven chappy with the communication through his brothers. Made it sound like the parents gather around his brothers while they play and plague them with questions as they are playing!

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Holy Shit!!!

I initally learned my first scales listening to Marcus Miller's early records, i used to run that stuff back and forth while still looking for the tones on the fretboard!

Who'd known he plays WoW too!
Maybe i can boost him somewhere as thanks! =DDD

And awesome work Nick, specially the portuguese business man part... makes me believe not all of us frown on such "demonic, teenager-corrupter" things as videogames!

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

Its soooo wierd reading that and realising that its someone you know mentioning people I got to know and visit muchly Very Happy

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Meeting people in wow is interesting.

You find (if you've played with them enough), that you actually know an awful lot about the person, and what makes them tick (often in more ways than one especially in something like a raiding guild where you spend a lot of time together) and though the first 15 min or so when you meet you're putting a face to a voice and personality its a little odd- once thats over its just like a friend you've had for life.

Number of posts : 1047 Registration date : 2008-06-17

Preparing another article already for the Beeb ...

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

is it 'Emanee and her many WoW loves'

They know, you know. The Beeb know everything....

Didn't mention it in my first post- but even if highly edited it is a really good article Nick. Smile

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Emanee wrote:: is it 'Emanee and her many WoW loves'

How many is it now? Razz

Number of posts : 881 Registration date : 2008-05-27

Why do they ALWAYS use a picture of fag allies whenever these articles are published.

I DEMAND JUSTICE!
HORD VICTOR!

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:10 am

Vexacus wrote:: Why do they ALWAYS use a picture of fag allies whenever these articles are published.

I DEMAND JUSTICE!
HORD VICTOR!

Well, the last picture is a blood elf, which is technically Horde... though I never considered them as real Horde, if you know what I mean...

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

Depends how you count Gurthie....

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Emanee wrote:: Depends how you count Gurthie....

Well, strictly speaking I can only count 3 for you as the original gnome was around before Emanee existed.

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

I can add a couple more to that number depending on how you define it... relationships is 3 though Smile

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

oh gosh I'm sounding like a $%$ again >.<

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Emanee wrote:: I can add a couple more to that number depending on how you define it... relationships is 3 though

All I know about are Validus, other chappy that was around at the time that CC split (and who Val was apparently jealous of) and your current beau.

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

The one you thought was related to the CC split actually was before Vali and wasnt related to the CC split.

CC split time I was pretty determined to be single forever... mmmhmmmm that lasted Wink

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:23 am

Good story Nick Wink

Altough I did expect a screenie of Opathu!

Number of posts : 507 Registration date : 2008-06-23

Siheld wrote:: Good story Nick
Altough I did expect a screenie of Opathu!

we should complain to the BBC about that.

Subject: Re: Opathu's BBC story Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:24 pm

Siheld wrote:: Good story Nick
Altough I did expect a screenie of Opathu!

I still have an upskirt of Opathu somewhere.

Number of posts : 881 Registration date : 2008-05-27

A picture of him sat at the PC just after being T-bagged by night elf hun rogues in battlegrounds would be perfect.

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