Sideshow & Syrana

I think it may have finally happened. I actually was able to procure something in-game before mostly everyone else already has it. I have been playing Gertbee, my (now) level 83 Dwarf Hunter more than Sideshow recently. No real reason, I just have been enjoying that character more. I also haven’t really been leveling in the new areas too much. I’ve quested most of Vashj’ir, but I’m taking my time. I’m in no rush to hit 85 and then bore myself. So, I decided to try out Archaeology.

I’m really enjoying it. It’s not extremely exciting by any means, but they did a good job with it. It gets you to see the world and to learn the history and lore in a fun way. Think of it as exciting as fishing to level up, but it’s relaxing. A lot of flying is involved, so you can do something else while you’re playing. Another benefit to archaeology is the chance of a rare item and there are a bunch of them. I got pretty lucky a last week when I saw that the current project I was unlocking was the Fossilized Hatchling, which is adorable. It was my first rare archaeology item, so I got an achievement for it and a new title, Assistant Professor.

But, then I found the item that I haven’t really seen on our server. (continue reading…)

Throughout my years of gaming (and movie watching), I’ve always enjoyed the music that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Usually the music is just the background while you play or watch, so a lot of people don’t pay attention to it.

In the last few years, I started paying more attention to movie and game music. With the new consoles and more powerful computers, they’ve been able to make much stronger music, though I do enjoy some MIDI and 8-bit beeps and boops, too. Fortunately, it has also been brought into the mainstream with  shows like Videos Games Live.

I was able to hear the WoW music more in-depth after Syrana bought the Collector’s Edition of WotLK. We actually used to use that CD when we fell asleep. We also now have the original soundtrack and the Burning Crusade soundtrack, plus she plans on getting the Cataclysm CE once she has time to play again. I really enjoy a few songs from the soundtracks. (continue reading…)

Not to be false advertising, but this is more of an impression of some of the old Azeroth changes, rather than anything beyond 80. I have actually not yet quested beyond 80 or even started new races. It’s just going to be way too busy this week for those, so I’m waiting on them. So, I’ve been leveling up some new (and old) characters through the new quest lines.

Western Plaguelands

I was very impressed with the new WPL quests. I took my Night Elf Druid through it this weekend. I especially liked the line through Andorhal. It seems that both factions would have a similar quest line since each half seems to have  the same type of NPCs. The Alliance side had you fighting the Horde and Scourge for the city. You even get to kill previous bosses/elites like Rattlegore and Araj the Summoner.

The rest of the zone is pretty well done, also. It flows very nicely and the addition of flight paths is great (as it is with all zones now.)

Stonetalon Mountains

I did the STM quests on my new Troll Mage. I really liked this area since you would do a few quests and  then get a promotion in Overlord Krom’gar’s army. With every promotion, you can buy a new piece of gear from his quartermaster. Most of this epic quest line is just normal killing of Alliance and other random NPCs, but towards the end there is a few major quests involving some grim subject matter and infighting between members of the Horde. In the end, without giving it away, it was pretty intense and it actually makes Garrosh Hellscream seem like less of an ass. Props to Blizzard on that quest line.

More posts will come as I play with more of the new content and additions.