tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post168781800849001158..comments2024-03-27T07:57:48.010-04:00Comments on The Grumpy Elf: Monday Random ThoughtsTheGrumpyElfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07621615711198405365noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-86100324872872222402014-04-22T13:11:21.861-04:002014-04-22T13:11:21.861-04:00If it makes you feel any better I lost over 1000 b...If it makes you feel any better I lost over 1000 bags (22- and 20-slot combined) and at least that much worth of cloth and dust in the late Cat period when I was logging in less and had 50+ mails on one of my mail bounce toons so I wasn't aware of the upcoming expirations (that loss is what led me to discover Altaholic and its ability to track all mail and alert you when things are going to expire). I put in a ticket, just in case, but as expected I wasn't able to get them back.<br /><br />I've mostly gotten over it at this point... mostly.<br /><br />And yes, I'm OCD like that, too.<br /><br />I'm not sure why anyone would want/expect changes in mechanics and systems to give them any sort of lift... those are structural elements, it's the gameplay itself that's layered on top of those that actually make a game worth playing (to me, at least, although I assume that's relatively universal). It's just an info dump, one that we've all been waiting for and there's been a big uptick in discussion posts since the original alpha notes hit... that was the purpose and it's serving it. It isn't gameplay... it isn't meant to be.<br /><br />You seem to be fighting your own situation... you're only logging in to raid and check mail. What's wrong with that? I'm doing pretty much the same thing myself at this point, if/when I feel like doing other things I do them, if not then I don't. Why would that be something to complain about? I'm still getting way more than the Stubborn value index out of the game ($1/hour) and until that changes for any length of time, I'll stay subscribed, and I'll likely be back in relatively full force once 6.0 hits... and I look at that as a good thing.Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-52480871099955701212014-04-14T06:31:10.700-04:002014-04-14T06:31:10.700-04:00Something tells me that there will be no Monday po...Something tells me that there will be no Monday post for today.<br /><br />Damn, Grumpy, you made us all addicted. I hold you responsible! :-)PVP anonhttp://nowhere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-37429150317164962602014-04-11T10:55:22.305-04:002014-04-11T10:55:22.305-04:00Aww, Grumpy, goodbyes are always sad, but I am (re...Aww, Grumpy, goodbyes are always sad, but I am (reluctantly) taking you off my bookmarks list. Over the years you have written with great insight into the game in general, and huntering in particular. I can honestly say I am a better player because of your blogs. <br /><br />I thought this spate of weekly "This is why I don't give a shit" postings was a phase, that maybe you were just in a slump like we all go through, but I can see you are done. It makes me sad, not only for my own selfish reasons, but also because I never like to see the joy go out of someone. I hope you eventually find something that restores your sense of fun for the gaming part of your life. You had a good run, though, thanks for your years of game wisdom, and I wish you well.Fiannorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808195500680797589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-65584686609256190382014-04-11T06:11:28.802-04:002014-04-11T06:11:28.802-04:00I didn't like to keep repeating myself. The so...I didn't like to keep repeating myself. The song remains the same. I don't like to comment if I don't have anything new to add, hence my staying silent.<br /><br />I've still been checking regularly to see if anyone else had commented something I could reply too. It's sad that Grumpy no longer participates in the comments. As I suggested last Monday I think, maybe there's anything game he could blog about?<br /><br />I totally feel where he is coming from. My sub is about to expire or might already have done, I haven't logged in for a few weeks so I'm not sure. This is the first time I've ever had a 'time out' and in all honesty I'm not sure I'll return. What I've heard of Warlords has made it less likely, not more likely.<br /><br />Yeah I know it doesn't mean anything statistically either. I think they deserve to take a hit but whether they do or not *shrugs* I'm tainted by my own opinions of course.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771213542953346538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-3541330435404716722014-04-11T03:39:58.250-04:002014-04-11T03:39:58.250-04:00It seems like not only the author of the blog no l...It seems like not only the author of the blog no longer really plays the game, but the readers as well. At least those who were commenting.<br /><br />It means nothing statistically, of course, but based on what I know and see from plenty of other sources, it's the same everywhere.<br /><br />I dream of Howling Fjord and the times of the Lich King. Good times these were...<br /><br />Hail to all heroes of the past. Be well.PVP anonhttp://nowhere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-19943015427826158232014-04-07T19:46:04.652-04:002014-04-07T19:46:04.652-04:00I loved loved loved the april fools female draenei...I loved loved loved the april fools female draenei. It was wonderful. I want fur. I would have switched all my characters to female draenei. <br /><br />I was much more excited by the patch notes than you. Did you see the MD glyph is now baseline, and applies to people, not just your pet? :) <br /><br />And survival gets a 30% heal every minute (or less with cdr stats) that doesn't cost any dps other than one gcd? <br /><br />I'm sad about distracting shot, I think the most. <br /><br />~DeliriumDeliriumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576124406751861955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015737272343810105.post-59891435648468172322014-04-07T19:15:03.845-04:002014-04-07T19:15:03.845-04:00- Logged in last Tuesday to do world bosses (got a...- Logged in last Tuesday to do world bosses (got a pvp neck that I don't need)<br /><br />- Logged in yesterday to check AH and leveled the druid a little <br /><br />- I was pissed at Zenimax regarding their ESO billing problems, so I needed a distraction<br /><br />- Only leveled for about an hour though. I just wasn't in the right mood to play games.<br /><br />- Playing ESO has been a lot of fun so far! Dealing with Zenimax however has not... Makes it hard to really commit to an MMO when the company running it is doing a crappy job and spoiling the excellent work of the devs.<br /><br />- I hate April Fools...<br /><br />- Quit wasting time on stupid jokes and give us the expansion already...<br /><br />- Changes for Serpent Sting, Arcane Shot, Growl, Misdirection, Rapid Fire, AotH, Hunter's Mark, Snake Trap seem fine<br /><br />- Not sure why they're removing Distracting Shot<br /><br />- Skeptical about the removal of Scatter Shot<br /><br />- Leveling perks are good bonuses but not sure I care about them as actual leveling perks...<br /><br />- Glad profession bonuses are going away. People have brought up concerns that everyone will go Engineering now though.<br /><br />- They were very moot about garrisons at end game and that bothers me. I'm fine with them being a leveling thing and giving Timeless Isle like buffs, but they better not provide any raid bonuses<br /><br />- Glad that Healing potions will be useful again. Always thought it was stupid that I could only use an agility pot or a healing pot... but I could use a lock rock...<br /><br />- I'm forgetting a lot of stuff, but I don't want to give a play-by-play account...<br /><br />- Not that excited about the expansion though...Jaegernoreply@blogger.com