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Members' Lounge => Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: Isambardia on January 01, 2011, 09:45:44 pm
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Are there any WoW Alliance players out there who also have Skype up and running on their system? If so I would like to hear from you.
My aim is to form a Guild using Skype Conference calls rather than the In-game voice system. You can always keep in touch with all guild members irrespectibe of your,or their health or location.
I was thinking to call the guild The Scrayskypers.
Any takers?
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Speak English Boy !
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Ronnie and Reggie The KraySkypers would have been interested. :-X
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Well I got some CRAPSLIPPERS for Christmas?
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I have 5 characters in WoW at the moment and Isambardia is my level 49 Warlock. Her full title is Lady Isambardia Brunellier and she wants to start the Scrayskypers but needs help with lots of things and likes to talk rather than type.
The Kray skypers. I like that but the pun was aimed at Skyscrapers originally.
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Nope... I'm no wiser.
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How do you know I;m English then?
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Hi. Isambardia, and welcome to the forum. I wish you well in finding other WoW enthusiasts and particularly in using skype; it's perfectly designed for that sort of interest.
Folks: It would be appreciated if we could keep the topic on topic please.
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Maybe Isambardia could give us a brief discourse on the subject of World of Warcraft then I for one would be much the wiser!
On the basis that there is a requirement for an (ongoing) payment I would certainly like to know the financial implications prior to any involvement. Maybe Isambardia is purely embarked on a selling mission! :D
From what I have seen on the Net it is probably more suitable for spotty faced teenagers! _))*
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WoW isn't just for kids or spotty faced teens. People of all ages play and enjoy it for various reasons. If I am not mistaken If the OP is the person I think he is even people in their 50s enjoy the game. I've tried it a few times myself and can see the appeal.
The game is simply: you take on a character in an online world filled with other people's characters and some game-generated characters. You roam through the virtual realm interacting with characters, going on quests and forging relationships. You earn points for quests and various activities which elevates your ranking in the game giving you different advantages as you advance through the ranks.
As far as cost goes, you can play for free as a trial then its a small monthly subscription you can pay month by month using scratch cards bought at game shops or you can pay yearly via credit card. If you compare WoW to other games it's actually one of the most cost effective. If you look at new Xbox games they cost £40+ per game along with cost of console, controllers, batteries. etc/ WoW is played on your computer with no special devices or software to purchase.
I watch my nephew play it and its a very social game. You make friends with people around the world and form 'guilds' which are just groups of people that work together to accomplish more complicated quests that require teamwork. Using voice communication works to the guilds advantage as during battle sequences you can shout at your fellow guild members to run or duck or attack a new foe. Using skype for this removes you from the game communication channels which as flaws.
If you like castles, dragons, knights, treasure hunts and making new friends I recommend you give WoW a try.
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From what I have seen on the Net it is probably more suitable for spotty faced teenagers!
I don't play it myself, but I believe the demographic for WoW participants is highly educated, financially sound and often with a strong interest in literature and science. I've always been a keen game player, however; Bridge, Scat, the multitude of Monopoly games, D & D, Chess, Cataan and - in the past - Cluedo, Careers, Scoop! and Buccaneer. I think games embody an intrinsic value in social development and certainly serve to bring together groups of people who might otherwise have no common interests.
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I love Monopoly, I have'nt played for sometime though :( must have a game soon D)
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Are there any WoW Alliance players out there who also have Skype up and running on their system? If so I would like to hear from you.
My aim is to form a Guild using Skype Conference calls rather than the In-game voice system. You can always keep in touch with all guild members irrespectibe of your,or their health or location.
I was thinking to call the guild The Scrayskypers.
Any takers?
Hi Isambardia
Have you tried putting an advert on the notice board in Acme Games (the Games Workshop type shop) near the railway station?
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How do you know I;m English then?
Isambardia, I didn't know you were English (I obviously do NOW) .... my comment was based on ''Speak English Boy'' - a line from an advert on the telly some years back.
Ian, how does THIS type of game serve to bring people together, when by its very nature, you can play against people across the world who you are never likely to meet?
I think this type of game is detrimental to REAL social interaction.
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Are there any WoW Alliance players out there who also have Skype up and running on their system? If so I would like to hear from you.
My aim is to form a Guild using Skype Conference calls rather than the In-game voice system. You can always keep in touch with all guild members irrespectibe of your,or their health or location.
I was thinking to call the guild The Scrayskypers.
Any takers?
Hi Isambardia,
I used to play WoW quite a bit but have not played it for a while now. I am yearning to get back on now the latest expansion has come out. I go by the name of Ormewizzard and I am on the realm of Hellfire. When I renew my laptop in the January sales, I will consider moving realm and joining forces with you.
Feel free to drop me a line.
Regards, Craig.
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From what I have seen on the Net it is probably more suitable for spotty faced teenagers!
I don't play it myself, but I believe the demographic for WoW participants is highly educated, financially sound and often with a strong interest in literature and science. I've always been a keen game player, however; Bridge, Scat, the multitude of Monopoly games, D & D, Chess, Cataan and - in the past - Cluedo, Careers, Scoop! and Buccaneer. I think games embody an intrinsic value in social development and certainly serve to bring together groups of people who might otherwise have no common interests.
One which I would highly recommend is 'Stratego', a particular favourite of mine. Give it a go sometime.
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Yorkie,
Whilst I am aware that certain inducements exist to encourage one to promote the game to others, these usually take the form of in-game bunuses or equipment to augment one's charaacters abilities and status. It is the sheer size and variety of terrain and the attention to detail thyoughout that sells it to me.
Mr Falafel sums it up pretty well actually but seeibg is believing. If you would like some examples, Youtube has many videos of gameplay for you to see and if that whets your appetite for more then please visit:the Warcraft Official site at - http://us.battle.net/wow/en/ (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/) - where all will be revealed.
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I just took a look on the website and viewed the Cataclysm demo.
I'm not sure how the gameplay works, but the graphics are amazing.
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Ian, how does THIS type of game serve to bring people together, when by its very nature, you can play against people across the world who you are never likely to meet?
I think this type of game is detrimental to REAL social interaction
As you are aware, Fester, online relationships are increasingly leading to real-world encounters - even when playing folk across significant distances. I suspect someone posed the same question to Mr Bell, when he devised his first telephonic apparatus ;D ;D ;D
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thats true, we've met several people as a result of this forum D)
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Mr Falafel sums it up pretty well actually but seeibg is believing. If you would like some examples, Youtube has many videos of gameplay for you to see and if that whets your appetite for more then please visit:the Warcraft Official site at - http://us.battle.net/wow/en/ (http://us.battle.net/wow/en/) - where all will be revealed.
I prefer Chess, Backgammon, Mah Jong and other such staid mind games. Battle games of any type bore me to tears and I have never bothered with them after watching my Son's efforts! _))*
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Battle games of any type bore me to tears
But isn't battle the characteristic of every type of game?
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Most sports these days are fixed. So the battle element is no longer valid, especially when Malaysian Bookmakers are controlling them.
Cricket, Tennis, Boxing, Rugby, Snooker, Golf, Football, etc..etc... have all been proved to be corrupt to varying degrees.
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Most sports these days are fixed.
That there's a degree of corruption in professional sports is probably true, but what we're discussing is games - in their purest sense, really.
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Yes, ..wasn't there a high profile case of Chess being rigged, back in the Boris Spasskey days?
Sport....Games....its an interesting debate as to where the distinction lies. It drags Darts and Snooker into question. Also Bowls, but Bowls made it into the Olympics, despite it being played by middle aged blokes smoking pipes!
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Wherever big money is involved there's almost certainly going to be corruption.
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Wherever big money is involved there's almost certainly going to be corruption.
Ian, it is logical to conclude that only sports on which you cannot bet, are guaranteed not to be fixed.
Therefore the only fair and genuine sport is.... Wrestling! *&(
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Therefore the only fair and genuine sport is.... Wrestling! *&(
(http://blogs.citypages.com/sports/Nature%2BBoy%2BRic%2BFlair.jpg)
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Also Bowls, but Bowls made it into the Olympics, despite it being played by middle aged blokes smoking pipes!
No longer true, many youngsters are now joining bowls clubs having discovered that it is an enjoyable past-time and with a high degree of skill required. D)
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Fester, I'll take you to the bowling green, when it re-opens in March and you can try it for yourself. It's not as easy as it looks.
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Fester, I'll take you to the bowling green, when it re-opens in March and you can try it for yourself. It's not as easy as it looks.
Don't bother Quiggs, I went last year twice with Mrs F, at The Oval ... we thoroughly enjoyed it and were looking forward to going often.
But then the wheels came off.
Some over officious bloke told us that we are not allowed to play there on any match days. They ONLY open it 2 days a week, and YES...ONLY on match days.
A nice way to be told to SOD OFF !!
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Battle games of any type bore me to tears
But isn't battle the characteristic of every type of game?
Quite true. I've been having a personal battle with myself for some time now. :D