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disconnect
As many of you will know, I used to be the GM of a little guild called Eff the Ineffable (and before that War Within a Breath). When I burned out on WoW in general and Cataclysm in particular, I ended up … Continue reading
Free Speech
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. -Evelyn Beatrice Hall This will be my first and only disclaimer for this post: I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands, of examples … Continue reading
On a roll; won’t shut up
I had an epiphany last night. Not the toilet kind. I was thinking over the events of the day as I mindlessly pew pew pewed some random things into oblivion when it occurred to me. That’s not terribly relevant to the story, … Continue reading
Two years and I’m not dead yet
Damn, guys. It’s been two years now since I first threw open my virtual doors and started sharing all my nonsense with you. I still have no idea why on earth anyone would read it, but I’m happy you do! … Continue reading
Posted in Open Letters, Thoughts and Ideas
Tagged Alas is lame, Alas pretends to be thoughtful, At, I has opinions, my effing guild, open letter, Real Life, win, WoW
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Stagnant
I remember a time when I thought I would never run out of things I wanted to do in WoW. I envisioned being able to play it for years and years without ever running out of characters to level or … Continue reading
Posted in Leveling, Open Letters, Thoughts and Ideas
Tagged Alas pretends to be thoughtful, I has opinions, open letter, Raiding, WoW
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A theory on raiding motivations
I used to know someone who raided because they wanted loot. I’m sure they had other reasons, but loot was the number one reason and the number one thing they planned for when laying out their raiding strategy. They would … Continue reading
Things I am doing
I don’t know why I feel the need to explain my lack of presence around here lately. I suppose I feel guilty for not making much of an effort to reply to comments. Anyhow, I am quite busy and with … Continue reading
Posted in Real Life, Thoughts and Ideas, Writing
Tagged Alas pretends to be thoughtful, At, lazy, Real Life, WoW, Writing
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The resentment of giving
One of the few things I dislike about being a mage is the occasional times I get a random whisper from someone that typically reads about like this: can u port to Dal plz I usually won’t make any sort … Continue reading
If
If… I had a guild event and made it open to anyone who could roll on a US server, would you come? If… This event were held in Vent and all you had to do was join the Effers on … Continue reading
Damn the torpedoes
Earlier this month, I was reading Grimmtooth’s excellent post: The Art of Disagreeing. I encourage anyone to go read it in full, but to make a brief summary, Grimmtooth talks about the value of debate and gives some suggestions on … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Thoughts and Ideas
Tagged Alas pretends to be thoughtful, I has opinions, stupid drama
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