WoW idea: occasional casual guild?
Muldactus
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For the WoW players in here, what do you think of the idea of getting together on a new server and creating alts and a new Guild to hang out occasionally and chat? My thought was to pick a new server, and create a new guild that we could log into occasionally and chat about how our journey's are going, motivate each other, joke around, and maybe even learn from each other. Not necessarily looking at it as a full-time guild (although anyone wanting to move a main there and make that guild and server their main would certainly be welcome to do so).
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?
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If I ain't wrong, someone had the same idea not too long ago, but no one actually did anything about it. Too much of a hassle maybe? Or it might be the thought of levelling a fresh toon on a fresh server w/o all the "perks" u're accustomed to back in your "home realm" (I for sure will miss the heirlooms, bags, professions backup & starter gold!) :laugh:
But yeah, if it happens, though I'm like on a totally different timezone, I'll b keen :bigsmile:0 -
I'm certainly willing to follow through with it - create the guild, get a few guild bank tabs, and create a tabard..... however I'd prefer to wait and make sure I wouldn't be the only one ever logging in. I'd be perfectly willing to run around occasionally with an "MFP" guild tag over my head.
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Sounds like a fab idea, but I'm guessing you're talking US servers....0
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With D3 being all tt people can talk abt these days... I'm pretty much the only person who ever logs on my guild anymore. And even so, not much :laugh:0
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I tried doing this back when I played WoW. The problem was that in the end MMOs simply don't create a gaming experience that's really viable for "casual" gamers. If you're not pushing for progression there's really no place for you in those games.0
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id say the opposite
especially WoW, my entire guild (easy_mode) were casuals
we'd just hang out doing some heroics, or group up for dailys, run old instances naked invent our own stupid races accross XYZ etc..
we left "progression" for the people that could put thier gaming on a schedule0 -
I tried doing this back when I played WoW. The problem was that in the end MMOs simply don't create a gaming experience that's really viable for "casual" gamers. If you're not pushing for progression there's really no place for you in those games.
How long ago was it that u played, and how would u define "casual"?
I feel Blizzard has made WoW into a relatively casual-friendly game. With Cataclysm, players now have the flexibility to not raid 25s or even choose not to raid with a schedule anymore with the LFR mode. My guild raids once per week (2 if u count the occasional alt raid). Some of us only logon during raid days. While our progression isn't fancy, I'd say we're doing pretty well with 2 rogues in the guild getting their legendary daggers + ending up with 4/8 HM DS10 b4 we all went over to D3
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I tried doing this back when I played WoW. The problem was that in the end MMOs simply don't create a gaming experience that's really viable for "casual" gamers. If you're not pushing for progression there's really no place for you in those games.
How long ago was it that u played, and how would u define "casual"?
I feel Blizzard has made WoW into a relatively casual-friendly game. With Cataclysm, players now have the flexibility to not raid 25s or even choose not to raid with a schedule anymore with the LFR mode. My guild raids once per week (2 if u count the occasional alt raid). Some of us only logon during raid days. While our progression isn't fancy, I'd say we're doing pretty well with 2 rogues in the guild getting their legendary daggers + ending up with 4/8 HM DS10 b4 we all went over to D3
I quit in 2007 shortly before the WotLK expansion came out. I recently quit EVE Online for the same reason and I've already grown tired of D3 now that I've hit 60 all for the same reasons:
I _hate_ farming. All of these games eventually reach a point where the only thing driving further progression is the in-game desire to acquire more or better "stuff." The problem is I don't care about "stuff" and I have no patience for repeating the same content more than once in a game. I played exclusively for PvP and once I saw the inside of a dungeon or a raid I never wanted to see it again. The games were never challenging for me because the NPCs didn't have any real A.I. They don't learn from you or adapt to you so beating them is all a matter of memorizing patterns which to me is BOOOOORING. We kept the game mildly entertaining during raids by insisting that our guild's MT (who was a heavy drinker) get absolutely trashed before each raid. We needed the element of unpredictability that came with having a drunk tank to keep things from getting monotonous.
What keeps games entertaining for me is the challenge, and computer-controlled opponents who, in order to defeat, you need only to acquire better gear and memorize their basic patterns, present no challenge. I need to be playing against an opponent who requires legitimate outside-the-box thinking to beat, to keep me on my toes. Being told that no matter how skilled I am it will never be able to compensate for lack of gear is disheartening to me and makes the game seem like utter trash. That's just me though.
Skill should trump all other variables. Always. If that isn't the case, then the game seems pointless to me.0 -
My toons are dusty! I haven't truly played WoW since last April. Sounds like fun, however.0
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Also, I define "Casual" as being able to come and go as you please without committing to any specific timeframe when you log in as well as putting gaming AFTER a lot of other things on your priority list.0
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Well, the idea stands.... If people are interested in something like that, let me know and I'll create a guild on a random server. Yeah, it would be a US time server, but I'm on fairly late so it's entirely possible that EU people could try it and possibly catch some of us.
Want a challenge? make your own. I levelled a priest to lvl 53 without ever doing ANY damage or killing anything. How about creating a hobbit? Make a gnome rogue and refuse to ever wear shoes. I've got a Warlock going right now where I absolutely refuse to use any XP aids - no rested XP, no heirlooms, nothin. Won't be fast, but oughta be fun. Just level by running dungeons? Just level through PVP? Level on 1 continent and never visit the other? There are challenges available, you've just gotta make your own sometimes. 0 -
I would be down.0
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For those interested, chime in on what your preferences would be. Can't guarantee that we can give everyone exactly what they want, but we can do it democratically.
1: Horde or Alliance?
2: PVP server or PVE server?
My preference would be for a PVE server, but I don't have any major Horde/Alliance preference.
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1: Horde or Alliance?
2: PVP server or PVE server?
1. doesn't matter
2. PvE. My main is a PvP realm (Barthilas). It'll b nice to do dailies in peace for a change :laugh:0 -
Just giving this a bump to see if anyone else was interested and/or had preference for side or server type?0
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Just giving this a bump to see if anyone else was interested and/or had preference for side or server type?
I'd Be down
Either Alliance or Horde is Fine. PVP or PVE are both Fine by me too
BTW: The Hobbit Idea is Hilarious! Never heard of that!0 -
I'm new to this group but I'd be up for this. I'm a casual player of WoW and have been thinking of creating a new character and starting from scratch.0
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alright, we had a few people post interest, and hopefully we can gain some more over time. With that in mind, I'm going to go ahead and get started and see who wants to join!
Server: Lightbringer (Normal/PVE)
Allegiance: Alliance
I've created a Dwarven Shaman named Oldeman. I'm gonna start with Mining (because ores sell well, and the gold will help start the guild) and Tailoring, so that hopefully I can reach a point to start making bags for those who join us.
Once I've gotten the gold together to get some fast guild sigs, I'll start a guild called "MFP".
If and when you're ready to start that journey together, create a character on Lightbringer, add Oldeman to friends and either say hi or send me a message. And lets have some fun. 0 -
I'll do it. Might take a couple days, but I'm down.0
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I'm in as a casual player - won't be able to play much for a few days, but I'll add you today!0
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Just to be sure it's clear, this whole thing is completely casual! Login to chat and hang out with fitness friends whenver you feel like it. You don't even need to level or actually DO anything if you don't want to. Just join us occasionally so we can relax and hang out. Virtually speaking of course. I'll even buy the first round of ale! 0
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I am definitely down to do this. I just built a new rig and got WoW freshly installed.0
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I'm down! I won't be on much until after the 14th (registry board exam coming up!) , but I'll make a toon and be ready
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I am definitely down to do this. I just built a new rig and got WoW freshly installed.
I made a dwarf warlock on said server, "fictional"0 -
Just made a Gnome priest named Phaelina.0
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I'm at work atm, and not able to be on WoW (gosh darn this job!). However, Oldeman is already there (up to level 7 or 8), so by all means feel free to add him to friends. As soon as I can mine up enough ore to pay for a few signatures (or catch people online for them), then I'll create the MFP guild and we can go from there. 0
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Mhmmm... having difficulty deciding. DK vs pally - 2 toons I've always wanted to lvl but nvr got around doing it :huh:0
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this is awesome.. i'm making a character right now.. as always, it will be a paladin 0
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Awesome I'll do this In the next few days. I was playing wow tonight before I saw these responses about setup. Before you know it three hours had passed...hehe0
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Before you know it three hours had passed...hehe
IKR! :laugh:0
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