WRUP Come On Man It Is The 90s

Every week, just at the beginning of the weekend, we catch up with the WoW Insider employees and ask them, "What are you enjoying this week?" -- otherwise generally known as: WRUP. Be part of us to see what we're up to in and out of recreation, and catch us within the comments to tell us what you're taking part in, too!

Going to BlizzCon? No? Why not? It is the '90s! Everyone's going to conventions as of late!

Certain, it is in Southern California, and for many of you, that's a good distance from dwelling. However man, this is the '90s. They have planes now. And a few of those planes even have air phones. You can hook up your 14.4k modem to a kind of and connect with your favourite Warcraft 2 BBS, perhaps play just a little Legend of the Purple Dragon from 20,000 feet. Why not? It is the '90s!

What's that? You say it is not the '90s -- it is 2011? Properly, in fact it is! I do know precisely what today is. See this Casio digital watch on my wrist? It has the day, week, month, and year on it. Everyone's bought one -- everybody, that's, who's dwelling in the '90s.

BlizzCon, the hottest event of the '90s, is developing in a mere two weeks. So today, in addition to the standard query of "What are you taking part in?" (Super Nintendo and Scattergories, obvi), I had our top-notch writers (many of whom have Tripod pages) reply a bonus question: "What terrific recommendation do you have for the go-go BlizzCon attending of us of the '90s?"

Anne Stickney (@Shadesogrey) This weekend will be spent finishing my entry for the global Writing Contest -- in other phrases, writing like a madwoman.

As for BlizzCon -- ensure you've got plenty of water along, the convention hall is larger than it looks! Show up for panels early, verify the events schedule and work out what you need to hit upfront. Also -- comfy sneakers. Critically, you may be on your toes pretty much all day lengthy. Comfy footwear are the most effective!

Allison Robert (@AllisonRobert) I'll be going to another wedding this weekend but will otherwise be on the PTR getting notes for an upcoming Shifting on tanking and healing the three new 5-mans.

As for BlizzCon, I've yet to go, but when I needed to guess from past experiences with academic conferences and the like, have just one bit of recommendation: Do not wear heels.

Alex Ziebart (@AlexZiebart) (gplus.to/alexziebart) Been enjoying some Dead Island and hopefully will get a hefty quantity of co-op time in with a buddy of mine. Good coop video games are way more uncommon than they should be.

For BlizzCon, take more shirts than you suppose you will need. For those who get super-sweaty, stop into your lodge room and change shirts. It's better than being smelly and uncomfortable all day.

Chase Hasbrouck First WRUP /yay. Persevering with my feral soloing in undertaking in WoW (when Kuwaiti latency allows), else playing SpaceChem on Steam. All of the fun of programming with out the code!

BlizzCon: never been, but expertise has taught me all the time to observe the three W's when traveling: water, weight, and strolling (comfortably).

Daniel Desmond (@hazmacewillraid) I will be doing a bit of bit of PTR spelunking, attempting out the brand new dungeons and paladin modifications, but mostly I'll be scratching a couple of more tallies into my wall with a plastic spoon, counting the times till Skyrim releases.

As for BlizzCon, this will likely be my first! As such, I'll be sticking to my guildmates like black leather seats on a sizzling summer time day.

Daniel Whitcomb (@DanielWhitcomb) Since my mage and warrior are on hold until the 4.Three goes dwell, I may see if I can solo me some extra tier 5 for my warlock. I am additionally playing some Aquaria and Bastion (again) on Steam, so I could do some extra with those games.

My advice? Hygiene. Particularly, double-, triple-, and quadruple-test your journey bag. In the event you miss one thing like a toothbrush or a shaving kit, likelihood is you're going to must pay an arm and a leg to replace it.

Dawn Moore (@dawnwow) Not enjoying something this weekend, however I'll be watching lots of StarCraft 2 and League of Legends at IPL3.

Advice for BlizzCon? minecraft hunger games servers Hmm ... Waiting within the badge choose-up line is not crucial if you do not should be the primary one into opening ceremonies. Just decide up your badge while everyone is in line for the ceremonies and you will be in and out in 5 minutes.

Elizabeth Wachowski (@leeatwaterlives) I am still on my honeymoon in NYC, but after i get again I'll probably begin AC: Brotherhood, since my AC2 disc is scratched and I do not suppose I can end.

Fox Van Allen (@foxvanallen) (gplus.to/foxvanallen) I have been in Philly for a solid part of the week, and I will be staying in Philly throughout the weekend hanging with my pal Chester. All types of enjoyable will probably be had. Like immediately, I ate Dutch meals. We're a terribly boring folks, we Dutch.

My BlizzCon advice: If you want to dangle out with Fox, I recommend you get your request in ahead of time, as a result of there are many of you, very few nights in lovely Southern California, and just one Fox. Additional, I counsel anyone who just isn't from an area with Jack within the Box eating places to go eat at a Jack in the Field restaurant. Oh my god.

Joe Perez (@Lodurzj) More LoL, I have a brand new champion to learn! Additionally more alt leveling in WoW and really trying forward to another choose my adventure day Sunday; I'll in all probability begin earlier (three p.m.) this week and go till 5. I am going to also be livestreaming the adventure, so be sure to look at Twitter for the hyperlink and time!

Biggest BlizzCon blunder: not sporting snug and supportive footwear. Severely, you stand and stroll so much that you are a idiot if you do not. Additionally, the quantity of ache your feet can be in will likely be surprising. Additionally, drink / convey numerous water and attempt to eat outdoors of the convention center. Heaps of excellent local places to nom issues at which are a fast stroll from the convention middle.

Josh Myers (@Elamqt) I'm liking my military of premade and principal-transferred shaman on the PTR. I also have a lone mage premade who was arrange with spec/glyphs/keybinds/and so forth. after which promptly forgotten.

I haven't any BlizzCon recommendation, though I caution all Wow Insider meetup attendees to avoid eye contact with Fox. That is just frequent sense, though.

(Glorious point. That is how I choose my prey. -- Fox)

Kelly Aarons (@Cadistra) Hoping for some high quality time with my DS, however I'm undecided, as I will be working at my job, doing art, and it's Thanksgiving up here in Canada-land, so there's that. I will be heading out of city Sunday night to see my family.

BlizzCon recommendation? Take the health-examine:

Bring a lot of water with you.

Put on comfy sneakers (with insoles if vital). Remember to stretch your lower again every hour or so!

Carry some protein-wealthy snacks with you -- natural food bars, dry-roasted nuts (like almonds and cashews). Con food is overpriced and filled with crap, and this can keep you fuller longer. /health nerd

Mat McCurley (@gomatgo) (gplus.to/gomatgo) I'm a broken record. League of Legends and WoW.

Tips for BlizzCon: convey a bottle of water if you can, take issues slow, wear comfy shoes, and buy Mat McCurley drinks at the WoW Insider Reader Meetup.

Matt Low (@matticus) In a change of pace, enjoying on my Nintendo DS. Replaying some Last Fantasy VI! My faaaaaavourite Remaining Fantasy series -- ever!

Matt Rossi (@matthewrossi) (gplus.to/MatthewWRossi) My hand is absolutely screwed up now, so bad I do not assume I can play much of anything. (I am typing this one-finger, hunt-and-peck type).

As for BlizzCon, I've by no means been.

Matt Walsh (@Rhidach) Some Sword of the Stars with some buddies, for (probable) last sport earlier than the sequel comes out. We'll send the old girl off in style. I'll even be getting some severe Minecraft time in since my guild's server was down final week. Need to make up for lost time!

This may only be my second BlizzCon, however the biggest thing I picked up final 12 months is to be really early to something you need to go to -- panels or no matter. Except for badge pickup on Thursday evening. It is open for hours and badges aren't limited in the identical approach seats or area is. No want to point out up early for that line; go later that night and coast proper by means of to pickup.

Michael Gray (@writegray) I will be shooting weddings by way of most of the marriage, which is directly exciting and terrifying. I'm not the professional of the workforce, so I besides to spend a lot of time going "Hurrr ..." The weekend is the right time to kick again, chill out and get pleasure from some game time. Are you an achievement junkie? Can't get sufficient raiding? Rolling a brand new alt? Contemplating taking the leap into roleplaying? No matter your favourite technique to play World of Warcraft, tell us within the comments what you're enjoying this weekend!