WoW Barbies

Patch notes for the next World of Warcraft patch.

(Did I say patch? I meant nerf.)

I exaggerate! There’s a fishing improvement and new cooking recipes. And, if you like playing Barbies in online games, there’s a Dressing Room interface.

Some of the new content is mildly interesting, but ffs, some of that shit is harsh.

I didn’t see anywhere that they might have a handle on SOME OF THIS:

Lag!!!!

Swear to God, every night, lag starts going south, players drop from the raid, instant cast becomes 3 seconds and badabing!, we’re in recovery, folks!

I’m not bitter, though. I know Blizzard appreciates my patience in this matter.

As damn well they should.

Gold Burning Hole in Player’s Pocket

Doing a little shopping at the World of Warcraft Crack House, hoping to score an epic that I’ve been hankering, willing to settle for any usable piece with decent stats at a rational price (ya, I know. I had a lot of hope) …

Our Damn Farmers

… of course, there is absolutely nothing of real value and there’s never been anything priced rationally.

Why oh why do I even dare to hope?

Down and Out

I’ll tell you the worst thing about business travel. One word, cords. Chargers for the laptop, cell phone, palm (Foton doesn’t do Blackberry), iPod, PSP and/or GBA, et al. Cables for the laptop in case the mofo hotel doesn’t do wireless, USB cords, firewire cords and heaven help you if you need presentation equipment.

When will it all end?!?!

Anyways. Back at work, I return the conquering hero with buckets of money (to materialize someday in measured increments) and I even brought back a treat for you, loyal AFK Gamer post camper.

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