Nerd versus nerd: Who will win the “World of Warcraft” election?
posted at 4:00 pm on November 1, 2008 by Allahpundit
Via Kotaku, looks like a firewall for The One in case McCain surprises him in Pennsylvania. They should get Palin online and send her in there for one last rally on Monday. She’s the base’s very own Sword of a Thousand Truths.
At least we’ve got the dwarf vote locked up. Exit question: How many people here actually play this? I thought I was the biggest beta male on HA.
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70 Hunter and Druid on Laughing Skull realm and been reading hotair for years now!
sirmyth on November 1, 2008 at 4:06 PM
You know how polls are irrelevant?
Polls in video games are at least twice as irrelevant.
Hey, I guess it’s a “light” story, but I couldn’t finish watching it, it was so pathetic.
Was there at least someone toward the end who pointed out, in-game, how pathetic this idea was?
Merovign on November 1, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Allah, man, got to get you out of mom’s basement….
hippie_chucker on November 1, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Get with the times, Allah. Playing WoW is now extremely alpha. Especially if you’re playing as a female.
CherokeeJack on November 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM
My name is eforhan and I’m a WoWaholic.
eforhan on November 1, 2008 at 4:13 PM
I used to work with dudes that spent every single hour they could playing that game, to the point that they couldnt have girlfriends, really. They spent the whole day discussing strategy about it, too. Had to plead with them to shut up about it finally.
hippie_chucker on November 1, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Hardly. Skim your comment section sometime. There are some extreme betatude around here.
Don’t play, btw.
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Are you farking kidding me, Allah? Jaysus, man, is the news that THAT slow?
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Why is Rich’s WoW persona a bull in a bikini?
Disturb the Universe on November 1, 2008 at 4:22 PM
I would have shot the both of them and then made it look like a ghey suicide pact. But that’s me. You obviously take a much more reasonable approach to this kind of nonsense.
ManlyRash on November 1, 2008 at 4:22 PM
I believe noobs should be aborted.
Speedwagon82 on November 1, 2008 at 4:25 PM
I don’t play d&d type games, interactive games or anything of that ilk. I’m in the dark when you guys reference that stuff. Then, I’m 58 and have seen more of life than most and can amuse myself among the living. Now that’s better than fiction.
MNDavenotPC on November 1, 2008 at 4:26 PM
I always knew Taurens were hippies!
Speedwagon82 on November 1, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Allah, World of Warcrack…? Life is too short for that.
If it helps, I could give you a wedgie.
Right_of_Attila on November 1, 2008 at 4:43 PM
I can proudly say I’ve been reading this for since it debuted.
And with the same pride I have an 70 Night Elf Warrior and 70 Dwarf Hunter (and…more too) on Anetheron Realm.
My wife hates it…evs.
tommy35 on November 1, 2008 at 4:49 PM
70 Priest Lightbringer, been reading hotair for a long time…
Static on November 1, 2008 at 4:49 PM
I’m married, with two kids.
How’s that!
hippie_chucker on November 1, 2008 at 4:51 PM
70 Tauren Druid, 70 Blood Elf Paladin…
I’ve actually been playing Warhammer Online while I wait for Wrath of the Lich King to come out.
Bill Scrunty on November 1, 2008 at 4:52 PM
In the meantime, while Allahpundit is playing online games and NRO is making polite cocktail chatter about trivia, Drudge has gone into full “Hail Lord Obama” mode, the moonbats are howling about Osama Obama’s poor “auntie,” and everyone seems to be gearing up for the “change” that will reduce our nation to a helpless, third-world dictatorship….
MrScribbler on November 1, 2008 at 4:58 PM
that was funny
CaptainObvious on November 1, 2008 at 5:01 PM
I’m a recovering WoW-aholic.
Just taking it one day at a time, you know?
Nessuno on November 1, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I suspect a number of them will go to the polls in WoW and wonder why they didnt have an impact on the election.
aikidoka on November 1, 2008 at 5:09 PM
70 Orc prot warrior with full tier 5 or better, 70 Human ret pally who’s, err, not so well-equipped, but still pretty fun. Wrath of the Lich King on pre-order.
Zug-zug!
Blacklake on November 1, 2008 at 5:14 PM
I play Eve Online and Warhammer Online (WAR is on temporary hiatus for lack of PC ability). My free gaming rituals are Kingdom of Loathing in the morning and Urban Dead in the evening…each good for a half hour of distraction. Never touched WoW at all.
Oh, and I gave up on that Duels game that was featured on Hot Air when they reset all the levels. It was cool, but I didn’t want to start over from the beginning again.
James on November 1, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Oh, and by the way, you might note that the Horde’s color is red, while Alliance’s is blue. Just sayin’…
Blacklake on November 1, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Has anyone checked Allah’s meds lately?
N4646W on November 1, 2008 at 5:21 PM
That Joker human paladin makes me wanna play WoW. Awesome. :D
bamapachyderm on November 1, 2008 at 5:22 PM
70 Gnome Rogue (male)
63 Night Elf Hunter (female)
58 Blood Elf Rogue (female)
The Gnome would vote for Fred, because Fred opens cans of hurt on his opponents. The Night Elf would vote for Palin, because she’s a hunter. The Blood Elf would vote for Romney, because she’s on a realm that has an economy that is perma-inflating.
Alpha male here, voting for McCain.
knob on November 1, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Same here. Grinding for everything just got to be too much.
Grafted on November 1, 2008 at 5:30 PM
All these people confessing to playing WoW show how dumb it is. Everyone is 70th level (I presume that’s the max).
lorien1973 on November 1, 2008 at 5:45 PM
taking a break till wotlk, 70 alliance warr and shaman on icecrown
Dave-from-socal on November 1, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Yep 70 is the max until the 13th, then it goes to 80 with the expansion. I still have a few toons on WOW myself.
Dawnsblood on November 1, 2008 at 5:51 PM
I could never understand how any self-proclaimed conservative could play an Alliance toon. Horde is obviously the realm of the freedom fighters!
EVE Online however, is the ultimate Libertarian game. No guilds, or even unions. Corporations rule the universe and you can buy shares.
TBinSTL on November 1, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Man, I already waste far too much of my time following politics.
Tzetzes on November 1, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Figures some virgin would try and use WoW as a basis for Politics from his mom’s basement..
Obama would definitely be a Troll Rogue, sitting AFK in the AV tunnel leeching honor 24/7 just to sit around Org and show off his epic purplez as proof of “experience”..
Meanwhile Maverick’s been soloing MC for about 12 levels now as a Dwarf Pally..
Hi I’m Olaf, and I’ve been WoW free for 24 months now..
UncleOlaf on November 1, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Oh, and WoW reminds me too much of Acorn with their numbers fudge of how many people they claim play..
Yeah they have “11 million players”
If you count 8 million Chinese gold farmers, and about 500,000 losers that multi-box on more than 2 accounts, somewhere in the remainder is the numbers of “normal” players..
UncleOlaf on November 1, 2008 at 6:05 PM
That was actually a very good video. I used to play WoW but I quit about a year and three months ago. I had a 70 Priest, a 60 warrior, and a 60 rogue on Alliance. But I am glad to have gotten over that game. Next up Star Wars: The Old Republic!
Nonfactor on November 1, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Had a 70 NE hunter named Metrosexual. 70 Gnome warrior (Gnomes rule) named Toestubber. Also a 70 Tauren Druid named Madcowdiseas, without the e because not enough letters allowed. I quit though. That game does burn you, just like any other MMO. And I am not really all that Beta either. My Alpha is always intimidating people. But I like it that way. People annoy me.
NotCoach on November 1, 2008 at 6:07 PM
I loved the first game.
NotCoach on November 1, 2008 at 6:09 PM
I think Pallies always find ways to solo everything with their insane self healing. They just take forever to kill anything.
NotCoach on November 1, 2008 at 6:11 PM
54 Human Warrior on Malygos – No guild so if anyone plays there, look me up :)
kerrhome on November 1, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Gnomes are the ultimate conservatives. Ok, enough out of me. Sorry for the consecutive posts.
NotCoach on November 1, 2008 at 6:13 PM
BTW, Big Blue Dress greates Machinama ever.
NotCoach on November 1, 2008 at 6:16 PM
Do they have enery sucking vampires in
World of zee WarCraft,if so,that would
be what Hopey’s character would be,sucking
the will out of Obmam-bots and making them
vote as Socialists!!
How many play,me thinky,me as no idea!!!
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Great Scott,a bikin clad,She-Oxen!
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 6:18 PM
Go all Palin on wolfy,lol,put the hammer
down,and get the 30.30.winchester for said
wolfy!Haha.
canopfor on November 1, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
His mind may be in the clouds and his talk may be make believe.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. But he’s so cagey, he’s a flim flam man.
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
He’s wrapped up in a big beautiful box making out like he’ll give you more gifts than Santa Claus.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. But he’s such a fox, he’s a flim flam man.
Everybody wants him, the Germans and the Brits, and all the Hollywood elites he does disarm.
Oh yeah, the beautiful gent, you know he’ll leave you with hardly a cent.
But he’ll pay your bills with with his charm.
Hands can’t be laid on the Obama man, the flim flam man.
His plans may be up his sleeve and his talk may be make believe.
Oh lord, the man’s a fraud, he’s a flim flam man. He’s so cagey, he’s an artist.
Don’t believe he can be floored, he’s a flim flam man.
MB4 on November 1, 2008 at 6:51 PM
I wonder how many WoW characters ACORN has registered.
And I don’t play WoW, but given the number of times I saw Lord of the Rings in theaters I still have more than enough geek cred to last me the rest of my life. Let me put it this way: at my old job, they called me Frodo. WoW would just take me to a level of supergeekdom previously unknown.
VanPalin on November 1, 2008 at 7:26 PM
Heh. When they needed something did they walk up to you and say – gives it to us! in a creepy voice?
Spirit of 1776 on November 1, 2008 at 7:39 PM
11 million players at how much a month?
Good lord!
angelat0763 on November 1, 2008 at 7:58 PM
There is no need to criticize anyone whose life is centered around video games.
Shut in’s need to be entertained too ya know.
sarc/
csdeven on November 1, 2008 at 8:09 PM
The first person was an East German judge.
- The Cat
MirCat on November 1, 2008 at 8:13 PM
And, how is this relevant?
Christine on November 1, 2008 at 8:15 PM
P.S. Wyvern. Pronounced like WHY no like WIND.
MirCat on November 1, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Because people who take handouts, IE my Dad pays for this account, go for Obama. Notice the newbs also went for him as well.
- The Cat
MirCat on November 1, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Yeah, I play……and I’m 40!
NPP on November 1, 2008 at 8:17 PM
For the Horde!
Asher on November 1, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Acorn: Done fixing election
Dem Ohio official: Whoyouwanme Investigate?
- The Cat
P.S. Way before the World part.
MirCat on November 1, 2008 at 8:22 PM
My 2 yr old can get her own milk, but those Badges of Justice won’t just jump in my backpack by themselves, know what I mean.
brainy435 on November 1, 2008 at 8:29 PM
70 Orc hunter on Teranas and a 70 Night elf hunter on Uldaman
BruceB on November 1, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Former member of one of the top 20 guilds worldwide in EQ, EQ2 and WoW here and just recently hung up my raiding wizzy hat after 9 years. At the height of popularity of EQ I had one of the top 100 Wizards worldwide on Mangelo, was a big part of the reason why they nerfed Mamaburn and taught many young Wizards the fine art of quad kiting. Was also a member of one of the best farm teams in game, too. We made alot of money off of that, in fact one of our group members made enough off of selling the plat to pay for the down payment on his house. Had numerous worldwide discoveries and wrote guides for EQ, EQ2 and WoW. In my most recent guild the oldest player was 72 and the youngest was 13 (she played with her dad).
I remember reading somewhere that at it’s height EQ had an economy that would have been ranked 47th in the world if it were a real country, I am sure WoW would be ranked higher then that now. I do remember reading that WoW had more players in the US then farmers.
Nahanni on November 1, 2008 at 9:11 PM
I don’t do WoW, never will, but I play Tibia which is somewhat similar. I wouldn’t play it except it’s extremely addictive. >.<
OneGyT on November 1, 2008 at 9:35 PM
John McCain Born Fighting.
http://sarah-palin-2008.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-people-mccain-fight-with-me-pass.html
Dr Evil on November 1, 2008 at 9:42 PM
There’s some serious geek cred being slammed down in this thread.
Whoa.
:)
Bob's Kid on November 1, 2008 at 9:59 PM
The sub numbers are a little deceiving. First of all, Blizzard never discloses its actual subscription numbers publicly, so 11 million is just high-end speculation. But there’s no doubt that they do have millions of subscribers.
Many of those “subscribers” are Asians, however, who use a different pay system than Americans and Europeans. For instance, here in the US we pay with a flat $15 monthly fee (though you can get discounts by buying multiple months at once), and in return get unrestricted access to all servers all the time. It doesn’t matter if you log in for 1 hour or 100 hours a month, you still pay $15.
In most Asian markets (and I think also Australia), a pay-per-play system is used. Players buy batches of hours, and only pay again when they’ve used up the hours credited to their account. So if you only play 1 hour a month, you’re still one of the 11 million subscribers, though you’ve technically only spent a tiny sum of money that particular month. (Alternatively, you could play a lot and rack up a big bill, though I suspect that in general the average Asian subscriber pays less than $15.)
No matter how you slice it, though, there’s no doubt Blizzard (and it’s owner, Vivendi/Universal) is still making a hell of a lot of money. On top of the subs, they have a highly successful WoW collector’s card-game (from which purchasers can actually win in-game rewards like specialized mounts, pets and costumes). And with a boxed expansion pack retailing for nearly $40 bucks a pop (nearly the price of an entire stand-alone PC game) releasing on the 13th, it’s guaranteed to be a particularly good Christmas season for them.
Blacklake on November 1, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Tumax – level 62 Troll warrior.
Salasa – level 58 Blood elf warrior.
Both on The Venture Company. I’ve met a lot of conservatives there. Especially in Trade chat when I can’t take the liberals enough.
Canadian Infidel on November 1, 2008 at 10:47 PM
anymore.
Canadian Infidel on November 1, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Nahanni @ 09:11PM?
Y’know, reading through your post regarding EQ, EQ2 and WoW I couldn’t help but think of Rick Moranis’ dialogue as Louis in Ghostbusters when he’s first possessed by the keymaster.
LOUIS
Gozer the Traveller will come in one of the
pre-chosen forms. During the rectification
of the Vuldronaii the Traveller came as a
very large and moving Torb. Then of course
in the third reconciliation of the last of
the Meketrex supplicants they chose a new
form for him, that of a Sloar. Many Shubs
and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in
the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell
you.
No offence.
Just sayin’. ;-)
MT
Watching from the North.
Mistahtibbs on November 1, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Used to play WoW but moved on to LOTRO (Lord of the Rings Online) and now WAR (Warhammer Online). Also playing FO3 and COD4.
That’s right ladies and I’m available. ;)
Benaiah on November 2, 2008 at 12:02 AM
A Fool Will Wonder.
The Wise Man Will…
ASK THE TRADE CHANNEL!!
thareb on November 2, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Arlas Menethil in 2008!
The candidate with braaaaaaains!
Kristopher on November 2, 2008 at 12:10 AM
You know, with all the off topic self promotional cr*p you dribble over almost every thread you comment in, you’re the last person that needs to complain about a slow news day. What’s the matter diaperrash? AP ask you not to post the story of your screen-name anymore? WOW would be perfect for you. All kinds of chicks to hit on…and you wouldn’t be here as much. Everybody wins.
austinnelly on November 2, 2008 at 12:28 AM
There was a Ron Paul protest rally in Wow during the Iowa caucuses. they were upset Ron wasn’t on the ballot.
Lothar on November 2, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Oh yeah-
and I’m :
42 female gnome mage in Emerald Dream (“Flouristat”)
37 Undead male warlock in The Forgotten Coast (“Retsin”)
20 Dwarf female rogue in Dalvengyr (“Starjones”)
Lothar on November 2, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Haha 70 Priest (shadow till 80) from Draka here. That’s how I got the screen name.
P.S. WTS Draka Character name: Hotair. OMGH4X!!!1!!1!!one!!11
leetpriest on November 2, 2008 at 1:19 AM
The HotAir Crew on WoW
leetpriest on November 2, 2008 at 1:26 AM
PONG! Forevah!
Limerick on November 2, 2008 at 1:56 AM
So, there are more people farming plat than there are farming food? :)
I never played WoW, but started with EverQuest, tried several other games, and am currently playing City of Heroes/ Villains. What I find most interesting are the class breakdowns.
McCain is preferred by Warriors; Obama is preferred by Rogues (thieves).
malclave on November 2, 2008 at 2:02 AM
Maltheon – 70 Blood Elf Paladin
Cylus – 70 Undead Priest
Jenjandi – 70 Troll Priest
Keldaran – 70 Tauren Hunter
Varagar – 64 Tauren Warrior
Chevara – 43 Tauren Druid
- All on Kilrogg
FOR THE HORDE!
TheUnrepentantGeek on November 2, 2008 at 2:36 AM
70 Hunter
Dragonmaw
For the Horde!
Obama is a gnome. Tiny, pathetic, worthless.
RightWired on November 2, 2008 at 2:46 AM
70 Human Fury Warrior – Nagrand – Alliance.
Dreadnought223 on November 2, 2008 at 3:45 AM
How will any of these nerds pull themselves away from the WoW long enough to go out and vote?
Black Adam on November 2, 2008 at 4:59 AM
Hmmm…
The people who made up my farm group consisted of an Air Force pilot and his wife, a Marine DI (predictably he was our MT, the guy definetly had the voice of command), a Pharmacist, a baggage handler and an engineer at a TV station. My last guild was run by a software designer who had just signed a book deal and was getting out of the software business to write full time. In that guild the oldest person was 67, the youngest 14 (she and her dad played). They worked at a variety of occupations, from homemaker to Philosphy professor to a small engine mechanic at Sears to an RN. The guild was a basic slice of America, with a couple of Aussies, Kiwis, a couple expat Americans in Dubai and one guy who lived in Singapore tossed in.
Yes, I think these “nerds” will be voting, hun. Except the 14 year old.
Nahanni on November 2, 2008 at 6:07 AM
Its called Multitasking and its something that WoW players are very good at.
Dreadnought223 on November 2, 2008 at 6:37 AM
I touched a nerve.
Forgive me, exalted Dungeon Masters.
Black Adam on November 2, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Hey, don’t be so testy! You’re replying to a guy who named himself “Black Adam”…that’s the Captain Marvel (“Shazam!”) supervillain.
Black Adam on November 2, 2008 at 6:59 AM
/cluck
thareb on November 2, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Just started a few months ago so I’m nowhere near the level of other posters here.
Obama is definitely the Horde, agree that McCain is an Alliance Warrior or a Paladin.
If playing WOW as a female is alpha, then call me alpha. Get me within armsreach of a Taurean Druid and I can take him out in a NY second. However Undead Warlocks are a problem. And who doesn’t hate rogues except rogues? LOL
My BG honor points are ridiculous for someone at my level. It’s much more fun than shooting balls in Zuma or watching bad television.
I’m sure that the addiction will wear thin…soon…hopefully.
GeeWhiz on November 2, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Pfft. Silly WoW carebears. Call me when you want to play a real man’s MMO, I’ll be in EvE.
wearyman on November 2, 2008 at 9:12 AM
I’m sorry guys, but Warhammer Online is the new choice of MMORPGs.
Here’s my theory: the vibrant, child-like colours and slightly fey, almost effeminate world of World of Warcraft appeals to children, women, and rather ineffectual men. Is it then a surprise that the people of WOW would vote for Obama? And they think he’s an Elf (WOW elves are very, very effeminate. Almost gender-neutral.)
Why not ask people who play Warhammer Online Age of Reckoning who they’d vote for, and I bet you get a different picture. WAR is for the capable and the decisive. They would be McCain all the way.
Discuss …
dcpolwarth on November 2, 2008 at 9:31 AM
Warwussie online is consensual PVP, and there is no real loss for dying.
It’s the same basic concept as WoW with a “darker” look and feel. Whoop de freaking do.
EvE Online is “consensual” ONLY in the sense that you consent to PVP by hitting the “undock” button. You want dark and gritty? Play EvE Online.
Of course, I realize that the chance of real loss in-game may turn some off, and an actual player-run economy similar in many respects to the real world economy may be too much to handle for some of you “beta males”. But anytime you wimps wanna “Man Up” to an MMO that has an actual learning curve, feel free to join me in EvE.
wearyman on November 2, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Because on this blog, most of the nerds actually have jobs and will have been torn away from wife, kid, or boss agro.
Except for Dave Rywall. He probably plays FFXI. He’s one of the puppets for Soros’ character: 75 taru puppetmaster.
leetpriest on November 2, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Oooohhhh you’re talking about that game that had such poor design that a single player scammed the entire userbase of the game out of 790 billion Isk (Eve Online’s form of currency)?
Or the guy that stole 75 billion?
Or the GHSC incident costing players 30 Billion Isk?
Thanks but no thanks, I’ll take the MMOs that have some form of cognitive GM presence.
leetpriest on November 2, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I play that too. Come find me in Cloud Ring. I’ll be waiting >:)
Or … I’ll run away because I’m a newb with less than 5 million skill points. – Araris Malistar
TheUnrepentantGeek on November 2, 2008 at 12:59 PM
My lvl 70 Tauren Hunter would PWN Obama.
wdlp1965 on November 2, 2008 at 2:45 PM
I’ve tried Eve and it was too boring, though thanks to the corporations owning everything, I couldn’t mine ore for crap. I have been playing WoW for almost 2 years, but with a couple of kids under 3, I don’t have much time. I have a level 43 Dranai (spelling is off) Paladin and a level 44 Blood Elf Warlock on Kirin Tor (and NO, I DON’T RP).
Torch on November 3, 2008 at 9:45 AM
70 undead T6 warrior clearing sunwell on LOLskull…
wowmom on November 3, 2008 at 10:46 AM
70 Night elf Druid
70 dwarf Warrior
66 human rogue
32 Draenai shaman
36 gnome warlock
15 human paladin
all on Burning Legion
44 Tauren Druid on Bonechewer
15 Blood elf mage on Trollbane
8 Blood elf hunter
12 undead rogue on some other surver, I forget which.
and 50 Elf Minstrel and 50 hobbit burglar on LOTRO
MTinMN on November 3, 2008 at 10:53 AM