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World of Warcraft AQ Gates Open!

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the of-course-it-will-blow-up dept.

Tayman writes "Wow...who didn't see this one coming? The players on the World of Warcraft Medivh server opened the gates to AQ. What happened next? The server crashed repeatedly. Why create content the servers can't handle? The very first time I read about this patch, I knew the servers would crash. The more people who open the gates, the more angry customers Blizzard will have in my opinion. With 5million+ subscribers, you would think Blizzard would have the best servers/connection money can buy. Although, I'm sure it's more complicated than simply plugging in a few ram chips and faster processors though. Most of the people involved in the raid are having a great time though. Could this be the most epic battle ever introduced to the mmorpg market? All signs point to yes. Let's see how long the mobs will respawn. Hopefully, the people of the Medivh server haven't seen anything yet. Either way, I would hate to be a network admin for Blizzard atm. ^_^ Here are some pics of the event. Thanks go out to all of those who took these pics. World of Warcraft AQ Pics Check out MMORPG Veteran to keep up with the events as they unfold." Update: 01/23 13:44 GMT by Z : Additionally, brandor wrote in with a link to some video of the event.

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  1. Re:Very nice of you to tell us by BarryNorton · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    al-Qaeda, maybe? Seriously, this is the most irritating article on Slashdot in days...

  2. Re:Very nice of you to tell us by BarryNorton · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    AQ is a new 40 man dungeon
    Oh right, gay SM then?
    (There's also a 20 man AQ dungeon)
    Nice for those less exhibitionistic?
    The current 40 man dungeons have of course been played since release
    Of course... ???
  3. huh by sjoel · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    This would be a good time for WOW players to invest some time into their real lives. Its almost certain they dont have one at this time, but there is no time like the present! Seriously though, for some people these games absolutly ruin their lives, and the people who love them. I have personal experience with this.

  4. We stand in unity, Barry. by CyricZ · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Barry, we have finally found something we are both in agreement about: the homoerotic tendencies of World of Warcraft. While the penis whipping that takes place in these 40-man dungeons intrigues me, alas I cannot say I wish to receive such punishment.

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  5. Re:Very nice of you to tell us by Southpaw018 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Ahn'Qiraj. Almost all dungeons have a two letter abbreviation assigned by the community for speed and clarity purposes (most people can't write proper English, much less spell imaginary words).

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  6. Re:Did I get it? by Le+Marteau · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Why, yes you did! That was quite an accomplishment! Never been done before! You have validated your existance and have made your mamma proud! I believe a Nobel nomination is in your future! You are quite special, and I am proud to be a member of the same forum as you! If I were you, I'd bet the lottery tonigh, because you are just unbelievably fortunate and lucky, leading a charmed life. That was very auspicious and with your abilities I see nothing but good things happening to you!

    I am so envious. It must be great to be you.

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