What?!? Because it features the use of swords and plate armor prominently, it's "based on" medieval times? Nice try. What about the magic, orcs, and undead guys? Medieval times on which planet?... All these people confusing MMORPGs with reality are starting to scare me
I've had this problem with tabletop RPGers for some time--they expect a certain amount of medieval realism, e.g. I've had other gamers attempt to argue that the majority of the population can't be literate, though in the fantasy world there isn't a Mother Church with a vested interest in keeping literacy to a minimum.
While all the "This is Blizzard's game world, they can decide this, stop making a big deal" comments have a point, they also miss the point. An MMO fantasy world is made up of its people, its customers. These policies should be aired publicly and made a huge deal so that those of us who care can tell Blizzard that we expect a world that's friendly to our beliefs and ideals or we will not pay/play. If it ends up being the case that Blizzard is happier to cater to those who don't want gays in their world, so be it. Some will decide that's OK, and some will feel that being so informed, they'd rather take their money elsewhere.
I like the Norad tracks Santa page best for Santa Tracking. I had to work tonight and missed being able to show the kids Santa's progress around the world.
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I've had this problem with tabletop RPGers for some time--they expect a certain amount of medieval realism, e.g. I've had other gamers attempt to argue that the majority of the population can't be literate, though in the fantasy world there isn't a Mother Church with a vested interest in keeping literacy to a minimum.
While all the "This is Blizzard's game world, they can decide this, stop making a big deal" comments have a point, they also miss the point. An MMO fantasy world is made up of its people, its customers. These policies should be aired publicly and made a huge deal so that those of us who care can tell Blizzard that we expect a world that's friendly to our beliefs and ideals or we will not pay/play. If it ends up being the case that Blizzard is happier to cater to those who don't want gays in their world, so be it. Some will decide that's OK, and some will feel that being so informed, they'd rather take their money elsewhere.
I like the Norad tracks Santa page best for Santa Tracking. I had to work tonight and missed being able to show the kids Santa's progress around the world.