Three – Women of World of Warcraft
Friday, 2nd April, 2010 | No Comments »In another realm a whole other world exists. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft summons over 11.5 million bedroom sorcerers and slayers who are helpless to its charms. Brouhaha tracked down three avid Hong Kong female World of Warcraft (Women of World of Warcraft… W.o.W.o.W) players to tell us about war, romance and pets within the W.o.W realm. They all sport maxed-out level 80 characters and are lovely in real life but as ugly as they want to be within their world.
1. Eliza Rogers
Age: 23
Character name: Rumble
Character race/class: Undead/Warrior
Character gender: Female (gorgeous)
In one sentence, explain why you’re so into World of Warcraft?
W.o.W is like life – you have to level up skills in life the same as you do in W.o.W.
How long have you been playing for?
Since year 12, I guess since around 2004. So 5 or 6 years now.
On average, how many hours a week do you play?
I play much less than I used to, but in my heyday it was around five hours a day. So 40 plus a week at my peak.
Why did you choose your character’s race and class?
The race, because the Undead are hard as shit and class, because people are always more surprised when they hear you’re a girl playing as a warrior.
Do you wish you lived in the World of Warcraft World? The W.o.W.W?
ABSOLUTELY!
What’s the difference between real world you and W.o.W you?
In W.o.W, I can take on at least six or seven guys at one time whereas in real life that situation never arises…
Would you ever date anyone you meet on W.o.W based on his character?
Ha! No because I’ve previously assumed people are good looking because their characters are awesome but when I see them via webcam, I’ve always been proven wrong.
Would you fight me for real right now if I promised you experience points if you win?
YEP! I’ve got mad double hand sword skillz.
Do you battle cry during sex?
In my own special way, yes.
What’s eating Gilbert Grape?
The fact that I’m coming to pown him.
How depressing is the Swamp of Sorrows?
About as depressing as Lang Kwai Fong at six in the morning.
What’s your favourite non-combat pet your character has?
A little panda. His name is Cheddar.
Like Bear Grylls did to his poor camel, if in a dire situation, would you hollow out your mount and use the carcass as a sleeping bag?
ABSOLUTELY!
2. Emma Black
Age: 22
Character name: Tinytoast
Character race/class: Tauren/Shaman
Character gender: Male
In one sentence, explain why you’re so into World of Warcraft?
I tried it thinking it was going to be rubbish but got hooked almost immediately.
How long have you been playing for?
For about two years, on and off.
On average, how many hours a week do you play?
I can’t count that high! Maybe an hour or two a day? I used to play a lot more.
Why did you choose your characters race and class?
It seemed obvious to go for the big cow-man, and shamans have badass totems. I don’t know much about the other classes to be honest, I’ve never played them.
Do you wish you lived in the World of Warcraft World?
Umm. No. I’d have to be on guard all the time and it’d take forever getting places.
What’s the difference between real world you and W.o.W you?
Very little. It’s almost exactly the same except in W.o.W except no one believes me that I’m a girl. Many people pretend to be girls to get gold. In the real world, people believe me though.
Would you ever date anyone you meet on W.o.W based on his character?
Hell yes! It shows he has commitment!
Would you fight me for real right now if I promised you experience points if you win?
I don’t need to. I’m already level 80. Maybe when the expansion comes out.
Do you battle cry during sex?
My character’s battle cry isn’t very sexy. ‘’STRENGTH AND HONOUR!’…no? No.
What’s eating Gilbert Grape?
He has lots of family issues. Also because of his name probably… What kind of silly name is that?
How depressing is the Swamp of Sorrows?
I haven’t been there in a long time. There are lots more depressing places.
What’s your favourite non-combat pet your character has?
It has to be the Magical Crawdad. You fish up this giant crawdad called Mr. Pinchy and he gives you three wishes. If you’re lucky you get a mini crawdad; if you’re not, you get eaten.
Like Bear Grylls did to his poor camel, if in a dire situation, would you hollow out your mount and use the carcass as a sleeping bag?
No. I can’t imagine it would too pleasant sleeping inside a polar bear.
3. Michelle Li
Age: Undisclosed
Character name: Michèle
Character race/class: Night Elf/Druid – healer
Character gender: Female
In one sentence, explain why you’re so into World of Warcraft?
It’s fun to play and I meet new friends from all over the world.
How long have you been playing for?
Two years on and off. My longest holiday from the game was for four months because I was pissed off at it for not being able to complete an in-game achievement.
On average, how many hours a week do you play?
The minimum’s 24 hours a week.
Why did you choose your characters race and class?
I wanted to try something different from my other characters so I chose a healer. It turns out to be quite fun!
Do you wish you lived in the World of Warcraft World?
The W.o.W.W? No! It involves too many stupid quests like having to kill 100 wolves or something! I also hate the traveling.
What’s the difference between real world you and W.o.W you?
We’re the same. Even the name is the same. My Guild (a group of players that band together for quests) friends are my real friends.
Would you ever date anyone you meet on W.o.W based on his character?
Nope. But I’ve seen someone who has and it was a disaster! As for the guy’s character, if he’s real good then I’d appreciate his game play. We can be friends but dating…nah.
Would you fight me for real right now if I promised you experience points if you win?
No!
Do you battle cry during sex?
Battle cry?…. No….
What’s eating Gilbert Grape?
I forgot… All I remember is Leonardo DiCaprio..
How depressing is the Swamp of Sorrows?
I’m Alliance so I don’t go to that region but the most depressing place for me is West Fall. But..yes, Swamp of Sorrows is a very depressing place.
What’s your favourite non-combat pet your character has?
My favourite is my little Pug. Perky Pug. I really want the Wind Rider Cub and the Gryphon Hatchling though! They’re only available at the Blizzard (Game creators) store and they’re not shipping them to HK right now >_<!
Like Bear Grylls did to his poor camel, if in a dire situation, would you hollow out your mount and use the carcass as a sleeping bag?
To my mount!? No!!… You mean the mount that’s in the game?… No! I work hard for my mounts!
Words: Alex Lendrum
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