Endgame of World of WarcraftSlide 2Game SummaryGameplay and FeelUser InterfaceEnd-Game PVEMotivationHeigan the UncleanStrengths and WeaknessesSlide 10Typical Week For Me in WarcraftEnd-Game Raider RequirementsWoW HierarchyEndgame of World of Warcraft•Type: MMOG•Cost: 40$•System Requirements:–98/ME/2000/XP –800 MHz or higher CPU –256 MB or more of RAM –32 MB 3D graphics card –4 GB Hard Drive Space–56k Connection•Real Req:–Cable/DSL Connection–512 MB of RAMGame Summary•WoW is standard MMO•Extensive Base Story line–6 Games –9 Novels –4 Warcraft Books•Player’s Role•InstallationGameplay and Feel•Movement•Combat•Graphics•Audio•ManualUser Interface• Thousands of Modifications• UI Modifications Required to Raid• UI Modifications Easy to InstallEnd-Game PVE•Players Organized into Guilds–40 Man Raids–Extremely Sophisticated•Big Nasty Things with Phat Loot–43 Instanced bosses in WoW–Each Boss Encounter Requires Own Strategy–6 to 30 hours to learn each encounterMotivation• Gear• Fun• Accomplishment• CommunityHeigan the Unclean• Phase 1– Ranged Attack from Altar– Healers stay on Altar– Melee Attack Heigan– Tank dances Heigan into one of four consecutive spots– Every 30 seconds 3 players get teleported to start of tunnel and run through Eyestalks and Maggots• Phase 2– After Two minutes of Phase 1, Heigan ports to Altar and forces all players to stand in the dancing area– Players must run to each section on time as the other 3 will be splashed by acid.Strengths and Weaknesses•Strengths–Fun Encounters–Variety–Combat System–Stable Progression–Adventure•Weaknesses–Server Performance–Some Encounters Suck–Itemization Problems–History of BugsTypical Week For Me in Warcraft1. After Tuesday Reset, ‘farm’ bosses for loot (15 hours)2. Spend 10 hours learning new encounter3. Spend 10 hours farming gold/materials4. Spend 1-5 hours strategizing and preparing for next encounterEnd-Game Raider Requirements•Invested 500+ Hours into WoW•Must Raid 20 – 50 Hours a Week, Same Time•Maintain 10+ Hours non-Raid timeWoW
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