tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post4185655482599753836..comments2010-01-27T21:13:00.191-05:00Comments on UWoW: Delayed Recall: Blue Plz!Jim Surgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455455691261472689noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-26289082102288399082009-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:002009-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:00Hello,I've been listening to Blue Plz! for awhile ...Hello,<BR/><BR/>I've been listening to Blue Plz! for awhile now. One thing I've noticed is that Totalbiscuit has a great disdain for the Players vs. Player aspects of World of Warcraft. However, I believe that he is essentially speaking to a topic of which he has not given a fair chance. He constantly states that PvP is a valid form of gameplay but goes on to point out that he believes it takes "no skill". I'm taking this quote from his most recent show however he may have been speaking from a relative perspective because I do remember him mentioning other games prior to his statement(I'll check when the archives come out). This statement seems pretty offensive. I like Totalbiscuit and agree with many of his opinions but stating that PvP lacks skill without actually delving into the content and trying out seriously PvPing. I understand where this perspective develops as I once had it. Most PvP players I've encountered are terribad raiders and arrogant jerks. But since the quality of content has declined I picked up PvPing and found it to be rather challenging. I admit there are some things in PvP that may seem unfair and unbalanced (The idea of only certain cut compositions will succeed) but if you can manage the correct composition you don't skyrocket to the top. You still have to develop skills throughout your PvP career and I believe Totalbiscuit isn't acknowledging this side of the argument.<BR/><BR/>There is a great amount of skill and tactics involved with PvP, moreso in Arenas but if organized correctly Battlegrounds Premades could also create a beautiful example of how skill combined with excellent planning leads to absolute victory. Indeed, PvP has many merits to which I believe Totalbiscuit does not give enough credit to.<BR/><BR/>-JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856849732126673364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-65621612209047094342009-03-25T19:24:00.000-04:002009-03-25T19:24:00.000-04:00Hi TB. Now, I'm not overly sure about where I can ...Hi TB. Now, I'm not overly sure about where I can critique you. But hell, I am really enjoying this website, so I'll leave another review here for Blue Plz. I've never reviewed or blogged before, but I'm determined that I'll make a blog using this website so I can review. =D<BR/>This is for your most recent show which was 24th March.<BR/>This was the 1st show I ever listened to live, and I went into IRC. It was a postponed show, and by god, the wait from fri to tues was sure as hell worth it.<BR/>You talked a lot about the new add on system Blizz are putting in place.<BR/>I have to say, that your points are very good. But I do prefere when you come out with the sarcastic jokes like you said something about changing the name of Blue Plz to something else if you decided to give up on Wow. I lol'ed a lot at that.<BR/>You did get very passionate about the topic, which I like, and angry rants (yet not so much rants as you have very valid arguements that make sense) are sorta your trademark.<BR/>Now, more nubcake news please. =D<BR/>I do like the comical part of your show as well as the meaty substance of your opinions. But I would like more comical features, because those are the things that I as a listener will quote myself, think about and debate about.<BR/>I still think that every so often you should bring Eriyanna into show, because the episode two friays the 13th ago with her was Hilarious.<BR/>Perhaps you could do a small duo show with her if you have time? =D<BR/><BR/>Also, Eriyanna on Arcanist belt is lvl 61?! HORROR! That's not meant to happen in Classic WoW. =D<BR/>Currently leveling a druid and my gf is leveling a priest which we will transfer to Arcanist Belt server soon as we hit lvl 60. But prepare to be out dpsed by my hybrid class Kitty. =POzueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418663887483914718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-43360691554681133752009-03-19T05:33:00.000-04:002009-03-19T05:33:00.000-04:00I agree with Christoffer. I love Blu Plz, and have...I agree with Christoffer. I love Blu Plz, and have listened to it since I started playing WOW, but it is a very good idea to continuously critique the show, as fortunately TB does listen to critique, unlike some game companies *cough cough blizz*<BR/>I have to say, my family was brought up debating around a table so hearing TB's views on the podcasts reminds me a lot of childhood.<BR/>I enjoy the way he is powerful in his opinions, as for me it not only tempts me to agree with him, but can also envoke a sense of wanting to get up and say "Hey everyone! Listen to what I have to say about WOW!"<BR/>I would suggest that ya bring a 2nd host every so often, because the show with the other host (so bad, can't remember her name) on last fri the 13th was amazing from a comedy and debating sense, as she was hilarious and the back and forth agreements and disagreements allowed TB's opinions to become a lot more strengthened.<BR/>A 2nd host every so often would be cool, just even for a quick debate. As it would be good to have a sense of devil's advocate so we could hear strong opinions from both sides of the arguement.<BR/>By your request TB I did ask my dad to debate the addiction topic with you, as he gave me hassel about trying to finish a raid on saturday night at 11pm. I was like "what? If i was out at a party ya would say naught to me?" I think he just doesn't like WOW. He seemed quite confused when I offered him a debate with you, and now that I think about it, would be quite embarrassing to hear my fav podcaster wipe the floor with my father. ^^<BR/>Anyway, you WILL do well in the Play by Play comp, cuz I usually hate Play by Play but was enjoying what you were doing.<BR/><BR/>Fred, do me favour and review more Blu Plz. Or even better, go on TB's show and debate a bit. (also you can do a bit of Plug Plug Plug. No one will mind.)<BR/><BR/>Site is awesome and ty guys. Will see ya in IRC tomorrow towards end of the show. =DOzueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418663887483914718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-5980059321880760282009-03-18T18:56:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:56:00.000-04:00The review nicely reflected Blue Plz!(!) Other tha...The review nicely reflected Blue Plz!(!) Other than that, I salute you for not supporting "the Daily Mail's" 'propaganda'; which proves to me that you know what you're talking about.<BR/><BR/>Like the section about casuals stated, TB tends to stray into other things indirectly related to the subject (Badges), but a minor flaw at best.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for giving this show the attention it deserves.<BR/><BR/>Fred Jones: I think it's excellent that you're going to make another part on Blue Plz!, because I don't think you can review the show as a whole, based on a single episode.<BR/><BR/>(My apologies for lousy English)Pyratheonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15828836490741596306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-65832365431134749452009-03-09T17:18:00.000-04:002009-03-09T17:18:00.000-04:00Thanks TB it was a fun experience for me all aroun...Thanks TB it was a fun experience for me all around. There will be more on Blue Plz! in the future too because Jim has mentioned that he wants to do "A Longer Look" on the show but that's a bit down the road. I'm glad podcasters are reading our site and taking our criticism/praise at face value and leaving it at that. That's what we hoped for with this blog and it means a lot to us that we're starting to pull it off.Fred Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416916222650133264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887796962866801986.post-68664615254247035382009-03-09T16:30:00.000-04:002009-03-09T16:30:00.000-04:00It's interesting to read this kind of analysis and...It's interesting to read this kind of analysis and comparing it to the things I came up with during my own analysis of the show. It's kind of a habit of mine to listen back to the show I did a couple of days ago and take some notes as to what I thought came out well and didn't.<BR/><BR/>I did actually feel the casual player discussion was the weakest point of the show. Specifically, I am annoyed with myself that I strayed into badge discussion during that segment, instead of keeping it until the segment after that. That wasn't part of the plan, and it was a fracturing of my train of thought that I'm personally rather annoyed with. Considering I'd been formulating the argument that I was going to make a few hours before hand, I botched it good and proper. You live and learn.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words, but more importantly, for dedicating the time to write constructive analysis of the show. /salute.TotalBiscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00528268032339621973noreply@blogger.com