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Robin Baird

@arlee.bsky.social
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Member of maadrealms.com and I write for mmorpg.com

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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This week, I explore why WoW: Forever feels different to me, and why I am purposefully not following all the news about it. @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
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WoW Forever: The Simple Bliss of Existing - Arlee in Azeroth | MMORPG.com
Robin is kicking it in the WoW Forever beta, and is simply having a very good time.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They make incredibly adorable sounds too! And they really do run in a little line when they have babies!
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There is a similar one at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and it is literally the only rollercoaster I have been on that I didn't enjoy a single moment. It didn't even feel like a rollercoaster. It looks like that one has a more traditional track layout. I know some people like them, but not for me either.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It just never fucking ends with them.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I feel like I know exactly what it was about, but I could be assuming lol ><
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Many reasons to be annoyed with this article, my brain chose #4 is "us & we" so really it's list of five words. It's a dumb list though ><
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here's a contrast of what it looks like with and without fog.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Y'all! It just got FOGGY in Mulgore! It rolled in like actual fog. It's so coool!!! @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every now and then I get presented with someone’s opinion that the reason more women don’t stay in games journalism is because we’re to soft. Which makes me want to punch them. Hugs to past, present, and future you. Your writing has been a gift.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
They can shout 😲 I feel like that shouldn't be surprising, but I never really thought about it before. Does that mean they can whisper too? Sucks they need to do that because of noise pollution, but it is also cool that they can do that.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's shitty that people are still treating devs like that for any reason. It also sucks that companies seem to tolerate it.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
That’s awesome! I remember liking it a lot, but getting frustrated with all the different currencies. Aside from that though, it was a delight. I’m happy they’re still active with it.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
How is that game these days? I haven't visited in years :(
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Marlamin @marlam.in · 26/09/2026
This post perfectly explains what I was talking about a while back regarding developers that get sucked into AI losing their way and probably not even realizing it. blog.bustikiller.com/2026/09/25/o...
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One month without AI
Several months ago, I decided that AI contributions were no longer welcome in a FOSS project I am building and maintaining - LibreWeddingPlanner. It’s not that it got a lot of contributions with AI — ...
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What a weird way for him to say "Is anyone in here?"
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Lucky for me there were no cliffs nearby lol ><
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is this Hyjal in the distance? I'm looking towards Bloodhoff Village coming from the starting area, so it is in the right direction. Kind of crazy that we can see that far, though.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
OMG! Look at how the water reflects the sunlight!!! And the sky. It keeps surprising me! @wowclassicdevs.blizzard.com
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WoW Forever HD Graphics
YouTube video by Robin Durst
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Dude, every time I see you guys, I realize I've forgotten how tall you both are. Normally, you're just little people on my screen 🤣
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I know a lot of people have FEELINGS about the HD graphics in WoW: Forever (which you can choose not to use), but look at these! I CANNOT get over how amazing the water looks! @wowclassicdevs.blizzard.com
Tauren looking out to the horizon on the way to Bloodhoof Village.Landscape view of Bloodhoof Village with the pond in front of it.Tauren looking at the water effects at the pond near Bloodhoof Village.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Had a wonderful conversation with Josh Greenfield and Jeff Parrott about what we have to look forward to in WoW Forever. Including how the team is approaching horizontal progression.
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BlizzCon 2026 Interview: Chatting WoW Forever's Campsites, Horizontal Progression, And More With Blizzard | MMORPG.com
Robin sat down with Blizzard's Jeff Parrott and Josh Greenfield to talk all things WoW Forever back at BlizzCon 2026.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Went to get BBQ before grocery shopping and the HEB we’re at just lost all power ><
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On the day before Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire, all I can think about is that time in 2021 when the head of the UN World Food Program asked Musk to donate $6 billion to save 42 million people from starvation and he refused.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I had this pop-up in my memories from today. Apparently years ago today I was treated to one of the best cutscenes I’ve ever experienced. IYKYK #FFXIV
Scene where Ardbert offers the WoL help in the fight against Hades.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I’m equally torn between wanting to laugh and wanting yell about this post 🤣😡
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
I misread “worm” as “woman” and I was REALLY close to actually freaking out about it.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Man do I have THOUGHTS about the State of Azeroth update today. I'm kind of out on a limb here, but I think it's a pretty comfy limb.
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World of Warcraft's State of Azeroth: The Future is Radiant | MMORPG.com
Today's World of Warcraft State of Azeroth update was a whirlwind, with more on what we can look forward to now and in the future, plus a ton of intriguing tidbits to pique our interest and speculatio...
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Since Legion Remix will be ending with the Midnight pre-patch on Monday, it’s a good time to look at what worked and what hasn’t in the second Remix installment.
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World of Warcraft: The Allure and Fatigue of Legion Remix - Arlee in Azeroth | MMORPG.com
Deep nostalgia made the Legion Remix a hit -- until pacing, timing, and repetition started to pull players in different directions.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
On the other hand, robbing the rich to feed the poor is exactly what’s needed here.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
@worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com I love this year's Winter's Veil gift, but I'm sorely disappointed I can't roll around on the snowball in bear form. This is a huge oversight. Just think about how hilarious a giant bear rolling around on a snowball would be!
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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2) ""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
sweet-faced tabby cat sitting at a table with front paws on the edge of the table.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
This week, I took a look back at some of the highlights from the last year. In doing so, I realized that even the content I wasn't a huge fan of was still really good. TWW has been an incredibly solid expansion all the way around.
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Arlee in Azeroth - 2025 Retrospective of World of Warcraft: The War Within | MMORPG.com
Robin takes a look back at the year that was 2025 in Azeroth, from the return of Plunderstorm to the launch of Player Housing earlier this month.
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
No lie, one of my favorite perks of being a bartender was free access to the maraschino cherries 🤣
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Live, Laugh, Lore @handle.invalid · 08/10/2025
🎉Legion Timewalking and Patch 11.2.5 is now LIVE!!! 🎉 To celebrate Blizzard has given us a Dreadlord Regalia Pack to give away to one lucky winner! To enter follow us & quote this post with your answer to the question "What are the Dreadlords up to?" by Oct 12th! #WoW_Partner
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
My hands-on with the Midnight Alpha is up with all my first impressions. There will be more content soon, after I've slept a bit more. It was a jam-packed day for sure. @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com #Midnight
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World of Warcraft Midnight Alpha Hands On Preview | MMORPG.com
Robin had a chance to jump into World of Warcraft Midnight's alpha, which officially goes live tomorrow, to preview the new campaign, dungeons, and player housing.
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 11/08/2025
AI is moving wealth from the people to the super-wealthy at a record pace
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
With love!
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Camp @campfireharve.st · 11/07/2025
I saw an infographic a couple years ago about how to remove source identifiers from links and why it's important, but I can't find it again and too many people I know are sending me links with them so here's an infographic straight from the oven
Header text: "HEY YOU! YES YOU! TAKE THIS SHIT OUT OF LINKS!"

This is followed by a couple example urls, with a red square highlighting the sections with source identifiers. The rest of the text is as follows: 

Source identifiers are used to track your activity on a site. Where you came from, what device you use, and even who you talk to. Whether it's written clearly in the url or tied to a random string of characters, it's assigned to your activity. 
 
When you send a link containing a source identifier to somebody and they click it, it signals to the website that you two are connected. And that data goes right back to the website operators, and thus their advertisers. 
 
Whenever you select "share" or "copy link" on a social app or website, it creates a link like this. If you give even the smallest shit about online privacy, it's important to remove them. Everything after the "?" symbol can be removed without issue, especially sections starting with "si=" or "utm_source="
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Kim Acuff Steiner @emberdione.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
www.ebay.com/usr/ember_di... WAVE OF STUFF GOING UP! Includes Neopets - with and without tags. Blizzard Statues. WoW Mega Blocks, LOL.
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Security Measure
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Woah… that wild!
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 03/07/2025
Your options for self-funded game dev becoming a sustainable career: 1. Have existing money or income. or 2. Get extremely lucky while doing everything perfectly.
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Key Biodiversity Areas @keybiodiversity.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
🌊 This World Ocean Day, we want to highlight how marine KBAs can be used by governments all over the world 🌎 as a strategic tool for nature-positive spatial planning, sustainable development and international compliance. #WorldOceanDay #SaveOurOcean
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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 06/06/2025
This article sums up the uneasy feeling I've had since PAX East. The industry I've known my entire career is gone. I don't know what's coming next, but I can't pretend that things will ever return to what they were
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Except now this needs to be done 😯
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Someday people will reach the point where “I didn’t like it but others did” is valid. Someday.
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a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .
ALT: a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Are people saying it wasn’t?
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Would be very interested!
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Very long thread, 100% worth your time. It’s probably the best thing I’ve read in years 😂❤️
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Robin Baird @arlee.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I’m so excited!!! Let’s go!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMT...
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BlizzCon | Announce Trailer
YouTube video by Blizzard Entertainment
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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Now that January is done, here is where we're at with known games industry layoffs. We know of layoffs at 24 workplaces this month impacting at least 640 employees. While that's a tenth of last January's headcount, it doesn't look like a general slowdown. We're still FAR from pre-2022 numbers
screenshot of a data dashboard
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