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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 6h

Wow:Forever beta has been real interesting. Much of the stuff I see people complain about and/or discuss would, if implemented, result in Forever morphing into something closely resembling retail. I don't mean that in a negative way per se but just as a funny observation.

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☠️𝔖𝔭𝔬𝔬𝔨𝔶 𝔎𝔯𝔦𝔰🦇 @freydalpishti.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Paul Verhoeven the most vindicated guy to ever exist.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The game does lose some of its luster if that type of behavior goes unpunished - Regardless of it being Asmongold. I'm a long-time fan of the franchise and i'm slowly losing interest too because of all the vitriol. Can't imagine how much worse it is for people without the nostalgia.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Other MOBAs: "What if we created the most attractive being ever? The essence of attraction distilled into tangible form!" Valve: "What if Jack Nicholson was a rat who led a people's revolution to take control of Long Island and segregate from the United States" Deadlock characters are the best.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

There was that one postponed (cancelled?) visual novel where you played as Lady Geist which hints they might be doing more with the setting. Hope it gets more love than Dota2 which has been really inconsistent in later years.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This could be one for the history books. Super stoked!

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Buying gold destroys that experience - not just for you but also for everyone else. I say that because RMTing will embolden bots which will nuke layering in certain areas and destroy the server economy. You're actively paying to make the game worse for everyone when you buy gold. It sucks.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Classic, and by extension Forever, is about the journey. It's the people and the experiences you have along the way. The random person you build a rivalry with as you farm the same herbs, or the satisfaction of finally getting the mount you saved up for and knowing what went into it.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The whole RMT thing highlights an inherent problem within the warcraft community and i'm not talking about the blatant disregard for ToS by streamers - which also sucks btw It's the shortcuts to bypass the game. Buying gold to gear fast completely misses the point of the entire game.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I think they are trying to throw as wide a net as possible to ensure large subscriber numbers and generate revenue. That only works with regular people though, and not extremist groups whose fundamental understanding of human decorum differs from the rest of us. Mutually exclusive groups.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If they want to build something that lasts then they need to create a foundation that makes people wanna stay while having enough mass appeal to pull new people in They cannot happen if the reputation of Forever is one of harassment and vitriol Ignoring the elephant condemns the game from day one

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I would argue that you *can* have that approach but it'll mean actually enforcing the ToS. You might take a hit up front, which *is* a risk but Papa Roach won't continue to play anyway. You can't sustain outrage so they inevitably need to move on to new things, which means blizz loses money anyway.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Are these in the game or creations of yours? Super cool regardless. Love Nurse Harrows set.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

She became Hash'ura. Isn't career success at the cost of great personal sacrifice aspirational? /s We should have Bwon'samdi on speed dial after the Shadowlands. He should be able to let this one slide, right? Cash in that favor to bring back one or two green boys.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oh no... It's like how Back to the Future would happen in 1996 if Marty used the DeLorean today (2026)

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

These 3x3s are always fun. Here are my 9 games!

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cool! Did not know that was a thing. Remember loving that movie as a kid :D

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cool artstyle. Which movie is that from?

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I hate the wow housing system and how it interacts with real money. Many builds use them, and I had initially considered getting one until I noticed that you have to buy them individually. If I want 11 Lush Garden Stable(s) I have to buy it 11 times for cash. Shit is so predatory. It's disgusting.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

IIRC she also felt bad for Dath’remar Sunstrider and the Highborne that opposed Azshara during the War of the Ancients, and spoke on their behalf in front of the Resistance. She hates reckless use of magic combined with hubris, but the Shen'dorei cohabitate with nature and seem fairly cautious.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very likely. His guilds have been running amok on beta while he's been releasing insane tweets like the one below (I omitted the list itself but it's fairly long). Just utter poison.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some ambience screenshots that i've collected while playing the World of Warcraft: Forever beta

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I was just about comment that there should be a 'Closed Discord". Kudos to you :D

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Love to see it Pokemon cards should be about getting the ones you think are cool, or the ones with the beautiful art that makes you stop flipping pages. It should not be about profit margins.

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Christian Bale's 'NICE' Pout

ALT: Christian Bale's 'NICE' Pout

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Just got to Stormwind in the Warcraft Forever beta, and I legit felt like that one JonTron .gif when I saw the light shine through the gates

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My cursory understanding is that people remain angry because Sheeran keeps making it about him rather than what is going on between Israel and Palestine. He chooses to focus on how sad being called out is making him feel rather than apologizing, and allowing the actual issue to get attention.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The first tier set for shaman being the WC3 shaman set, hunter being mok'nathal armor, and having the mage tier be Dalaran Archmage garb is already boding well. Hoping we get those classic fits.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Been rewatching Brooklyn 99 and Andre Braugher might legit be the funniest performance in any piece of media ever. Captain Holt is the absolute best.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I would *love* to have this explained to me like I'm 5. Is it because it perpetuates a dated world view from the 60s or?

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Him and Asmongold both made somewhat entertaining content for a time around 10-15 years ago and the Warcraft community just hasn't been willing to let go despite being subjected to non-stop fecal showers since. It's mind-blowing.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

That's a crazy good catch! The new mountain range looks absolutely beautiful compared to the OG (and retail) one!

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My gaze immediately pivoted to the Gilnean capital being visible in the Eastern Kingdoms loading screen too. Makes sense that they'd acknowledge it but it makes you really wonder what will be there if/when we ever go there. Same with the potential of Quel'thalas.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I actually really enjoy the notion of the Skyborne in Forever but don't like their visual presentation. Having a part of their society be fanatic devotees worshipping Al'akir could be a cool narrative choice that can tie into the OG vanilla Thunderfury stuff.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Something interesting about the recent years of Blizzard is that Holly Longdale seems to be the only person who can incite hype in the crowd on the same level as Chris Metzen did in his prime. She just brings a good vibe and the crowd responds to it. She seems to be doing a lot of things right.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I imagine they'll be tying it into the new characters from the WC3: Forsaken campaign, but wasn't Leonid Bartholomew somewhat of a paladin already? He seemed to be a fairly well-balanced knoght who worked for the Argent Dawn. I always assumed he was a paladin back in the day.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This time we get to *be* the Leah of the story and punch Diablo in the soulstones.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

No, I don't believe so. What did they entail?

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Diablo 5 is just a custody battle between Diablo and Imperius as they both try to sway Tyraels kid.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Maybe he built a little house in Skovos and settled down. Had a family whom he gave an emergency phone with Imperius on speed-dial.

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Just booted up #Warcraft3 #Reforged to check the new graphics. Shown with the picture below is OG, Definitive, and finally launch Reforged textures. The new ones are pretty good IMO. I like it :)

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It looked really neat. Always cool to have more fun metroidvanias... Or is it just metroids in this case? :D

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I still scream out 'Arcanite Reaper! Ho!" When I charge in games. Illegal Danish was such a good machinima

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ParameterSoup @parametersoup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Malacrass never wore a mask in TBC so maybe he placed it there as a failsafe - a troll phylactery of sorts. Would make sense that he'd try to find an alternative if Zul'jin failed and setting his claws into any of Zul'jins family is a safe bet because of their influence. Either way, no explanation

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