"Whether you love New Year's events or avoid them, the start of the year does feel like a good time to sail off into a new adventure, time to boldly turn into the wind and to face things square on," writes submitter Zylojinx of Spectacular Death on Llane (US-A).

It's a new year, and for many of us that means we're thinking back on 2016 and what we did — and didn't accomplish. But there's no point dwelling on the past when the future is right in front of us.

In this week's leveling stream, the team finishes off some world quests and then begins the most noble quest of them all.

Way, way back when I first started playing this game, I began on a PVE server.

Welcome back to The Queue, our daily Q&A feature for all of Blizzard’s games! Have a question for the Blizzard Watch staff? Leave it in the comments!

Do not be alarmed, mortal. The author you are accustomed to questioning in this hallowed space is indulging in quality time with friends and family, and has asked me to address you in her stead. She was wise to ask, for I am always willing to share words of encouragement, and the wisdom only a creature as ancient and hallowed as myself could begin to possess. Ask, listen, and find enlightenment.

"In the spirit of the holidays, I took my Voidwalker and his little friend to meet some long-lost family in Nagrand," writes submitter RJ of Know Your Horde on Nesingwary (US-H).

Today's question is simple: What are you playing?

2017 is nearly upon us -- but before we leap into the new year, let's take a look at 2016.

Update: Sorry to anyone who's just seeing this now, but Season 8 has ended.

While there aren't very many events streaming this week, lots of organizations are using this lull right before the new year to announce their plans for 2017.