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How did your hobbies change during the pandemic?
Outside of playing video games, my main hobbies would be board gaming, cross stitching, and reading. You would think that needlecraft and reading would have been ideal stay-at-home hobbies — and superficially they are — except that I almost entirely lost the ability to focus for the length of time required to enjoy either.
What types of game mechanics make your actions feel impactful in a way you enjoy?
Reputation and Renown systems are prevalent in most open-world or RPG games like Skyrim, World of Warcraft, and Diablo -- and while they add a nice touch to the game, sometimes they can leave you wanting.
Blizzard Watch Podcast: Can WoW ever top Mists of Pandaria?
Join us as we discuss what our favorite expansion is and why it’s Mists of Pandaria (mostly), Overwatch 2’s new PVE story missions and its monetization tactics, and the future of Diablo 4 as well some recent hotfixes to the game.
Take advantage of WoW’s Winds of Sanctuary 50% experience and reputation buff to gain rep with most Dragonflight factions
The second part of the Diablo-themed crossover event, Welcome to Sanctuary, is now live in World of Warcraft.
When do you prefer to have story over efficiency in your games?
I realize I may be in the minority here, but sometimes I would rather spend several hours on stuff that has a story -- like, a branching, unfolding series of quests that at the end have revealed something about the world or given you an insight into a character -- than play content designed to reward me with specific items on a schedule.
How to beat The Dark Wanderer Tavern Brawl
A staple trope of the TTRPG genre enters Hearthstone when a mysterious cloaked figure emerges from the shadows of the tavern to challenge in The Dark Wanderer Hearthstone Tavern Brawl.
Blizzard Watch Podcast: Are Blizzard’s efforts to help casual players in WoW enough?
Join us as we discuss if the impact of the Revival Catalyst to complete raid tier sets and a more aggressive LFR release schedule is enough for casual raiders, if trashless raids like Trial of the Crusader in the upcoming Wrath Classic Phase 3 are enjoyable, and how great it is to watch Summer Games Done Quick, but not so great to attempt speedruns yourself.
How quickly does it take you to become obsessed with a game?
I have been playing a lot of Diablo 4 in the time since the early access for pre-orders went live.
On a scale from 1 to “This Is Fine,” how overwhelmed are you with gaming?
I don't exactly want to complain about the embarrassment of riches we currently face.
WRUP: A long weekend of gaming (and gaming done quickly!) lies ahead for Team Blizzard Watch
Hello and happy Friday, Watchers!



