About the Bloggers: Robin Torres
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First of all, the above is not a recent picture. I just thought it was important for you to know that I'm the type of person who fondles larger than life, mostly naked, movie theater props hanging out in the back of pickup trucks. On to the questions...
What do you do for WoW Insider?
I write WoW, Casually, a column for casual players which is supposed to be weekly and will be again. No, really. I used to write Azeroth Interrupted, a column about balancing real life with WoW, but that is now Gamer Interrupted over on Massively. I also started Totem Talk, the Shaman column. Not that I play a Shaman, but I used to interview players who do. I was very happy that our very capable Matthew Rossi took it over after all of my interviewees stopped wanting to be interviewed. And I go through random blogging bursts which I am always hoping will become more of a regular thing.
What's your main right now?
No matter what alt I play around with, and I fall in love with a new class once a month, I always return to my level 70 Tauren Druid, Freja. She resides on Daggerspine and is sometimes a Boomkin but is usually Resto. I just feel more comfortable healing. I started playing a Night Elf Druid on multiple servers before following the Spousal Unit to Daggerspine and the Horde. I do believe droods are the most versatile and fun class in the game by far, though I'm rather enamored with my Draenei Mage's DPS output. And the Blood Elf Warlock is fun, too. Of course my level 19 Troll Warrior is a blast in WSG. I'd better move on to the next question or we'll be here all day.
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance?
Horde. When I play my Draenei, I have a hard time getting upset when I get ganked. I'd gank me too!
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth?
Alterac Valley. Hands down. I haven't played since the new patch, but I suspect that I will still enjoy it. I love capturing Stormpike graveyard and healing the tanks during the Vanndar battle. A well fought AV win is sheer joy and worth the frustrating losses, of which there are many in my battlegroup, regardless of popular opinion. I do like the Daily Cooking Quests and bringing up alts as well.
What's the best instance in the game?
Zul'Farrak is my favorite. It's outdoors. It has undead. You fight Godzilla Gahzrilla. You stand on top of a staircase, fighting off waves of bad guys. And I got the coolest halter top for my Night Elf there. I also think the Caverns of Time instances have the best concept and going back in time to relive parts of the lore is too much fun.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better?
Progressive content. Blizzard has the money to put together a team that does nothing but progress the minor storylines in the game and I think they should. (I'd be happy to help.) The fun with Griftah has been nice and all, but it's only a tiny fraction of what I think they should be doing. How many times do we have to escort the guy from the thing to the place before he stays rescued? Why don't the people studying the cures and curses ever remember the results after you give them the ingredients? Moonglade was supposed to be the first Druid port, what happened to the others? I would like to see quarterly content progression where quests actually stay completed and new ones take their place. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Blizzard fangirl, but I think they've got the lore and the cash and they should give us much more progressive content on a regular basis.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing?
I would raid. I am only a casual player because of time constraints. Executing major boss takedowns with a well organized gang o' geeks is a lot of fun whether you are playing pencil and paper RPGs or taking on Ragnaros.
Favorite mount?
Druid flight form and travel form in the old world. Instacast FTW!
If you could add one touch of personal flair to your main, what would it be?
I wish I could alter my gear so that it always was a skirt or a dress. I think my characters would all tailor their clothing and armor to reflect their personal style. Not that I do that in real life. Sewing is no fun. I do knit though.
Other games I enjoy are...
I go through very dangerous Civilization phases where I play the latest version all day every day obsessively. This can happen with any turn based strategy game like Spaceward Ho or Master of Orion II, but Civ is the worst. I play Hellgate: London, City of Heroes/Villains and Toontown (yeah, I have a preschooler, but it's fun) off and on. Diablo II is still fun to go back to, though HGL satisfies that itch. And when I feel the need to play Taipan, I find that Gazillionaire is more fulfilling. WoW is definitely my favorite game, however, and I think I'll go play some now.
First of all, the above is not a recent picture. I just thought it was important for you to know that I'm the type of person who fondles larger than life, mostly naked, movie theater props hanging out in the back of pickup trucks. On to the questions...
What do you do for WoW Insider?
I write WoW, Casually, a column for casual players which is supposed to be weekly and will be again. No, really. I used to write Azeroth Interrupted, a column about balancing real life with WoW, but that is now Gamer Interrupted over on Massively. I also started Totem Talk, the Shaman column. Not that I play a Shaman, but I used to interview players who do. I was very happy that our very capable Matthew Rossi took it over after all of my interviewees stopped wanting to be interviewed. And I go through random blogging bursts which I am always hoping will become more of a regular thing.
What's your main right now?
No matter what alt I play around with, and I fall in love with a new class once a month, I always return to my level 70 Tauren Druid, Freja. She resides on Daggerspine and is sometimes a Boomkin but is usually Resto. I just feel more comfortable healing. I started playing a Night Elf Druid on multiple servers before following the Spousal Unit to Daggerspine and the Horde. I do believe droods are the most versatile and fun class in the game by far, though I'm rather enamored with my Draenei Mage's DPS output. And the Blood Elf Warlock is fun, too. Of course my level 19 Troll Warrior is a blast in WSG. I'd better move on to the next question or we'll be here all day.
For the Horde or Glory to the Alliance?
Horde. When I play my Draenei, I have a hard time getting upset when I get ganked. I'd gank me too!
Favorite thing to do in Azeroth?
Alterac Valley. Hands down. I haven't played since the new patch, but I suspect that I will still enjoy it. I love capturing Stormpike graveyard and healing the tanks during the Vanndar battle. A well fought AV win is sheer joy and worth the frustrating losses, of which there are many in my battlegroup, regardless of popular opinion. I do like the Daily Cooking Quests and bringing up alts as well.
What's the best instance in the game?
Zul'Farrak is my favorite. It's outdoors. It has undead. You fight Godzilla Gahzrilla. You stand on top of a staircase, fighting off waves of bad guys. And I got the coolest halter top for my Night Elf there. I also think the Caverns of Time instances have the best concept and going back in time to relive parts of the lore is too much fun.
What's the number one thing Blizzard could do better?
Progressive content. Blizzard has the money to put together a team that does nothing but progress the minor storylines in the game and I think they should. (I'd be happy to help.) The fun with Griftah has been nice and all, but it's only a tiny fraction of what I think they should be doing. How many times do we have to escort the guy from the thing to the place before he stays rescued? Why don't the people studying the cures and curses ever remember the results after you give them the ingredients? Moonglade was supposed to be the first Druid port, what happened to the others? I would like to see quarterly content progression where quests actually stay completed and new ones take their place. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Blizzard fangirl, but I think they've got the lore and the cash and they should give us much more progressive content on a regular basis.
If you had 10 more hours to play every week, what would you spend them doing?
I would raid. I am only a casual player because of time constraints. Executing major boss takedowns with a well organized gang o' geeks is a lot of fun whether you are playing pencil and paper RPGs or taking on Ragnaros.
Favorite mount?
Druid flight form and travel form in the old world. Instacast FTW!
If you could add one touch of personal flair to your main, what would it be?
I wish I could alter my gear so that it always was a skirt or a dress. I think my characters would all tailor their clothing and armor to reflect their personal style. Not that I do that in real life. Sewing is no fun. I do knit though.
Other games I enjoy are...
I go through very dangerous Civilization phases where I play the latest version all day every day obsessively. This can happen with any turn based strategy game like Spaceward Ho or Master of Orion II, but Civ is the worst. I play Hellgate: London, City of Heroes/Villains and Toontown (yeah, I have a preschooler, but it's fun) off and on. Diablo II is still fun to go back to, though HGL satisfies that itch. And when I feel the need to play Taipan, I find that Gazillionaire is more fulfilling. WoW is definitely my favorite game, however, and I think I'll go play some now.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
censorman Mar 26th 2008 9:17AM
An Insider blogger who openly supports horde!
/shock
I'd chew you up at Civ.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 11:26AM
You probably would. I'm a total peacenik when playing Civ.
censorman Mar 26th 2008 12:08PM
Have you played 4? You can play defensively, take over through religion and culture. With BTS you can influence them through corporations..going into demo mode, haha...I used to work for Firaxis; really great guys.
Civ console looks like a blast.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 12:21PM
/jealous
And yes, I love Civ 4 with the Beyond the Sword expansion.
Tech Mar 26th 2008 9:24AM
She likes it with wild men in the back of pick up trucks.
That my kinda girl!
/love
Kraynor Mar 26th 2008 9:37AM
Respect points increased by mention of Diablo II, reduced by letting something else satisfy the itch.
HGL doesn't have holy whirling hammers of doom and as such isn't enough to satisfy my itch. Plus there's a certain satisfaction gained from soloing the Uber Tristram that not even an AV win can match
Sorano Mar 26th 2008 10:04AM
I used to play on Daggerspine! My guild, The Heartless, then migrated to Hyjal and I followed them.
It was my first server. I sometimes miss it, but not by much. I encountered a lot of attitudes problems most of my time there. On Hyjal, I've met mostly kind people.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 11:27AM
So weird. My main server before going to Daggerspine was Hyjal.
Milktub Mar 26th 2008 10:36AM
Ahh, another Civ geek.
The one thing in my life that I've neglected since starting to play WoW has been Civ.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 11:28AM
Just one more turn!
Valkoon Mar 26th 2008 11:42AM
Civ has nothing on Alpha Centauri, but both made by the great Sid Meier.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 12:22PM
No! Now I'm going to have to look for my Alpha Centauri disc. Maybe it won't run on a current system... I hope...
TypicalJeff Mar 26th 2008 11:43AM
Civ ruins lives.
ThorinII Mar 26th 2008 11:53AM
I was hoping for more pics. I can't tell from that if she's cute or not. :0(
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 12:28PM
I used to be cute. Now I'm a married mom in my 40's. Here's some skin though: http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/08/03/dragons-are-cool-blizzcon-body-art/
ThorinII Mar 26th 2008 12:36PM
Nice dragon. Over 40 with kids & a hubby, does not make you UN-cute. I'm sure your hubby will back me up on this. My wife will be 40 this year and I am more attracted to her today than I was the day we met. And that is saying something!
Burix Mar 26th 2008 12:04PM
What you didn't know...
This picture was taken in 1979 with underdeveloped film :-p
tcgiant Mar 26th 2008 12:15PM
Spaceward Ho! :D
Love that game. Anything by New World Computing, actually, I'm all about. That's why I named my mage Sheltem, after all.
Robin Torres Mar 26th 2008 12:32PM
I worked briefly for New World! It was wonderful. The crash of 3DO was heartbreaking.
tcgiant Mar 26th 2008 12:56PM
I miss the old Might & Magics. :(