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by Michael Gray 
Jan 13th 2009 at 12:00PM
PvP-oriented videos aren't really the usual fare for WoW Moviewatch. I admit I watch a lot of them myself, though, mostly trying to pick up tips and tricks for the Arena. So, when I came across Insane Gouge Crits: 7 by Buddhist, I was pleasantly surprised.
Don't get me wrong -- this is a PvP video, with all the action of "I sneak up on a guy and crit him" that you'd expect from that kind of rogue action. But that being said, Buddhist put a lot of work into making this PvP video more interesting that others you might see. It definitely stands out from its fellows in terms of the opening and closing sequences, both of which hint at movie-esque stories happening behind the scenes.
I think this shows that it is possible to bring PvP videos up to the thought and art of more full machinima. There's voice acting, framing, and thought put into scenery. It's definitely a step up, and I would encourage Buddhist to keep bringing his PvP exploits to another level.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Qenunie Jan 13th 2009 12:06PM
lol, I just happened to watch this, then I came over to WoWinsider, it's the 1st thing posted :P
Posi Jan 13th 2009 12:57PM
No school today huh?
Urosh Jan 13th 2009 12:10PM
ULTRAGOUGE!
Mane Jan 13th 2009 12:20PM
Rogues are just OP cowards. Real challenging to kill something that can't attack. Here, let me tie you up, now I'm going to beat you to a bloody pulp and brag to everyone how skilled I am.
Qenunie Jan 13th 2009 12:24PM
If you can't kill a rogue, you just suck...
L2P
Arkeband Jan 13th 2009 12:24PM
It takes no skill for you to tie us up and beat us to a pulp either.
They invented pvp trinkets for a reason!
Anyurisem Jan 13th 2009 12:38PM
Actually there is -some- skill in timing the stuns correctly. And rogues aren't really that OP, just devious. Every class has it's own abilities to counter rogues.
Of course, being rogues, we're kinda forbidden from feeling sorry for you. We are -meant- to be heartless b*tards.
BlkMastaYoDawg Jan 13th 2009 12:39PM
Yo, word , rogues are lazy tards who can't play real toons. Don't mind the dissing beeotch Qenunie, I pwned.
lollers Jan 13th 2009 12:54PM
LoL, Mane. Speaking as an ex-rogue...we love killing people like you, it makes being a rogue 10x funner. It's like we can sense you punching your keyboard as we stunlock you to death.
The anger is strong in this one, must gank..
Banelas Jan 20th 2009 7:55AM
I think what Mane is trying to say here is that compared to other classes in a 1v1 environment, rogues are overpowered.
BTW, Blizz has stated that they are ok with 1v1 being unbalanced.
The techniques used in the video are smart choices for one on one, but wouldn't work too well with other enemies around.
strange_visions Jan 13th 2009 12:23PM
wow...huge crits on toons with no gear. Lets all applaud. I'll give a few props that it seems he made a little effort in making the video....but for what? come on. this is freakin lame.
Dan Jan 13th 2009 12:28PM
I'd like to see you do better.
strange_visions Jan 13th 2009 12:47PM
hmm...well i don't play a rogue...but i do have a feral druid alt that at lvl 73 gets rake crits of around 1000. I'm sure at lvl 80 against ungeared targets...it'd scale around the same..nothing to see here...just keep on movin...
a Jan 13th 2009 3:52PM
If you were part of the rogue community, and knew buddhist...you would understand. He's not right in the head, but then again I dont belive any rogues are 100% sane.
schwonga Jan 13th 2009 12:33PM
New record for missing this point in comment section woooo!
Annnnyway, it was an... interesting video minus the whole "ooo look at the pretty, big numbers" Had foe dramatic narration continued through out the piece (or at least a little bit more in the middle) then it would have help a lot more entertainment.
Course I'm bias, pvp vids I dont really care for. The only one I every like is the immortal "Big Blue Dress"
Mujahadeen Jan 13th 2009 12:52PM
Clumbsy FTW!
stevens.ce Jan 13th 2009 1:48PM
Glad someone noticed it. Nothing like a spelling error magnified by letterbox subtitles.
Tenchan Jan 13th 2009 1:00PM
I normally don't use this expression, but ...
I lol'd at the intro.
Dhryke Jan 13th 2009 1:25PM
I didn 't enjoy this video at all. It was boring and the crits were very low and not exciting. I do 7k white dmg. 12k-19k crits. Make a video with those and I'll watch it.
Of course he is a rogue......so I take it all back.
Hunters FTW!
Ender Jan 13th 2009 1:48PM
Yeah I wasn't a fan, but of course I love PvP videos and find machinima videos just downright boring so I'm probably not the target audience of this post!