0. Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:27:02 AM PDT
We'd like to thank players for participating so zealously (and valiantly!) during the Great Zombie Plague of '08. Our intention with this event was to create something memorable and to literally change the face of Azeroth for a few days. This event is just one of many leading up to Wrath of the Lich King. As you know, the Scourge Invasion is now live as well and there is some other cool stuff coming up before all is said and done. Also, Hallow's End continues on!
While we recognize that the event could prove to be disruptive at times, we hope you made the most out of it while it lasted. Part of playing in a "living and breathing world" means that things are going to change from time to time. We meant no harm but only wanted to create a lasting impression on players as they head to Northrend to defeat the Lich King. The Lich King's goals (as you will soon learn) are to turn the Horde and Alliance not only on one another, but on their own kind as well. I think the plague truly demonstrated this firsthand.
So it looks like a cure has finally been found… for now.
Thank you for participating in our most memorable event to date… for better or for…. brrrrrrraaaaaains…
6. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:28:24 AM PDT
Thank you sir
Tigole
Blizzard Poster
7. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:28:53 AM PDT
Couple of other important notes:
* The scourge invasion will continue for a few more days.
* The prologue event is not over! More to come!!
* The Karazhan boss will be up for approximately another week still
* We increased the respawn rate of the Necropoli
* Zombie cure should kick in by around noon PST
8. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:29:12 AM PDT
I personally loved the event, and I'm glad Bliz created something so immersive and something that finally can be called a true world event (AQ gates pales in comparison).
The whining about this event was truly unwarranted. This is a war, and the first weapon used was a plague. Get over it. There were times where the zombies were irritating, but honestly, there was never any point where I felt the caliber of zombification was over the top, and I've spent lots and lots of time in cities and questing in the old world. The zombies made me change the way I played the last few days, and it made the old world FUN instead of a mindless grind.
If you haven't participated in the event beyond crying like babies, then get out of your capital cities, get away from the auctioneers, stop your pointless daily quest grinding; it's almost like you're asking to get the plague. Really, you gotta try pretty damned hard to get "griefed" so bad that you have to complain about it on the forums. The plague is easily avoidable in the majority of cases, and hell, even becoming a zombie in and of itself is a blast.
Thanks to Bliz for making such a really, really great world event, even if people cried their eyes out like idiots over something so easily avoidable yet so truly epic. Good work, I can't wait for wrath.
9. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:29:22 AM PDT
BRAINS?!
Tigole and gang: I *LOVE* the event so far. I understand players' concerns with being able to level and quest with lower-level characters during the past week, but I think all in all this was a huge success.
15. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:30:26 AM PDT
Q u o t e: Couple of other important notes:
* The scourge invasion will continue for a few more days.
* The prologue event is not over! More to come!!
* The Karazhan boss will be up for approximately another week still
* We increased the respawn rate of the Necropoli
* Zombie cure should kick in by around noon PST
16. Re: Regarding the Zombie Plague… 10/27/2008 09:30:29 AM PDT
Q u o t e: Couple of other important notes:
* The scourge invasion will continue for a few more days.
* The prologue event is not over! More to come!!
* The Karazhan boss will be up for approximately another week still
* We increased the respawn rate of the Necropoli
* Zombie cure should kick in by around noon PST
Wooot thanks tigole! The event rocked and I'm glad to have been a part of it! Arent you overjoyed at the Hero that is Putress?
Also, can you confirm that every day will be a new day of awesome? I frequently sit online around 2-4 PM Server time on Dalaran waiting for changes, will the changes continue?
