warcraft junkie - The Orange Mane

Bronx33 · 10-15-2008, 04:07 PM

Is this going to far?

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/...acters/1255554

Think you play too much World of Warcraft?

Compared to "Prepared," you don't.

In a case of game addiction gone officially bananas, gaming blog Joystiq reports on what is surely the biggest Warcraft fan of them all. Known only under the moniker "Prepared," the gamer plays a stunning 36 World of Warcraft accounts on 11 different computers...simultaneously.

Stemming from a desire to manage raids -- large-scale gameplay sessions that typically require the teamwork of multiple players -- all by himself, the die-hard gamer seems undaunted by both the financial and lifestyle commitments to such a geeky endeavor.

See his set up

"It costs me exactly $5711 in subscription costs per year with 36 accounts on the 6 month pay schedule," he writes. "Not bad considering I'm looking at it like it's a hobby and there are more expensive hobbies out there than World of Warcraft."

Like yachting, perhaps. And despite the downturn in the economy, Prepared can't wait to get his hands on the upcoming Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.

"I plan to be at the store when it opens and will purchase 36 copies of it. With tax, it should be about $1500 for all of them."

Word of Prepared's over-the-top addiction comes on the heels of the annual Blizzcon Convention, a fan-oriented celebration of the games created by Warcraft publisher Blizzard.

theAPAOps5 · 10-15-2008, 05:07 PM

yeah this guy is definitely still a virgin.

Los Broncos · 10-15-2008, 05:29 PM

I need to play some games a little more.

Ratboy · 10-15-2008, 06:58 PM

That's too much. I have 1 account and 1 character and it serves me fine.

Dukes · 10-15-2008, 08:43 PM

I knew a couple guys like that while I was in the military. They'd spend all of their free time in their rooms playing. Kinda sad.

SoCalBronco · 10-15-2008, 08:56 PM

[Insert obvious "You really need to get laid, Clayton" line, here.]

ElwayMD · 10-16-2008, 02:06 PM

Good lord, here I thought someone who had 2 accounts was pushing the "i have no life" envelope.

10-15-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	warcraft junkie Is this going to far? http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/...acters/1255554 Think you play too much World of Warcraft? Compared to "Prepared," you don't. In a case of game addiction gone officially bananas, gaming blog Joystiq reports on what is surely the biggest Warcraft fan of them all. Known only under the moniker "Prepared," the gamer plays a stunning 36 World of Warcraft accounts on 11 different computers...simultaneously. Stemming from a desire to manage raids -- large-scale gameplay sessions that typically require the teamwork of multiple players -- all by himself, the die-hard gamer seems undaunted by both the financial and lifestyle commitments to such a geeky endeavor. See his set up "It costs me exactly $5711 in subscription costs per year with 36 accounts on the 6 month pay schedule," he writes. "Not bad considering I'm looking at it like it's a hobby and there are more expensive hobbies out there than World of Warcraft." Like yachting, perhaps. And despite the downturn in the economy, Prepared can't wait to get his hands on the upcoming Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. "I plan to be at the store when it opens and will purchase 36 copies of it. With tax, it should be about $1500 for all of them." Word of Prepared's over-the-top addiction comes on the heels of the annual Blizzcon Convention, a fan-oriented celebration of the games created by Warcraft publisher Blizzard.

10-15-2008, 08:56 PM	#6
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,299 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	[Insert obvious "You really need to get laid, Clayton" line, here.] __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

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10-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	yeah this guy is definitely still a virgin.

10-15-2008, 05:29 PM	#3
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	I need to play some games a little more.

10-15-2008, 06:58 PM	#4
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	That's too much. I have 1 account and 1 character and it serves me fine.

10-15-2008, 08:43 PM	#5
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	I knew a couple guys like that while I was in the military. They'd spend all of their free time in their rooms playing. Kinda sad.

10-16-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
ElwayMD It Stinks! Meet the New Boss... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,509 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sammy Winder	Good lord, here I thought someone who had 2 accounts was pushing the "i have no life" envelope.