I've seen many posts referencing that if Blizzard really wanted to nerf MB then it would remove follow. While I'm sure that's true, how many of you would continue to MB and figure out new ways to play?
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I've seen many posts referencing that if Blizzard really wanted to nerf MB then it would remove follow. While I'm sure that's true, how many of you would continue to MB and figure out new ways to play?
Nope...
I love multiboxing but I'm not addicted to WoW nor am I interested in doing something that feels like a job. The only reason I multibox is because Blizzard has made it so easy :) If /follow was gone, 4 of my subscriptions would be too.
If they removed follow? Character control would go out the window and the game would become more trouble than its worth.
If they removed /follow "they would never do this" we would just have to result to using hardware based mice n keyboards for movement controls rather then syncing out keyboard buffers.
I barely have time enough to play already. If they removed /follow I would cancel all but one account and then that one would prolly get canceled later as all the things I hated about wow came back and that was the reason I started to MB. I would give it prolly 3-4 months.
I'd stop quad-boxing, but I'd still dual-box. Maybe even triple. But dual for sure.
I know it was pointed out a long time ago, which is why I mentioned something similar in my original post. If you responded to a similar question one year ago, then I invite you to abstain from answering in this thread :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174230#po st174230
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Originally Posted by 'Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174215#post 174215
I'd cancel all but two of my accounts, and just use one account to boost the other, like I used to do back in old Diablo 2 days. Actually actively playing both accounts at the same time? Nope. The reason I've stuck with WoW over other new MMORPGs is becuase WoW makes multiboxing so much easier, and there's good synergy between classes. If /follow were gone, I'd transfer the lvl 70+ toons on my 3 cancelled accounts to my two remaining active accounts and go back to solo raiding with the guild full-time.
A forum full of similar posts is better than a forum devoid of activity. Many threads have been covered in some detail and can be answered from a search forum, but that doesn't exactly build a community or get user input from multiboxers who weren't on the forum last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174236#po st174236
I can see doing a search thread for "pally tanking macros" but I can't see doing a search thread for a question that asks members of the community what THEY would do if /follow was removed.
i would not be doing anything that requires a lot of coordination, thats for sure.
maybe boost some lowbies through instances. with one healer at a selected spot, out of aggro range, to heal. grab mobs, run back, aoe down. heal as needed. thats the only thing i can think of doing without /follow.
heh, I'm not doing some statistical analysis (I do enough at my job) where I'd care to know the percentage of users, but rather I'm asking for members rationale (like the ones that have been provided so far).Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174236#po st174236
Are you in a bad mood today? The forum needs a smiley for giving a hug (like Yahoo's emoticon)
I'd quit WoW immediately, MBing was the only fresh breath of air I have had playing this game in a long time. I hate every facet of the solo game (waiting in X city for a group, having it fall apart on one wipe, etc) I can't do guilds either as my GF has a strict "no raiding" policy that developed during the early WoW years. "One more boss, pleeeeeeassssseee!!!!!" Two hours later.....
I vote no. I would probably quit or reduce my accounts to one or two. Hopefully I could get into a large raiding guild and "keep it fresh" that way.
The worst part is that once you mbox it's really hard to go back.
The so call "they would never do that" is just exactly what they did.
it seems like they tried to "test the water" with the new mounts and quests which all had some type of nerf to /follow and /assist and only one person can mount at a time.
I tried leveling one of my alt teams and I already feel like I have northend collection quest burn out. I never experience it before when I was leveling 17 characters to 70.
Why on earth are we discussing such a pointless question?
Its like asking on the wow forums:
"Would you still play wow if your wife/mother took your keyboard"
I dont want to be rude, but seriously do we need topics like this?
I'm a dude, and I'm guessing you're a dude, but I'd still give you a hug.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Dominian',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174263#pos t174263
I'm sorry this thread isn't interesting to you. Perhaps you'd rather browse more threads related to optimzing RAF setups.
[quote='Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=17426 6#post174266]I'm sorry this thread isn't interesting to you. Perhaps you'd rather browse more threads related to optimzing RAF setups.[/quote]
Speak of the devil:
[url='http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=19019']Quick RaF question[/url]
Enjoy!
What would you do if they put in a /follow that actually works?
Doesn't get dropped when you phase.
Doesn't make you run like a truck driver around corners.
Doesn't make you randomly lose Crusader Aura.
Doesn't break when you fly straight up.
Doesn't break when you take off.
ahhhhh ... i could only dream right?
Honestly, I'd be gone. Multiboxing is what has kept me in WoW and even now, I'm taking a break for some time simply due to having approached the game like work. If it really did become work (i.e. no more /follow) than I'd try my hand at EVE or something. WoW would just be nonexistent to me.
Losing /follow would be the end of it for me ... but honestly, it's about as relevant a question as, "if Blizzard removed Protection talents, would you still tank?" They're cool with multiboxing, have said so publicly more than once, and won't be smacking us down because a few fourteen year-olds told them to. They're a bit mightier than that.
If Blizzard removed /dream then would you still multibox? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by 'Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174285#po st174285
if this was asked and answered last year, and you are aware of it, why would you decide to put it out again?Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174234#post 174234
is the point to openly discuss some hypothetical that would undermine multi-boxing, thereby disheartening members?
exactly what is to be gained that wasn't discovered a year ago?
I certainly hope this isn't part of Evilseed's attempts to mess with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'keyclone',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174325#pos t174325
Wow, you guys are touchy about discussing this subject. I'm glad there are so many worthwhile threads that this one is put to shame by asking if some would continue to multibox if /follow was removed. I mean really, there are far crappier threads on the first page of General Discussion, but lots have their panties in a bunch over this one. I guess the Evilseed drama likes to spill over anywhere it can. I mean really, I'm trying to dishearten members, Keyclone? Feel free to delete this thread as it's obviously an evil attempt to stop this hobby that I've fully embraced of the past couple months. :thumbsup:
I realize you're less than happy with the response you're getting here, but understand that with recent happenings and the way Evilseed/Mouseconner has handled these incidents in the past, we've all got to be a little paranoid.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174402#post 174402
They wouldn't remove /follow they would update the TOS and ban people who did it if they really wanted to do anything at all.
Pretty sure Basilikos was joking!Quote:
Wow, you guys are touchy about discussing this subject.
I will say, I got a sort of apprehensive feeling when I saw the topic, probably similar to how grannies get when you talk about bowel cancer or car wrecks or being accidentally shot through the head by a ricochet from a bank robbery six blocks away. "Don't talk about that, it'll come true!" I'd rather steer clear of conversation whose very existence implies that we're not completely on the level, or that there's some lingering doubt as to whether multiboxing is OK with the powers that be. I'm well aware of the multiple instances of Blizzard confirming the legitimacy of multiboxing as a playstyle, and am very confident that if they had any problem with it, they could have easily crushed us like bugs a long time ago. But as a non-superstitious thirtysomething male I'm still apparently not immune to the Granny Effect, so wouldn't mind not seeing threads like this. :P
Strictly speaking, no. I certainly hope that this is NOT part of the attempt to mess with the community.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Malekyth',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174425#pos t174425
Humor aside, I wasn't trying to attack someone. I know what you were getting at, but I stand by the literal meaning of my statement. I hope this is NOT a part of Mouseconner's disruption attempts.
I'll answer your question with another one, why make such a pointless post yourself? If you don't like the topic, gtfo.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Dominian',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174263#pos t174263
If my wife/mum took my keyboard, ofc I would still play, I'd go buy a new one...duh.
I would still play if /follow was removed. I only use it for traveling places. But I have movement keys mapped anyway and while flying i actully dont use /follow as it keeps breaking from phasing in northrend, especially ice crown and storm peaks.
Also, I first started by dual-boxing, with 2 keybaords.
PS: I swear i have seen some of the handiwork in this thread before by trolls in the wow forums...
...oh yes, I went there. Seriously though, gg.
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Originally Posted by 'Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174266#post 174266
GAAAAAYYYY!
Sorry couldn't resist.
To answer seriously: I'd stop multiboxing WoW and go multibox something else. City of Heroes is fun and might be cool multiboxing.
I'd probably still keep a WoW account going but I'd never enjoy it as much again, I was pretty much tired of WoW and stuck behind a wall of PUGs before I started boxing it.
What I'd really like Blizzard to implement is a formation follow - you could choose between wedge, wing, block, star, line, and conga - that'd be great!
I agree, Fursphere has gotten soft.
You big ol' fluffy fuzball.
In anticipation of Blizzard removing /follow, I have canceled all of my accounts.
I'll be damned if they are going to beat me to it!!!! :thumbup:
Wish I was as smart and strong as you are. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by 'Frosty',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174556#post1 74556
[quote='Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174 441#post174441][quote='Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=17440 2#post174402]Wow, you guys are touchy about discussing this subject. I'm glad there are so many worthwhile threads that this one is put to shame by asking if some would continue to multibox if /follow was removed. I mean really, there are far crappier threads on the first page of General Discussion, but lots have their panties in a bunch over this one. I guess the Evilseed drama likes to spill over anywhere it can. I mean really, I'm trying to dishearten members, Keyclone? Feel free to delete this thread as it's obviously an evil attempt to stop this hobby that I've fully embraced of the past couple months. :thumbsup:[/quote]
Actually, this is quite mild. Long before I was a moderator here, I used to hammer on the redundant / pointless threads pretty hard here. The old timers know what I'm talking about. ;)
I think Keyclone nailed it though - if you actually found the old threads, why reinvent the wheel? I realize the search feature just outright fails at times, but if it actually worked... well...[/quote]
To clarify, I never found an old thread devoted to discussing what people would do if they removed /follow. I never searched for one, I never found this magical January 2008 thread... probably because I never tried. I don't doubt there is one, and in fact probably multiple versions, but I don't see a point in searching for old threads when I'm asking what [b]current members [/b]would do. The members from 2008 are likely different than the current members. If you don't want to take part in the thread, then here's a piece of advice: stop bumping it.
I have seen multiple threads mention that Blizzards biggest tool is the removal of follow. I created a thread that discussed Pally+Moonkin vs DK+shaman (another topic that has probably been discussed 20 times and could be covered in a search, but nobody bitched about that one). In that thread I referenced an older thread discussing which buffs stack:
[url='http://www.dual-boxing.com/forums/index.php?page=Thread&postID=112866&highlight=crus ader+moonkin#post112866']Blizzard's official comment about changes to stacking buffs in WOTLK. Comprehensive list of buffs inside.[/url]
I was just researching the stacking of buffs and I noticed, once again, that someone mentioned Blizzard's ace up their sleeve. That's where my curiousity started. This thread is where my opinion of some of the regular members diminished ;( I find it ironic that someone can ask a simple question, get interesting feedback from users who would stop playing and who would continue playing, be bashed by regular members and moderators, and then told to post on the WoW forums by the very same people who stooped to that maturity level.
For all those who think I'm part of Evilseeds grand plan to undermine this community, you're correct. I am Evilseed, and I am MouseCloner. I like to argue with myself by STARTING threads such as the following:
Mousecloner is very likely against the rules
Caught me red handed you sly dogs.
I'M Spartacus!
Probably Not, save myself some money.
But i'd be annoyed as heck if they did for the simple fact of all the times that a Normal Single boxer needs to use follow and its not there.
I play with a few people who need to be AFK from time to time and being able to have them follow around and still score quest counts is a good thing.
That is exactly why I did not multibox in AoC. I had 6 computers ready to go, but never fired them up.
Ok the people that are getting on the OP about creating a thread that existed a year ago... give me a break. Hes damned either way. I mean honestly why would he search back a year ago for a thread before creating a new one? It would have taken 10x longer to find the existing thread than post a new one. Also, this site was what, 1/10 as big 1 year ago? Very few people in the old thread probably even post here any more and certainly almost all of the active people on the site now weren't around when it was created.
Post in the old thread and reactivate it you say? Yeah, right. Then he'd have 50 people jumping down his throat for necroing an extremely old thread.
Last, why the hell would anyone think this has anything to do with Evilseed or mouse cloner? It was a hypothetical question about how people would feel if blizzard made a change. Good lord a lot of you people are paranoid as hell.
I can't stand it when people on forums start getting elitist about using the search function. Fine if theres already a thread on the first page (or maybe even the second page) or if a question has been asked 100 times and gets asked every few days, yes, by all means bitch about it. But expecting someone to use a search function to figure out if an extremely obscure question has been asked any time in the last X years is just retarded.
I could dual-box, but definitely not 5-box. Since I'm playing solo these days, I'd probably quit playing altogether.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Owltoid',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174215#post 174215
Yes making multiboxing illegal comes up a lot, however this thread really has nothing to do with that. The OP really just wanted to know if a key mechanic not working would cause people to stop multiboxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by 'Fursphere',index.php?page=Thread&postID=174635#po st174635