ScotchBonnet
@scotchbonnet.bsky.social
I used to tweet into the void, but the Blue Sky is so much better.
Casual longtime Warcraft player. Still thinking about what else to put here. Fan of hot peppers / hot sauce!
Casual longtime Warcraft player. Still thinking about what else to put here. Fan of hot peppers / hot sauce!
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What is true is that WoW has gone through some dips and high points in the storytelling. And that with an aging audience, absolutely no new story can ever measure up to whatever happened to be the high point you experienced when you were still young.
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
What is true is that WoW has gone through some dips and high points in the storytelling. And that with an aging audience, absolutely no new story can ever measure up to whatever happened to be the high point you experienced when you were still young.
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If old wow cared so much about its own lore, Blood Elves wouldn't be Horde for a start. Kael'thas Sunstrider wouldn't randomly be a villain. Illidan wouldn't have had a harem full of concubines for no apparent reason other than the devs were horny.
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If old wow cared so much about its own lore, Blood Elves wouldn't be Horde for a start. Kael'thas Sunstrider wouldn't randomly be a villain. Illidan wouldn't have had a harem full of concubines for no apparent reason other than the devs were horny.
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I'm sorry but portions of the wow community seeing the word "rainbow" and losing their tiny minds because they've been so poisoned by brainrot they immediately assume that must refer to something woke is absolutely hilarious
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I'm sorry but portions of the wow community seeing the word "rainbow" and losing their tiny minds because they've been so poisoned by brainrot they immediately assume that must refer to something woke is absolutely hilarious
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I built a Dragon on my front yard in WoW! It consists out of a 100 PILLOWS exactly amongst other things! 🐉
I have a video going into a bit more detail on how I built it: youtu.be/yYHlntenz2k
I have a video going into a bit more detail on how I built it: youtu.be/yYHlntenz2k
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I built a Dragon on my front yard in WoW! It consists out of a 100 PILLOWS exactly amongst other things! 🐉
I have a video going into a bit more detail on how I built it: youtu.be/yYHlntenz2k
I have a video going into a bit more detail on how I built it: youtu.be/yYHlntenz2k
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I hate that I used to praise WoW by saying how you don't need to pay money for outfit slots, where other games could cost 10$+ like in ESO, and now Blizzard is also getting the predstory Microsoft microtransactions ESO got
800k gold to have all 20 slots is fucking insane.
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I hate that I used to praise WoW by saying how you don't need to pay money for outfit slots, where other games could cost 10$+ like in ESO, and now Blizzard is also getting the predstory Microsoft microtransactions ESO got
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That said, not exactly looking forward to becoming a gold farmer so I can buy virtual Battle.net balance with virtual WoW tokens to buy the virtual Hearthsteel currency to buy virtual furniture.
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
That said, not exactly looking forward to becoming a gold farmer so I can buy virtual Battle.net balance with virtual WoW tokens to buy the virtual Hearthsteel currency to buy virtual furniture.
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I THINK ONE OF MY BIGGEST CONCERNS IS HOW WARCRAFT HOUSING WORKS.
LETS SAY YOU WANT A SET OF 20 CHAIRS BUT THE SET ONLY HAS 5. SO YOU HAVE TO BUY THE DIGITAL GOOD 4 TIMES.
AND YEAH IN REAL LIFE YOU DO THE SAME BUT THIS IS A DIGITAL GOOD.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
LETS SAY YOU WANT A SET OF 20 CHAIRS BUT THE SET ONLY HAS 5. SO YOU HAVE TO BUY THE DIGITAL GOOD 4 TIMES.
AND YEAH IN REAL LIFE YOU DO THE SAME BUT THIS IS A DIGITAL GOOD.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
Developer Insight: Hearthsteel Virtual Currency and Housing in Midnight - WoW
In Midnight, we’re introducing a new virtual currency to purchase select Housing items. In this article, we take you into the philosophy surrounding this addition to the game while sharing some furthe...
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I THINK ONE OF MY BIGGEST CONCERNS IS HOW WARCRAFT HOUSING WORKS.
LETS SAY YOU WANT A SET OF 20 CHAIRS BUT THE SET ONLY HAS 5. SO YOU HAVE TO BUY THE DIGITAL GOOD 4 TIMES.
AND YEAH IN REAL LIFE YOU DO THE SAME BUT THIS IS A DIGITAL GOOD.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
LETS SAY YOU WANT A SET OF 20 CHAIRS BUT THE SET ONLY HAS 5. SO YOU HAVE TO BUY THE DIGITAL GOOD 4 TIMES.
AND YEAH IN REAL LIFE YOU DO THE SAME BUT THIS IS A DIGITAL GOOD.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
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Damn WoW gonna sell housing shit in the shop as INDIVIDUAL ITEMS and not one time purchase
"Smaller Housing items in the shop are often low cost and players will want to purchase multiples of them to complete a set. As an example, you may want a full set of chairs to place around a dining table..."
"Smaller Housing items in the shop are often low cost and players will want to purchase multiples of them to complete a set. As an example, you may want a full set of chairs to place around a dining table..."
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Damn WoW gonna sell housing shit in the shop as INDIVIDUAL ITEMS and not one time purchase
"Smaller Housing items in the shop are often low cost and players will want to purchase multiples of them to complete a set. As an example, you may want a full set of chairs to place around a dining table..."
"Smaller Housing items in the shop are often low cost and players will want to purchase multiples of them to complete a set. As an example, you may want a full set of chairs to place around a dining table..."
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Very thoughtful of Blizzard to add a new currency so I don't have to verify a purchase with my bank every time I want a new window in my pink bonsai house.
But... why am I purchasing in-game store housing items individually in the first place?
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worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
But... why am I purchasing in-game store housing items individually in the first place?
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worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Very thoughtful of Blizzard to add a new currency so I don't have to verify a purchase with my bank every time I want a new window in my pink bonsai house.
But... why am I purchasing in-game store housing items individually in the first place?
(1/3)
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
But... why am I purchasing in-game store housing items individually in the first place?
(1/3)
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
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Ugh. Hearthsteel confirmed as a premium currency. Way to put a sour taste on housing from the get-go.
We already pay a monthly sub. We already pay for expansions.
This whole thing feels really greedy and unnecessary.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
We already pay a monthly sub. We already pay for expansions.
This whole thing feels really greedy and unnecessary.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
Developer Insight: Hearthsteel Virtual Currency and Housing in Midnight - WoW
In Midnight, we’re introducing a new virtual currency to purchase select Housing items. In this article, we take you into the philosophy surrounding this addition to the game while sharing some furthe...
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ugh. Hearthsteel confirmed as a premium currency. Way to put a sour taste on housing from the get-go.
We already pay a monthly sub. We already pay for expansions.
This whole thing feels really greedy and unnecessary.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
We already pay a monthly sub. We already pay for expansions.
This whole thing feels really greedy and unnecessary.
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/2...
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I will spare you a link to the original article. I'm just going to say this:
My PhD focused on fandom and copyright. I have read more about fandom than 99% percent of the human population. Many of the things written, including some written by learned scholars, have ben dumb.
None as dumb as this.
My PhD focused on fandom and copyright. I have read more about fandom than 99% percent of the human population. Many of the things written, including some written by learned scholars, have ben dumb.
None as dumb as this.
okay grandpa, let's get you to bed
October 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I will spare you a link to the original article. I'm just going to say this:
My PhD focused on fandom and copyright. I have read more about fandom than 99% percent of the human population. Many of the things written, including some written by learned scholars, have ben dumb.
None as dumb as this.
My PhD focused on fandom and copyright. I have read more about fandom than 99% percent of the human population. Many of the things written, including some written by learned scholars, have ben dumb.
None as dumb as this.
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You know that story about a frog in a pot that doesn't get out if you heat up the water gradually, and so ends up cooked? Apparently frogs are actually smarter than that and will hop out. A lot of people are still on Twitter. So you know, cool that frogs outsmart us.
Welp
The dead internet theory is feeling pretty smug right now
The dead internet theory is feeling pretty smug right now
October 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
You know that story about a frog in a pot that doesn't get out if you heat up the water gradually, and so ends up cooked? Apparently frogs are actually smarter than that and will hop out. A lot of people are still on Twitter. So you know, cool that frogs outsmart us.
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Me constantly running into the guard detection radius on heroic in Suramar #warcraft #worldofwarcraft
a baby is walking on a wooden floor with a piece of toilet paper .
ALT: a baby is walking on a wooden floor with a piece of toilet paper .
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October 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Me constantly running into the guard detection radius on heroic in Suramar #warcraft #worldofwarcraft
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Feel like it’s time to once again let people know that not for one moment in my life have I ever been A) “the main writer for WoW” or B) even on the WoW team. I worked for an entirely different dept. in a different building whose main focus was writing external content like cinematics, comics, etc.
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Feel like it’s time to once again let people know that not for one moment in my life have I ever been A) “the main writer for WoW” or B) even on the WoW team. I worked for an entirely different dept. in a different building whose main focus was writing external content like cinematics, comics, etc.
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SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Also, how many gnome can you fit on one section of the Deeprun Tram? #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025 #Warcraft
October 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Also, how many gnome can you fit on one section of the Deeprun Tram? #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025 #Warcraft
Another year of the Gnome Run. This time I ran for my friend and colleague who just lost her 5 year battle a couple of weeks ago. F**K Cancer! If you have the chance to do the #GnomeRun2025 do it. It is a blast and for a good cause.
October 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Another year of the Gnome Run. This time I ran for my friend and colleague who just lost her 5 year battle a couple of weeks ago. F**K Cancer! If you have the chance to do the #GnomeRun2025 do it. It is a blast and for a good cause.
I can't believe I got this achievement in a group of thousands of lvl 1-10 gnomes. So cool. #RunningoftheGnomes2025
Left: How it Started
Right: How it Ended
Not bad for only being a level 3 Gnome
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
Right: How it Ended
Not bad for only being a level 3 Gnome
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
October 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I can't believe I got this achievement in a group of thousands of lvl 1-10 gnomes. So cool. #RunningoftheGnomes2025
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Finish line was pretty packed as the server struggled to display all the pink hair.
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
October 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Finish line was pretty packed as the server struggled to display all the pink hair.
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
#Warcraft #GnomeRun #GnomeRun2025
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I mean, yes, mass marketing email, I think you are correct, and yet I despair at ever being able to wear a leather skirt as well as Martin Gore
October 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I mean, yes, mass marketing email, I think you are correct, and yet I despair at ever being able to wear a leather skirt as well as Martin Gore
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As someone pointed out using a service like YouTube TV to watch a network show gets credited to the local affiliate. Straight streaming is the way to go
September 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As someone pointed out using a service like YouTube TV to watch a network show gets credited to the local affiliate. Straight streaming is the way to go
This. I haven't watched my local Sinclair owned ABC affiliate in years. Didn't really even notice since all network TV mostly sucks now. They aren't giving any real reasons to start watching again.
People need to realize that they can stream ABC programming (or any Network programming that Sinclair ks affiliated with) and thereby bypass Sinclair. For all the ABC programming not just Kimmel. And making the local Sinclair station irrelevant.
September 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This. I haven't watched my local Sinclair owned ABC affiliate in years. Didn't really even notice since all network TV mostly sucks now. They aren't giving any real reasons to start watching again.
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The evil that men do lives after them
September 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The evil that men do lives after them
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When a right-wing man murdered Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, progressives asked MAGA to tone down the rhetoric to prevent more violence. Within hours of Kirk’s murder, motive still unknown, the right is demanding that the government wage a campaign of violence against their enemies.
September 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
When a right-wing man murdered Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, progressives asked MAGA to tone down the rhetoric to prevent more violence. Within hours of Kirk’s murder, motive still unknown, the right is demanding that the government wage a campaign of violence against their enemies.
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The movies don't really get into it, but it's worth remembering that Denethor went crazy because he spent too much time doomscrolling on the Palantír and it cooked his brain
September 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The movies don't really get into it, but it's worth remembering that Denethor went crazy because he spent too much time doomscrolling on the Palantír and it cooked his brain