Here’s the dealio folks. Having never been to a BlizzCon and being new to the whole “blogging” thing (I think that’s what you folks call it, right?), I pined over this article with great care and thought perhaps you’d enjoy a newcomer’s peek at that uber-event everyone is talking about, BlizzCon.
As a newer gamer and, more importantly, a self-proclaimed “World of Warcraft Virgin” (I’ve only been playing for a year), I had heard of BlizzCon, but I never really knew how big this event really is. I must admit that I had one of the most awesome experiences there. One might even say I had a geekgasm! One I hope to have year after year. Yes…it was that good!
We got to the show around 11 a.m. Once I hit the show floor, it wasn’t too long before I was visually reminded that it takes all kinds of people to make the gaming world go round. LOL. There were some in costume, some with piercings and holes everywhere, some with spiked hair, some with very little clothes, some with elephantine clothes, and finally some dressed to the 9’s. It was great for me because I’m a professional people watcher, so when I sat down to have a drink or a snack I had lots to keep me entertained besides the rest of the atmosphere; the smoke, the lights, the hundreds and hundreds of computers calling me to them like Sirens ushering salty sailor to their deaths.
I wasted no time in scoping out the new World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm. The graphics where great, the story line was great and the characters were awesome. Keith, my husband, and I played the new Alliance race, Worgen. He chose a warrior and I of course chose the druid, because if you haven’t figured it out by the name, druids are my class of choice. The new Horde race, the Goblin, looked great as well, although I didn’t take time to play one, FOR THE ALLIANCE! In all seriousness, I couldn’t believe that something that is still in the works could be so bug free and clear in the picture area, it was amazing. It makes me wonder if Cataclysm is actually further along than Blizzard is letting on.
While I was there I tried something new. I gave the World of Warcraft Miniatures game by Upper Deck a try. I didn’t pick it up too quickly at first, but I did get the hang of it. I must’ve been playing well, because I ended up kicking Keith’s butt! Needless to say I will be purchasing my own set soon….very soon!
Lets talk swag! There were giveaways galore. Things being thrown at you from every direction, people tackling left and right just to get their hands on a glowing ball from Razer. Desperate individuals using rubber, over-priced, Frostmourne replicas to nab t-shirts out of mid-air. It was wild! There were larger-than-life statues from the current Blizzard games. One of which I will not forget, it was a statue of a dwarf hunter that looked like my husbands toon. The funniest part is that the hunter is also a great likeness of Keith in real life too! ROFL!
Unfortunately our day got cut short, real life hit and we had to pick up our six year old son, Kaleb, who plays as well. The family that plays together, stays together. Right? Sadly, we didn’t get to see Ozzy, who closed down the show, however I heard the Prince of Darkness lived up to his name and his reputation by giving the BlizzHeads the best show they ever! I cant wait until BlizzCon 2010 so I can do it all again. Overall, if you’re looking for a great gaming experience and you’re in the area, BlizzCon is the place to be.
Oh yes and I gotta give a shout out to the three cows…I learned there is a legend about the three cows and a cow level in the game of Diablo, apparently there is a cow level….and its great. 
[Editor's Note: Thanks to MoonGirll for this write-up! Even though we're all jaded BlizzCon vets around here, this is a refreshing look at things.:)]
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