Vaporware, all promises are illusions made of smoke and mirrors until it comes out and is played.
Everyone seems to be gauging a game value vs price of said game that doesn't exist yet. World of Warcraft, until people start playing and breaking the idiot proof and fool proof seals, is just another game on paper left to speculation. I'm pointing out the obvious but: World of Warcraft is not worth time / money until it is actually played, and proves itself worthy. So, beta is nice... but given the reputation of Blizzard Corporate mentality as of late: beginning of beta means the game is finished and ready for shipping. Any issues may be addressed in future patches, if there's money.
I'd like to see how WoW will really address gameplay with a nest of humans doing everything they can to break gameplay. Dealing with hundreds of squabbling children (of all ages) and the issue of additional content will show whether Blizzard is up to the job. I certainly don't want to go through that uncertainty again--and have everything I've virtually achieved gone to waste. Wait it a year after initial release. Then judge. There may be a certain excitement being the first, but the safe bet is to wait and see if this game sinks or swims-- or simply tanks quickly after release.
Everyone seems to be gauging a game value vs price of said game that doesn't exist yet. World of Warcraft, until people start playing and breaking the idiot proof and fool proof seals, is just another game on paper left to speculation. I'm pointing out the obvious but: World of Warcraft is not worth time / money until it is actually played, and proves itself worthy. So, beta is nice... but given the reputation of Blizzard Corporate mentality as of late: beginning of beta means the game is finished and ready for shipping. Any issues may be addressed in future patches, if there's money.
I'd like to see how WoW will really address gameplay with a nest of humans doing everything they can to break gameplay. Dealing with hundreds of squabbling children (of all ages) and the issue of additional content will show whether Blizzard is up to the job. I certainly don't want to go through that uncertainty again--and have everything I've virtually achieved gone to waste. Wait it a year after initial release. Then judge. There may be a certain excitement being the first, but the safe bet is to wait and see if this game sinks or swims-- or simply tanks quickly after release.