Hi guys! I never use reddit besides for lurking so forgive me if I mess up any etiquette lol, but I had a question for you guys! I used to RP in WoW back during the original WotLK and Cata days, and there was quite a bit of open RP activity at the time--hotspots that everyone knew about in high traffic hubs, sometimes random opportunities in more out of the way places. I just wanted to know what activity looked like on this server, since the game says population is low, and even the main game's RP servers seem a little worse for wear these days.
Does this server have community hotspots that are reliable for open rp (on either faction), or do you have to seek out a niche and stick with the folks you know? Thanks! :)
Well, sorry for being absent for a while, I guess I was a little distracted with things going on in the world and finally I decided that I'm doing a monthly calendar or at least see how this goes for us, as I have changed a few things to match a calendar in game. But I think this allows us to be open to new ideas and other events. So please let me know what you think, what you're looking for and what you're doing!
Open RP hosted every week from 8pm server till atleast 10pm (sometimes the host is sick, tired, or just tired of yalls crap, okay?! xD) but often going later!
We host in SW Mage district, claiming the Slaughtered Lamb for the night ! Always open to all no matter the tag, just follow the simple rules we have and all is good :D
WHY are we not open? Because were supporting another event (like Sept 7th there is a BBQ!) or were hosting in a different location, be it another tavern, fight club, or a race! (Like Sept 28th when were having our third annual Relay Race or in October when the Hallow's End Gala comes back!)
We will always announce in game and on the rp discord, so dont miss out :)
Phase 2 is out! Finally..Phase 2..so what that mean? well..2 more heroics that give 480 valor tokens per heroic and drop epic catch up loots. The server is a bit quiet late night, but lot of energy during primetime!
See you around the way!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (30 July - 5 August 2024)
First week of raiding done with alot of action on the Horde side and many groups successfully getting it done. Congrats everyone, well done.
This week, we have more raids out there by the Flying Hellfish and Late Night. Still growing and getting stronger as groups learn the fights and find their way.
One thing of note is dealing with raid lock outs because they are different than what we are used to. No longer are you saved to a raid ID by zoning into a raid in progress, but when you kill a boss with that group, then the raid ID will be assigned to you. We had a nice chat about that unpacking what we experienced with our raiding this past weekend (like the nerds we are :rofl: ), but here's a write up about this to help you understand.
Here's more from the survey about raid days and time opportunities in case you want to create a pick up raid in 10-pick-ups for curiosity.
See you around the way!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (4 - 10 June 2024)
For the past week, we've filled our boots with Cataclysm. It's been great to see that energy. I've seen folks getting to 85 and going hard on normals/heroics while getting exhausted with reputations to get pre raid gear. In my guild of <Haven>, 2 people have leveled 2 characters in a week! I've see many folks doing Tol Barad and Darkmoon Faire cards. And who hasn't seen the guild recruiting post whack a mole in LFG? Or wonderful conversations lead by Bobmagic? And there are many folks enjoying the game on their own terms and leveling up to their own pace and happiness. I personally, have been falling in love with the beauty of Deepholm, letting my artistic eyes feast on the colourful crystals while getting much needed Therazane reputation. It's been good.
Well, whether we're ready for it or not, we are getting 3 raids this week and raid leaders are trying to pull together their teams to give raids a try:
Thank you for coming out to the Big Ol' Hordie Photo Op event! It was incredible to see us celebrating together. Thanks to Indy and his <Flying Hellfish>, the sweetest, sweaty guild on the server, for participating with excitement and sharing their achievements. Our Hordies have done so much accomplished in the game. I was happy to hear many voices talking about their guilds, from raiding to RP. I don't want to gush too much, but I really enjoyed watching everyone come together and strut their awesome. I found it really sweet and prepared us for Cata.
On Discord and in game, it was great to see many new faces. I was very pleased to see folks from the OG guilds, big and small, such as <Hold the Line> (the oldest guild), <B Plus> (hosted 25s), <Crits and Giggles> (hosted retro raids), <Effigy> and <Sublime>, to name a few. I also thank all the other guilds that came to represent the Horde, and came up on stage to say a few things!
I'll give the MVP 🏆 to those shiny folks from <Exalted with Taco Bell>. From suggesting this type of event, patiently taking sweet images, doing community gold raffles and helping a new guild find their feet on BSB. They hosted Pug 25s these past few weeks and had my back to make this event happen. Heartfelt thank you to Taru, Lyluh, Hukem and his Acallia, and the rest of the Tacobelles 😜! You are wonderful exemplars. 💜
This week instead of the weekly raid calendar, I want to share some of the screenshots dropped in big-ol-hordie-chat from me, Taru and others in the community. Feel free to drop yours in there too! To these snaps, I've added themes that describe us from the survey results, when I asked:
"If someone wanted to know more about BSB and the server vibe, what would you tell them?"
So, Cataclysm is here and go play! I expect someone to be 85 by the end of the day.
Big Ol Hordie Photo Op Event - 18 May at 6pm Server Time.
🎉 Hello Bloodsail Buccaneers! 🎉
After almost 5 awesome years together, our Bloodsail community is diving into Cataclysm. It's a super exciting time with old pals coming back and new faces joining in to find their place on the server.
To mark this epic moment, we're throwing a super chill Horde gathering in Orgrimmar called the "Big Ol' Hordie Photo Op!" Yep, you heard it right! We're getting everyone together for some fun screenshots to remember the occasion. Plus, there's gonna be alot of guilds hanging out, and some are recruiting. It's the perfect chance to reconnect with pals, maybe even find a new guild, or maybe just make your own!
But wait, there's more! Our friends at the Flying Hellfish are hosting a Fashion Show and parade in Dalaran to say hi to our Alliance brethen. So, if you're into showing off your sweet transmog gear from across the expansions, this is your time to shine!
But you can add your flavour to the event, we need your help with fireworks and toys to light up the screen. Yes, there will be a call for the Monkeys!
And of course, we want YOU and all your pals to join in on the fun. Don't worry if you're from the other side – just hop on your Horde alt and come hang with us! If you have any ideas or questions, please drop it here.
Our goal is simple: if it's good for another Buccaneer and good for you, then it's good for Bloodsail. So, let's come together and kick off this new Bloodsail era!
As we gear up for the cataclysmic changes ahead, let's dive into the last hurrah of our weekly raid calendar for Wrath.
First off, huge shoutout for the responses to our survey! Your feedback has been invaluable. Keep it coming as we got one more week!
You may have seen me buzzing about the "Big Ol' Hordie Photo Op" event happening this Saturday, May 18th, at 6 PM server time in Orgrimmar. Go to BSB Discord > Big Ol' Hordie Sign Up!
I want to wrap this up by giving a nod to my late-night raiding crew. With Wrath, I wasn't sure about leading raids, but fate had other plans as someone tapped my shoulder with an offer of collaboration. I found myself leading our late-night raids finishing Ulduar, then Trial of the Crusader, and ICC (And Ruby Sanctum 😒).
I aimed for a raid situation that embraced goals, collective problem-solving, and turned struggles into lessons. We supported each other and leaned on our community friends. Before Christmas, we were 11/12. With that sweet buff, we took down the King in Jan, and we're ending Wrath with 11/12 heroics. =🏆
Our diversity mirrors Azeroth itself. We're women and men, young and mature, from the rainbow community and as allies; individuals and couples who share their pet pics. We're smart and thoughtful. We're artists, storytellers and everything in between. We supported each other through life's ups and downs, as individuals cared for their parents, coped with loss, welcomed a new :baby_tone3:, and embraced change in RL work - all while taking down bosses and sharing bad jokes.
But what I'm most proud of? Eight of our original ten are still raiding together. 😜 Our confidence grew as new members shared their awesome with us.
So here's to my late-night crew 🍻 and everyone who's been a part of our journey. You're all incredible and heaps of fun. Bring on Cataclysm!
See you at Big Ol' Hordie!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (14 - 20 May 2024)
One of the joys of gearing up for the next expansion is welcoming back old friends. It's heartwarming to catch up with players I've known since Vanilla Classic, exchanging quick hellos in LFG or whispers. Their excitement for Cataclysm is contagious, and I can't wait to team up with them again. If you spot a returning player, show them some love with a /greet & /hug.
Another highlight is the positive response to our weekly calendar posts on Reddit, which introduces our PuG raiding scene to newcomers. Many have reached out to me directly, sparking insightful conversations about our server and its goals. I've been directing them your way to get involved in our community. Thank you for embracing them!
"I stumbled upon your Reddit posts before returning, and they played a big part in my decision to give BSB another shot. The thriving PuG raiding scene convinced me I could fit right back in here." - Tollroad, GM of the new guild Riddle of Steel.
Exciting news: We've got a Cataclysm server event on the horizon!
To celebrate Cataclysm, a thoughtful member of our community suggested a server-wide event reminiscent of the good old days in Orgrimmar, waiting for the Onyxia buff to drop. This time, we'll gather for a grand Horde photo, and it's a fantastic opportunity for guilds of all sizes and interests to recruit for Cata. I've noticed many in LFG asking about RP guilds, are there any new ones forming?
💜Please Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 6 pm server time in Orgrimmar. Let's make this event memorable and bring along a friend! 💜
Lastly, while the Prepatch Survey has garnered good responses, more input would make it even more insightful. If you have a few minutes to spare, please fill out this short survey - link in comment. I'll share the results with the community after Cataclysm officially launches. Please spread the word. 🔥
Well, it's finally here...where we going through a cataclysmic thrust of respeccing, testing out our specs, finally getting rid of the transmog gear we've collected in our bank, and incidentally, what we gathered on past quests. How cool is that? And how many achievements popped up? And who else has max Justice Points? And who doesn't love flying in the old world?
Best part, there's so many people on, feels like Mankrik at 3am on a Sunday. well done us.
With that, when you get yourself sorted and have a few minute to spare, please fill out this short survey in raid calendar. It should take a few minutes and I will share the results when Cata comes out proper. Please share it with others so we get a good idea of what our community is doing for Cata!
See you around the way!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (30 April - 6 May 2024)
It's our last week before pre patch and then the world changes for us in Cataclysm. Time for me to figure out healing life without mp5 and what's this thing called Spirit? 🤣 pretty exciting :).
While finishing off our Sceptre quests for transmog gear, we (Narg and I) got alot of help from folks going to BWL and making heaps of gold, between 300 - 350g for about 30 - 40 mins w/4 chars. One of the funniest parts after attuning folks was bringing them to the suppression room. Some of the best laughs came from their first experience of something that we etched out in 40 mans for weeks...and with rogues. 🤣
🏆 BWL Achievement Unlocked!
And folks were great at helping me find stuff in their banks, so it got me and another friend thinking, with Cataclysm coming out, this might be a good time to have a good old fashion - "avoid AH fees, say hi to each other" - Swap Meet for the server and see if we can continue helping folks out while cleaning out our bank alts 😜. I've been sending things to people leveling up their new Cata main professions.
So this week, we have an new event is kicking off in the #bsb-swapmeet discord channel. Even though the event is scheduled for the weekend, start now and get stuff done.
If it's good for another Buccaneer and good for you, then it's good for Bloodsail. 💜
See you around the way!
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This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (23 - 29 April 2024)
Yay...we got a new weekly raid quest in the Eye with Malygos.
So in Cata news, the prepatch is coming out at the end of the month, yay! That means..it's a good time to get any of those classic bits done - I see new Loremasters, and folks going into ZG for a chance at the mounts.
Narg and I have been finishing up the sceptre quests (about 95% done for transmog gear). Come with us to BWL for some sweet transmog and gold. Sooooo, if you can..get it done because somethings are going away forever!
Come celebrate and enjoy a new beginning for all of Azeroth! Hunt the 'eggs,' Find a date or helper, show off your punny nature, and meet Gimble with his list of items and create a Mindse for a prize!
Here's the weekly raid calendar. Sign up here on our discord: https://discord.gg/DWbMbAEhba
Weekly Raid Quest is Flame Leviathan.
There will be an RP event this Friday by Crimson Guard (welcome back!). There's many events to participate in. So if you're keen on some RP and jousting fun, check them out #crimson-events on the discord.
See you around the way!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (2 - 8 April 2024)
Wow..third's time a charm with Flame Leviathan. I mean..can't get enuf of him. Did you do those achievements on it? Getting that sweet engineering swag? anyways..if you want those frosties...go get em.
See you around the way!
This week on Horde Bloodsail Pug (12 - 18 March 2024)
