I am going to try something new here and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do. A while back on the BA Forums there was a post regarding Guest Posts. I found this interesting and put my name down. DrZ from Multiboxing in World of Warcraft has taken up the challenge. So without further adieu.....
Close Encounters of the Multi-Boxing Kind!
So, we have all heard about this thing called multiboxing right. You know, where some fat, skanky, jobless slob still living in his mama's basement who miraculously affords paying multiple accounts just so they can tool around Azeroth playing several toons at once to make up for his lack of skill. Being that your reading this on a blog whose main theme is about this very subject, I am going out on a limb and answer "yes" to that one
So, what would you do if you ever encountered a multiboxer? Sure, you've read about it. Maybe chatted about it. Hell maybe you've seen some videos about it. But have you ever seen it in action, in game, live? You know, just wandering around, doing your dailies or regular quests, and stumble across one. I'm willing to bet you haven't.
You see, multiboxing is by far in the minority when it comes to any particular server (Magtheridon US not withstanding). I back this claim up with two statements.
1. After almost 4 years of playing WoW, I have only met 1 multiboxer (dualboxer specifically) besides my wife in game.
2. People still react to me with a mix of awe, hate, and general curiosity on practically an hourly basis.
But I'm getting off track here. Back on topic, what would you do if you encountered a multiboxer? Lets gloss over the typical responses that I generally receive with my 5 man team:
If they are part of my faction....
1. The Groupie - This person follows around like a wide eyed puppy dog, constantly amazed at even your simplest actions. Nothing you do is mundane to this person, and they will forever be attached to your hip for extended amounts of time. Minor annoyance out in the world, but in BG's it will severely hurt your team.
2. The Stalker - Much like the groupie, except they don't say anything and stay an uncomfortably close distance. You'll start feeling weird and insecure as he just watches your every move like a statue. Will ignore your attempts to reach out to him and generally just makes you feel dirty, Other than that won't interfere with you.
3. The Prick - This genius generally will view you not so much as another player, but as another object to amuse him. Generally will order you to do something entertaining for him, similar to how you order a dog to do a trick. Except there are no treats offered as reward, just a threat to report you for botting if you don't comply/hand out gold. Will also generally let you clear out an area for a quest boss/gathering node, then ninja it from you.
4. The Waffle - This type generally starts out like the Hater at first, until they grasp in their noggin that you can run instances or other non-solo-able content without pugging. Then he's your best friend, spamming for a group invite.
5. The Hater - He despises you for everything that you are. Nothing you can say or do will change his mind that you are scum. Reports are a given, and generally followed by nasty tells to your main toon . Speaking back is useless, as you are on his ignore list before you even started to type. If in a battleground, expect to be reported AFK on all your toons. Generally has a 6th grade English level and immune to logic.
6. The Curious - Nothing special here, just someone who asks a few questions on how you do what you do and moves on. Probably the rarest reaction.
If they are on the opposing faction,
In addition to the Groupie, Stalker, and the Prick responses, there are some new ones you get from the other team when on a PVP server.
1. The Psycho - Generally a single player who will generally repeatedly attack you on site regardless of where you are without provocation. Also normally under/at your level. What goes through these people's minds to start a fight with 2-5 other toons and expect anything out of it is beyond me.
2. The Anti-botter - Usually these people don't know what multiboxing is, and view you in the same way as a bot. Normally high level characters who start fights from a extremely disadvantageous position (such as a hunter in melee range) without provocation. Also under the assumption, like a bot, you cannot fight back and will be "desynched" should your "main" die. These are the first to run for the hills when you prove them how wrong they are.
3. The Prey - Anyone that 5 levels above you and lower. They don't have time to react as they generally are pushing up daisies the instant you attack. Gnomes make the best Prey.
4. Sandwich No Jutsu - Same as the Prey.
5. The Ganker - Same type of person who tormented you in STV. Unlike the Anti-botter, is usually well equipped for PvP, starts the fight swinging and only starts it when your at your weakest. Warlocks and Warriors are common due to AOE fear and strong damage potential, followed by Shadowpriests, Mages, and the occasional rogue and lol(ret)adin.
6. The PAA - Same as the Prey, until you kill one to many and they send a legion after you.
7. The Runner - Potentially the most dangerous reaction. They won't fight you, but they will warn the entire zone of where you are in an attempt to get lv 70's /guildmates to their aid. Will try to constantly stay out of your range to continue providing updates of your location.
And that's the general take of responses I have seen in game from other players. I wonder if yours would be any different?
DrZ
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