Blizzard's track record of making sure those who can't make it to the real Blizzcon in Anaheim, California has been pretty good in the past thanks to the virtual ticket, and continuing with that good track record the developer has announced new details on what you can expect this year.
The Blizzcon virtual ticket offer up an Internet stream at 720p with two channels to view and will include activities on both the main and panel stages. Those that purchase the $43.95AUD ticket will also get digital loot, including yet-to-be-detailed items for Starcraft II, World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm.
The event will include interviews with developers, the StarCraft II World Championship Series finals, the World of Warcraft Arena World Championship, and the Hearthstone World Championship. You’ll also be able to catch costume contests and the closing ceremonies via stream. Unlike last year, those who purchase the virtual ticket will also get a chance to access the sweet Blizzard merchandise before the public gets access.
Full details on the ticket and purchasing can be found at the
official website. Blizzcon will be held on November 7th and 8th at Anaheim Convention Center.
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As for Comic-con, it's getting more and more "official" video coverage from the respective production houses sans the exlusive footage reveals. Which kind of defeats the purpose, because let's be honest, how many times do we want to sit through a Q&A of "I just want to say that I love your work, and my question is..."
I doubt you will ever see a full-blown live stream of panels at SDCC, simply because of the extreme cost for rights management for each and every individual panelist that appears. The onus is on the studios themselves to obtain rights management for cast and crew appearances in a digital medium. SDCC is technically non-profit, so they're only making their money on the event itself (and hotel markups) to continue running.
Posted 02:16am 06/9/14
I dunno, I guess its like you say, probably a logistical nightmare compared to Blizzcon, but seeing as my chances of getting to actually go to SDCC in person approach zero, would be nice to have some better coverage. I can dream.
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For a very brief moment, I read this as a true story about real life. So good.
Posted 03:19pm 07/9/14
Rev, don't be afraid to use a few custom-built macros to handle the different waves of demons. This includes targetting+spellcasting stuff to semi-automate the attacks that you and your pit lord pet will be doing.
I'm assuming that you're using Destruction to do the fight (the other specs are much harder to pull off for this encounter). Make sure you use Havoc for the Fel Hunter waves, and Fire and Brimstone for the Imp waves (massive ember generation).
Mastering the Fel Hunter wave is key, I reckon. I recall that things usually went pear-shaped when they got out and loose. Luckily you shouldn't have to worry about the 'soft' enrage of the DoT that he puts on you.
Perseverence! It WILL take about 100-200 wipes. But you'll get it in the end..
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