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Stradden Managing Editor Joined: 7/08/05 Posts: 6729	4/30/09 1:36:30 PM#1 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) In this top five editorial, Sanya Weathers takes a look at the top five quotes surrounding MMOs and some of the history surrounding them. There are certain phrases that crop up over and over in the MMO world. You see them in signature files, as ripostes in flamewars, and scrolling across your screen in open chat. Chuck Norris and Leroy are latecomers to the catchphrase scene. Here are five quotes (and their histories) that have been around for almost as long as there have been MMOs to play. Read the Top Five MMO Quotes Cheers, Jon Wood Managing Editor MMORPG.com
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TheMaelstrom Apprentice Member Joined: 7/02/04 Posts: 371 Nobody loves you.	4/30/09 1:58:33 PM#2 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Excellent list, Stradden. I was hoping to see "ass-clown" in there, but "cat ass" makes up for that one. I don't hear it used nearly as much today, but back in the EQ days it was rampant. No godless person can comprehend those minute distinctions in doctrine that provide true believers excuse for mayhem. -Glen Cook
User Deleted	4/30/09 1:58:47 PM#3 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) 'Catass' is the only one I'm familair with. Well, other than 'working as intended,' but that's pretty much a common quote in most projects I was expecting to see some of these: "Soon(tm)." - Devs in general "I'm sorry, I cannot help you with that." - GMs "A FUCKING COMPANY IS AT STEAK" - Glitchless
Stradden Managing Editor Joined: 7/08/05 Posts: 6729	4/30/09 2:26:51 PM#4 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by TheMaelstrom Excellent list, Stradden. I was hoping to see "ass-clown" in there, but "cat ass" makes up for that one. I don't hear it used nearly as much today, but back in the EQ days it was rampant. I can't take credit for this one. This one was written by Sanya Weathers. Cheers, Jon Wood Managing Editor MMORPG.com
bboHayley Novice Member Joined: 2/23/09 Posts: 1 WOW is WANK	4/30/09 2:30:24 PM#5 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) i was really hoping to see "Leeeeerrrrooooooyyyy Jenkins" Hayley
Grifin Novice Member Joined: 1/09/04 Posts: 91	4/30/09 3:18:04 PM#6 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) all I can say is, lol !
Longswd Novice Member Joined: 4/22/06 Posts: 154 Jesus saves.......the rest of the party takes 2D6 damage.	4/30/09 3:26:09 PM#7 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I recognized the origin of all of those except Catass. I think I read most of them first on Lum the Mad back in the day.
User Deleted	4/30/09 3:30:57 PM#8 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Longswd I recognized the origin of all of those except Catass. I think I read most of them first on Lum the Mad back in the day. Some of the greatest rants and also some of the greatest game design discussions I have read on Lum's. It was one of the best sites for news about what was really important to players. Whether it was a major exploit or some 'booby dress', they were very familiar with what the players of MMOs liked and disliked. They were in tune with what affected the game that players are playingin an MMO, which is sometimes very different from game that the developers perceive them to be playing.
TheMaelstrom Apprentice Member Joined: 7/02/04 Posts: 371 Nobody loves you.	4/30/09 3:30:59 PM#9 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Stradden Originally posted by TheMaelstrom Excellent list, Stradden. I was hoping to see "ass-clown" in there, but "cat ass" makes up for that one. I don't hear it used nearly as much today, but back in the EQ days it was rampant. I can't take credit for this one. This one was written by Sanya Weathers. Oh geez.... how'd I miss that. My apologies to Sanya. No godless person can comprehend those minute distinctions in doctrine that provide true believers excuse for mayhem. -Glen Cook
DOUBLESHOCK Novice Member Joined: 4/27/09 Posts: 5	4/30/09 7:06:38 PM#10 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Thanks for the laugh. and yes I've heard "Working as intended." waaaay too many times lol.
Samhael Advanced Member Joined: 5/28/04 Posts: 397	4/30/09 7:25:46 PM#11 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I think this should be retitled as "Sanya's Favorite Five MMO Quotations." The only one I'm vaguely familiar with is the "working as intended" which applies to ALL software rather than just MMO's.
Death1942 Advanced Member Joined: 2/24/07 Posts: 2595	4/30/09 8:19:31 PM#12 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I was thinking of Quotes from a game. Stuff like broken English in quests or dev misstypes. Eh the list was ok but the only one i really knew well was no1. Never heard of no5 ever...most people just call it 'the grind' nowdays. MMO wish list: -Changeable worlds -Solid non level based game -Sharks with lasers attached to their heads
brostyn Novice Member Joined: 1/29/04 Posts: 3120 Cynical? Me? Never.	4/30/09 8:53:52 PM#13 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Started playing EQ in July of 2000. Been addicted to MMOs since. I've never heard of "catass". Perhaps, this is more like "Top five IRC quotes that only MMO insiders would ever recognize." Obviously, everyone has heard of "Working as intended", which I thought would be on this list. I also thought "woot", and "twink" would make it.
Velsha Novice Member Joined: 9/14/04 Posts: 19	4/30/09 9:29:58 PM#14 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Great list. = ) "Soon (tm)" should be added though, this one was made popular by the eq chat team way back when the game was new. Or along the same lines... "The server will be up in about 10 minutes." We all knew it would be another 3 hours. -They call me Velsha
sanders01 Novice Member Joined: 7/05/08 Posts: 1372 To each his own.	4/30/09 9:39:59 PM#15 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Velsha Great list. = ) "Soon (tm)" should be added though, this one was made popular by the eq chat team way back when the game was new. Or along the same lines... "The server will be up in about 10 minutes." We all knew it would be another 3 hours. Isn't that so true LOL Currently restarting World of Warcraft :/
Kainis Novice Member Joined: 9/10/08 Posts: 450	4/30/09 10:16:48 PM#16 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I was almost certain that "why have a burger, when you can have steak!" was going to make the list. That caused so much pandamonium when it was quoted, and some still joke about it. Not to mention any number of John Smedley's rants... ----------------------- Tried- L2, Ryzom, WAR, DDO, PWI, Tab Rasa, Requiem, Champs, AA, JD, PWI, SUN, Dawntide Played- SWG (pre-cu), AoC, VG, WoW, LoTRO,CoX, EQ2, DAOC, GW, PotBS, Aion, MO,APB, NASA, Fallen Earth, DCUO, Rift Playing- EVE, Black Prophecy, TOR Waiting for- Tera, Jumpgate Evo, WH40K, WWE, WOD, TSW -- -- "Hey, if Activision liked it, then they should have put a ring on it," Double Fine President Tim Schafer said. "Oh great, now Beyonce is going to sue me too."
AbeSimpson Novice Member Joined: 7/22/07 Posts: 23	4/30/09 10:46:34 PM#17 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) that "catass" phrase must be a trendy thing for every MMO except the ones i've played. never heard it. though 10 years ago i wasn't playing any of the most popular ones.... >.> Playing: CS:S, Waiting to try out TOR. Played: Sword of the New World, Infantryzone, Ragnarok Online,RF Online, Fury, Tabula Rasa, Star Wars Galaxies, Cosmic Rift....
gnlLucid Novice Member Joined: 10/01/05 Posts: 351	4/30/09 11:02:08 PM#18 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) You forgot "Its been release ready for months" X a couple years - Tasos. I'm Awesome, Deal With It.
Wrayeth Apprentice Member Joined: 9/30/05 Posts: 228	5/01/09 2:09:58 AM#19 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) "Can I have your stuff?" 'Nuff said. -Wrayeth "Look, pa! I just contributed absolutely nothing to this thread!"
finnmacool1 Advanced Member Joined: 5/11/06 Posts: 387	5/01/09 2:44:51 AM#20 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Thats your list of top 5? Um .....ok, if you say so. Ive played dozens of mmos starting with eq1 and only heard of one of those.