What kind of screenshot or you looking for? No one can screenshot 8.5 million people on servers. If you don't beleive Blizzard has that many subs, then fine. Even if they lied, they still make alot of money regardless of your opinon. Are you made because thier paycheck is bigger than yours? Its got to be something. People in Asia do pay to play WoW, its not 100% free. And no matter what size the land of Asia is, China itself, has one city that peaks out at about 1.5 billion people. And thats just one city. If your to smart to not search and find the info for yourself, your posting is only making you look dumb. They put thier numbers out there, if you can't see that then it doesn't really matter. Blizzard does have 8.5 million subs and no screenshot will show that to you. EIther get over it or get over yourself. And on another note, Blizzard was owned by Vivendi long before WoW came out. Matter fact I think they have always been owned by them as long as I can remember.
Btw im not a WoW fanboi, and will never be. The game is just not my cup of tea. But even I know when i see a successful company. And them lying about sub numbers would not matter. People who play WoW play it because they like it. THey also play it because they like the company. If you don't, why not move to a game you like. There is plenty out there to choose from. ANd im sure you could find alot of mis information from them to keep you busy. Also, if you still want a screenshot after reading this, then I want a screenshot were you asked everyone in Iraq if they played WoW. ............................................. Thats what I thought. Nuff said.
What kind of screenshot or you looking for? No one can screenshot 8.5 million people on servers. If you don't beleive Blizzard has that many subs, then fine. Even if they lied, they still make alot of money regardless of your opinon. Are you made because thier paycheck is bigger than yours? Its got to be something. People in Asia do pay to play WoW, its not 100% free. And no matter what size the land of Asia is, China itself, has one city that peaks out at about 1.5 billion people. And thats just one city. If your to smart to not search and find the info for yourself, your posting is only making you look dumb. They put thier numbers out there, if you can't see that then it doesn't really matter. Blizzard does have 8.5 million subs and no screenshot will show that to you. EIther get over it or get over yourself. And on another note, Blizzard was owned by Vivendi long before WoW came out. Matter fact I think they have always been owned by them as long as I can remember. Btw im not a WoW fanboi, and will never be. The game is just not my cup of tea. But even I know when i see a successful company. And them lying about sub numbers would not matter. People who play WoW play it because they like it. THey also play it because they like the company. If you don't, why not move to a game you like. There is plenty out there to choose from. ANd im sure you could find alot of mis information from them to keep you busy. Also, if you still want a screenshot after reading this, then I want a screenshot were you asked everyone in Iraq if they played WoW. ............................................. Thats what I thought. Nuff said.
You seem to be an intelligent fella. However there one problem I dont understand. If WoW has 8.5 million subscribers then why on earth doesnt me or my grandma play. Shouldnt one of us be playing if WoW had that many subscribers?!? Then what about Warcraftrealms.com, it only show 6,300,187 charactors currently being played in the USA and Europe servers. Do you find it a little strange that there only be 6,300,187 charactors, when accounts can have up too 12 charactors. Come on do the math. That mean that there is only 525,015 people playing WoW.
Then do you find it strange that blizzard only sold 3.5 million burning crusades copies back in march. And if you try to find the current sells for the burning crusades you will only find 3.5 + million? Then if they sold 3.5 million copies back in march, then why on earth are there only 2,253,221 charactors at level 70. Do you also find it strange that Blizzard end up giving the burning crusade to china for free. Why?
This game is suppose to be a world-wide game, but there some part of the world that cant play WoW. Like in Iran, or South African tribes that lives in clay houses, and Walish people. If you didnt find this infomation fishy, then I guess its to late for you. I cant help you.
Ok if I really cared you posted the same crap under a different name so it all comes clear..Ok maybe not as you are still an idiot and I dont see what you gain from this,Though it is clear you love WOW lets leave it there as it doesnt help this forum or your views and all the best to you ...
If someone had came up to me in 1980 when I was on my Atari 2600 and said we will be playing games with thousands of people at the same time.I guess my response would have been,"but I only have 2 joysticks"
I think you got me confuse with someone else, the only name I use is ram3o or something close to that.
sorry to hear that..
If someone had came up to me in 1980 when I was on my Atari 2600 and said we will be playing games with thousands of people at the same time.I guess my response would have been,"but I only have 2 joysticks"
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating.
1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people.
2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters.
3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating. 1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people. 2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters. 3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Stop. NOW.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
Is your grandma a Blizzard supporter? If not than ask me how anyhting you stated is relevant? If blizzard stated they had 800k subscribers, would you not be here stating they are wrong yet again? Or is 800k a more reasonable number for you? I honestly don't know why you care so much about what one company says. Regardless of thier subscription numbers, they are one of the largest and most successful p2p mmo's out there. Im starting to think its not thier sub numbers that bothers you, but the fact that they have abused you in some online sort of way and your taking it out by saying they report false info. If you took 5 mins away from your keyboard, can you honestly tell me you care? If you do, try taking 10 mins. If you still think that way, do everyone a favor and go get some meds.
Anyways show me a .jpg, ss, .gif or whatever suites your fancy of you talking to an Iranian, just 1. And asking him if he plays WoW, and 'll give you the benefit of the doubt. If not, SERIOUSLY, get over it. And possibly go play WoW. You might actually like it. Or maybe your grandma might.
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating. 1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people. 2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters. 3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Stop. NOW.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
LOL at these WoW sub threads stop it ..Everyone knows WoW has a lotta subs no matter where they are getting them .. Nothing else to see here move along...........
OMG.i Am An Asian and among 10 ppl 5 of them play WoW. I tink u should get over it and enjoy the game it doesn't matter anyway. Just hope that there is a community in WoW that help u with ur quest and instance.Its a very successful mmo anyway. It already 3 years even young kids that do not play start to subscribe.So it would take over those lil number that quited WoW and therefore increase.Maybe u will get ur answer when WOTLK launches.
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating. 1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people. 2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters. 3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Stop. NOW.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
Sorry Aguy, I thought the sarcasm in my post would be obvious, but I guess I fail.
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating. 1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people. 2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters. 3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Stop. NOW.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
Sorry Aguy, I thought the sarcasm in my post would be obvious, but I guess I fail.
Woops my bad dude, sarcasm doesn't come across well in text.
I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone who denies these figures:
"9.3 million..... no..... no!! GOD NO! They're all trial accounts ... has to be trial accounts.... oh my god they say it isnt... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. OK, get a grip... well, must be boxes sold... or something. Can't... admit.... that this game is good... that's ridiculous!!! I've spent the last 3 years of my life playing another game, and if I've been missing out on this... no... not possible. "
"Heheheheheh look what I found... people play in Asia.... THOSE PEOPLE ARE LIKE ALIENS OR SOMETHING. So they don't count. HAHAH I GOT YOU BLIZZARD.. I GOT YOU.!!!! Those fanboys.. WERE WRONG!!!!"
"What's this... fanboys posting.... facts.... and figures.... lies... all lies... I don't care.... I'm right, because I know... don't ask my how I know I'm RIGHT. I JUST KNOW. Hahahahahahhahahahahha. Think it's about time for another "WoW is gonna die post."'
Still waiting for your Holy Grail MMORPG? Interesting...
Originally posted by Ochie Also..chinese or asian people in general who farm gold? There are thousands of those maybe tens of thousands?
I couldn't quite see what you were trying to say here, but if it was the angle i was getting this is a terrible stereotype. I am sure that there are plenty of Americans and Europeans that are gold farming too! Most of the adverts that i see on my server are grammatically very good and without being offensive, most foreign adverts are not. It is a universal problem that Blizz need to get a handle on, not just an asian player issue. Also bear in mind that China has probably the strictest rules in the world about trading outside it's own 'controlled' internet space and those found breaking that face life in prison or worse, so i suspect that there are not many who would risk that.
It must be Thursday, i never could get the hang of Thursdays.
I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone who denies these figures: "9.3 million..... no..... no!! GOD NO! They're all trial accounts ... has to be trial accounts.... oh my god they say it isnt... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. OK, get a grip... well, must be boxes sold... or something. Can't... admit.... that this game is good... that's ridiculous!!! I've spent the last 3 years of my life playing another game, and if I've been missing out on this... no... not possible. " "Heheheheheh look what I found... people play in Asia.... THOSE PEOPLE ARE LIKE ALIENS OR SOMETHING. So they don't count. HAHAH I GOT YOU BLIZZARD.. I GOT YOU.!!!! Those fanboys.. WERE WRONG!!!!" "What's this... fanboys posting.... facts.... and figures.... lies... all lies... I don't care.... I'm right, because I know... don't ask my how I know I'm RIGHT. I JUST KNOW. Hahahahahahhahahahahha. Think it's about time for another "WoW is gonna die post."'
Actually, what some folks would like to see is a breakdown between subscribers in the US, Europe and Asia.
Why, because they use different payment model in Asia based on a large number of subscribers playing in Internet Cafe's by the hour rather than monthly based subs which are more typical in the other two regions.
There is a growing suspicion that perhaps sub numbers are actually declining here in the US, which of course can't be verified unless Blizzard choses to publish it.
Also, at one time Blizzard did publish this breakdown (earlier in 2007) but for some reason has decided not to report it anymore. Again, this fuels speculation that all may not be as it seems in WOW-ville and perhaps there's more to the story than simply claiming they have 9.3 million subs.
None of that changes the fact they have a bunch of them, and are making good money. But it does make for spirited debate on a slow day......
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I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone who denies these figures: "9.3 million..... no..... no!! GOD NO! They're all trial accounts ... has to be trial accounts.... oh my god they say it isnt... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. OK, get a grip... well, must be boxes sold... or something. Can't... admit.... that this game is good... that's ridiculous!!! I've spent the last 3 years of my life playing another game, and if I've been missing out on this... no... not possible. " "Heheheheheh look what I found... people play in Asia.... THOSE PEOPLE ARE LIKE ALIENS OR SOMETHING. So they don't count. HAHAH I GOT YOU BLIZZARD.. I GOT YOU.!!!! Those fanboys.. WERE WRONG!!!!" "What's this... fanboys posting.... facts.... and figures.... lies... all lies... I don't care.... I'm right, because I know... don't ask my how I know I'm RIGHT. I JUST KNOW. Hahahahahahhahahahahha. Think it's about time for another "WoW is gonna die post."'
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I just want a simple screenshot that shows WoW has 8.5 million subscribers.
That wasnt a screenshot.
Btw im not a WoW fanboi, and will never be. The game is just not my cup of tea. But even I know when i see a successful company. And them lying about sub numbers would not matter. People who play WoW play it because they like it. THey also play it because they like the company. If you don't, why not move to a game you like. There is plenty out there to choose from. ANd im sure you could find alot of mis information from them to keep you busy. Also, if you still want a screenshot after reading this, then I want a screenshot were you asked everyone in Iraq if they played WoW. ............................................. Thats what I thought. Nuff said.
You seem to be an intelligent fella. However there one problem I dont understand. If WoW has 8.5 million subscribers then why on earth doesnt me or my grandma play. Shouldnt one of us be playing if WoW had that many subscribers?!? Then what about Warcraftrealms.com, it only show 6,300,187 charactors currently being played in the USA and Europe servers. Do you find it a little strange that there only be 6,300,187 charactors, when accounts can have up too 12 charactors. Come on do the math. That mean that there is only 525,015 people playing WoW.
Then do you find it strange that blizzard only sold 3.5 million burning crusades copies back in march. And if you try to find the current sells for the burning crusades you will only find 3.5 + million? Then if they sold 3.5 million copies back in march, then why on earth are there only 2,253,221 charactors at level 70. Do you also find it strange that Blizzard end up giving the burning crusade to china for free. Why?
This game is suppose to be a world-wide game, but there some part of the world that cant play WoW. Like in Iran, or South African tribes that lives in clay houses, and Walish people. If you didnt find this infomation fishy, then I guess its to late for you. I cant help you.
Ok if I really cared you posted the same crap under a different name so it all comes clear..Ok maybe not as you are still an idiot and I dont see what you gain from this,Though it is clear you love WOW lets leave it there as it doesnt help this forum or your views and all the best to you ...
If someone had came up to me in 1980 when I was on my Atari 2600 and said we will be playing games with thousands of people at the same time.I guess my response would have been,"but I only have 2 joysticks"
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/235780/page/8
I think you got me confuse with someone else, the only name I use is ram3o or something close to that.
sorry to hear that..
If someone had came up to me in 1980 when I was on my Atari 2600 and said we will be playing games with thousands of people at the same time.I guess my response would have been,"but I only have 2 joysticks"
http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/235780/page/8
Im sorry too because its too late for you. Im sorry I wasnt much of a help.
Allow me to answer your questions you won't stop repeating.
1) The world population is approximately 5 billion. That means 4,991,500,000 people do not play WoW. I'm pretty sure your grandma doesn't count as that many people.
2) The US and EU Wow player population combined is less then Asia's numbers. Therefore they have less characters.
3) There are no game Screenshots that show 8.5 million people online.
Stop. NOW.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
Is your grandma a Blizzard supporter? If not than ask me how anyhting you stated is relevant? If blizzard stated they had 800k subscribers, would you not be here stating they are wrong yet again? Or is 800k a more reasonable number for you? I honestly don't know why you care so much about what one company says. Regardless of thier subscription numbers, they are one of the largest and most successful p2p mmo's out there. Im starting to think its not thier sub numbers that bothers you, but the fact that they have abused you in some online sort of way and your taking it out by saying they report false info. If you took 5 mins away from your keyboard, can you honestly tell me you care? If you do, try taking 10 mins. If you still think that way, do everyone a favor and go get some meds.
Anyways show me a .jpg, ss, .gif or whatever suites your fancy of you talking to an Iranian, just 1. And asking him if he plays WoW, and 'll give you the benefit of the doubt. If not, SERIOUSLY, get over it. And possibly go play WoW. You might actually like it. Or maybe your grandma might.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
LOL at these WoW sub threads stop it ..Everyone knows WoW has a lotta subs no matter where they are getting them .. Nothing else to see here move along...........
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
Sorry Aguy, I thought the sarcasm in my post would be obvious, but I guess I fail.
I just want a simple photo that shows Earth has 5 billion people.
If there were that many people on Earth then the original poster would live there right?
First no screenshots, then no photos. I am starting to think you guys don't even exist.
What is it with you people wanting photos? What do you want me to do, gather up the world to take a picture? It is just a scientific backed estimate, there is no reason to dispute it.
And again, there are no screenshots that show "There are currently 8.5 million people online".
Sorry Aguy, I thought the sarcasm in my post would be obvious, but I guess I fail.
Woops my bad dude, sarcasm doesn't come across well in text.
I finally figure it out, Blizzard what us to think that they have 8.5 million subscribers but really we were already dead...
I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone who denies these figures:
"9.3 million..... no..... no!! GOD NO! They're all trial accounts ... has to be trial accounts.... oh my god they say it isnt... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. OK, get a grip... well, must be boxes sold... or something. Can't... admit.... that this game is good... that's ridiculous!!! I've spent the last 3 years of my life playing another game, and if I've been missing out on this... no... not possible. "
"Heheheheheh look what I found... people play in Asia.... THOSE PEOPLE ARE LIKE ALIENS OR SOMETHING. So they don't count. HAHAH I GOT YOU BLIZZARD.. I GOT YOU.!!!! Those fanboys.. WERE WRONG!!!!"
"What's this... fanboys posting.... facts.... and figures.... lies... all lies... I don't care.... I'm right, because I know... don't ask my how I know I'm RIGHT. I JUST KNOW. Hahahahahahhahahahahha. Think it's about time for another "WoW is gonna die post."'
Still waiting for your Holy Grail MMORPG? Interesting...
No. I never see "ACTIVE" next to the numbers? Are theseaccounts who dont pay but they still exist and are on and off. Not steady players?
Also..chinese or asian people in general who farm gold? There are thousands of those maybe tens of thousands?
I heard William Shatner has 3 million accounts, and he built a scale model of the starship enterprise in his backyard with the game boxes.
I couldn't quite see what you were trying to say here, but if it was the angle i was getting this is a terrible stereotype. I am sure that there are plenty of Americans and Europeans that are gold farming too! Most of the adverts that i see on my server are grammatically very good and without being offensive, most foreign adverts are not. It is a universal problem that Blizz need to get a handle on, not just an asian player issue. Also bear in mind that China has probably the strictest rules in the world about trading outside it's own 'controlled' internet space and those found breaking that face life in prison or worse, so i suspect that there are not many who would risk that.
It must be Thursday, i never could get the hang of Thursdays.
Actually I believe there are hundreds of thousands or even milions of those uhm. No exaggaration involved.
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Actually, what some folks would like to see is a breakdown between subscribers in the US, Europe and Asia.
Why, because they use different payment model in Asia based on a large number of subscribers playing in Internet Cafe's by the hour rather than monthly based subs which are more typical in the other two regions.
There is a growing suspicion that perhaps sub numbers are actually declining here in the US, which of course can't be verified unless Blizzard choses to publish it.
Also, at one time Blizzard did publish this breakdown (earlier in 2007) but for some reason has decided not to report it anymore. Again, this fuels speculation that all may not be as it seems in WOW-ville and perhaps there's more to the story than simply claiming they have 9.3 million subs.
None of that changes the fact they have a bunch of them, and are making good money. But it does make for spirited debate on a slow day......
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Actually I believe there are hundreds of thousands or even milions of those uhm. No exaggaration involved.
You just love trolling WoW threads! It's so easy to find your posts!Fact is. Yes, there are over 5 millions Chinese WoW players, and EVERY SINGLE ONE IS A GOLD FARMER! EVERY ONE! I garauntee it.
Happy?
LOL...You hit the head of the nail right there
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