Name: JR Character(s) :: Server
Name: JR Character(s) :: Server
Name: JR
Character(s):
Marathon- Mistweaver/Brewmaster
Mankind- Restoration/Balance
Morgue- Affliction/Destruction
Automatic- Beast Mastery
Armory Link:
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/character/kiljaeden/Marathon
Location: Pacific NW
Server:
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4 packets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss, time 2998ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 41.284/48.332/65.159/9.785 ms
About:
I started playing WoW about 6 months before BC was released. A real life friend of
mine in Bend, Oregon was an Officer in <Premonition> on KJ and I saw him raiding Twin
Emps and was pretty much hooked. For most of BC I raided progression as the Enhance
Shaman for <Virus>. We progressed to Twins and gave up. We had a solid group of 10 that
sold ZA runs, which was one of the most memorable times I’ve had in wow. I progressed with
a reformed <Virus> in WotLK and achieved Undying and 3D. I did not play much Cata. I came
back in MoP and mained a WW Monk for most of the expansion. I was semi-involved in the
WW theorycrafting community. I progressed through SOO achieving AoC. I ended up playing
BM on Garrosh farm. When Warlords came out, real life stuff caught up with me (wife, career)
and needed to focus. I played Legion fairly causally, although I did some 15’s and got my
Warlock Mage Tower appearance which was cool.
Since 2016 I had been working in armed asset protection for Multnomah County in
Portland, Oregon. In one week I took a weapon off a guy, and then during a separate incident
I had a knife pulled on me. It didn’t seem worth it to continue on that path. A close friend of
mine currently works in cyber security and recommended I give it a try.
I am currently in college and will be taking a full load for the next 2 years. Back in BC
all I wanted to do was play WoW as much as I could. It would seem, that I have worked it out
that I can do that now, and I would like to devote the time to progression once again.
Interesting Things:
I’m a huge sports guy. I played the big three High School sports and college baseball.
I’ve worked in technology and Law Enforcement. I’m in my first term in college I have a
104%, 94% and 86% in my classes. Being an old idiot, I’m pretty proud. Last April I spent
over $600 on WoW because I’m a psychopath. Since 2006 I had never had a healer past lvl
40ish. I started healing in BfA, and it’s pretty amazing. Both my monk and druid are usually
on top throughput wise. I’m not sure that means much though, but I’m not out there doing
10kHPS.
Why TFH?:
I think TFH is a pretty big deal. The history of the guild means something. I listened to
raid a couple days ago, and was impressed that people were focused and not screwing around.
Even playing on the Alliance side, we were very aware of the KJ community. TFH, RR and
Cuties Only were definitely the big boys. Even though I haven’t really done any content with
you guys, I feel really proud to be in the guild currently, even on friend status. That may
sound dumb, but it’s true.
Goal:
I am primarily interested in doing content that matters. It would be nice to build solid
relationships, but I really just want to play with smart, focused people. I spend so much time
in game now, that I’d like to see that time matter to a degree. I would also like to get a whole
lot better. MoP was probably the last time I was playing at my best before BoA.
Techniques:
It has always been important for me to feel prepared, whether that’s with
consumables, food, flasks and understanding mechanics. I’ve been watching Method for the
last three days and I’m fascinated by the reorganization, identifying new strategies, and
thinking outside the box. I’m not the smartest guy on the planet but I do find value in having
folks interested in more than just pressing buttons.
I’m pretty quiet. In real life I’m not a total nerd-doofus; just a normal guy, loud, funny
etc. In BC our guild leader promoted an environment that “if it doesn’t concern the other 24
people in raid, don’t say it.” I’m pretty old school when it comes to the game. I don’t screw
around, go AFK, not be ready at the pull, but I’m not a total stick in the mud either. Some of
the absolute best times I’ve ever had in game were wiping on progression. Rez, eat, flask,
ready-check, pull. Wipe. Rez, eat, flask, ready-check, pull. My guild found its rhythm on Vashj
and Kaelthas and both of those fights during progression took a lot of commitment and
teamwork, and although pre-nerf Illidan was a big accomplishment for us, SSC and TK are still
my two favorite fights in game.
TLDR:
I’m dedicated to doing things the right way. I’m nice, and not shit. I’m a slightly
above-average player that would love to earn my chops in normal or alt raids. I would like to
play balance or affliction or whatever is needed.