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Old Sep 12, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25   #1
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Default WoW has lost its originality...
http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=13279 they copied the Napoleon themed dance that Anet already used on the Ritualist. (Skip to the end, to see the bloof elf dancing)
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Old Sep 12, 2006, 11:29 PM // 23:29   #2
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Bound to happen.

Fact: Napaleon Dynamite's dance is one of the most viewed files ever on YouTube.
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 01:08 AM // 01:08   #3
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and if the paragon gets MC Hammer's cant touch this....does GW lose originality?

Stop!

Bunny time!

I'm a real bunny, aint no trick, got a pink nose and big floppy feet.
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 03:06 AM // 03:06   #4
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what is original these days?

using something that is popular is just another marketing scheme..business is business after all
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 03:23 AM // 03:23   #5
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*lawl* I use colours!

Originality -10!
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 03:29 AM // 03:29   #6
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It's called satire.

You do realize that World of Warcraft is littered with real world references? Also, all the other dances in WoW were adapted from real life figures. (i.e. Michael Jackson, John Travolta, MC Hammer)

Oh, and the Male Necromancer and the Undead Male have the exact same [rave] dance. OMG, copycat!

When something is done in satire, originality is irrelevant. (that's contrary to a certain other topic with a contest where originality is dead...)
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 09:26 PM // 21:26   #7
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Meh. I wouldn't care anyway. Affects me in no way.
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Old Sep 13, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46   #8
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http://www.gametrailers.com/umwatcher.php?id=13279 they copied the Napoleon themed dance that Anet already used on the Ritualist. (Skip to the end, to see the bloof elf dancing)
.... dude, stop it.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 02:10 AM // 02:10   #9
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reminds me of the LoZ inspired quests...
those quests that reminded ya of LoZ characters ya know
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 04:09 AM // 04:09   #10
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Napaleon Dynamite's dance is sexy.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 04:57 AM // 04:57   #11
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Elain dance > ALL
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 05:01 AM // 05:01   #12
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It's called satire.

You do realize that World of Warcraft is littered with real world references? Also, all the other dances in WoW were adapted from real life figures. (i.e. Michael Jackson, John Travolta, MC Hammer)

Oh, and the Male Necromancer and the Undead Male have the exact same [rave] dance. OMG, copycat!

When something is done in satire, originality is irrelevant. (that's contrary to a certain other topic with a contest where originality is dead...)
How is it satire? Satire involves effecting a change or exposing something; it has a purpose, such as a political cartoon. This is just good old mindless humor.
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Old Oct 12, 2006, 08:48 AM // 08:48   #13
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I hate it when animators don't take into account the range the models can acheive... there's so many parts in those dances where the shoulders colapse. I know some gw characters do it too, but not as often as these.
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Old Oct 12, 2006, 04:46 PM // 16:46   #14
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Napaleon Dynamite's dance is sexy.
Yes, yes it is...when performed by a Suicide Girl -> YouTube (NSFW)
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Old Oct 13, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44   #15
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dang I missed that video so I'm going to watch it since someone has provided a link lol
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Old Oct 13, 2006, 01:39 AM // 01:39   #16
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grr copycats, lets kill them
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Old Oct 13, 2006, 02:41 AM // 02:41   #17
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Originally Posted by Zinger314
It's called satire.

You do realize that World of Warcraft is littered with real world references? Also, all the other dances in WoW were adapted from real life figures. (i.e. Michael Jackson, John Travolta, MC Hammer)

Oh, and the Male Necromancer and the Undead Male have the exact same [rave] dance. OMG, copycat!

When something is done in satire, originality is irrelevant. (that's contrary to a certain other topic with a contest where originality is dead...)
Lets see here where's my english notes

Satire uses Irony, innuendo and gutwright denison to expsose human wickedness and folly. Usually attacks politics, celebrities and people in power.

*The Most important quality of satire is that is intended to bring about change*

Hey WoW isn't trying to change the world by copying dances.
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Old Oct 13, 2006, 01:45 PM // 13:45   #18
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WoW deserves to die! Diiiieeeee!
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