WoW teaches survival skills

Blank · 12-09-2007, 04:53 PM

didn't think this would last in the MMO discussion so...

Boy Survives Moose Attack Thanks To World Of Warcraft | Game | Life from Wired.com

xeg_IS · 12-09-2007, 05:00 PM

Bullshit on this story.

So, the moose is about to destroy this boy and his sister. The boy feigns and then the moose is so bewildered that it completely forgets about the sister?

Or, perhaps, the moose conned indifferently to the two kids but the boy attacked and then feigned. The sister never had any agro so, in turn, the moose ignored her.

Yeah, thats it.

Flesseck · 12-09-2007, 05:02 PM

Holy shit. Haha.

Neph · 12-09-2007, 05:05 PM

From the comments...

Quote:

I've read that women's periods attract bears. THEY CAN SMELL THE MENSTRUAL BLOOD!!

I don't read Wired, but I would've thought their reader-base was more intelligent.

Presarc · 12-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neph

I don't read Wired, but I would've thought their reader-base was more intelligent.

Does this make sense?

Fedor · 12-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neph

From the comments...

I don't read Wired, but I would've thought their reader-base was more intelligent.

...You either don't get the reference or you hate Anchorman.

Neph · 12-09-2007, 05:10 PM

Gah...fucking slow today. I guess I shouldn't be reading FoH while studying for finals.

PerritoBites · 12-09-2007, 05:11 PM

Duh, the sister was farming moose faction for the past 2 months... of course it wouldn't attack her.

Dr. Funkenstein · 12-09-2007, 05:45 PM

You're assuming that while the brother was getting the moose's attention, the sister was standing still.

I know the article didn't specify, but I'm going to assume that after the moose's attention was off the girl, she bolted. By the time the moose gave up on the "dead" boy, the girl was no longer close by so no longer a threat. The moose, satisfied that it's territory was clear of threats, stopped attacking.

Either that or -insert WoW combat mechanics reference here-

Blumpster · 12-09-2007, 05:46 PM

Proof that all Hunters are twelve year olds.

Quineloe · 12-09-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neph

From the comments...

I don't read Wired, but I would've thought their reader-base was more intelligent.

replace bear with shark and it's twue.

Needless · 12-09-2007, 06:33 PM

rare moose / tyrannosaurus rex hyrbid.

FD and standing still drops you off the agro list

tikkus · 12-09-2007, 08:43 PM

Obviously FD is overpowered now. I expect a nerf soon.

LadyVex · 12-09-2007, 10:17 PM

I'm no moose expert but having lived in Alaska where if you leave your bedroom window open you will wake up with a moose head sticking in (Yes this has happened to me before) they are not territorial unless they determine you are a threat.

Out of experience, they'll chase you away from their territory or their young, but after you've been warded off they don't give a fuck and they'll leave you alone.

I could see this scenario happening, although something just kinda doesn't ring true :P

Rush · 12-09-2007, 11:17 PM

They need minor speed increase on their shoes, then they could outrun the moose by 6%.

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12-09-2007, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
xeg_IS Stock Guru Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 503 -1 Internets	Bullshit on this story. So, the moose is about to destroy this boy and his sister. The boy feigns and then the moose is so bewildered that it completely forgets about the sister? Or, perhaps, the moose conned indifferently to the two kids but the boy attacked and then feigned. The sister never had any agro so, in turn, the moose ignored her. Yeah, thats it.

12-09-2007, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Neph Late to the party Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 661 +0 Internets	Gah...fucking slow today. I guess I shouldn't be reading FoH while studying for finals.

12-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dr. Funkenstein Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 586 -13 Internets	You're assuming that while the brother was getting the moose's attention, the sister was standing still. I know the article didn't specify, but I'm going to assume that after the moose's attention was off the girl, she bolted. By the time the moose gave up on the "dead" boy, the girl was no longer close by so no longer a threat. The moose, satisfied that it's territory was clear of threats, stopped attacking. Either that or -insert WoW combat mechanics reference here-

12-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blumpster . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1,594 -2 Internets	Proof that all Hunters are twelve year olds.

12-09-2007, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Needless loves internets! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,434 +13 Internets	rare moose / tyrannosaurus rex hyrbid. FD and standing still drops you off the agro list

12-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
tikkus Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,219 -3 Internets	Obviously FD is overpowered now. I expect a nerf soon.

12-09-2007, 10:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
LadyVex Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: The 'Burgh Posts: 902 -12 Internets	I'm no moose expert but having lived in Alaska where if you leave your bedroom window open you will wake up with a moose head sticking in (Yes this has happened to me before) they are not territorial unless they determine you are a threat. Out of experience, they'll chase you away from their territory or their young, but after you've been warded off they don't give a fuck and they'll leave you alone. I could see this scenario happening, although something just kinda doesn't ring true :P

12-09-2007, 11:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rush Kenneth Kaniff, professional molestor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 526 +10 Internets	They need minor speed increase on their shoes, then they could outrun the moose by 6%.