Guys, I'm really a fire mage.

Syndiaan · 12-24-2007, 03:24 PM

If its a repost, stfu or I'll set you on fire.

Chinese Teen Burns Classmate, Blames World Of Warcraft
By Earnest Cavalli EmailDecember 21, 2007 | 2:27:18 PMCategories: Legal Matters

After losing a schoolyard fight, a 17-year-old boy in Beijing recently covered a classmate with gasoline and lit him on fire, claiming he "had lost himself in World of Warcraft and when he committed the crime he had transformed into a Fire Mage."

The boy has been sentenced to 8 years in prison and ordered to pay the victim and his family a restitution of 760,000 RMB (approximately $103,140 USD).

In light of the recent "Mortal Kombat killings," we're hesitant to believe the claims of any youth who says they have been influenced by a video game into violence. In this case, though, we believe him simply because China lacks our American legal system that allows people to claim "games made me do it," and subsequently shift all blame to the game's creators.

While this crime is both shocking and bizarre, we have to applaud the Chinese officials for offering a sane punishment as response. Had this occurred here in the United States, the blame would have landed squarely on Blizzard, and a multi-million dollar lawsuit followed by a governmental inquiry into the evils of World of Warcraft (possibly helmed by Tipper Gore) wouldn't be at all surprising.

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Clericnon2boxed · 12-24-2007, 03:36 PM

how badly burned was the victim ?, at 17 he cant prolly pull a youssif and will be fucked for the rest of his life

Kevincheese · 12-24-2007, 03:40 PM

What, Fire Mages get Gasoline weapon procs now?!

Korioni · 12-24-2007, 03:42 PM

Would've been so much more funny if he'd been a ret pally. Hit's the kid with a large mallet and proceeds to rain lightbulbs down on his ass.

Aria · 12-24-2007, 03:44 PM

Can't stop staring at the bouncy boobs long enough to make a coherent thought.

I instantly knew this thread was going to be about someone from China.

Malakriss · 12-24-2007, 03:44 PM

He lost a fight, lost his self-esteem and became depressed. Instead of seeking help he shut himself off from the world, then lost it and set his bully on fire.

Yup, clearly the video games' fault.

RiskyChris · 12-24-2007, 03:50 PM

Fucking retard. Frost mages are more effective in PvP, no wonder the guy survived.

Algol Devilstar · 12-24-2007, 03:53 PM

I lol'd

Vepil · 12-24-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Fucking retard. Frost mages are more effective in PvP, no wonder the guy survived.

LOL!

EmpireF4i · 12-24-2007, 05:09 PM

He took time away from farming gold to do some PVP? Damn craisians.

Gahid · 12-24-2007, 10:33 PM

fohguild is so much better drunk.

hamrlik · 12-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Fucking retard. Frost mages are more effective in PvP, no wonder the guy survived.

LOL

ruination · 12-25-2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Fucking retard. Frost mages are more effective in PvP, no wonder the guy survived.

Hahaha, win.

Saidin · 12-25-2007, 05:09 PM

So how do I become a warlock ? Cover them in Tar ?

tikkus · 12-25-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saidin

So how do I become a warlock ? Cover them in Tar ?

And tie a leash to one of the hot girls' necks and force her to seduce his friends.

12-24-2007, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Syndiaan its Jesus! lol Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: House Posts: 120 +0 Internets	Guys, I'm really a fire mage. If its a repost, stfu or I'll set you on fire. Chinese Teen Burns Classmate, Blames World Of Warcraft By Earnest Cavalli EmailDecember 21, 2007 \| 2:27:18 PMCategories: Legal Matters After losing a schoolyard fight, a 17-year-old boy in Beijing recently covered a classmate with gasoline and lit him on fire, claiming he "had lost himself in World of Warcraft and when he committed the crime he had transformed into a Fire Mage." The boy has been sentenced to 8 years in prison and ordered to pay the victim and his family a restitution of 760,000 RMB (approximately $103,140 USD). In light of the recent "Mortal Kombat killings," we're hesitant to believe the claims of any youth who says they have been influenced by a video game into violence. In this case, though, we believe him simply because China lacks our American legal system that allows people to claim "games made me do it," and subsequently shift all blame to the game's creators. While this crime is both shocking and bizarre, we have to applaud the Chinese officials for offering a sane punishment as response. Had this occurred here in the United States, the blame would have landed squarely on Blizzard, and a multi-million dollar lawsuit followed by a governmental inquiry into the evils of World of Warcraft (possibly helmed by Tipper Gore) wouldn't be at all surprising. Chinese Teen Burns Classmate, Blames World Of Warcraft \| Game \| Life from Wired.com __________________

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RiskyChris Safety Dance Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Lafayette Posts: 5,530 -3 Internets	Fucking retard. Frost mages are more effective in PvP, no wonder the guy survived. __________________

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12-24-2007, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clericnon2boxed Up Syndrome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bärlin Posts: 1,413 -2 Internets	how badly burned was the victim ?, at 17 he cant prolly pull a youssif and will be fucked for the rest of his life

12-24-2007, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Korioni "Critic" is such a dirty word Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 696 -56 Internets	Would've been so much more funny if he'd been a ret pally. Hit's the kid with a large mallet and proceeds to rain lightbulbs down on his ass.

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Aria Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 764 -2 Internets	Can't stop staring at the bouncy boobs long enough to make a coherent thought. I instantly knew this thread was going to be about someone from China.

12-24-2007, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Malakriss Your lack of intelligence is an insult to humanity. Get a fucking clue Join Date: May 2002 Location: Obviousville Posts: 2,829	He lost a fight, lost his self-esteem and became depressed. Instead of seeking help he shut himself off from the world, then lost it and set his bully on fire. Yup, clearly the video games' fault.

12-24-2007, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Algol Devilstar Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The NW Posts: 3,497 +0 Internets	I lol'd

12-24-2007, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
EmpireF4i Right as the mail Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,452 -27 Internets	He took time away from farming gold to do some PVP? Damn craisians.

12-25-2007, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Saidin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 102 +14 Internets	So how do I become a warlock ? Cover them in Tar ?