Happy New Year!

Well, this'll mark my 24th blog post on CSTK, and the first of many in 2014. And apparently as my first act of craziness for this year, I'll be making a return to Protection for PvE in Warlords of Draenor with a few friends. Feels like I never quit tanking. On a separate note, I've had a load of stuff happen to me and my friends over the Xmas holidays, and though some of it was a bit unneeded, I broke into 2014 with a smile on my face. I've got a feeling that it's going to be a very good year.

Just as a quick shout-out section (first time for everything) I'd like to give a fair few people that made 2013 a bearable year a pat on the back:

The Undecided/Orb Of Souls (Argent Dawn EU) and Solace/Elusive (Aerie Peak) - Mah boys. Been a blast raiding with all of you this year, made some really good friends, had some good times doing random stuff and slaying dragons together.

All of the team at PVP Live - It's a real honour to be able to work/be in contact with such an amazing bunch of people who are so passionate about the game and its design. 2014 is going to be a really big year for us all, so be sure to keep an eye on @PVPLive if you use twitter!

My Inspirations - There's always players that, regardless of class, make me happy to be part of Warcraft, ranging from IRL friends to professional players. Bajheera, Klinda, Hotted, Sodapoppin, Thugonomicz, Jah, Cobrak, Mike Preach/Ghost. Always entertaining to watch and have always provided something to cheer me up if I feel something is a -bit- too wrong with the game.

Nox, Mwi, Feels, and the rest of the rest of the guys from Bad Manner. The Maximum Overwelsh + 2 (Santern and Thalgun) on the Unit Fourteen mumble channel. Ducky, Tash, Ally, Josh, Jack, Mj, and any other friends I've made from IRL or in-game. Hangart, Conine, Lince, Lamelime, Scarodorne Clayton, Phalek, Khris, and all my other Warrior brothers. All of these people give me reasons to keep playing every day, even if it's just to log on and laugh while sitting around in Shrine or Orgrimmar.


As I said before, 2014 is going to be a good year. Warlords is looking to be the best expansion Blizzard have ever released, Hearthstone is being released, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls is being released, The Elder Scrolls Online is being released, Godzilla 2014 is being released. And this isn't even counting any plans I have with my amazing girlfriend who reminded me that I'm meant to be writing my blog on Thursdays (Thanks Laura!).

That's all for this week, unfortunately Blizzard still haven't dropped any more info about Warlords of Draenor's PvP aspects (Ashran, Trial of the Gladiator) for me to comment on more than I already have, so I shall bid you adieu and see you next week!

Exhil MD.