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==RTS Days==
==RTS Days==
# '''Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, November 15, 1994'''
* '''Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, November 15, 1994'''
# '''Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, December 9, 1995'''
* '''Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, December 9, 1995'''
# '''Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, April 30, 1996'''
* '''Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, April 30, 1996'''
# '''Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, cancelled May 22, 1998'''
* '''Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, cancelled May 22, 1998'''
# D&D 3rd Edition, August 10, 2000 (basis for later RPGs)
* D&D 3rd Edition, August 10, 2000 (basis for later RPGs)
# ''Of Blood and Honor'' by Chris Metzen, January 1, 2001 (short story)
* ''Of Blood and Honor'' by Chris Metzen, January 1, 2001 (short story)
# ''Day of the Dragon'' by Richard Knaak, February 1, 2001 (novel)
* ''Day of the Dragon'' by Richard Knaak, February 1, 2001 (novel)
# ''Lord of the Clans'' by Christie Golden, October 1, 2001 (novel)
* ''Lord of the Clans'' by Christie Golden, October 1, 2001 (novel)
# '''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, July 3, 2002'''
* '''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, July 3, 2002'''
# ''The Last Guardian'' by Jeff Grubb, December 1, 2002 (novel)
* ''The Last Guardian'' by Jeff Grubb, December 1, 2002 (novel)
# '''Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, July 1, 2003'''
* '''Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, July 1, 2003'''
# D&D 3.5, July 2003 (basis for later RPGs after WoW releases)
* D&D 3.5, July 2003 (basis for later RPGs after WoW releases)
# <u>[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], July 28, 2003</u>
* <u>[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], July 28, 2003</u>
# <u>[[Manual of Monsters]], October 2, 2003</u>
* <u>[[Manual of Monsters]], October 2, 2003</u>
# <u>[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]], December 15, 2003</u>
* <u>[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]], December 15, 2003</u>
# ''The Well of Eternity'' by Richard Knaak, March 30, 2004 (novel)
* ''The Well of Eternity'' by Richard Knaak, March 30, 2004 (novel)
# <u>[[Magic & Mayhem]], June 7, 2004</u>
* <u>[[Magic & Mayhem]], June 7, 2004</u>
# <u>[[Lands of Conflict]], September 20, 2004</u>
* <u>[[Lands of Conflict]], September 20, 2004</u>
# ''The Demon Soul'' by Richard Knaak, October 26, 2004 (novel)
* ''The Demon Soul'' by Richard Knaak, October 26, 2004 (novel)


==Classic==
==Classic==
* '''World of Warcraft (initial release, patch 1.1), November 23, 2004'''
* <u>[[Shadows & Light]], November 29, 2004</u>
* '''Patch 1.2 (Maraudon, Feast of Winter Veil), December 18, 2004'''
* '''Patch 1.3 (Dire Maul, Azuregos, Lord Kazzak), March 7, 2005'''
* ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Dragon Hunt'' by Richard Knaak, March 8, 2005 (comic)
* '''Patch 1.4 (epic priest and hunter quests, elemental invasions), April 19, 2005'''
* '''Patch 1.5 (Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch battlegrounds, cloth quartermasters), June 7, 2005'''
* <u>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], June 27, 2005</u>
* '''Patch 1.6 (Blackwing Lair, Darkmoon Faire), July 12, 2005'''
* ''The Sundering'' by Richard Knaak, July 26, 2005 (novel)
* I start playing WoW on Moonrunner as a night elf rogue, July 27, 2005
* '''Patch 1.7 (Zul'Gurub, Arathi Basin battleground, Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza), September 13, 2005'''
* I switch to Twisting Nether as a night elf druid, September 2005
* '''Patch 1.8 (Dragons of Nightmare, Silithus revamp, moonkin form added), October 10, 2005'''
* <u>[[More Magic and Mayhem]], November 14, 2005</u>
* ''The War of the Shifting Sands'' by Micky Neilson, November 2005 (short story)
[[File:2006-1-2-0645pm.png|300px|thumb|right|Beornulf is finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006.]]
[[File:2006-1-2-0645pm.png|300px|thumb|right|Beornulf is finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006.]]
# '''World of Warcraft (initial release, patch 1.1), November 23, 2004'''
* My night elf druid is level 20 and finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006
# <u>[[Shadows & Light]], November 29, 2004</u>
* '''Patch 1.9 (Ahn'Qiraj), January 3, 2006'''
# '''Patch 1.2 (Maraudon, Feast of Winter Veil), December 18, 2004'''
* My night elf druid is level 26 and investigating Horde attacks in Westfall, January 12, 2006
# '''Patch 1.3 (Dire Maul, Azuregos, Lord Kazzak), March 7, 2005'''
* ''Cycle of Hatred'' by Keith R.A. DeCandido, February 1, 2006 (novel)
# ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Dragon Hunt'' by Richard Knaak, March 8, 2005 (comic)
* '''Patch 1.9.3 (Love Is in the Air), February 7, 2006'''
# '''Patch 1.4 (epic priest and hunter quests, elemental invasions), April 19, 2005'''
* ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Shadows of Ice'' by Richard Knaak, March 7, 2006 (comic)
# '''Patch 1.5 (Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch battlegrounds, cloth quartermasters), June 7, 2005'''
* My night elf druid is level 35 in the Ruins of Alterac, March 13, 2006
# <u>[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]], June 27, 2005</u>
* '''Patch 1.10 (weather, tier 0.5 sets), March 28, 2006'''
# '''Patch 1.6 (Blackwing Lair, Darkmoon Faire), July 12, 2005'''
* <u>[[Lands of Mystery]], April 3, 2006</u>
# ''The Sundering'' by Richard Knaak, July 26, 2005 (novel)
* ''Road to Damnation'' by Evelyn Fredericksen, April 2006 (short story)
# I start playing WoW on Moonrunner as a night elf rogue, July 27, 2005
* <u>[[Horde Player's Guide]], June 1, 2006</u>
# '''Patch 1.7 (Zul'Gurub, Arathi Basin battleground, Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza), September 13, 2005'''
* '''Patch 1.11 (Naxxramas, Scourge invasion), June 19, 2006'''
# I switch to Twisting Nether as a night elf druid, September 2005
* <u>[[Alliance Player's Guide]], June 28, 2006</u>
# '''Patch 1.8 (Dragons of Nightmare, Silithus revamp, moonkin form added), October 10, 2005'''
* I hit level 60 with my night elf druid in the Burning Steppes while fighting the Scourge, July 2006 or so
# <u>[[More Magic and Mayhem]], November 14, 2005</u>
* '''Patch 1.12, August 22, 2006'''
# ''The War of the Shifting Sands'' by Micky Neilson, November 2005 (short story)
* '''Patch 2.0.1, December 5, 2006'''
# My night elf druid is level 20 and finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006
* ''Rise of the Horde'' by Christie Golden, December 26, 2006 (novel)
# '''Patch 1.9 (Ahn'Qiraj), January 3, 2006'''
* '''World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (patch 2.0.3, jewelcrafting), January 16, 2007'''
# My night elf druid is level 26 and investigating Horde attacks in Westfall, January 12, 2006
# ''Cycle of Hatred'' by Keith R.A. DeCandido, February 1, 2006 (novel)
# '''Patch 1.9.3 (Love Is in the Air), February 7, 2006'''
# ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Shadows of Ice'' by Richard Knaak, March 7, 2006 (comic)
# My night elf druid is level 35 in the Ruins of Alterac, March 13, 2006
# '''Patch 1.10 (weather, tier 0.5 sets), March 28, 2006'''
# <u>[[Lands of Mystery]], April 3, 2006</u>
# ''Road to Damnation'' by Evelyn Fredericksen, April 2006 (short story)
# <u>[[Horde Player's Guide]], June 1, 2006</u>
# '''Patch 1.11 (Naxxramas, Scourge invasion), June 19, 2006'''
# <u>[[Alliance Player's Guide]], June 28, 2006</u>
# I hit level 60 with my night elf druid in the Burning Steppes while fighting the Scourge, July 2006 or so
# '''Patch 1.12, August 22, 2006'''
# '''Patch 2.0.1, December 5, 2006'''
# ''Rise of the Horde'' by Christie Golden, December 26, 2006 (novel)
# '''World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (patch 2.0.3, jewelcrafting), January 16, 2007'''
# My draenei shaman is created, January 16, 2007
# My night elf druid hits level 70 one week after the expansion comes out, late January 2007
# <u>[[Monster Guide]], February 7, 2007</u>
# ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Ghostlands'' by Richard Knaak, March 13, 2007 (comic)
# '''Patch 2.1 (Black Temple, Netherwing rep, Ogri'la rep, Skyguard rep, druid epic flight form), May 22, 2007'''
# My human paladin is created, early July 2007
# My draenei shaman hits level 70, July 26, 2007
# '''Patch 2.2, September 25, 2007'''
# '''Patch 2.2.2 (Brewfest and Hallow's End), October 2, 2007'''
# <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] announced, July 4, 2007</u> (unofficial, but made by people who did the RPGs)
# ''Unbroken'' by Micky Neilson, July 2007 (short story)
# ''Tides of Darkness'' by Aaron Rosenberg, August 28, 2007 (novel)
# '''Patch 2.3 (Zul'Aman, Dustwallow Marsh overhaul), November 13, 2007'''
# My night elf druid defeats Gruul, December 2007
# My blood elf paladin is created, early February 2008
[[File:Shealc70.png|300px|thumb|right|Shealc hitting level 70 on Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Netherstorm.]]
[[File:Shealc70.png|300px|thumb|right|Shealc hitting level 70 on Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Netherstorm.]]
# My draenei shaman defeats Void Reaver, March 25, 2008
* My draenei shaman is created, January 16, 2007
# '''Patch 2.4 (Isle of Quel'Danas, Magisters' Terrace, Sunwell Plateau), March 25, 2008'''
* My night elf druid hits level 70 one week after the expansion comes out, late January 2007
# My draenei shaman (probably, screenshot is unclear) defeats Magtheridon, March 29, 2008
* <u>[[Monster Guide]], February 7, 2007</u>
# <u>[[Dark Factions]], May 14, 2008</u> (finished two years earlier, but massively delayed)
* ''The Sunwell Trilogy: Ghostlands'' by Richard Knaak, March 13, 2007 (comic)
# My blood elf paladin hits level 70 in Netherstorm, May 21, 2008
* '''Patch 2.1 (Black Temple, Netherwing rep, Ogri'la rep, Skyguard rep, druid epic flight form), May 22, 2007'''
# ''Beyond the Dark Portal'' by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden, June 24, 2008 (novel)
* My human paladin is created, early July 2007
# Vivendi Games (including Blizzard) and Activision merge to form Activision Blizzard, July 9, 2008
* My draenei shaman hits level 70, July 26, 2007
# ''Legends Volume 1'', August 12, 2008 (comic)
* '''Patch 2.2, September 25, 2007'''
# ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 1'' by Walter Simonson, August 12, 2008 (comic)
* '''Patch 2.2.2 (Brewfest and Hallow's End), October 2, 2007'''
# ''Ashbringer: Death Is Contagious'' by Micky Neilson, September 10, 2008 (comic)
* <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] announced, July 4, 2007</u> (unofficial, but made by people who did the RPGs)
# My blood elf paladin earns "Champion of the Naaru", September 26, 2008
* ''Unbroken'' by Micky Neilson, July 2007 (short story)
# My troll warrior is created, October 2008
* ''Tides of Darkness'' by Aaron Rosenberg, August 28, 2007 (novel)
# '''Patch 3.0.2 (Stormwind Harbor, inscription), October 14, 2008'''
* '''Patch 2.3 (Zul'Aman, Dustwallow Marsh overhaul), November 13, 2007'''
# ''Ashbringer: Ashes to Ashes'' by Micky Neilson, October 22, 2008 (comic)
* My night elf druid defeats Gruul, December 2007
# ''Legends Volume 2'', November 11, 2008 (comic)
* My blood elf paladin is created, early February 2008
# '''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, November 13, 2008'''
* My draenei shaman defeats Void Reaver, March 25, 2008
# My blood elf death knight is created, November 13, 2008
* '''Patch 2.4 (Isle of Quel'Danas, Magisters' Terrace, Sunwell Plateau), March 25, 2008'''
# ''Night of the Dragon'' by Richard Knaak, November 18, 2008 (novel)
* My draenei shaman (probably, screenshot is unclear) defeats Magtheridon, March 29, 2008
# My blood elf death knight hits level 80, November 20, 2008
* <u>[[Dark Factions]], May 14, 2008</u> (finished two years earlier, but massively delayed)
# My blood elf death knight is off tank when we defeat Kel'Thuzad, December 12, 2008
[[File:Seaxulf70.png|300px|thumb|right|Seaxulf turns 70 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 2:24 AM in Netherstorm.]]
# ''Ashbringer: Naxxramas'' by Micky Neilson, December 31, 2008 (comic)
* My blood elf paladin hits level 70 in Netherstorm, May 21, 2008
# ''Ashbringer: Dust to Dust'' by Micky Neilson, February 25, 2009 (comic)
* ''Beyond the Dark Portal'' by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden, June 24, 2008 (novel)
# ''Legends Volume 3'', March 17, 2009 (comic)
* Vivendi Games (including Blizzard) and Activision merge to form Activision Blizzard, July 9, 2008
# '''Patch 3.1 (Ulduar, Argent Tournament), April 14, 2009'''
* ''Legends Volume 1'', August 12, 2008 (comic)
# ''Arthas: Rise of the Lich King'' by Christie Golden, April 21, 2009 (novel)
* ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 1'' by Walter Simonson, August 12, 2008 (comic)
# ''Legends Volume 4'', June 16, 2009 (comic)
* ''Ashbringer: Death Is Contagious'' by Micky Neilson, September 10, 2008 (comic)
# '''Patch 3.2 (Crusaders' Coliseum, Isle of Conquest), August 4, 2009'''
* My blood elf paladin earns "Champion of the Naaru", September 26, 2008
# <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] is essentially finished, but still needs more artwork, August 14, 2009</u>
* My troll warrior is created, October 2008
# ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 2'' by Walter Simonson, August 26, 2009 (comic)
* '''Patch 3.0.2 (Stormwind Harbor, inscription), October 14, 2008'''
# ''Legends Volume 5'', September 1, 2009 (comic)
* ''Ashbringer: Ashes to Ashes'' by Micky Neilson, October 22, 2008 (comic)
# My draenei shaman hits level 80, October 21, 2009
* ''Legends Volume 2'', November 11, 2008 (comic)
# ''Death Knight'' by Dan Jolley, December 1, 2009 (comic)
* '''World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, November 13, 2008'''
# '''Patch 3.3 (Icecrown Citadel), December 8, 2009'''
* My blood elf death knight is created, November 13, 2008
# ''Stormrage'' by Richard Knaak, February 23, 2010 (novel)
* ''Night of the Dragon'' by Richard Knaak, November 18, 2008 (novel)
# ''Shadow Wing: The Dragons of Outland'' by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
* My blood elf death knight hits level 80, November 20, 2008
# ''Mage'' by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
* My blood elf death knight is off tank when we defeat Kel'Thuzad, December 12, 2008
# ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 3'' by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, June 16, 2010 (comic)
* ''Ashbringer: Naxxramas'' by Micky Neilson, December 31, 2008 (comic)
# '''Patch 3.3.5 (Ruby Sanctum), June 22, 2010'''
* ''Ashbringer: Dust to Dust'' by Micky Neilson, February 25, 2009 (comic)
# <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] is released in beta form and never updated again, August 1, 2010</u><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240818152614/https://greywolf.critter.net/wow.htm Greywolf's WoW Fan Site]</ref>
* ''Legends Volume 3'', March 17, 2009 (comic)
# My night elf druid hits level 80, September 4, 2010
* '''Patch 3.1 (Ulduar, Argent Tournament), April 14, 2009'''
# ''Shaman'' by Paul Benjamin, September 28, 2010 (comic)
* ''Arthas: Rise of the Lich King'' by Christie Golden, April 21, 2009 (novel)
* ''Legends Volume 4'', June 16, 2009 (comic)
* '''Patch 3.2 (Crusaders' Coliseum, Isle of Conquest), August 4, 2009'''
* <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] is essentially finished, but still needs more artwork, August 14, 2009</u>
* ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 2'' by Walter Simonson, August 26, 2009 (comic)
* ''Legends Volume 5'', September 1, 2009 (comic)
* My draenei shaman hits level 80, October 21, 2009
* ''Death Knight'' by Dan Jolley, December 1, 2009 (comic)
* '''Patch 3.3 (Icecrown Citadel), December 8, 2009'''
* ''Stormrage'' by Richard Knaak, February 23, 2010 (novel)
* ''Shadow Wing: The Dragons of Outland'' by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
* ''Mage'' by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
* ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 3'' by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, June 16, 2010 (comic)
* '''Patch 3.3.5 (Ruby Sanctum), June 22, 2010'''
* <u>[[Even More Magic and Mayhem]] is released in beta form and never updated again, August 1, 2010</u><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240818152614/https://greywolf.critter.net/wow.htm Greywolf's WoW Fan Site]</ref>
* My night elf druid hits level 80, September 4, 2010
* ''Shaman'' by Paul Benjamin, September 28, 2010 (comic)


==Post-Classic==
==Post-Classic==
# '''Patch 4.0.1, October 12, 2010'''
* '''Patch 4.0.1, October 12, 2010'''
# ''The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm'' by Christie Golden, October 19, 2010 (novel)
* ''The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm'' by Christie Golden, October 19, 2010 (novel)
# ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 4'' by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, October 27, 2010 (comic)
* ''World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 4'' by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, October 27, 2010 (comic)
# After half a year of barely touching the game, I quit "for good" due to dissatisfaction with the direction of the game, late October 2010
* After half a year of barely touching the game, I quit "for good" due to dissatisfaction with the direction of the game, late October 2010
# Ask CDev - Round 1, November 6, 2010
* Ask CDev - Round 1, November 6, 2010
# ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 1'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, November 17, 2010 (comic)
* ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 1'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, November 17, 2010 (comic)
# '''Patch 4.0.3a (world changes, new race/class combinations, death of better content), November 16, 2010'''
* '''Patch 4.0.3a (world changes, new race/class combinations, death of better content), November 16, 2010'''
# ''Heart of War'' by Sarah Pine, December 4, 2010 (short story)
* ''Heart of War'' by Sarah Pine, December 4, 2010 (short story)
# '''World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, December 7, 2010'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, December 7, 2010'''
# ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 2'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, December 22, 2010 (comic)
* ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 2'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, December 22, 2010 (comic)
# ''Lord of His Pack'' by James Waugh, January 14, 2011 (short story)
* ''Lord of His Pack'' by James Waugh, January 14, 2011 (short story)
# ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 3'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, January 26, 2011 (comic)
* ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 3'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, January 26, 2011 (comic)
# ''Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince'' by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, February 18, 2011 (short story)
* ''Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince'' by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, February 18, 2011 (short story)
# ''Shadow Wing: Nexus Point'' by Richard Knaak, March 1, 2011 (comic)
* ''Shadow Wing: Nexus Point'' by Richard Knaak, March 1, 2011 (comic)
# ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 4'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 2, 2011 (comic)
* ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 4'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 2, 2011 (comic)
# ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 5'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 30, 2011 (comic)
* ''Curse of the Worgen Issue 5'' by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 30, 2011 (comic)
# ''Fire and Iron'' by Matt Burns, April 16, 2011 (short story)
* ''Fire and Iron'' by Matt Burns, April 16, 2011 (short story)
# ''The Judgement'' by Brian Kindregan, April 27, 2011 (short story)
* ''The Judgement'' by Brian Kindregan, April 27, 2011 (short story)
# Ask CDev - Round 2, June 23, 2011
* ''Cut Short'' by Cameron Dayton, June 15, 2011 (short story)
# ''Cut Short'' by Cameron Dayton, June 15, 2011 (short story)
* Ask CDev - Round 2, June 23, 2011
# <u>The RPGs are now magically considered non-canon, despite many repeated statements to the contrary, June 2011 (blue post)</u>
* <u>The RPGs are now magically considered non-canon, despite many repeated statements to the contrary, June 24, 2011 (blue post)</u>
# ''As Our Fathers Before Us'' by Steven Nix, July 12, 2011 (short story)
* ''As Our Fathers Before Us'' by Steven Nix, July 12, 2011 (short story)
# ''Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects'' by Christie Golden, July 19, 2011 (novel)
* ''Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects'' by Christie Golden, July 19, 2011 (novel)
# ''Seeds of Faith'' by Valerie Watrous, August 18, 2011 (short story)
* ''Seeds of Faith'' by Valerie Watrous, August 18, 2011 (short story)
# ''Warcraft Saga Issue 1'' by Chris Metzen, August 2011 (comic)
* ''Warcraft Saga Issue 1'' by Chris Metzen, August 2011 (comic)
# ''Wolfheart'' by Richard Knaak, September 13, 2011 (novel)
* ''Wolfheart'' by Richard Knaak, September 13, 2011 (novel)
# ''Edge of Night'' by Dave Kosak, September 27, 2011 (short story)
* ''Edge of Night'' by Dave Kosak, September 27, 2011 (short story)
# ''Blood of Our Fathers'' by Dan Arey, October 14, 2011 (short story)
* ''Blood of Our Fathers'' by Dan Arey, October 14, 2011 (short story)
# ''Charge of the Aspects'' by Matt Burns, November 2011 (short story)
* ''Charge of the Aspects'' by Matt Burns, November 2011 (short story)
# ''In the Shadow of the Sun'' by Sarah Pine, January 18, 2012 (short story, originally written in Spring 2009)
* ''In the Shadow of the Sun'' by Sarah Pine, January 18, 2012 (short story, originally written in Spring 2009)
# ''Prophet’s Lesson'' by Marc Hutcheson, April 23, 2012 (short story)
* ''Prophet’s Lesson'' by Marc Hutcheson, April 23, 2012 (short story)
# Ask CDev - Round 3, May 9, 2012
* Ask CDev - Round 3, May 9, 2012
# ''Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War'' by Christie Golden, August 24, 2012 (novel)
* ''Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War'' by Christie Golden, August 24, 2012 (novel)
# ''Pearl of Pandaria'' by Micky Neilson, September 19, 2012 (comic)
* ''Pearl of Pandaria'' by Micky Neilson, September 19, 2012 (comic)
# '''World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, September 25, 2012'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, September 25, 2012'''
# ''Li Li's Travel Journal'', September 2012–January 2013 (short story)
* ''Li Li's Travel Journal'', September 2012–January 2013 (short story)
# ''Quest for Pandaria'' by Sarah Pine, September–November 2012 (short story)
* ''Quest for Pandaria'' by Sarah Pine, September–November 2012 (short story)
# ''The Trial of the Red Blossoms'' by Cameron Dayton, February 2013 (short story)
* ''The Trial of the Red Blossoms'' by Cameron Dayton, February 15, 2013 (short story)
# ''Dawn of the Aspects'' by Richard Knaak, February–July 2013 (ebook) and November 2013 (novel)
* ''Dawn of the Aspects'' by Richard Knaak, February–July 2013 (ebook) and November 19, 2013 (novel)
# ''Bleeding Sun'' by Matt Burns, May 2013 (short story)
* ''Bleeding Sun'' by Matt Burns, May 6, 2013 (short story)
# ''Dark Riders'' by Michael Costa, May 2013 (comic)
* ''Dark Riders'' by Michael Costa, May 7, 2013 (comic)
# ''The Blank Scroll'' by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, June 2013 (short story)
* ''The Blank Scroll'' by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, June 20, 2013 (short story)
# ''Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde'' by Michael Stackpole, July 2013 (novel)
* ''Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde'' by Michael Stackpole, July 2, 2013 (novel)
# ''Death from Above'' by Robert Brooks, July 11, 2013 (short story)
* ''Death from Above'' by Robert Brooks, July 11, 2013 (short story)
# Activision Blizzard frees itself from Vivendi, July 25, 2013
* Activision Blizzard frees itself from Vivendi, July 25, 2013
# ''The Strength of Steel'' by Raphael Ahad, August 2013 (short story)
* ''The Strength of Steel'' by Raphael Ahad, July 30, 2013 (short story)
# ''Bloodsworn'' by Doug Wagner, August 2013 (comic)
* ''Bloodsworn'' by Doug Wagner, August 27, 2013 (comic)
# ''Ultimate Visual Guide'', September 2013 (lore guide)
* ''Ultimate Visual Guide'', September 30, 2013 (lore guide)
# ''Over Water'' by Ryan Quinn, October 2013 (short story)
* ''Over Water'' by Ryan Quinn, November 1, 2013 (short story)
# '''Hearthstone, March 2014'''
* '''Hearthstone, March 11, 2014'''
# ''The Untamed Valley'' by Robert Brooks, March 2014 (short story)
* ''The Untamed Valley'' by Robert Brooks, March 28, 2014 (short story)
# ''Blood of the Highborne'' by Micky Neilson, March 2014 (short story)
* ''Blood of the Highborne'' by Micky Neilson, March 31, 2014 (short story)
# Ask CDev - Round 4, April 4, 2014
* Ask CDev - Round 4, April 4, 2014
# ''War Crimes'' by Christie Golden, May 2014 (novel)
* ''War Crimes'' by Christie Golden, May 6, 2014 (novel)
# ''The Jade Hunters'' by Matt Burns, June 2014 (short story)
* ''The Jade Hunters'' by Matt Burns, June 19, 2014 (short story)
# ''Annual 2015'', August 2014 (lore guide)
* ''Annual 2015'', August 1, 2014 (lore guide)
# ''Gul’dan and the Stranger'' by Micky Neilson, August 2014 (comic)
* ''Gul’dan and the Stranger'' by Micky Neilson, August 7, 2014 (comic)
# ''Hellscream'' by Robert Brooks, August 2014 (short story)
* ''Hellscream'' by Robert Brooks, August 21, 2014 (short story)
# ''Blackhand'' by Robert Brooks, October 2014 (comic)
* ''Blackhand'' by Robert Brooks, October 10, 2014 (comic)
# '''World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, November 2014'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, November 13, 2014'''
# ''Blood and Thunder'' by Raphael Ahad, March 2015 (comic)
* ''Blood and Thunder'' by Raphael Ahad, March 5, 2015 (comic)
# ''Code of Rule'' by Ryan Quinn, March 2015 (short story)
* ''Code of Rule'' by Ryan Quinn, March 19, 2015 (short story)
# ''Apocrypha'' by Matt Burns, April 2015 (short story)
* ''Apocrypha'' by Matt Burns, April 24, 2015 (short story)
# ''Chronicle Volume 1'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 2016 (lore guide)
* ''Chronicle Volume 1'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 15, 2016 (lore guide)
# ''Illidan'' by Willing King, April 2016 (novel)
* ''Illidan'' by Willing King, April 12, 2016 (novel)
# ''Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded'', May 2016 (lore guide)
* ''Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded'', May 1, 2016 (lore guide)
# ''Magni: Fault Lines'' by Matt Burns, June 2016 (comic)
* ''Magni: Fault Lines'' by Matt Burns, June 30, 2016 (comic)
# ''Nightborne: Twilight of Suramar'' by Matt Burns, July 2016 (comic)
* ''Nightborne: Twilight of Suramar'' by Matt Burns, July 7, 2016 (comic)
# ''Highmountain: A Mountain Divided'' by Robert Brooks, July 2016 (comic)
* ''Highmountain: A Mountain Divided'' by Robert Brooks, July 14, 2016 (comic)
# ''Anduin: Son of the Wolf'' by Robert Brooks, July 2016 (comic)
* ''Anduin: Son of the Wolf'' by Robert Brooks, July 21, 2016 (comic)
# ''The Tomb of Sargeras'' by Robert Brooks, August 2016 (audio drama)
* ''The Tomb of Sargeras'' by Robert Brooks, August 1–4, 2016 (audio drama)
# '''World of Warcraft: Legion, August 2016'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Legion, August 30, 2016'''
# Chris Metzen announces his retirement, September 12, 2016
* Chris Metzen announces his retirement, September 12, 2016
# ''Traveler'' by Greg Weisman, October 2016 (novel)
* ''Traveler'' by Greg Weisman, October 25, 2016 (novel)
# ''Chronicle Volume 2'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 2017 (lore guide)
* ''Chronicle Volume 2'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 14, 2017 (lore guide)
# ''Dark Mirror'' by Steve Danuser, April 2017 (short story)
* ''Dark Mirror'' by Steve Danuser, April 18, 2017 (short story)
# ''A Thousand Years of War'' by Robert Brooks, September 2017 (audio drama)
* ''A Thousand Years of War'' by Robert Brooks, September 21, 2017 (audio drama)
# ''Traveler: The Spiral Path'' by Greg Weisman, February 2018 (novel)
* ''Traveler: The Spiral Path'' by Greg Weisman, February 27, 2018 (novel)
# ''Chronicle Volume 3'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 2018 (lore guide)
* ''Chronicle Volume 3'' by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 27, 2018 (lore guide)
# ''Jaina: Reunion'' by Andrew Robinson, May 2018 (comic)
* ''Jaina: Reunion'' by Andrew Robinson, May 22, 2018 (comic)
# ''Magni: The Speaker'' by Matt Burns, May 2018 (comic)
* ''Magni: The Speaker'' by Matt Burns, May 29, 2018 (comic)
# ''Windrunner: Three Sisters'' by Steve Danuser, Christie Golden, and Andrew Robinson, June 2018 (comic)
* ''Windrunner: Three Sisters'' by Steve Danuser, Christie Golden, and Andrew Robinson, June 5, 2018 (comic)
# ''Before the Storm'' by Christie Golden, June 2018 (novel)
* ''Before the Storm'' by Christie Golden, June 12, 2018 (novel)
# ''Elegy'' by Christie Golden, August 2018 (short story)
* ''Elegy'' by Christie Golden, August 6, 2018 (short story)
# ''A Good War'' by Robert Brooks, August 2018 (short story)
* ''A Good War'' by Robert Brooks, August 6, 2018 (short story)
# '''World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, August 2018'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, August 13, 2018'''
# [[Turtle WoW]] is released, October 6, 2018
* [[Turtle WoW]] is released, October 6, 2018
# I return to the game after nearly a decade away, late March 2019
* I return to the game after nearly a decade away, late March 2019
# My night elf druid hits level 85, March 24, 2019
* My night elf druid hits level 85, March 24, 2019
# My night elf druid hits level 90, March 25, 2019
* My night elf druid hits level 90, March 25, 2019
# My night elf druid hits level 100, March 27, 2019
* My night elf druid hits level 100, March 27, 2019
# My night elf druid hits level 110, March 30, 2019
* My night elf druid hits level 110, March 30, 2019
# My night elf druid hits level 120, May 8, 2019
* My night elf druid hits level 120, May 8, 2019
# ''Traveler: The Shining Blade'' by Madeleine Roux, December 2019 (novel)
* ''Traveler: The Shining Blade'' by Madeleine Roux, December 26, 2019 (novel)
# ''Mechagon'' by Matt Burns, June 2019 (comic)
* ''Mechagon'' by Matt Burns, June 21, 2019 (comic)
# ''A Moment in Verse'' by Madeleine Roux, May 2020 (short story)
* ''A Moment in Verse'' by Madeleine Roux, May 29, 2020 (short story)
# ''Shadows Rising'' by Madeleine Roux, July 2020 (novel)
* ''Shadows Rising'' by Madeleine Roux, July 14, 2020 (novel)
# ''Terror by Torchlight'' by Christie Golden, November 2, 2020 (short story)
* ''Terror by Torchlight'' by Christie Golden, November 2, 2020 (short story)
# My night elf druid hits level 50 (due to the level squish), November 8, 2020
* My night elf druid hits level 50 (due to the level squish), November 8, 2020
# ''We Ride Forth'' by Robert Brooks, November 18, 2020 (short story)
* ''We Ride Forth'' by Robert Brooks, November 18, 2020 (short story)
# '''World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, November 23, 2020'''
* '''World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, November 23, 2020'''
# ''Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms'' by Christie Golden, November 24, 2020 (lore guide)
* ''Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms'' by Christie Golden, November 24, 2020 (lore guide)
# ''Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth'', May 2021 (anthology novel)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.15.0 (playable goblins and high elves, Stormwind Vault), January 5, 2021
# ''Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond'' by Sean Copeland and Steven Danuser, July 2021 (lore guide)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.15.1 (character options), March 11, 2021
# ''Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor'' by Sean Copeland, December 2021 (lore guide)
* ''Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth'', May 25, 2021 (anthology novel)
# My night elf hits level 60, January 23, 2022
* ''Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond'' by Sean Copeland and Steven Danuser, July 14, 2021 (lore guide)
# ''Sylvanas'' by Christie Golden, March 2022 (novel)
* ''Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor'' by Sean Copeland, December 7, 2021 (lore guide)
# I sign up for [[Turtle WoW]], May 2, 2022
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.0 (new factions, Lapidis Isle, Gillijim's Isle, new dungeons, new quests), December 27, 2001
# ''Exploring Azeroth: Northrend'' by Alex Acks, November 2022 (lore guide)
* My night elf hits level 60, January 23, 2022
# '''World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, November 28, 2022'''
* ''Sylvanas'' by Christie Golden, March 29, 2022 (novel)
# ''The Vow Eternal'' by Christie Golden, November 2022 (short story)
* I sign up for [[Turtle WoW]], May 2, 2022
# My night elf druid hits level 70, February 18, 2023
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.1 (class changes), July 24, 2022
# Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, October 13, 2023
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.2 (bug fixes), August 8, 2022
# ''Exploring Azeroth: Pandaria'' by Alex Acks, October 17, 2023 (lore guide)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.3 (bug fixes), August 10, 2022
# ''War of the Scaleborn'' by Courtney Alameda, October 31, 2023 (novel)
* ''Exploring Azeroth: Northrend'' by Alex Acks, November 15, 2022 (lore guide)
# ''The Dragonflight Codex'' by Sandra Rosner and Doug Walsh, December 2023 (lore guide)
* '''World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, November 28, 2022'''
# ''Chronicle Volume 4'' by Matt Forbeck and Marty Forbeck, July 2024 (lore guide)
[[File:2025-6-28 Beornulf.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Beornulf Scefing]] on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 4:26 PM.]]
# '''World of Warcraft: The War Within, August 2024'''
* ''The Vow Eternal'' by Christie Golden, November 21, 2022 (short story)
# My night elf druid hits level 80, September 24, 2024
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.4 (new locations and quests), December 20, 2022
# ''Exploring Azeroth: Islands and Isles'' by Alex Acks, November 2024 (lore guide)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.16.5 (bug fixes), January 3, 2023
# ''Heartlands'' by Adam Christopher, November 2024 (short story)
* My night elf druid hits level 70, February 18, 2023
# ''Seasons'' by Deliah Dawson, December 2024 (comic)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.17.0 (new zones and dungeons), October 3, 2023
# ''The Voices Within'', December 2024 (anthology novel)
* Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, October 13, 2023
# ''The Tipping Point'' by Andrew Robinson, February 2025 (short story)
* ''Exploring Azeroth: Pandaria'' by Alex Acks, October 17, 2023 (lore guide)
# ''Faith & Flame'' by L. L. McKinney, June 2025 (short story)
* ''War of the Scaleborn'' by Courtney Alameda, October 31, 2023 (novel)
# ''The Doom of K'aresh'' by Adam Christopher, July 2025 (short story)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.17.1 (new goblin and high elf starting zones), December 20, 2023
# ''Blood Ties'' by Christie Golden, November 2025 (novel)
* ''The Dragonflight Codex'' by Sandra Rosner and Doug Walsh, December 26, 2023 (lore guide)
# My night elf druid hits level 90, February 28, 2026 (early access)
* ''Chronicle Volume 4'' by Matt Forbeck and Marty Forbeck, July 16, 2024 (lore guide)
# '''World of Warcraft: Midnight, March 2, 2026'''
* '''World of Warcraft: The War Within, August 26, 2024'''
# I effectively quit retail WoW after years of disappointments, late April 2026
* My night elf druid hits level 80, September 24, 2024
# I sign up for [[OctoWoW]], May 11, 2026
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.17.2 (Tower of Karazhan, jewelcrafting), November 1, 2024
# [[Turtle WoW]] shuts down, May 15, 2026
* ''Exploring Azeroth: Islands and Isles'' by Alex Acks, November 6, 2024 (lore guide)
* ''Heartlands'' by Adam Christopher, November 13, 2024 (short story)
* ''Seasons'' by Deliah Dawson, December 18, 2024 (comic)
* ''The Voices Within'', December 31, 2024 (anthology novel)
* ''The Tipping Point'' by Andrew Robinson, February 12, 2025 (short story)
* ''Faith & Flame'' by L. L. McKinney, June 10, 2025 (short story)
* ''The Doom of K'aresh'' by Adam Christopher, July 8, 2025 (short story)
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.18.0 (new zones and dungeons), August 15, 2025
* ''Blood Ties'' by Christie Golden, November 18, 2025 (novel)
* My night elf druid hits level 90, February 28, 2026 (early access)
* '''World of Warcraft: Midnight, March 2, 2026'''
* [[Turtle WoW]] patch 1.18.1 (new zone and dungeons), March 20, 2026
* I effectively quit retail WoW after years of disappointments, late April 2026
* I sign up for [[OctoWoW]], May 11, 2026
* [[Turtle WoW]] shuts down, May 15, 2026
[[File:Screenshot_20260514_200010.png|400px|thumb|right|One of my final screenshots of Turtle WoW in Azshara.]]
[[File:Screenshot_20260514_200010.png|400px|thumb|right|One of my final screenshots of Turtle WoW in Azshara.]]


==Life After Turtle WoW==
==Life After Turtle WoW==
# My night elf druid is created in [[OctoWoW]], June 25, 2026
* My night elf druid is created in [[OctoWoW]], June 25, 2026
# My tauren priest is created in [[OctoWoW]], July 9, 2026
* My tauren priest is created in [[OctoWoW]], July 9, 2026
# My high elf paladin is created in [[OctoWoW]], July 10, 2026
* My high elf paladin is created in [[OctoWoW]], July 10, 2026
# My druid hits level 30 in [[OctoWoW]] and becomes the first signing member of <Azeroth Citizens Council>, July 31, 2026
* My druid hits level 30 in [[OctoWoW]] and becomes the first signing member of <Azeroth Citizens Council>, July 31, 2026
# My druid hits level 35 and <Azeroth Citizens Council> officially forms, August 2, 2026
* My druid hits level 35 and <Azeroth Citizens Council> officially forms, August 2, 2026
# My druid hits level 50, August 11, 2026
* My druid hits level 50, August 11, 2026
# My druid hits level 51 and becomes a private/corporal, August 13, 2026
* My druid hits level 51 and becomes a private/corporal, August 13, 2026
* My druid hits level 60 in the Eastern Plaguelands at 8 days, 18 hours, and 1 minute played, August 27, 2026


==Endnotes==
==Endnotes==
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Latest revision as of 3:44 PM, September 4, 2026

This is a combined list of publications and releases, which includes personal dates interspersed when such information is even available. Games are bolded. RPGs are underlined. Comics are listed with their first date of being made into volumes in order to spare my sanity.

RTS Days

  • Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, November 15, 1994
  • Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, December 9, 1995
  • Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, April 30, 1996
  • Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, cancelled May 22, 1998
  • D&D 3rd Edition, August 10, 2000 (basis for later RPGs)
  • Of Blood and Honor by Chris Metzen, January 1, 2001 (short story)
  • Day of the Dragon by Richard Knaak, February 1, 2001 (novel)
  • Lord of the Clans by Christie Golden, October 1, 2001 (novel)
  • Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, July 3, 2002
  • The Last Guardian by Jeff Grubb, December 1, 2002 (novel)
  • Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, July 1, 2003
  • D&D 3.5, July 2003 (basis for later RPGs after WoW releases)
  • Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, July 28, 2003
  • Manual of Monsters, October 2, 2003
  • Alliance & Horde Compendium, December 15, 2003
  • The Well of Eternity by Richard Knaak, March 30, 2004 (novel)
  • Magic & Mayhem, June 7, 2004
  • Lands of Conflict, September 20, 2004
  • The Demon Soul by Richard Knaak, October 26, 2004 (novel)

Classic

  • World of Warcraft (initial release, patch 1.1), November 23, 2004
  • Shadows & Light, November 29, 2004
  • Patch 1.2 (Maraudon, Feast of Winter Veil), December 18, 2004
  • Patch 1.3 (Dire Maul, Azuregos, Lord Kazzak), March 7, 2005
  • The Sunwell Trilogy: Dragon Hunt by Richard Knaak, March 8, 2005 (comic)
  • Patch 1.4 (epic priest and hunter quests, elemental invasions), April 19, 2005
  • Patch 1.5 (Alterac Valley and Warsong Gulch battlegrounds, cloth quartermasters), June 7, 2005
  • World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, June 27, 2005
  • Patch 1.6 (Blackwing Lair, Darkmoon Faire), July 12, 2005
  • The Sundering by Richard Knaak, July 26, 2005 (novel)
  • I start playing WoW on Moonrunner as a night elf rogue, July 27, 2005
  • Patch 1.7 (Zul'Gurub, Arathi Basin battleground, Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza), September 13, 2005
  • I switch to Twisting Nether as a night elf druid, September 2005
  • Patch 1.8 (Dragons of Nightmare, Silithus revamp, moonkin form added), October 10, 2005
  • More Magic and Mayhem, November 14, 2005
  • The War of the Shifting Sands by Micky Neilson, November 2005 (short story)
Beornulf is finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006.
  • My night elf druid is level 20 and finishing up his last Deadmines run, January 2, 2006
  • Patch 1.9 (Ahn'Qiraj), January 3, 2006
  • My night elf druid is level 26 and investigating Horde attacks in Westfall, January 12, 2006
  • Cycle of Hatred by Keith R.A. DeCandido, February 1, 2006 (novel)
  • Patch 1.9.3 (Love Is in the Air), February 7, 2006
  • The Sunwell Trilogy: Shadows of Ice by Richard Knaak, March 7, 2006 (comic)
  • My night elf druid is level 35 in the Ruins of Alterac, March 13, 2006
  • Patch 1.10 (weather, tier 0.5 sets), March 28, 2006
  • Lands of Mystery, April 3, 2006
  • Road to Damnation by Evelyn Fredericksen, April 2006 (short story)
  • Horde Player's Guide, June 1, 2006
  • Patch 1.11 (Naxxramas, Scourge invasion), June 19, 2006
  • Alliance Player's Guide, June 28, 2006
  • I hit level 60 with my night elf druid in the Burning Steppes while fighting the Scourge, July 2006 or so
  • Patch 1.12, August 22, 2006
  • Patch 2.0.1, December 5, 2006
  • Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden, December 26, 2006 (novel)
  • World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (patch 2.0.3, jewelcrafting), January 16, 2007
Shealc hitting level 70 on Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Netherstorm.
  • My draenei shaman is created, January 16, 2007
  • My night elf druid hits level 70 one week after the expansion comes out, late January 2007
  • Monster Guide, February 7, 2007
  • The Sunwell Trilogy: Ghostlands by Richard Knaak, March 13, 2007 (comic)
  • Patch 2.1 (Black Temple, Netherwing rep, Ogri'la rep, Skyguard rep, druid epic flight form), May 22, 2007
  • My human paladin is created, early July 2007
  • My draenei shaman hits level 70, July 26, 2007
  • Patch 2.2, September 25, 2007
  • Patch 2.2.2 (Brewfest and Hallow's End), October 2, 2007
  • Even More Magic and Mayhem announced, July 4, 2007 (unofficial, but made by people who did the RPGs)
  • Unbroken by Micky Neilson, July 2007 (short story)
  • Tides of Darkness by Aaron Rosenberg, August 28, 2007 (novel)
  • Patch 2.3 (Zul'Aman, Dustwallow Marsh overhaul), November 13, 2007
  • My night elf druid defeats Gruul, December 2007
  • My blood elf paladin is created, early February 2008
  • My draenei shaman defeats Void Reaver, March 25, 2008
  • Patch 2.4 (Isle of Quel'Danas, Magisters' Terrace, Sunwell Plateau), March 25, 2008
  • My draenei shaman (probably, screenshot is unclear) defeats Magtheridon, March 29, 2008
  • Dark Factions, May 14, 2008 (finished two years earlier, but massively delayed)
Seaxulf turns 70 on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 2:24 AM in Netherstorm.
  • My blood elf paladin hits level 70 in Netherstorm, May 21, 2008
  • Beyond the Dark Portal by Aaron Rosenberg and Christie Golden, June 24, 2008 (novel)
  • Vivendi Games (including Blizzard) and Activision merge to form Activision Blizzard, July 9, 2008
  • Legends Volume 1, August 12, 2008 (comic)
  • World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 1 by Walter Simonson, August 12, 2008 (comic)
  • Ashbringer: Death Is Contagious by Micky Neilson, September 10, 2008 (comic)
  • My blood elf paladin earns "Champion of the Naaru", September 26, 2008
  • My troll warrior is created, October 2008
  • Patch 3.0.2 (Stormwind Harbor, inscription), October 14, 2008
  • Ashbringer: Ashes to Ashes by Micky Neilson, October 22, 2008 (comic)
  • Legends Volume 2, November 11, 2008 (comic)
  • World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, November 13, 2008
  • My blood elf death knight is created, November 13, 2008
  • Night of the Dragon by Richard Knaak, November 18, 2008 (novel)
  • My blood elf death knight hits level 80, November 20, 2008
  • My blood elf death knight is off tank when we defeat Kel'Thuzad, December 12, 2008
  • Ashbringer: Naxxramas by Micky Neilson, December 31, 2008 (comic)
  • Ashbringer: Dust to Dust by Micky Neilson, February 25, 2009 (comic)
  • Legends Volume 3, March 17, 2009 (comic)
  • Patch 3.1 (Ulduar, Argent Tournament), April 14, 2009
  • Arthas: Rise of the Lich King by Christie Golden, April 21, 2009 (novel)
  • Legends Volume 4, June 16, 2009 (comic)
  • Patch 3.2 (Crusaders' Coliseum, Isle of Conquest), August 4, 2009
  • Even More Magic and Mayhem is essentially finished, but still needs more artwork, August 14, 2009
  • World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 2 by Walter Simonson, August 26, 2009 (comic)
  • Legends Volume 5, September 1, 2009 (comic)
  • My draenei shaman hits level 80, October 21, 2009
  • Death Knight by Dan Jolley, December 1, 2009 (comic)
  • Patch 3.3 (Icecrown Citadel), December 8, 2009
  • Stormrage by Richard Knaak, February 23, 2010 (novel)
  • Shadow Wing: The Dragons of Outland by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
  • Mage by Richard Knaak, June 1, 2010 (comic)
  • World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 3 by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, June 16, 2010 (comic)
  • Patch 3.3.5 (Ruby Sanctum), June 22, 2010
  • Even More Magic and Mayhem is released in beta form and never updated again, August 1, 2010[1]
  • My night elf druid hits level 80, September 4, 2010
  • Shaman by Paul Benjamin, September 28, 2010 (comic)

Post-Classic

  • Patch 4.0.1, October 12, 2010
  • The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm by Christie Golden, October 19, 2010 (novel)
  • World of Warcraft: The Comic Volume 4 by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, October 27, 2010 (comic)
  • After half a year of barely touching the game, I quit "for good" due to dissatisfaction with the direction of the game, late October 2010
  • Ask CDev - Round 1, November 6, 2010
  • Curse of the Worgen Issue 1 by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, November 17, 2010 (comic)
  • Patch 4.0.3a (world changes, new race/class combinations, death of better content), November 16, 2010
  • Heart of War by Sarah Pine, December 4, 2010 (short story)
  • World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, December 7, 2010
  • Curse of the Worgen Issue 2 by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, December 22, 2010 (comic)
  • Lord of His Pack by James Waugh, January 14, 2011 (short story)
  • Curse of the Worgen Issue 3 by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, January 26, 2011 (comic)
  • Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, February 18, 2011 (short story)
  • Shadow Wing: Nexus Point by Richard Knaak, March 1, 2011 (comic)
  • Curse of the Worgen Issue 4 by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 2, 2011 (comic)
  • Curse of the Worgen Issue 5 by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, March 30, 2011 (comic)
  • Fire and Iron by Matt Burns, April 16, 2011 (short story)
  • The Judgement by Brian Kindregan, April 27, 2011 (short story)
  • Cut Short by Cameron Dayton, June 15, 2011 (short story)
  • Ask CDev - Round 2, June 23, 2011
  • The RPGs are now magically considered non-canon, despite many repeated statements to the contrary, June 24, 2011 (blue post)
  • As Our Fathers Before Us by Steven Nix, July 12, 2011 (short story)
  • Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects by Christie Golden, July 19, 2011 (novel)
  • Seeds of Faith by Valerie Watrous, August 18, 2011 (short story)
  • Warcraft Saga Issue 1 by Chris Metzen, August 2011 (comic)
  • Wolfheart by Richard Knaak, September 13, 2011 (novel)
  • Edge of Night by Dave Kosak, September 27, 2011 (short story)
  • Blood of Our Fathers by Dan Arey, October 14, 2011 (short story)
  • Charge of the Aspects by Matt Burns, November 2011 (short story)
  • In the Shadow of the Sun by Sarah Pine, January 18, 2012 (short story, originally written in Spring 2009)
  • Prophet’s Lesson by Marc Hutcheson, April 23, 2012 (short story)
  • Ask CDev - Round 3, May 9, 2012
  • Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of War by Christie Golden, August 24, 2012 (novel)
  • Pearl of Pandaria by Micky Neilson, September 19, 2012 (comic)
  • World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, September 25, 2012
  • Li Li's Travel Journal, September 2012–January 2013 (short story)
  • Quest for Pandaria by Sarah Pine, September–November 2012 (short story)
  • The Trial of the Red Blossoms by Cameron Dayton, February 15, 2013 (short story)
  • Dawn of the Aspects by Richard Knaak, February–July 2013 (ebook) and November 19, 2013 (novel)
  • Bleeding Sun by Matt Burns, May 6, 2013 (short story)
  • Dark Riders by Michael Costa, May 7, 2013 (comic)
  • The Blank Scroll by Gavin Jurgens-Fyhrie, June 20, 2013 (short story)
  • Vol'jin: Shadows of the Horde by Michael Stackpole, July 2, 2013 (novel)
  • Death from Above by Robert Brooks, July 11, 2013 (short story)
  • Activision Blizzard frees itself from Vivendi, July 25, 2013
  • The Strength of Steel by Raphael Ahad, July 30, 2013 (short story)
  • Bloodsworn by Doug Wagner, August 27, 2013 (comic)
  • Ultimate Visual Guide, September 30, 2013 (lore guide)
  • Over Water by Ryan Quinn, November 1, 2013 (short story)
  • Hearthstone, March 11, 2014
  • The Untamed Valley by Robert Brooks, March 28, 2014 (short story)
  • Blood of the Highborne by Micky Neilson, March 31, 2014 (short story)
  • Ask CDev - Round 4, April 4, 2014
  • War Crimes by Christie Golden, May 6, 2014 (novel)
  • The Jade Hunters by Matt Burns, June 19, 2014 (short story)
  • Annual 2015, August 1, 2014 (lore guide)
  • Gul’dan and the Stranger by Micky Neilson, August 7, 2014 (comic)
  • Hellscream by Robert Brooks, August 21, 2014 (short story)
  • Blackhand by Robert Brooks, October 10, 2014 (comic)
  • World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, November 13, 2014
  • Blood and Thunder by Raphael Ahad, March 5, 2015 (comic)
  • Code of Rule by Ryan Quinn, March 19, 2015 (short story)
  • Apocrypha by Matt Burns, April 24, 2015 (short story)
  • Chronicle Volume 1 by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 15, 2016 (lore guide)
  • Illidan by Willing King, April 12, 2016 (novel)
  • Ultimate Visual Guide, Updated and Expanded, May 1, 2016 (lore guide)
  • Magni: Fault Lines by Matt Burns, June 30, 2016 (comic)
  • Nightborne: Twilight of Suramar by Matt Burns, July 7, 2016 (comic)
  • Highmountain: A Mountain Divided by Robert Brooks, July 14, 2016 (comic)
  • Anduin: Son of the Wolf by Robert Brooks, July 21, 2016 (comic)
  • The Tomb of Sargeras by Robert Brooks, August 1–4, 2016 (audio drama)
  • World of Warcraft: Legion, August 30, 2016
  • Chris Metzen announces his retirement, September 12, 2016
  • Traveler by Greg Weisman, October 25, 2016 (novel)
  • Chronicle Volume 2 by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 14, 2017 (lore guide)
  • Dark Mirror by Steve Danuser, April 18, 2017 (short story)
  • A Thousand Years of War by Robert Brooks, September 21, 2017 (audio drama)
  • Traveler: The Spiral Path by Greg Weisman, February 27, 2018 (novel)
  • Chronicle Volume 3 by Matt Burns, Robert Brooks, and Chris Metzen, March 27, 2018 (lore guide)
  • Jaina: Reunion by Andrew Robinson, May 22, 2018 (comic)
  • Magni: The Speaker by Matt Burns, May 29, 2018 (comic)
  • Windrunner: Three Sisters by Steve Danuser, Christie Golden, and Andrew Robinson, June 5, 2018 (comic)
  • Before the Storm by Christie Golden, June 12, 2018 (novel)
  • Elegy by Christie Golden, August 6, 2018 (short story)
  • A Good War by Robert Brooks, August 6, 2018 (short story)
  • World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, August 13, 2018
  • Turtle WoW is released, October 6, 2018
  • I return to the game after nearly a decade away, late March 2019
  • My night elf druid hits level 85, March 24, 2019
  • My night elf druid hits level 90, March 25, 2019
  • My night elf druid hits level 100, March 27, 2019
  • My night elf druid hits level 110, March 30, 2019
  • My night elf druid hits level 120, May 8, 2019
  • Traveler: The Shining Blade by Madeleine Roux, December 26, 2019 (novel)
  • Mechagon by Matt Burns, June 21, 2019 (comic)
  • A Moment in Verse by Madeleine Roux, May 29, 2020 (short story)
  • Shadows Rising by Madeleine Roux, July 14, 2020 (novel)
  • Terror by Torchlight by Christie Golden, November 2, 2020 (short story)
  • My night elf druid hits level 50 (due to the level squish), November 8, 2020
  • We Ride Forth by Robert Brooks, November 18, 2020 (short story)
  • World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, November 23, 2020
  • Exploring Azeroth: The Eastern Kingdoms by Christie Golden, November 24, 2020 (lore guide)
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.15.0 (playable goblins and high elves, Stormwind Vault), January 5, 2021
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.15.1 (character options), March 11, 2021
  • Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth, May 25, 2021 (anthology novel)
  • Grimoire of the Shadowlands and Beyond by Sean Copeland and Steven Danuser, July 14, 2021 (lore guide)
  • Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor by Sean Copeland, December 7, 2021 (lore guide)
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.0 (new factions, Lapidis Isle, Gillijim's Isle, new dungeons, new quests), December 27, 2001
  • My night elf hits level 60, January 23, 2022
  • Sylvanas by Christie Golden, March 29, 2022 (novel)
  • I sign up for Turtle WoW, May 2, 2022
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.1 (class changes), July 24, 2022
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.2 (bug fixes), August 8, 2022
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.3 (bug fixes), August 10, 2022
  • Exploring Azeroth: Northrend by Alex Acks, November 15, 2022 (lore guide)
  • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, November 28, 2022
Beornulf Scefing on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 4:26 PM.
  • The Vow Eternal by Christie Golden, November 21, 2022 (short story)
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.4 (new locations and quests), December 20, 2022
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.16.5 (bug fixes), January 3, 2023
  • My night elf druid hits level 70, February 18, 2023
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.17.0 (new zones and dungeons), October 3, 2023
  • Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, October 13, 2023
  • Exploring Azeroth: Pandaria by Alex Acks, October 17, 2023 (lore guide)
  • War of the Scaleborn by Courtney Alameda, October 31, 2023 (novel)
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.17.1 (new goblin and high elf starting zones), December 20, 2023
  • The Dragonflight Codex by Sandra Rosner and Doug Walsh, December 26, 2023 (lore guide)
  • Chronicle Volume 4 by Matt Forbeck and Marty Forbeck, July 16, 2024 (lore guide)
  • World of Warcraft: The War Within, August 26, 2024
  • My night elf druid hits level 80, September 24, 2024
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.17.2 (Tower of Karazhan, jewelcrafting), November 1, 2024
  • Exploring Azeroth: Islands and Isles by Alex Acks, November 6, 2024 (lore guide)
  • Heartlands by Adam Christopher, November 13, 2024 (short story)
  • Seasons by Deliah Dawson, December 18, 2024 (comic)
  • The Voices Within, December 31, 2024 (anthology novel)
  • The Tipping Point by Andrew Robinson, February 12, 2025 (short story)
  • Faith & Flame by L. L. McKinney, June 10, 2025 (short story)
  • The Doom of K'aresh by Adam Christopher, July 8, 2025 (short story)
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.18.0 (new zones and dungeons), August 15, 2025
  • Blood Ties by Christie Golden, November 18, 2025 (novel)
  • My night elf druid hits level 90, February 28, 2026 (early access)
  • World of Warcraft: Midnight, March 2, 2026
  • Turtle WoW patch 1.18.1 (new zone and dungeons), March 20, 2026
  • I effectively quit retail WoW after years of disappointments, late April 2026
  • I sign up for OctoWoW, May 11, 2026
  • Turtle WoW shuts down, May 15, 2026
One of my final screenshots of Turtle WoW in Azshara.

Life After Turtle WoW

  • My night elf druid is created in OctoWoW, June 25, 2026
  • My tauren priest is created in OctoWoW, July 9, 2026
  • My high elf paladin is created in OctoWoW, July 10, 2026
  • My druid hits level 30 in OctoWoW and becomes the first signing member of <Azeroth Citizens Council>, July 31, 2026
  • My druid hits level 35 and <Azeroth Citizens Council> officially forms, August 2, 2026
  • My druid hits level 50, August 11, 2026
  • My druid hits level 51 and becomes a private/corporal, August 13, 2026
  • My druid hits level 60 in the Eastern Plaguelands at 8 days, 18 hours, and 1 minute played, August 27, 2026

Endnotes

  1. ↑ Greywolf's WoW Fan Site
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