| In a game with 9 million subscribers one may think it is | | | | PLAY the part! This is extremely important; a president |
| impossible to stand out from the crowd or to be | | | | must act "presidential" and so a "insert your persona" |
| recognized for some unique talent, whether for epic | | | | must act a certain way. If you are playing the Elite troll |
| gear, a unique look, or even the most memorable, and | | | | in pvp then you must talk trash to your opponents |
| often overlooked - personality! World of Warcraft may | | | | telling them to reference your name when they think |
| be a virtual game but it's principle on becoming well | | | | about fighting you (ControlAltDelete ) will close |
| liked and famous are the same as those in real life; | | | | program. Or, you can take the friendly route and be |
| when we combine a unique look through gear/clothing | | | | the flamboyant troll everyone loves and respects. |
| avatar, a catchy, easy to remember name (Grutinkaol | | | | Whatever your persona is you have to emphasize it |
| is an example of a bad one), and a playstyle | | | | times 100. No celebrity is famous without having |
| outrageous event (Leeroy Jenkins moment) you are | | | | extremely tough bias associated with them. |
| sure to become an infamous WoW player. | | | | SimonCowell from American Idol is a harsh judge, while |
| The first step to creating a truly memorable Warcraft | | | | Britney Spears is the young train wreck. People love to |
| character is deciding on a name and avatar look. This | | | | categorize and pigeon hole people. If your troll runs |
| should never be overlooked as people judge | | | | around and you act sad or rude how can you possibly |
| characters the same as people (by first impressions | | | | be seen as a flamboyant troll? If SimonCowell became |
| and looks). A good example of how a simple unique | | | | friendly and praised everyone his mystique would |
| character can be remembered is the case of a player | | | | wear off. Be the Simon Cowell or Richard Simmons of |
| creating "Chuck Norris". The similarity was hilarious and | | | | your virtual world. |
| led to the viral spread of his virtualtoon . Creating a | | | | With a name, look, and persona mapped out, it's time |
| unique name is a bit harder as many of the great | | | | to take part in a memorable event. This is best shown |
| names will already be taken at this point, but don't rely | | | | when a player by the name of Leeroy Jenkins yelled |
| on a name generator to choose your destiny. If you | | | | out "Leeroy Jenkins" (great self advertising) and ruined |
| need some inspiration I suggest using a name | | | | a raid for his guild by charging the npcs. Don't re-invent |
| generator to get your creative juices flowing, but do | | | | the wheel but don't also yell out "ControlAltDelte ". It |
| NOT choose a generated name unless you want to | | | | just doesn't have the same effect twice. Perhaps you |
| be generic (or you get lucky and find a cool name). | | | | could hold a flamboyant troll get together or create a |
| You have decided to make a troll and name him | | | | set of moves/dance over your dead victims body. To |
| "CtrlAltDelete" for this example; granted many games | | | | be flamboyant we will need to go the extra distance. |
| won't let you use such names but you never know | | | | Be extreme, be flamboyant, and realize it's all in the |
| unless you try it out. Usually a good way to get around | | | | name of role playing your World of Warcraft toon. |
| name filters is to add letters or take away letters and | | | | You have a catchy name, a unique look, a funny |
| making it still sound the same, i.e.ContrlAltDeleet, | | | | personality, and just held a giant troll gathering in-game. |
| ControlAltDlte , or other variations. As far as looks | | | | With all the in-game aspects of your infamy covered |
| your troll should have unique features (can't be | | | | it's time to head to out-of-game methods to reach |
| completely unique of course but go the path less | | | | new fans. This can be done by going to forums and |
| traveled); he/she should have the avatar of one you | | | | uploading an avatar from your flamboyant troll and |
| don't normally see. Perhaps using the ugliest face with | | | | making posts that are extremely relevant yet with |
| scars and a bright color skin. Getting the "WOW" (pun | | | | your personality attached. After making posts people |
| intended ;p ) affect when someone sees your avatar | | | | will know you as the flamboyant troll that is funny and |
| for the first time will help ensure you are remembered. | | | | well-known. Now you can capitalize on this by creating |
| If your troll is decked out in weird looking gear (doesn't | | | | a world of warcraft signature through to create a |
| have to be the best functional wise), i.e. neon gear, or | | | | forum signature that contains your avatar picture, skills, |
| odd looking weapons, chances are people will | | | | stats, and other information. Now players that idolize |
| associate yourself with uniqueness. | | | | you can easily click it and read more about you on a |
| Now that you look the part of CtrlAltDelete you must | | | | profile page or the armory. |
