As a 37 year old veteran, this is my strat: - Campaign with main character - Level up alts - Play Blitz/Arenas with all the characters - Quit whenever I feel like it I don't aim for a rating. I just aim for fun. Once I don't have fun anymore, I'll quit and play something else. 😊
last 5 minutes felt so wholesome, seeing how much you enjoy spending time with your wife and baby and just chill tf out in the evening, 100% a happy note
Amen... Ha I got to lvl 40 in the 1 week original vanilla beta as I just finished law school and didn't start my first job until the following week after passing the bar. Now... 20 years later I'll 45, 2 kids, a partner and just came back after taking a break since Pandaria... I get it but I'm not starting with my 12 year old son!
Only thing better than rank 1. Hanging out with your kid. Kids and family will trump any other feeling you’ll ever experience. Hard to describe, but anyone with a kid will understand. Much love Xar
I concur. My youngest is 24 now, and although I missed a lot, I was a single father, so I was there a lot also. They can feel like your whole life, and nothing else matters.
"anyone with a kid will understand." yeah I don't think that's how it works. It's a sad state of affairs but there are plenty of people who feel the exact opposite about their children. Wish it wasnt the case, but so it is.
Kids can make you sacrifice a lot from your "old life". At least it feels like a sacrifice until you see what you've gained by spending more time with the family and watching your kids grow and learn.
The way most seasons go you can do everything in you want just at a slower pace, the only thing prioritising wow does is make it so you "finish" 1-2 months quicker than others
They can definitely break the wow addiction (father of 2), and help you see the game from a different perspective of rather or not the game values your time spent, since you dont have a lot of time to begin with.
Will be watching you do your new PVE focus with the same enthusiasm as I did PVP and Classic journey! Your attitude towards the change is healthy, since it will never go back to old system.
Bro I have been watching you PvP from the beginning! I am also 31 years old grew up with wow with you! Tough to see you go from the PvP world but also really happy for you finding what you enjoy/fits your lifestyle now to keep playing this awesome game man!
Same here man, 35 now and have been playin since BC ( on and off for a few xpacs) and started watching xar in mop almost from the beginning. Was in chat for first R1 title with bean and everything. Not only did xar provide endless pvp content but that content got me through my opioid addiction. Been clean for 5+ years now but his contagious good energy and positive attitude were a big help in my recovery. All love here Josh!
Xaryu, as someone who has only joined your joyrney in the last year or two I think the direction your going is one of the healthiest and most sustainable of anyone not just in the wow world but in a large portion of the gaming content world.
Been following you for years Xar, I’m also a dad now and I totally understand where you’re coming from. I remember the first time I got over 2k rating and I owed a lot of that to watching your videos and learning. So, you’ve impacted not just me, but tons of others in the PvP scene. Kudos to you for sticking to what you’re enjoying and what makes you happy. Big W!
Oh man.. I really miss those shadowland streams with the edm music pumping. I still remember them going up against really hard comps towards the end and the music pumping higher by Aktive
Who can resist an old friend like mitch when he channels the passion of an entire army. Frankly any arena Xaryu plays will be a special treat, i have no expectations but im sure we will see some more mitch.
As a newer dad myself it brings a smile to my face to hear you say you enjoy getting off stream and making dinner with your family and give your kid a bath. Easy to get distracted by life and it seems like you have a good head on your shoulders
Been loving the variety content, hardcore, and especially the Moonguard RP stuff recently (herbvendor forever). I think a lot of us just watch because you're a good guy and we enjoy hanging. Do whatever brings ya joy! :D
PvP is very much treated as a little side game these days and it sort of is, the core of this game now is the story/lore through the Raid, the dungeons, the Delves, exploring the open world working on your profs and Renown reps etc, the world opens so much more for you when you move to PvE, enjoy!
This hit me right in the feels. I had the same feeling and experience nearly 6 years ago when my wife was pregnant with our first son. Realizing I needed to become a casual player was refreshing but upsetting at the same time. Choosing family over games is always the right choice though.
I have nothing but respect for you Xaryu. You have changed as a person and you stopped and gave a moment to listen to your thoughts and feelings and understand what's a priority for you in the present. Very mature of you and an example for the community to not be rooted to frustration because things aren't the way they want it to be.
Always love your authentic way. One can really see the emotions running through your head, all the ups and downs crossing your mind while speaking. As someone who used to be competitive and stepped down, let me tell you that our inner hunger for ambition will break through at some point. You will get back at least into semi-competitive mode after a few months or even a year. Dont worry. If you have that gene in you, you cannot escape it.
I have four kids and I'm 31. I can find the time to play, it's just after I've put my kids to bed at 8:00. I can play from 8 - 12 and wake up at 7 to cook my family breakfast. Four hours is plenty of time to grind.
Could tell this was big for u to come out and say but dw Xar , we'll always be here to support u in ur endeavours ! So awesome to hear about how much ur loving Dad / Husband life and just taking things more casual . Looking forward to whatever comes next ! Much love man .
Solution for pvp: FOCUS ON BGS NOT ARENAS. Shit maybe pull a riot and just remove 1v1 gamemode altogether aka arenas. Arenas are impossible to balance. BGs -are easier to balance, every class brings a unique advantage. Druid flag carriers, rogue defense and etc. -WAYY more entertaining then arena -easier to understand for the common viewer as well when talking about esports
This video solidifies I’m no longer that same 14 year old watching Xar beat Jahmili in a 1v2. I’m a 27 year old man with actual responsibilities and different aspirations. Xar I will always watch and love you if nothing else for the way your content made me feel. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to grow with you man. Congrats on the new life.
Dude.. makes me cry. happy/sad. I love that you brought up family. Your boy will love looking back at this. I'm not an active viewer these days for similar reasons. You've always been a pleasure to watch, man. Take care!
FFXIV pvp isn't as complex, but the principle of splitting abilities between PVP and PVE is there. They have all the same abilities, but they've taken 30-32ish abilities for each class and in PVP each class has like, 5-8 buttons and some of those have combos or interactions (ie. 1 is 1>2>3, press 4 then 6, changes 4 to another ability) etc. So the rotations in pvp aren't as deep, but you still need to use the right skills for the situation. Would be cool to see Blizz try something like that even just in an arena event mode to see if people liked it.
Yay my guy is gonna enjoy the game the way it's supposed to be!! I'm there with you when it comes to retail pvp vs pve. The two will have to be a separate client so that each version can be completely independent of the changes big or small. Maturing and major life changes (marriage, children) will change your priorities for sure. Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts, Xaryu
It all depends on the certain people i had a guy who started in classic 2019 for the first time in WoW and 6 months ago he bought DF and he said he liked it more. That really shocked me but i guess there are people that might like both and end up liking Retail more.
@@blownspeakersssyes. Both very different games but both designed for low iq drones to suck your time, money, and energy. When the game has integrity again and you could become a Xaryu or a reckful, wow will be revived. Until then, low iq drone time wasters and streamers only.
@@blownspeakersss Yeah let's help him reword that. Retail is good for people that want to play a game with retail features and not so much for people who want retail to play like classic.
Just stumbled across your channel, congrats on the baby i know im late I just had my son on my birthday (July 27th) and its been hard adjusting because my hobby was video games. I was on the same boat only played pvp in DF season 1 and lost interest. Coming back now to TWW I think im going to take it a different route and really learn the game and just enjoy what I used to enjoy as a kid. Its hard to play games as much as i used to obviously but I feel like WoW is relaxing enough for me and I dont have to be locked into anything and kind of take my time. More life to you and your happy family brother.
To summarize, you're stupid. War within PvP is essentially Dragonflight, with a few new spells and poor class design. No significant change, Shadowlands/Dragonflight 2.0 as such its pointless on focus on PvP
GG Xar ❤️ loved watching your PVP vids even though I had no idea what was going. Have especially loved all the classic content - you’ve really helped pioneer the content on both fronts. Your current audience has organically shifted to classic / variety content and seem happy with it - so stay the path! I just had my son in August and have had to quit after playing wow for close to 20 years. Watching all you steamers helps me live vicariously and feel connected to something I love. All the best
I don't think you quitting WoW PvP is sad, it makes sense with you becoming a dad and stepping more into that role. Especially with the numbers you're pulling doing more WoW variety (RP, HC, SOD, Retail) it makes a more secure livelihood for your family. I do think it's sad however people after 2 years are still asking about PvP and can't take the hint that it's not in your best interest to go back to that.
the entitlement that so many content creators' audience members have is mindboggling to me... it's like they don't understand that the person they're watching is... a *person* on the other side of the camera, with their own goals and motivations and interests, and they should be able to create whatever content THEY want to make, not be slaves to what their audience wants them to create
Dude! Congrats Bro! What an amazing career you’ve had in WoW!! Now you get to enjoy your new career of being that dad and husband that YOU want to be!! You’re crushing it! So proud of you!! 🥳 Excited to see what other content you’ll be bringing our way!!
Real happy you're still excited to experience the game in a different way. I went the same kind of route you're doing now at the end of shadowlands. Used to be very competitive and trying to push M+ ranks, PVP ranks. Since DF i just played casually. played for the lore, the raids, and just having fun with friends running some keys. It really opened up how i felt about WoW almost back to a like "new experience" and re-sparked the fire I had for the game. Its such a great idea to go the route you're going! Have fun dude!
Playing arena casually and not caring whether you win or lose (but still being extremely skilled) is actually the key to higher CR. You’ll end up doing better this season than any other if you just play when you want.
Cheers Josh, this is the one and only Neurus. I quit WoW a long time ago for similar reasons, I'm almost 49 now so I can't even PvP even if I wanted. I always kept watching your videos (and will continue to do so), but wishing you the best!
You are a legend ! I grow up with ur stream and vod, u make me what I am in wow since I started the pvp seriously and yeah its sad to ear but im more happy to see you happy in your life with ur familly, big up from France my friend, ur one of my hero fr ♥️🇫🇷
Just an observation. But tww is a unique expansion. After watching metzen’s interview, and this Xaryu one, I can’t help but notice - You finally get to see some characters aging in the game…stories being tied up, and even us, the once scrubby nobody’s, also showing age and moving on. WOW is a unique game, where it really is its own world, and like medivh, maybe it’s time to step aside and let the newer warriors tell their stories. 🫶 Sorry for being so nerdy, but this 20 year expansion really is a spectacle to both participate in and observe. Hope you all are having fun 💕
Thanks for the content Xaryu, Have been enjoying watching from Australia over the years. and You were very kind when commentating the Mak'Gora Tourny last year.
Good for you mate. I understand exactly what you mean. My oldest was born five years ago and that's when I quit playing retail (some classic off and on then since then). Life changes and you let things go but at the same time your life gets filled with other amazing stuff. I am actually considering picking up TWW because my oldest asked "Pappa can't we play some WoW together" (him sitting in my lap) and because of the reasons you mentioned in your video. Thanks for sharing bud! I appreciate it! ♥
Wow is like a good book. You can play it when you 12 or when 32, its just different but still delivers joy. For whom says 'game is changed' - for me cata 14 years ago and now just not same filling, just dif game. P.s. Xar yous still can easily rach 2.4k in 3s like in few weekend and its quite enough. And one day you lil boy will come to Wow for his rank one mage title😅
Rank 1 as Dad, Rank 1 as husband, and lighthearted fun sounds like amazing plans for this wow expansion and your RL expansions. You have support always! I enjoy your content of all the types.
If i could offer a suggestion; Level all the classes in WoW to max(or as high as you can go). Prioritize classes you have never played before, and roles you have never played before(Most people just DPS, they should at least try healing + tanking). This will feel like an entirely new game.
You will always have been a huge part of my and alot of others chillhood! Love thinking back at all those good memories :D Whatever you choose to do, you have done a great part already! Enjoy your family, and play wow whenever you feel like it :D
I've been following you for about 8 years (with breaks when I didn't play WoW) because of how good you were at PvP and how you explained what was going on with detail on those PvP videos even though I don't play Mage myself, it's sad to see you quit PvP but that's life, priorities change as you grow up and that's fine, your content is still good (HC was a blast to watch) and hopefully there's more coming. Best of luck on this new phase Xar. I also appreciate your honesty on the matter, that's one of the reasons I like you as a content creator and I will keep supporting you.
I started playing WoW for PvP but drifted to m+ once they added SS. I knew the moment Solo Shuffle was coming that we were just basically splitting the PvP community in two, which was a bad idea. They should’ve added a solo QUEUE option only, not make a whole new bracket of its own.
Hey Xaryu, good to see you still doing this - it's Chelley with the Spectral Tiger haha, still remember our fun 2s and how you were the best mage I ever played with. I was searching for PvP info for the expansion and found you again! Subbing and wishing you the best.
I quit because I don't want 20 addons on my screen in pvp and pve. Remove combat addons and combat macros and wow pvp will be one of the best pvp experiences out there.
The man who got me to do my dailies is finally doing his mythic dailies in real life. So proud of you and Shannon. You are going to be the best parents.
I think we could all see the rapid onset introspection on your face at 14:02 . Everything that has a beginning has an end, and every end of one thing is the beginning of another. Congrats on your past and future, Xar!
I don't really follow you actively nor really "care", in lack of a better word, for your content that much but for what it's worth, you're the man. Leaving behind something one's highly passionate about is always a tough decision and a sacrifice in a sense. You're a solid dude and I can understand why people are drawn to your content and the personality alongside how you carry yourself is no doubt a big factor. Here's to a great path forward, especially with your family. Have a good one.
Any way we can somehow tune down all the glow / explosions etc? I can definitely run wow in ultra but my eyes just dont like all that style tho.. I don't just want to ruin the quality and set 1/10 everywhere tho
just wanted to say congrats on being a dad, and, I am super new to the channel and only came into it with your variety content. Specifcally, I have loved watching your Xarbarian classic hardcore saga! So, you've got a viewer even if you don't PVP much anymore :) good luck in TWW! I will be tuning in
Thank you for being an upstanding pillar of the community Xaryu, As a younger wow player I've always looked up to you and enjoyed watching you have fun while dominating all forms of content. Wish you all the best with your family and goals moving forward brother!
It's surreal to me that people always say no one plays PVP because I find it to be the polar opposite. Even when I meet people IRL who play WoW, they always only do BGs. I wonder if Blizzard doesn't count them in their polling because it's not ranked?
pvp'ers are typically more "integrated" into society. terminal raiders and mythic plusers usually live off the grid deep down in a dark humid basement.
Looking forward for your classic and also variety content as usual. Your statement and decision won't have an negative effect for the vast majority of your community :)
That's definitely a happy note bro. Since I had my daughter 3 years ago, my entire outlook on life has changed. Games are and always will be secondary to my family. I know you play/stream for your livelihood, but it's only entertainment. We support you no matter what my Magister brother.
In RBGs in shadowlands I really enjoyed unlocking secret healer builds from pve. Plunderstorm is an example of the PVP splitting and it just misses something when you know your character can’t go into a raid and press the same buttons. Love these sorts of meta discussions about improving pvp and can’t wait until you do those sub videos on this topic. Edit: also had a little one same time as you and also haven’t played since DF s1. Really feels bitter sweet with the pvp but sometimes u gotta just focus on the fam
You are doing what im doing since late DF, and im having the most fun in retail! I rerolled my main in PvP and im focusing in Healing in PVE, 2 things i never really did, healing and PVE and oh boy was i having fun. Thats my goal with WW aswell, good luck and i really think your are going are going to enjoy WW
Love you, Xar 🥺 This is such a big moment for you .. I feel it and I got emotional watching you saying that dragonflight has been the last season you played PvP. Watched you since Covid times 2020 when Pika ordered you burgers or something 😅 So many cool and wholesome moments that helped me to get through the lockdown❤️ And lots of things has changed since then. I know it’s always hard to adapt to changes around us.. All of that time I’ve been playing Cata on pirate servers and this time I decided to go in to explore something new for me with War Within.. This is a whole new game for me, I really enjoyed old school wow gaming style but it gave me thoughts that life is going on, it’s a chance to try something new and explore new experience! I agree that combat has evolved into a very mobile and complex thing where you need to click on 500 keys at 5 seconds, watch your procs and cooldowns all the time 🌚, my brain explodes truly haha But there’s always a chance you’d get used to it and would love your new emotions about it. Hope you’ll enjoy the game and remember that we will always support you whatever path you decide to go. Thank you for this video🫂
The embodiment of getting old, I love it for you man. Enjoy family, these baby years will never come back, playing wow casual is perfectly fine, ur still probably go harder than most of us xD
We're proud of you Xaryu! And welcome to Moon Guard! There's lots of good active and social guilds here. The Trade chat has no comparison for entertainment. Congrats on having your son and growing as a person.
This was a great video. I have the typical story. I just turned 31 and have two kids, and, like most adults, work full-time. I just finished my masters so I have way more time to enjoy gaming than I did before. However, I realized in DF that I am horrendously washed up for PvP. It bothered me so much at first that I stopped playing all of S1. I came back S2 and changed my mentality just like you are talking about here. I realized that not only do I not have the time to pour into PvP like I used to, but I also don't want to. What is the new fun for me now is seeing how many specs I can get to 1800 in shuffle before the end of the season. With the addition of rated BG Blitz, I may try the same thing there. I have also considered taking a break from PvP all together and dabbling in M+ for a season or two as a healer (which I never do). The hardest part is overcoming the FOMO because there is no point in optimizing the fun out of the game just because you see others doing it. It has taken me way too long to realize that.
Yo I had this exact same vibe at the end of DF. I shelved the PvP side and started on the DF meta achievement, doing all kinds of content I never really do, and for the first time in a long time I actually enjoyed logging on and playing. Hope you enjoy, man.
I'm LOVING the Xaryu Father Arc. Fatherhood changes everything for those that choose to prioritise the child. Correct call in my book. Switching playstyles is a hilarious experience and that's what I did when the kids were tiny. Enjoy it to the max bro ♥️
It's not what you stream; it's how you stream it 😉 I initially came across you on TH-cam regarding PvP, but no matter what content you do it's always enjoyable because it's always so entertaining and you're just a fun personality to watch! Your Classic WoW fight where I believe you and mitch "...Started the BIGGEST FIGHT in Classic WoW History" had me literally dying 😂
hey Josh! I didn't PvP at quite the level you did, but I've gotten glad a few times and mainly pvp'd for years (been playing WoW on and off since March '05). I made the switch to more chill gaming on retail, doing m+ and raiding here and there basically how you described wanting to play the game, and my relationship with WoW has never been better. especially with the state of the game now, you don't have any "chores" when you log on so if you take breaks everything is more or less right where you left it. the game is designed to be played the way you're talking about playing it now, and it's so much better. very much looking forward to more of your retail streams!
The voice breaks when talking about no longer pushing rank 1 show how much you loved it once
People handling it like grief... PvP is dead. Mourn in your own way.
retail wow has been dead for ages
@@ilevitatecs2 Idk man I play with all sorts of people every day for years still. doesn't feel dead at all.
@@ilevitatecs2 doesn't seem dead, idk what ur dumbass is talking about lmao
Lol they have millions of players tf you talking about dead most players since legion @ilevitatecs2
Ending after 20 Seasons straight on the 20th Anniversary is perfect. Dad life is BiS.
ain't u the dude that got DUI charges? talkin bout how dad life is bis when ur dumb asf actions can literally ruin a whole family's life, foh bro
he ended in s1 df 2 years ago lol
Yea but it's like filing for divorce and 2 years later it's finalized
..... arena didn't come out until tbc?
@DeionSC2 true. I didn't think of that lol. Touche
As a 37 year old veteran, this is my strat:
- Campaign with main character
- Level up alts
- Play Blitz/Arenas with all the characters
- Quit whenever I feel like it
I don't aim for a rating. I just aim for fun. Once I don't have fun anymore, I'll quit and play something else. 😊
This!
Same here, only difference I am 36 😅
part of the problem with this game, just don't play this scammy game
@@Omeiden go away, bot
I have never been able to play for fun. I'm jealous that you can do this. It's always been about accomplishing goals, achievements, mounts and glory!
last 5 minutes felt so wholesome, seeing how much you enjoy spending time with your wife and baby and just chill tf out in the evening, 100% a happy note
Agreed, but why is his shirt the wrong size being too big/baggy and hair all messed up in this video?
@@Giggles4692very parasocial, weirdo
@@Giggles4692 his style isn't your meta and you dislike it? damn.
@@Giggles4692 baggy tees are the best for at home
it’s done he completed his metamorphosis he’s a PVE player now
PVE RP is the next step
I had my PvE metamorphosis for mid to late Legion. PvP has just gone downhill since MoP.
Pvp is just dead.
@@Konrusade then cat ears
@@cyanogen7582 Since MoP? u are a fucking joke, MoP had peak PvP...
Join the club. You are 30+ with a kid now. You are transforming into a “classic Andy” and there is nothing wrong with that bro
I'ma Pimp classic Andy 😂🎉
Lol yeah man its cool just get boosted in PVP events on stream and then flex about how you use to be a R1
😂👍
Amen... Ha I got to lvl 40 in the 1 week original vanilla beta as I just finished law school and didn't start my first job until the following week after passing the bar. Now... 20 years later I'll 45, 2 kids, a partner and just came back after taking a break since Pandaria... I get it but I'm not starting with my 12 year old son!
I think it’s the retail people that have transformed into liking shit like the store within
Only thing better than rank 1. Hanging out with your kid. Kids and family will trump any other feeling you’ll ever experience. Hard to describe, but anyone with a kid will understand. Much love Xar
I concur. My youngest is 24 now, and although I missed a lot, I was a single father, so I was there a lot also. They can feel like your whole life, and nothing else matters.
Haha he said trump, I'll show myself out
"anyone with a kid will understand." yeah I don't think that's how it works. It's a sad state of affairs but there are plenty of people who feel the exact opposite about their children. Wish it wasnt the case, but so it is.
@@TheN9nth me
Also the dopamine when you get invincible
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river, and he’s not the same man."
Felt this!
Kids can make you sacrifice a lot from your "old life". At least it feels like a sacrifice until you see what you've gained by spending more time with the family and watching your kids grow and learn.
The way most seasons go you can do everything in you want just at a slower pace, the only thing prioritising wow does is make it so you "finish" 1-2 months quicker than others
They can definitely break the wow addiction (father of 2), and help you see the game from a different perspective of rather or not the game values your time spent, since you dont have a lot of time to begin with.
Will be watching you do your new PVE focus with the same enthusiasm as I did PVP and Classic journey! Your attitude towards the change is healthy, since it will never go back to old system.
Bro I have been watching you PvP from the beginning! I am also 31 years old grew up with wow with you! Tough to see you go from the PvP world but also really happy for you finding what you enjoy/fits your lifestyle now to keep playing this awesome game man!
Same here man, 35 now and have been playin since BC ( on and off for a few xpacs) and started watching xar in mop almost from the beginning. Was in chat for first R1 title with bean and everything. Not only did xar provide endless pvp content but that content got me through my opioid addiction. Been clean for 5+ years now but his contagious good energy and positive attitude were a big help in my recovery.
All love here Josh!
"I don't want to be a sweatlord anymore, and that's good" -Xaryu, being correct and sane about things.
growth ❤
Xaryu, as someone who has only joined your joyrney in the last year or two I think the direction your going is one of the healthiest and most sustainable of anyone not just in the wow world but in a large portion of the gaming content world.
Been watching you forever, totally respect your shift in focus given your family life and such. Happy for you.
I like this style of video where it's just xar sharing his insight directly, no reacting
Been following you for years Xar, I’m also a dad now and I totally understand where you’re coming from. I remember the first time I got over 2k rating and I owed a lot of that to watching your videos and learning. So, you’ve impacted not just me, but tons of others in the PvP scene. Kudos to you for sticking to what you’re enjoying and what makes you happy. Big W!
The second Mitchy J hits up Xar and is like, "yo 42-0 the dream"
this mfer will be back
Oh man.. I really miss those shadowland streams with the edm music pumping. I still remember them going up against really hard comps towards the end and the music pumping higher by Aktive
Who can resist an old friend like mitch when he channels the passion of an entire army. Frankly any arena Xaryu plays will be a special treat, i have no expectations but im sure we will see some more mitch.
This will be how you progress into a larger channel and positively impacting many others, looking forward to what you do in the future!
All the love for you Xar, u'll be enjoy the PvE as much u enjoy PvP, good luck on this new path
As a newer dad myself it brings a smile to my face to hear you say you enjoy getting off stream and making dinner with your family and give your kid a bath. Easy to get distracted by life and it seems like you have a good head on your shoulders
Those are happy notes Xaryu! As you said you do what you want, so your fans are happy youre engaging in the content you find enjoyable :D
Been loving the variety content, hardcore, and especially the Moonguard RP stuff recently (herbvendor forever).
I think a lot of us just watch because you're a good guy and we enjoy hanging. Do whatever brings ya joy! :D
PvP is very much treated as a little side game these days and it sort of is, the core of this game now is the story/lore through the Raid, the dungeons, the Delves, exploring the open world working on your profs and Renown reps etc, the world opens so much more for you when you move to PvE, enjoy!
This hit me right in the feels. I had the same feeling and experience nearly 6 years ago when my wife was pregnant with our first son. Realizing I needed to become a casual player was refreshing but upsetting at the same time. Choosing family over games is always the right choice though.
10:55 continuation of the intro.
Xaryu, what if for pvp before players join the match they pick 4-6 abilities to use in the match????
I have nothing but respect for you Xaryu. You have changed as a person and you stopped and gave a moment to listen to your thoughts and feelings and understand what's a priority for you in the present. Very mature of you and an example for the community to not be rooted to frustration because things aren't the way they want it to be.
Always love your authentic way. One can really see the emotions running through your head, all the ups and downs crossing your mind while speaking.
As someone who used to be competitive and stepped down, let me tell you that our inner hunger for ambition will break through at some point.
You will get back at least into semi-competitive mode after a few months or even a year. Dont worry. If you have that gene in you, you cannot escape it.
I have four kids and I'm 31. I can find the time to play, it's just after I've put my kids to bed at 8:00. I can play from 8 - 12 and wake up at 7 to cook my family breakfast. Four hours is plenty of time to grind.
When do you spend time with wife/partner?
@@adamkm That's the thing, they don't.
@@adamkmMy thoughts exactly. Partner time? Sleep quality/length going to bed at midnight right after 4 hours of pumping?
Could tell this was big for u to come out and say but dw Xar , we'll always be here to support u in ur endeavours ! So awesome to hear about how much ur loving Dad / Husband life and just taking things more casual . Looking forward to whatever comes next ! Much love man .
CONGRATULATION FOR YOUR SON! I'm father too big hug
So happy for you xar! Huge change for sure and for alot of your old time viewers. A nice montage of first rank 1 to now would be dope.
xaru a recap. there's lots of players who are thinking like you now, we got old and well we think differently know :)
I'm getting a footjob while reading this
Solution for pvp: FOCUS ON BGS NOT ARENAS. Shit maybe pull a riot and just remove 1v1 gamemode altogether aka arenas.
Arenas are impossible to balance. BGs
-are easier to balance, every class brings a unique advantage. Druid flag carriers, rogue defense and etc.
-WAYY more entertaining then arena
-easier to understand for the common viewer as well when talking about esports
having fun is the more important part of any game. so go for it
Im glad to see you finally blow up. Ive been here since the old pvp guides. Thank you for being you
We lost one of the best Mages in pvp 😢.
We've lost WAY more Pro Players than Xaryu, DF divided PVP so hard.
Lol you really think hes done? He has made a vid like this 10 times lmao he’ll get the arena itch and get r1
He will return with his son in 2v2
They could add select traits/talents for pvp focus to make single target work right?
This video solidifies I’m no longer that same 14 year old watching Xar beat Jahmili in a 1v2. I’m a 27 year old man with actual responsibilities and different aspirations. Xar I will always watch and love you if nothing else for the way your content made me feel. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to grow with you man. Congrats on the new life.
Dude.. makes me cry. happy/sad. I love that you brought up family. Your boy will love looking back at this. I'm not an active viewer these days for similar reasons. You've always been a pleasure to watch, man. Take care!
FFXIV pvp isn't as complex, but the principle of splitting abilities between PVP and PVE is there.
They have all the same abilities, but they've taken 30-32ish abilities for each class and in PVP each class has like, 5-8 buttons and some of those have combos or interactions (ie. 1 is 1>2>3, press 4 then 6, changes 4 to another ability) etc. So the rotations in pvp aren't as deep, but you still need to use the right skills for the situation.
Would be cool to see Blizz try something like that even just in an arena event mode to see if people liked it.
Yay my guy is gonna enjoy the game the way it's supposed to be!! I'm there with you when it comes to retail pvp vs pve. The two will have to be a separate client so that each version can be completely independent of the changes big or small. Maturing and major life changes (marriage, children) will change your priorities for sure. Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts, Xaryu
It’s not happy or sad Xar, it’s bitter sweet to see you leave PVP
TLDR: retail is good for people that like retail and not so much for people that like classic.
False dichotomy. Many people who enjoy Classic also like retail. They're different games and it's possible to enjoy both.
It all depends on the certain people i had a guy who started in classic 2019 for the first time in WoW and 6 months ago he bought DF and he said he liked it more.
That really shocked me but i guess there are people that might like both and end up liking Retail more.
Actually, this is not what the video is about at all. Shit take.
@@blownspeakersssyes. Both very different games but both designed for low iq drones to suck your time, money, and energy.
When the game has integrity again and you could become a Xaryu or a reckful, wow will be revived.
Until then, low iq drone time wasters and streamers only.
@@blownspeakersss Yeah let's help him reword that. Retail is good for people that want to play a game with retail features and not so much for people who want retail to play like classic.
Just stumbled across your channel, congrats on the baby i know im late I just had my son on my birthday (July 27th) and its been hard adjusting because my hobby was video games. I was on the same boat only played pvp in DF season 1 and lost interest. Coming back now to TWW I think im going to take it a different route and really learn the game and just enjoy what I used to enjoy as a kid. Its hard to play games as much as i used to obviously but I feel like WoW is relaxing enough for me and I dont have to be locked into anything and kind of take my time. More life to you and your happy family brother.
this whole video is within the context of pre season 1 where there's really no endgame yet
To summarize, you're stupid. War within PvP is essentially Dragonflight, with a few new spells and poor class design. No significant change, Shadowlands/Dragonflight 2.0 as such its pointless on focus on PvP
GG Xar ❤️ loved watching your PVP vids even though I had no idea what was going. Have especially loved all the classic content - you’ve really helped pioneer the content on both fronts. Your current audience has organically shifted to classic / variety content and seem happy with it - so stay the path!
I just had my son in August and have had to quit after playing wow for close to 20 years. Watching all you steamers helps me live vicariously and feel connected to something I love. All the best
I don't think you quitting WoW PvP is sad, it makes sense with you becoming a dad and stepping more into that role. Especially with the numbers you're pulling doing more WoW variety (RP, HC, SOD, Retail) it makes a more secure livelihood for your family. I do think it's sad however people after 2 years are still asking about PvP and can't take the hint that it's not in your best interest to go back to that.
the entitlement that so many content creators' audience members have is mindboggling to me... it's like they don't understand that the person they're watching is... a *person* on the other side of the camera, with their own goals and motivations and interests, and they should be able to create whatever content THEY want to make, not be slaves to what their audience wants them to create
he's a streamer
We all grow and it's good to hear those changes. congrats for new member in your family!
War Within is an amazing expansion! The lore and class design are great!
Best in years, hands down.
@@alistairclifton1286shadowlands was better
You guys say this every expansion.
@@robertb67it's almost like since bfa/sl the game has gotten objectively better. Crazy concept tho right man?
Dude! Congrats Bro! What an amazing career you’ve had in WoW!! Now you get to enjoy your new career of being that dad and husband that YOU want to be!! You’re crushing it! So proud of you!! 🥳 Excited to see what other content you’ll be bringing our way!!
Xaryu pushing keys could be insane content
wow...yeah good point. arena hype but different flavor
Real happy you're still excited to experience the game in a different way. I went the same kind of route you're doing now at the end of shadowlands. Used to be very competitive and trying to push M+ ranks, PVP ranks. Since DF i just played casually. played for the lore, the raids, and just having fun with friends running some keys. It really opened up how i felt about WoW almost back to a like "new experience" and re-sparked the fire I had for the game. Its such a great idea to go the route you're going! Have fun dude!
Playing arena casually and not caring whether you win or lose (but still being extremely skilled) is actually the key to higher CR. You’ll end up doing better this season than any other if you just play when you want.
Spoken like someone who’s never been high CR 😂
@@Solaxer nah but good luck with yourself king
@@Solaxer as someone who got R1 from season 10 to season 3 wod before quitting, not overthinking it is the key. Kindly, stfu
Cheers Josh, this is the one and only Neurus. I quit WoW a long time ago for similar reasons, I'm almost 49 now so I can't even PvP even if I wanted. I always kept watching your videos (and will continue to do so), but wishing you the best!
You and Asmon are like the yin and yang of WoW, Xar. Always looking forward to your positive energy when I see your vids.
asmon was wearing some satanic t-shirt looking like an imp in the video ur referring to - checks out
You are a legend ! I grow up with ur stream and vod, u make me what I am in wow since I started the pvp seriously and yeah its sad to ear but im more happy to see you happy in your life with ur familly, big up from France my friend, ur one of my hero fr ♥️🇫🇷
5:56 nobody...... NOBODY says "buttons" like that.
I had to take my ear buds off
Bro turned Victorian era British for just one word only to do it again 2 seconds later 😂
Just an observation. But tww is a unique expansion.
After watching metzen’s interview, and this Xaryu one, I can’t help but notice - You finally get to see some characters aging in the game…stories being tied up, and even us, the once scrubby nobody’s, also showing age and moving on.
WOW is a unique game, where it really is its own world, and like medivh, maybe it’s time to step aside and let the newer warriors tell their stories. 🫶
Sorry for being so nerdy, but this 20 year expansion really is a spectacle to both participate in and observe.
Hope you all are having fun 💕
Xaryu wants to play retail and do pvp again, but he knows if he leaves classic he will get half the viewers 😂 and sit and 1k viewers again
Thanks for the content Xaryu, Have been enjoying watching from Australia over the years. and You were very kind when commentating the Mak'Gora Tourny last year.
Desperately hanging on to this scam of a game.
If you don’t like it don’t play it?
Good for you mate. I understand exactly what you mean. My oldest was born five years ago and that's when I quit playing retail (some classic off and on then since then). Life changes and you let things go but at the same time your life gets filled with other amazing stuff. I am actually considering picking up TWW because my oldest asked "Pappa can't we play some WoW together" (him sitting in my lap) and because of the reasons you mentioned in your video. Thanks for sharing bud! I appreciate it! ♥
Wow is like a good book. You can play it when you 12 or when 32, its just different but still delivers joy. For whom says 'game is changed' - for me cata 14 years ago and now just not same filling, just dif game. P.s. Xar yous still can easily rach 2.4k in 3s like in few weekend and its quite enough. And one day you lil boy will come to Wow for his rank one mage title😅
Rank 1 as Dad, Rank 1 as husband, and lighthearted fun sounds like amazing plans for this wow expansion and your RL expansions. You have support always! I enjoy your content of all the types.
Good to see life come together like that. Enjoy! I will still stick around to see your streams once and a while!
If i could offer a suggestion; Level all the classes in WoW to max(or as high as you can go). Prioritize classes you have never played before, and roles you have never played before(Most people just DPS, they should at least try healing + tanking). This will feel like an entirely new game.
You will always have been a huge part of my and alot of others chillhood! Love thinking back at all those good memories :D Whatever you choose to do, you have done a great part already! Enjoy your family, and play wow whenever you feel like it :D
I've been following you for about 8 years (with breaks when I didn't play WoW) because of how good you were at PvP and how you explained what was going on with detail on those PvP videos even though I don't play Mage myself, it's sad to see you quit PvP but that's life, priorities change as you grow up and that's fine, your content is still good (HC was a blast to watch) and hopefully there's more coming. Best of luck on this new phase Xar.
I also appreciate your honesty on the matter, that's one of the reasons I like you as a content creator and I will keep supporting you.
I started playing WoW for PvP but drifted to m+ once they added SS. I knew the moment Solo Shuffle was coming that we were just basically splitting the PvP community in two, which was a bad idea.
They should’ve added a solo QUEUE option only, not make a whole new bracket of its own.
Good for your man. It sounds like your happy and that is what really matters. Love your content bro.
Hey Xaryu, good to see you still doing this - it's Chelley with the Spectral Tiger haha, still remember our fun 2s and how you were the best mage I ever played with. I was searching for PvP info for the expansion and found you again! Subbing and wishing you the best.
I quit because I don't want 20 addons on my screen in pvp and pve.
Remove combat addons and combat macros and wow pvp will be one of the best pvp experiences out there.
The man who got me to do my dailies is finally doing his mythic dailies in real life. So proud of you and Shannon. You are going to be the best parents.
I think we could all see the rapid onset introspection on your face at 14:02 . Everything that has a beginning has an end, and every end of one thing is the beginning of another. Congrats on your past and future, Xar!
I don't really follow you actively nor really "care", in lack of a better word, for your content that much but for what it's worth, you're the man. Leaving behind something one's highly passionate about is always a tough decision and a sacrifice in a sense. You're a solid dude and I can understand why people are drawn to your content and the personality alongside how you carry yourself is no doubt a big factor.
Here's to a great path forward, especially with your family. Have a good one.
Im happy for you man. It seems like you are enjoying the game a lot and that really reflects on your streams ❤
What do you mean with the Arizona state law stuff?
Any way we can somehow tune down all the glow / explosions etc?
I can definitely run wow in ultra but my eyes just dont like all that style tho..
I don't just want to ruin the quality and set 1/10 everywhere tho
just wanted to say congrats on being a dad, and, I am super new to the channel and only came into it with your variety content. Specifcally, I have loved watching your Xarbarian classic hardcore saga! So, you've got a viewer even if you don't PVP much anymore :) good luck in TWW! I will be tuning in
You were the inspiration behind all my hardcore WoW runs, glad you're still thinking fondly of the mode!
fr my childs birth is what got me to be super casual in wow. enjoy every moment you can as a dad, they grow up toooo quick
Thank you for being an upstanding pillar of the community Xaryu, As a younger wow player I've always looked up to you and enjoyed watching you have fun while dominating all forms of content. Wish you all the best with your family and goals moving forward brother!
It's surreal to me that people always say no one plays PVP because I find it to be the polar opposite. Even when I meet people IRL who play WoW, they always only do BGs. I wonder if Blizzard doesn't count them in their polling because it's not ranked?
pvp'ers are typically more "integrated" into society. terminal raiders and mythic plusers usually live off the grid deep down in a dark humid basement.
Looking forward for your classic and also variety content as usual. Your statement and decision won't have an negative effect for the vast majority of your community :)
i left cause all i do is solo shuffle and i couldnt take the q time anymore will that be better with war within
That's definitely a happy note bro. Since I had my daughter 3 years ago, my entire outlook on life has changed. Games are and always will be secondary to my family. I know you play/stream for your livelihood, but it's only entertainment. We support you no matter what my Magister brother.
In RBGs in shadowlands I really enjoyed unlocking secret healer builds from pve.
Plunderstorm is an example of the PVP splitting and it just misses something when you know your character can’t go into a raid and press the same buttons.
Love these sorts of meta discussions about improving pvp and can’t wait until you do those sub videos on this topic.
Edit: also had a little one same time as you and also haven’t played since DF s1. Really feels bitter sweet with the pvp but sometimes u gotta just focus on the fam
Great video man. Had our daughter last July! Welcome to the WoW dad gamers club. Wish nothing but the best for you and your family.
You are doing what im doing since late DF, and im having the most fun in retail!
I rerolled my main in PvP and im focusing in Healing in PVE, 2 things i never really did, healing and PVE and oh boy was i having fun.
Thats my goal with WW aswell, good luck and i really think your are going are going to enjoy WW
Love you, Xar 🥺
This is such a big moment for you .. I feel it and I got emotional watching you saying that dragonflight has been the last season you played PvP.
Watched you since Covid times 2020 when Pika ordered you burgers or something 😅 So many cool and wholesome moments that helped me to get through the lockdown❤️ And lots of things has changed since then. I know it’s always hard to adapt to changes around us.. All of that time I’ve been playing Cata on pirate servers and this time I decided to go in to explore something new for me with War Within..
This is a whole new game for me, I really enjoyed old school wow gaming style but it gave me thoughts that life is going on, it’s a chance to try something new and explore new experience! I agree that combat has evolved into a very mobile and complex thing where you need to click on 500 keys at 5 seconds, watch your procs and cooldowns all the time 🌚, my brain explodes truly haha
But there’s always a chance you’d get used to it and would love your new emotions about it.
Hope you’ll enjoy the game and remember that we will always support you whatever path you decide to go. Thank you for this video🫂
The embodiment of getting old, I love it for you man. Enjoy family, these baby years will never come back, playing wow casual is perfectly fine, ur still probably go harder than most of us xD
We're proud of you Xaryu! And welcome to Moon Guard! There's lots of good active and social guilds here. The Trade chat has no comparison for entertainment. Congrats on having your son and growing as a person.
This was a great video. I have the typical story. I just turned 31 and have two kids, and, like most adults, work full-time. I just finished my masters so I have way more time to enjoy gaming than I did before. However, I realized in DF that I am horrendously washed up for PvP. It bothered me so much at first that I stopped playing all of S1. I came back S2 and changed my mentality just like you are talking about here. I realized that not only do I not have the time to pour into PvP like I used to, but I also don't want to. What is the new fun for me now is seeing how many specs I can get to 1800 in shuffle before the end of the season. With the addition of rated BG Blitz, I may try the same thing there. I have also considered taking a break from PvP all together and dabbling in M+ for a season or two as a healer (which I never do). The hardest part is overcoming the FOMO because there is no point in optimizing the fun out of the game just because you see others doing it. It has taken me way too long to realize that.
Yo I had this exact same vibe at the end of DF. I shelved the PvP side and started on the DF meta achievement, doing all kinds of content I never really do, and for the first time in a long time I actually enjoyed logging on and playing. Hope you enjoy, man.
Also, having kids truly changes your perspective on things, even if it's partially subconscious. Those chill evenings soon become the dream, huh 😅
I'm LOVING the Xaryu Father Arc. Fatherhood changes everything for those that choose to prioritise the child. Correct call in my book.
Switching playstyles is a hilarious experience and that's what I did when the kids were tiny. Enjoy it to the max bro ♥️
Mad respect. You're such a great guy. So happy for you and your family.
It's not what you stream; it's how you stream it 😉 I initially came across you on TH-cam regarding PvP, but no matter what content you do it's always enjoyable because it's always so entertaining and you're just a fun personality to watch! Your Classic WoW fight where I believe you and mitch "...Started the BIGGEST FIGHT in Classic WoW History" had me literally dying 😂
Good to hear you are exploring the game in a great way. Had one question for ya, what Arizona state law in regards to AWC?
hey Josh! I didn't PvP at quite the level you did, but I've gotten glad a few times and mainly pvp'd for years (been playing WoW on and off since March '05). I made the switch to more chill gaming on retail, doing m+ and raiding here and there basically how you described wanting to play the game, and my relationship with WoW has never been better. especially with the state of the game now, you don't have any "chores" when you log on so if you take breaks everything is more or less right where you left it. the game is designed to be played the way you're talking about playing it now, and it's so much better. very much looking forward to more of your retail streams!