Gatekeeping in WoW Raids: Breaking Down Barriers

Pig & Whistle Tales - A World of Warcraft Podcast

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We explore the challenges of gatekeeping in the WoW raiding community, focusing on how add-ons affect players’ ability to join raids. Listeners hear personal stories illustrating the issues faced by new and returning players.
• Discussion about Season of Discovery and its impact on raiding
• Examination of gatekeeping practices in the WoW community
• Insights into the role of add-ons in enhancing or hindering player experience
• Considerations for new players returning to an evolved version of WoW
• Strategies to inspire inclusivity within raiding teams
• Call for action against gatekeeping practices in the WoW gaming community
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Chapters

1. Gatekeeping in WoW Raids: Breaking Down Barriers (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to the Episode (00:00:45)

3. Discussion on Season of Discovery and Retail Raids (00:01:15)

4. Addressing Gatekeeping in Raids (00:06:40)

5. The Role of Add (00:21:00)

6. Returning Players’ Confusion with Current Mechanics (00:33:50)

7. Final Thoughts and Community Call to Action (00:49:20)