Community Spotlight: Meib
Crafting Worlds Beyond Azeroth
At Starship🌈, we believe the heart of our community isn’t just the raids, the Mythic+ nights, or the events: it’s the people who bring those moments to life. Our Community Spotlight series is all about giving those voices a place to be heard and celebrating the incredible individuals who make Starship🌈 way more than just a World of Warcraft community.
This month, our spotlight falls on someone whose creativity doesn’t stop when the raid ends. From chaotic events and meetups to a workshop filled with 3D printers, silicone moulds, and paintbrushes, Meib shows us how the imagination that thrives in Azeroth can shape entire worlds beyond it.
From TBC to the Mothership
For Meib, Azeroth has been home for a very long time.
“I’ve been playing World of Warcraft since forever, well, since TBC.”
Over the years, she’s met many wonderful people through the game, but two names stand out: her partner Blinkz and her “side chick” Luxx. The trio has been inseparable since Warlords of Draenor.
When Luxx discovered Starship🌈, it didn’t take long for all three to jump aboard.
“I’ve been in Starship🌈 now for one and a half years and funnily enough, Luxx was the one who found out about it. So we took our rubber boat and joined the big mothership together!”
At first, Meib was drawn in by the promise of helpful people and fun events. But what’s kept her here is the heart of the community.
“Honestly, I wanted to join because I heard that a lot of people in this community are very helpful and that there were events that made the game feel a bit more refreshed and fun. And that’s what also keeps me coming back for more.”
Her favourite memories? The list is long but Meib shared a few highlights..
“The MD-WHY event was so much fun and very chaotic with all the WA plugins. Also the Starship BBQ meetup was pretty damn awesome, there are just so many great faces in this community.”
For someone who describes herself as shy, Starship🌈 has been a welcome space.
“It gives me a great reason to get together with friends and have fun. As I’m a very introverted person, this community makes my social life way easier.”
The First Steps into Cosplay
When she’s not adventuring in Azeroth, you’ll usually find Meib in the middle of another kind of project: surrounded by tools, paints, and props-in-progress. She doesn’t cosplay herself but creates pieces for others, allowing her to be part of the craft in her own way.
“I’ve always admired cosplayers since I was a child, and I’ve been doing art since I was born basically. So I figured that instead of putting myself into the shoes of cosplay, I can make items for people who have more courage than me, and yet still be a part of it.”
Her very first project was a bold one: the original D.Va gun from Overwatch. She smiles remembering it.
“I had actually forgotten my first ever piece, but then it clicked! I made the original D.Va gun… it was printed from the first 3D printer me and Blinkz ever owned, and the colours I used were actually made to paint fabric with. I even put a light switch on it to make it light up.”
The end result might look simple to her now, but back then it was a triumph.
“Today I could probably make it 100 times better, but back then I was so amazed and thrilled with it that I probably couldn’t remake it now, because of what it meant for me then.”
Years later, her skills have grown enormously. Each new piece brings its own challenges and learning curves, but one project stands above the rest: Xal’atath’s Dark Heart.
“Ooo… hmmm, I think it has to be my newest addition, ’cause it has taken me literally two months to master and I’ve finally managed to get it the way I want it. Our lovely Xal’atath’s Dark Heart.”
Two months of trial, error, sanding, and painting later, she finally achieved the finish she was looking for. It’s a piece that captures both her dedication and her playful determination.
Of course, cosplay isn’t all glitter and glory. It’s hours of painstaking work.
“I think there are a lot of challenging parts of cosplay making. Sometimes I have to design 3D model pieces on my computer, then there’s the printing process, knowing what settings to use, what material to use, where to place supports so that minimum printing issues occur. Recently I’ve also gone into resin pouring which is crazy work. You’d think pouring something isn’t that hard, but it really is!”
Once the pieces are shaped, the sanding begins. A step many creators dread but which is key to a professional finish. For Meib, it’s all part of the process.
And then comes the fun part.
“The most rewarding is of course the painting job! It’s so much fun… and sometimes frustrating haha.”
Balancing Azeroth and Art
Finding balance between her projects and Starship🌈 isn’t about strict routines, but about letting one hobby fuel the other. When her energy dips, Azeroth is the perfect reset button.
“Yes, it’s very time consuming to make these pieces, but gaming gives me a break when motivation is low. Sometimes just stopping what you’re doing and going into a delve or a Mythic+ mid-project helps me get back on track.”
Inspiration usually strikes from the games she plays, though anime often sparks her creativity too. She’s yet to create an anime-inspired piece, but it’s only a matter of time.
When it comes to a “dream cosplay,” Meib doesn’t have a single project in mind. Her creativity is more spontaneous.
“I don’t think I have a specific dream cosplay. Art for me is very sporadic, and if something catches my eye in the right moment, I’ll snap it up and start creating.”
That said, she knows exactly who she’d pick if she ever turned her cosplay skills on the Starship🌈 community. None other than our founder, Adam!
“I think if I had to cosplay one person from Starship🌈… it would have to be Adam. Idk if I could pull it off but maybe that’s where I need to go next?”
For newcomers wanting to try cosplay themselves, her advice is heartfelt and encouraging.
“Even if you don’t have all the tools and all the fancy stuff, it’s kinda like dressing up for Halloween. It doesn’t matter if you’re 100% lore accurate to the thing or person you wanna cosplay. Use painted cardboard, make-up, clothes you already have! I’ve seen so many creative things out there—so if you have a burning passion for it or are just curious, just do it! <3”
At the end of our chat, we asked Meib to sum herself up in Starship in just three words. Her answer was simple:
“Shy but friendly. So don’t be afraid to approach me!”
And that really is the heart of it. Behind the shy smile is someone who brings warmth, laughter, and creativity wherever she goes, whether she’s raiding with friends, sanding a prop until her fingers ache, or painting life into a weapon that once only existed on-screen.
Thank you, Meib, for sharing your story with us, and for being such a valued part of the Starship🌈 family.
If you want to support Meib, you can find her Etsy store full of amazing creations >HERE<
She also occasionally streams WoW and other games on her Twitch, which you can find >HERE<
