There's no blame for how our love did slowly fade
Leaving WOW
It seems like every where I look, people are leaving the blogosphere, or even WOW entirely. Some like Llyra have lost their love for the game. Others like Bre or Jess are dealing with Real Life. Even Dechion is feeling bored with Azeroth.
Big Bear Butt wrote on the same topic in his blog post today (darnit Bear, you stole my idea). It’s something that has been on our minds lately, with the loss of so many friends and bright minds from the community. The holes that are left can never truly be filled.
It’s never easy to lose a friend – and that’s exactly how I feel when another blog goes dark, or another account expires. The people of WOW are what keep us connected, and what make it a truly amazing community – not just a game.
The trouble with friends in the WOW community is that when they stop blogging and/or stop playing, you lose that connection with them. Its as if your real life friend suddenly moved across the country and you know you’re never going to see them again. Sure, you can try to keep in touch, but it will never be the same. All you can do is hold on to the memories you have, and hope the best for them in the future.
I’m Still Here
Sometimes I wish that I too could grow tired of WOW. There are so many other things I could be doing. I have other hobbies, and even other video games that sit around looking neglected.
And yet, almost every day I come home from work, the first thing I do is log into WOW. Every time I think I’m getting bored, something else comes along to excite me.
Keeping the Spark
Alts are the current source of my drive to play. After gearing up my rogue and shaman in Emblem and H TOC gear, I rolled 3 new alts. There’s a Belf Shadow Priest at 22, a Human Paladin at 27, and a Draenei Mage at 14. I’m constantly amazed by the new abilities each class offers.
Other things I work on sometimes are rep grinds such as the Sha’tari Skyguard, the Loremaster achievement, acquiring pets/mounts, and trying to complete that beautiful Rogue Dungeon Set 2.
I also try to raid with the Sidhe Devils whenever I get the chance. Its not something we do often, but when we do it is a blast. Working as a team to see more content, and annihilate things really makes me feel good.
3.3 will probably bring me back to my two mains as I try out the new LFG system and the new 5-mans.
Cataclysm feels like an eternity away so I try not to think about it too much, but my excitement skyrockets when I do.
Azeroth Is Aging
The spark is still going strong for me, but I understand that it has died for many. The game is now over 5 years old. After playing for several years, many people are burnt out. Raiding, grinding, leveling, etc take their toll on you after awhile. Real life situations change and people no longer have time to dedicate to a video game.
I wish well to all those that have bid WOW adieu. You will be sorely missed, but we will carry on.
