So I've been away from World of Warcraft for a few weeks now. I've been busy watching movies (bought a new Blu-Ray player in early November), replaying the Mass Effect trilogy (about halfway through Mass Effect 3 now), reading, writing, hanging out with friends, etc.
Some nights I get home from work, and don't want to do anything. In the past, such nights I would at least log into WoW, maybe run a dungeon or two, run a set of dailies, or even dink around on an alt.
With me coming close to finishing ME3, I found myself asking my friends on Facebook, "What game do you think I should play next?" It just struck me this morning: it meant I wasn't really considering a meaningful return to World of Warcraft. I haven't played in several weeks, and I haven't missed it. Part of me is sad at that, because I don't want people thinking that I was only there for the game, and not for the amazing RP community I've been blessed to be a part of over the past 7 years, 5 of them on Cenarion Circle and 2 in the middle (during Wrath) on Wyrmrest Accord.
I've long said on the General Discussion forum that it isn't going to be an expansion or dissatisfaction with Blizzard that would drive me away from WoW. I've maintained, and still do, that I'll let my subscription lapse when I'm no longer having fun. To me, I can reliably judge that by looking at whether I make WoW a priority, or am looking for other things (or other games) to occupy my leisure time (which seemingly grows smaller the older I get; how the hell did that happen?!).
There's every strong likelihood that I'll return to World of Warcraft at some point in the future; I've taken small breaks like this in the past, and have inevitably been drawn back into Azeroth. But for now, I can't justify paying a monthly subscription fee, small as it is, if I'm not actually using what I'm paying for.
So for now, I'm taking a break. For any who want to stay in touch with me, I've made posts on the Cenarion Circle Facebook page, and if no one has seen those, just get in touch with Gentyl; she has me on Facebook, and can point you at my page. Just include a note with your friend invitation if you happen to send one, so I know who you are. ;)
For now, Rage is quietly going into Acherus' depths. I'm sure he'll be back at a point when there's something for him to do again.
In light of that, thank you all for the amazing RP, the vigorous discussion (and arguments!), your long-running tolerance of Rage's legging larceny, and always making me feel welcome when I logged in, whether it was a simple "Hi Rage" or something more elaborate.
I'll see you folks 'round the bend.
Kevin
Some nights I get home from work, and don't want to do anything. In the past, such nights I would at least log into WoW, maybe run a dungeon or two, run a set of dailies, or even dink around on an alt.
With me coming close to finishing ME3, I found myself asking my friends on Facebook, "What game do you think I should play next?" It just struck me this morning: it meant I wasn't really considering a meaningful return to World of Warcraft. I haven't played in several weeks, and I haven't missed it. Part of me is sad at that, because I don't want people thinking that I was only there for the game, and not for the amazing RP community I've been blessed to be a part of over the past 7 years, 5 of them on Cenarion Circle and 2 in the middle (during Wrath) on Wyrmrest Accord.
I've long said on the General Discussion forum that it isn't going to be an expansion or dissatisfaction with Blizzard that would drive me away from WoW. I've maintained, and still do, that I'll let my subscription lapse when I'm no longer having fun. To me, I can reliably judge that by looking at whether I make WoW a priority, or am looking for other things (or other games) to occupy my leisure time (which seemingly grows smaller the older I get; how the hell did that happen?!).
There's every strong likelihood that I'll return to World of Warcraft at some point in the future; I've taken small breaks like this in the past, and have inevitably been drawn back into Azeroth. But for now, I can't justify paying a monthly subscription fee, small as it is, if I'm not actually using what I'm paying for.
So for now, I'm taking a break. For any who want to stay in touch with me, I've made posts on the Cenarion Circle Facebook page, and if no one has seen those, just get in touch with Gentyl; she has me on Facebook, and can point you at my page. Just include a note with your friend invitation if you happen to send one, so I know who you are. ;)
For now, Rage is quietly going into Acherus' depths. I'm sure he'll be back at a point when there's something for him to do again.
In light of that, thank you all for the amazing RP, the vigorous discussion (and arguments!), your long-running tolerance of Rage's legging larceny, and always making me feel welcome when I logged in, whether it was a simple "Hi Rage" or something more elaborate.
I'll see you folks 'round the bend.
Kevin
