I did the craziest thing ever last night. I downloaded the free trial of World of Warcraft. Guess what? Warcraft to me is like Life cereal to Mikey. I couldn't stop playing. Why does this game have so much control over me?So many things in the game seemed so refreshing compared to all the games I have played the last two years or so. I really want to wait for Cataclysm, but I doubt I can wait now.
I really think I am addicted to this game. It is like an alcoholic who hasn't drank for five years, but has one drink, and the next thing you know its back to drinking.
I admit the graphics look horrible in Warcraft. They don't even come close to comparing to Aion, or even Warhammer. It felt like I had my settings on the lowest possible using an on board video card.
I love the feel of the fast combat. It could of just been my imagination, but it seems like I am able to cast spells super fast. The cooldown on spells seem very small. My mana goes quick, but if I am able to kill something in three seconds its better than thirty seconds like most new mmorpg's.
I enjoy being able to know my way around so easily. I have leveled through these lower areas about twenty times now. I know where every quest is, and mob. It will all change when I get to the Wrath of the Lich King content. I look forward to seeing some new content that I never have seen.
Leveling is so fast. It is nice to see my xp bar move almost on every kill instead of every hundred. Just seeing my bar move is motivating to keep leveling instead of logging off.
I also decided to roll on a pve server this time around instead of pvp. I just want to be able to level quick without the distraction of wasting hours pvping. I will pay to switch servers later to a pvp once I hit 80 if I feel the urge too.
I have almost always been a pvp person, but I think I really want to play the game for its pve content for once. I am a little scared though. I haven't done raid content since Molten core.
All in all I am really enjoying myself being back in Warcraft, and look forward to the days ahead.
