I am a 41 year old company director ffs, I shouldnt be re-living my days as a 7/8 year old, desparately praying for the next 24 hours to go quickly so Santa(Blizzard in this case)will bring me the one thing I have looked forward too for soooo long.
Is it just me? Or has this expac rekindled the old pre-xmas feelings that have long been dormant in anyone else?
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The anticipations is stressing me out so much more than any video game should. 7 weeks ago, I told myself and my guild that I would be playing a lot less so I could focus on my schoolwork, but I broke that promise to myself. 3.0 had the exact opposite effect on us that it had on most guilds. We have been raiding almost constantly.
It also piqued my boyfriend's interest in the game all over again. He's so thrilled with the addition of the achievement system that he's been in-game even more than I have been. It's been hard to get my work done with him sitting on his computer right next to me running heroics like a madman.
As a consequence, my grades are continuing to slip, and I'm having a hard time catching back up. It's a really bad thing. I'm 21 years old, living 400 miles away from home, living and going to school with my boyfriend. I'm working on my Bachelor's Degree in Web Development, which is going to cost me a lot more than any education should. I can't really afford to fail any classes.
So naturally I'm really anticipating the expansion. I'm just worried that it's going to turn into a power grind to 80 so I can get a top spot in Naxx. I really want a 10-man raid with my guild leader because I want a ************ down to business group that will take the fewest amount of hours per week to clear content. But at the same time, I don't want to get pulled back in to raiding 20 hours a week, and taking up my entire weekends.
Sorry about the rant. I know it's probably TL;DR, but this is kinda how I get at 2am the morning before one of my midterm projects is due, and I have barely even started it.
It also piqued my boyfriend's interest in the game all over again. He's so thrilled with the addition of the achievement system that he's been in-game even more than I have been. It's been hard to get my work done with him sitting on his computer right next to me running heroics like a madman.
As a consequence, my grades are continuing to slip, and I'm having a hard time catching back up. It's a really bad thing. I'm 21 years old, living 400 miles away from home, living and going to school with my boyfriend. I'm working on my Bachelor's Degree in Web Development, which is going to cost me a lot more than any education should. I can't really afford to fail any classes.
So naturally I'm really anticipating the expansion. I'm just worried that it's going to turn into a power grind to 80 so I can get a top spot in Naxx. I really want a 10-man raid with my guild leader because I want a ************ down to business group that will take the fewest amount of hours per week to clear content. But at the same time, I don't want to get pulled back in to raiding 20 hours a week, and taking up my entire weekends.
Sorry about the rant. I know it's probably TL;DR, but this is kinda how I get at 2am the morning before one of my midterm projects is due, and I have barely even started it.
I guess I'm the only one out there in the land of WoW that isn't all worked up about the x-pack.
Maybe it is because I'm a poor bum, who doesn't have the $40-50 bucks right now. I don't plan on buying the X-pack until after X-mas, if someone in my family doesn't give it as a gift.
Or maybe it is because I don't have any 70s to lvl 70-80 (my Highest out of all my toons is 66), and the massive amounts of DKs to be the 1st to 70, and then 80 turns me off...because who wants to be questing with X number of DKs in the same zone?
I'm sure if I had the money I was suppose to have right now, then I would be all giddy as well, and would be going to a Wal-mart at midnight to pick a copy up.
Maybe it is because I'm a poor bum, who doesn't have the $40-50 bucks right now. I don't plan on buying the X-pack until after X-mas, if someone in my family doesn't give it as a gift.
Or maybe it is because I don't have any 70s to lvl 70-80 (my Highest out of all my toons is 66), and the massive amounts of DKs to be the 1st to 70, and then 80 turns me off...because who wants to be questing with X number of DKs in the same zone?
I'm sure if I had the money I was suppose to have right now, then I would be all giddy as well, and would be going to a Wal-mart at midnight to pick a copy up.
Many from my guild are going to be the midnight crowd sort. I haven't really done that bit since Episode I of Star Wars (having done eps 5,6, Indiana Jones 1,2,3... etc.) and got disappointed... severly disappointed. Jar Jar Binks basically killed the franchise for me... <boo hoo>
Being a casual player (2-3 nights a week), it will take me months to level to 80 anyway. So, waiting until the next day, or it's convenient won't kill me. Money isn't the issue. That's what being gainfully employed (thus a 'casual' player) will get for ya. ^_^
Being a casual player (2-3 nights a week), it will take me months to level to 80 anyway. So, waiting until the next day, or it's convenient won't kill me. Money isn't the issue. That's what being gainfully employed (thus a 'casual' player) will get for ya. ^_^
I feel the same way, colarbear, and I've got a couple of years on you. It feels great to have that child-like anticipation back. At our age there are relatively few things in life that bring out our inner kid so we have to cherish each and every one of them. Now enough with the warm, fuzzy sentiments and lets start kicking some scourge butt!
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Yep, it's Christmas all over again. I work full time, go to school full time, and have a 3 year old. What time I get to WOW has been precious to me, and finally getting back to my old mains (with new content) has me doing the happy dance. As a casual gamer (aka one who can't do raids etc. due to the random nature of having a young child) getting to 70 left me with nowhere to go (thus all the alts). I feel revitalized, and heck, I don't get this excited at Christmas (inlaws are FUN :( ). I wish you all a good Wrathmas, and will see you in Northrend.
I don't feel that way, I do really look forward to the expac, but so do hundreds and hundreds of other players. I'd rather wait a week or two till the worst is over.
Yeah I'm ready to move on to new content.
But not right away. Too many people out there running to level and the clusterf*** that goes with it.
I'll be leveling my fishing peacefully and cooking.
But not right away. Too many people out there running to level and the clusterf*** that goes with it.
I'll be leveling my fishing peacefully and cooking.
Yaaay Katluvr, Wrinklies FTW :)
Maybe blizz could introduce some vitamin supplement flasks for us oldies to keep us going during the long haul levelling :))
Maybe blizz could introduce some vitamin supplement flasks for us oldies to keep us going during the long haul levelling :))
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Yaaay Katluvr, Wrinklies FTW :)
Actually, that reminds me of one of the best guild names I've seen since playing...<Lord of the Wrinkles>...presumably a bunch of gamers in our age demographic (I'm 44) and older. I'm gonna go take my nap now so I can stay up for the midnight launch tonight...wake me in time for the early bird dinner special. ;)
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