Think Babalawo may go into hibernation
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:02 pm
So, I've been messing about with WotLK for the past week and am fast approaching 72. Ran Kara with the group last night - was most cool to be running with so many SSX about.
But...
Went to play for a bit today and had a realization as I was going through the motions...
I cant get past the fact that this is the EXACT same game I was getting a bit drained on. Sure there's new talents, sure there's the rune system, but all the PvE stuff is effectively the same, just in a different area. The class mechanics are still quite unbalanced - my shammy's favorite hobby is STILL getting his ass handed to him on a plate by players a level or two lower than he is. The PvP is still the same PvP with the same maps and same mechanics, complete with an abundance of rogues running amok and dominating the game while the Alliance players simply winge, moan, quit during the battles and generally suck. The Instances, though looking different, still play the same mechanics (heal the tank, stand here, go here, we know this fight so on the count of 3 do this then move here).
All in all, its an extension of the things I was getting tired and frustrated with.
Think I'm going to shift over to Warhammer for my RPG fixes. Its a bit darker and the multiple character improvement options are quite refreshing. Like the public quests, like the fact that there's loads of new race and class options, like the fact that you have to research your own recipes and whatnot. All in all, its more what I'm looking for in a game - I find it refreshing and fun.
I'll probably bounce into WoW a couple of times this week to clear up some of my character stuff and maybe advance to level 72 in case I decide on a permanent end and decide to pass the account on. If I make that decision I'll do a /gq before I hand it over.
Made a lot of new friends in this game and realized the only reason I'm hanging on to playing it is to cruise with you guys, but I'm not enjoying the game itself, just the company.
I'll still be cruising the boards, playing Warhammer and Cyber Nations and keeping in touch via Vent and IRC.
Cheers guys and gals.
Oz
But...
Went to play for a bit today and had a realization as I was going through the motions...
I cant get past the fact that this is the EXACT same game I was getting a bit drained on. Sure there's new talents, sure there's the rune system, but all the PvE stuff is effectively the same, just in a different area. The class mechanics are still quite unbalanced - my shammy's favorite hobby is STILL getting his ass handed to him on a plate by players a level or two lower than he is. The PvP is still the same PvP with the same maps and same mechanics, complete with an abundance of rogues running amok and dominating the game while the Alliance players simply winge, moan, quit during the battles and generally suck. The Instances, though looking different, still play the same mechanics (heal the tank, stand here, go here, we know this fight so on the count of 3 do this then move here).
All in all, its an extension of the things I was getting tired and frustrated with.
Think I'm going to shift over to Warhammer for my RPG fixes. Its a bit darker and the multiple character improvement options are quite refreshing. Like the public quests, like the fact that there's loads of new race and class options, like the fact that you have to research your own recipes and whatnot. All in all, its more what I'm looking for in a game - I find it refreshing and fun.
I'll probably bounce into WoW a couple of times this week to clear up some of my character stuff and maybe advance to level 72 in case I decide on a permanent end and decide to pass the account on. If I make that decision I'll do a /gq before I hand it over.
Made a lot of new friends in this game and realized the only reason I'm hanging on to playing it is to cruise with you guys, but I'm not enjoying the game itself, just the company.
I'll still be cruising the boards, playing Warhammer and Cyber Nations and keeping in touch via Vent and IRC.
Cheers guys and gals.
Oz