The Gamer in Me Is Coming Back Full Force

Jun 29, 2010

Which is evident by my decision to not renew my WoW subscription, but instead start over from scratch. Part of the reason I left WoW is because it became a different game after the content was nerfed and I will admit that I NEVER could let go of vanilla WoW. As a result, I could never get back into the game. Sure, I’d play for a spell but then I’d get bored and stop playing for several months to years. I decided that in order to really pull away from my WoW roots, I needed to start over with a new account and roll a completely different faction. Yes, that’s right this Ally girl is going Horde. It should be an interesting transition but I’m excited about it nonetheless.

On a even better note, WoW works on Jenn‘s computer and despite a few camera issues, she was able to play today without issue, which excites me. She’s starting out as all of us started out with our first MMORPG, frustrated, annoyed and wanting to quit. I’m trying to be supportive by telling her that it’ll get better and she just has to barrel through it, but as we all know cause we’ve been there, it’s always much easier to quit then keep pressing on. I don’t want to give up on her though and it is my mission to get her to a place where she is comfortable playing. For those who went through a similar issue, comment here and let her know that we’ve all been there and it does pass.

So on top of WoW, I’m still playing Aion which should be interesting. I’ve never really played two MMORPGs simultaneously, but I figure I can play Aion during the day/afternoon while Robby is working and then WoW at night when he’s here so I can get the extra experience for playing with him. It works and will keep me occupied and I think for the sake of needing a break, I’ll try and fit a bit of Sims in there as well¹. At the very least, I’ll have something else to do that doesn’t revolve around my refreshing Ecstasy and trying to find something to alleviate my boredom.

For those who are concerned, I am not an addict, nor have I ever gotten addicted. It’s just a means to pass the time with friends and to serve as a release we can afford– because as much as we’d love to fly out to Maui, our checking account says no way in hell. It’s sad, but true. I think I’ll go cry now.

1. Jennifer, this does not mean I will have less time for you, so don’t give me that pouty face or eyes. I love you and will talk to you every day as I have been.

And Damn I Almost Nearly Screwed Up

Jun 26, 2010

It’s a good thing I stopped playing Sims when I did otherwise I would have missed today’s blog. I’m not sure why I decided I was done playing, but I just felt like I’d been sitting at the computer enough today and it was time for me to call it a night.

Speaking of which, I think I spent the past 3 or so hours playing Sims 3, which is the most I’ve played since I’d purchased the game. The reason it’s taken me so long to actually play the game is because I irritated that I couldn’t get custom content to work due to the new changes EA had made. Thankfully after a lot of googling, several unsuccessful tries, I finally (after what seemed liked forever) got it up and running.

It’s so interesting to see all of the changes made in comparison to the first and second Sims game. It’s also really crazy because it is sooo detailed now and before that wasn’t really the case. Also on another note, I do want to point out that I don’t think the game is really suitable for children. Even with the changes in the names for sex, etc I still think it’s a bit of a stretch for a lot of younger kids. No wonder why so many in the past few generations are getting pregnant so young! Okay, okay so I can’t really blame that on the Sims, but y’all get my drift.

In any event, it is definitely time for me to call it a night. I should have been in bed several hours ago but I got caught up playing the Sims. Finally, how that happens huh? And those who play Sims on a consistent basis know exactly what I’m talking about. G’nite!