For those of you in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone has a chance to meet up with old friends and family and take some time to give thanks for the good things and even the bad that help shape who you are.
Needless to say, I have been reflecting a bit about my WoW time recently. I still play as much as possible, but I feel that the time has been partly empty. I log in to do the things I like doing, but just feel like there is something missing. I raided Firelands last night with my guild on the progression team, and I think I know what my problem is... I have lost the focus I once had. I still love WoW and am going to play it for as long as I can. I think what I noticed last night, was that I did not feel a part of the raid team, only a substitute, since someone could not make it. It was not the raid team, several of them are my friends and were very open to having me be there. I just felt like a "third wheel" for the team. We did down Ragnaros and when it came time to roll for the tier helm, I did something that is uncharacteristic for me. I rolled and won the tier helm! Not that it is a bad thing, but it was the first time I ever rolled on something and did not want to pass on it for the sake of progression gearing of the group. I think in part it was the feeling of not being in the raid team normally, so I figured I may not get another shot at the helm. I realized that I may be feeling a bit out of place in the game and just not having the care for other players that I once had. For a lot of players, being selfish comes easy to them, but for me it feels out of place. I prefer to help my team, but without a team at this time I just feel empty.
Boo Hoo!!!! Poor me, get over it!
So to get over this awkward feeling for me, I would like to take a few moments to say five things about WoW that I am thankful for:
1. The opportunity to engage in a fantasy world rich with story and game play.
2. Being the most handsome Troll in the game.
3. Being able to shoot rogues with a Turkey Shooter.
4. Making friends with some incredibly interesting and fun people.
5. Being part of a community of gamers who have a passion for something that we all love to do.
What are you thankful for? What keeps you coming back to play?
Time to go enjoy some turkey and family time...
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