Patch 6.0 Hits Servers 10-14-14

[LochnarITB]

I've jumped in and out of Wow a few times, and it's really, really hard to get back on the bike, figure out how to work the controls again, find the add ons that work for you again, then ride that bike up hill to catch up with everyone else who are speeding down the other side.

What I've found out is that, yes, you worked yourself to the top of the hill. You pat yourself on the back. But, everyone else you know is done. They've now grown tired of the novelty which you are now finally ready to tackle. It's better to try to stay with the pack.

This is where I think I differed from most of the WoW world. I never cared if I was caught up to other players. I got dragged kicking and screaming into raiding (and even somewhat groups). I did come to enjoy them, but mainly to see and beat content I otherwise would not have experienced. The social aspect of the game was guild chat, talking with a group of good people whose company I enjoyed. Solo was 90% of the content I was looking for and I was at peace with running around leveling and skilling, just to have done it.

I see that players will be able to build a garrison in WoD. I think I would really get wrapped up in building the Lochnarmy™ complex, not for anyone else to look at and say "Wow" but just to have been able to achieve it by myself. I also see something a little disturbing in WoD. Gnomes are cute, not buff. They ruined the male gnome. He looks like he spends too much time in the gym and not enough in the library.