![I have been experiencing a case of the WoW Burn-Out Blues. I have had to force myself to log in, and didn’t even do that very often over the past few weeks. Even though I kind of wanted to play, other things like reading, photography, gardening, cooking, etc. just seemed [...]](http://lufitoom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WoWScrnShot_020212_022923-465x190.jpg "Burn Out")
I have been experiencing a case of the WoW Burn-Out Blues. I have had to force myself to log in, and didn’t even do that very often over the past few weeks. Even though I kind of wanted to play, other things like reading, photography, gardening, cooking, etc. just seemed so much more appealing.
I’m really not sure what caused it. Maybe it was the funk I was in from the RBG team changing the days of games to days and times that I just can’t make. Maybe it was the feel of the guild with all the changes (not all bad). Maybe it is just the fact that I am enjoying real life so much.
There is no question that I have fought growing up. Although I am a pretty responsible adult, I always had that kid-like outlook on everything. Playing games is one way that I have always kept young. Now, with the career and the house and the cars… I just see myself more as a grown-up than I ever have before. I love World of Warcraft. It has been a big part of my life for years and to be honest, it scares the shit out of me that I might be outgrowing it. I just don’t get that same feeling that I used to when I log in. I guess some of the magic is gone.
It kind of reminds me of stories you hear about heroin addicts. That first high is so intense and new. They spend forever trying to chase that high again but it never comes. I kind of feel that way about WoW.
When I started playing (in BC), I was amazed by everything. I was challenged at every turn and each level was a milestone. I had to run everywhere until level 40 and getting that mount was cause for celebration. Now, everything seems to be handed to me. The sense of accomplishment just isn’t there. I feel sometimes like I am playing some shitty game on Facebook. I am hanging on until Pandaland, hoping that some of the excitement will come back, but I’m not going to hold my breath.
My guild is pretty active so that has helped, and the Twitter community always keeps me motivated.
Now if I could only get the pink rocket mount… that would seal the deal.