Buck's Babble

So of all the friends I've encountered on FB and elsewhere, I have not run into any who play video games, specifically MMOs. So what is an MMO. MMOs are Massively Multiplayer Online games. If you've ever heard or seen ads for World of Warcraft, well thats one with over 9 million people playing currently. MMOs are unique because you play with people from all over the world, interact with them in the game, chat with them via text or even live through a microphone. I've been online playing and talking to people in Russia, Australia, Japan, Europe, and everywhere in the states ALL AT ONCE! It's a real unique and neat experience. So why a video game? Well, it's my little hobby. It's what I do when I'm alone. Instead of heading to a bar, or a party, or anything else sure to get me in trouble, I stay at home and play, still getting my social interaction with some cool people. These aren't the types of games many of us older crowd may think of from ou...

So, like the commercial says 'I tried to get away but it sucked me back in'. Yeah, WoW sucked me back in for some Wrath of the Lich King. Too much fun new content to ignore after playing for so long. Of course, with much different criteria. No more raiding, politics of big guilds, 4-6 day/week raiding schedules, grinding for some rep or crap. Nope, the ole Tom is kickin it this go-around. So, I started a Death Knight, of course. The beginning area is incredibly awesome! Great atmosphere, awesome story line ( I've never been a lore person but there is tons here), great quests, and lots of new stuff. And, of course, there is the Death Knight. A great brand new 'Hero' class. Boy are their mechanics fun! Very overpowered, but in a good way, class to play. The beginning area is great. The only huge let-down was entering The Outlands and knowing I have to do it for the 5th time now. Fortunately I only have to be 68 to head to Northrend, ignoring alot of the, ...