Hello? Is this thing still on?!

Eeek, that means I should write something deep and meaningful about my current gaming crush I guess. Ok, I can do that…

Firstly, it’s worth noting that my time in Azeroth has come to an end. The guild has new owners, the website has been handed off and my characters are enjoying thier well earnt retirement. It was about time really. The cancel v resub time was getting ever shorter, and honestly, content was thin on the ground. I have fond memories, and nothing to stop me picking it up in the future should the desire take me

There is a new kid on the block. A kid that is doing things a bit differently.

SWTOR – Star Wars : The Old Republic

 When I first heard about this MMO, my pre-order went in as fast as I could type my credit card information. I mean, it’s Star Wars! Even better, it’s Bioware. Better yet, it’s not Lucas! Then the screen shots and info came along, and honestly, I cancelled the pre-order thinking “Meh, I’ll see what happens”. Time passed, until some gameplay footage came along. Ooooh, oh wait, no…still a bit “Meh”.

Then came the Beta. Specifically, the stress test weekend. I got in, as did a good friend, who was also a bit struck with the “Meh”.

Lets just say, at the end of the weekend the pre-order was hastily re-submitted!

We’re just about starting month 2 of the live game, with characters around the 45 mark (50 being the current level cap). I say “we” because the afore mentioned friend was also smitten during the stress test weekend, and we’ve been very good and levelled together all the way so far.

I can’t say yet if SWTOR will be “it” for me, it’s still too early. I can say however, I feel the need to log on, to level, to craft. The addiction is building, and I’m enjoying feeling excited about the game I’m playing. The endgame is to come, but I’m hopeful