Baraka_Guru

Comparatively, it seems WoW is designed for more action-oriented, pwn-seeking, stat-boosting type players. At least it is more catered to that. I have little interest in raiding and arenas. I don't get all geared up about getting the best gear. I don't subscribe to multiple RSS feeds at Elitist Jerks.

In a game with the quality and appeal of wow, I want more adventure, exploration, realism, and ... epicness. I want a more immersive experience where I feel like I'm in a dangerous world as Lasereth pointed out.

Now that I think of it, we're spoiled: we have a public transit system and a teleportation service at our fingertips. It's like we're too afraid of the fantasy world, and so we keep our waterwings on.

I understand why they're there. But surely you can make a game experience with some balance. Do you really need to go everywhere and anywhere at any given time or any given night? This isn't Toronto or New York City. This is (ostensibly) a vast fantasy world. Why is it so... hospitable?

Maybe I'm not after a game with wide appeal...fine. But what should I be playing instead of WoW? Is there something of comparable quality that has what I'm after, or should I bide my time and wait for someone to fulfill my wishes? Maybe I should have given LOTR Online a bit longer.

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