Goodbye Azeroth

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I have decided to step away from WoW after playing since ICC in Wrath. I am posting this not because I am some huge pillar of the community, I am not. But because I hope it helps others evaluate their priorities.

I started playing WoW in late Wrath back when I was at boarding school. The kids there had a cool game that seemed very interesting to me and so I saved my money and bought myself a copy. Since then I have been a loyal fan, clocking in way more time than was healthy to the game.

WoW gave me a chance to develop leadership skills (raid lead for 25H (back in the day) then as a melee officer in a CE guild.

WoW was one of the first places where my IRL characteristics didn’t matter and I could compete and win at the highest levels the game had to offer. I got nationally ranked in raiding, which though it is just a game, is something that few people ever get. That will always be a personal point of gaming pride for me.

WoW gave me many friends and epic moments of killing bosses with only one person left alive running away with a bubble while the DoTs ticked away to the kill, winning BGs by 2 points, and the feeling of accomplishment from pushing content.

But WoW also took from me. On a personal fault, I am not able to regulate myself well when I find something I love. ADD/ADHD will do that to you. I became hyperfixated on the game every time I played. Even when I stepped away for months, I would always come back and get sucked right back in. It was addictive to me.

I missed countless opportunities IRL to hang out with people and try new things, I didn’t workout, I let stuff pile up in my life like mail and chores, I also found myself with a shorter temper which I don’t have unless I am gaming.

For me, I cannot handle being a gamer. I need to make a clean break. I am turning 30 in 2 weeks, it is time. Nothing lasts forever. I have to gear and level up in real life. WoW will always be a part of my past, but it is time to close this chapter and write the next one. I can’t live the kind of life I want to live and provide for my future family if I am sinking this much time into a video game instead of chasing my goals.

I hope this helps people evaluate what is important to them and maybe gets someone who was in the same position as I was to take a step back.

Take care, Azeroth.

Lok’tar Ogar! Victory or Death! FOR THE HORDE!!

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Wait. Am I experiencing deja Vu?

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i ain’t readin all that
i’m happy for u tho
or sorry that happened

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I thought I saw a similar post this weekend… are we in the Matrix?

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gold? have any gold?

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I’m not reading all that, but could I have your gold anyhow?

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Before leaving ask for help, there are many people in GD with 3 full time jobs, 17 kids, a healthy RL life and still play the game to the fullest.

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I wish you well on your journey IRL compared to in WOW. I am leaning toward 50 and have played the game since BC. I can tell you, sometimes, we do walk away and take extended breaks. But this game is something that you put time, money, thoughts, friendship, knowledge, love and hatred into. Any time regardless of spending it working out, at work, at a club, in VR, on social media on a handheld device on vaca or even in WOW is all the same. It’s time. People think they wasted time in the game. As long as you continue to do your worldly necessities and fit time in for you, then it is ok. Play responsibly and enjoy any moments you may have. It’s never farewell, its always… until next time. FOR THE ALLIANCE!!

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Did you repost this? I’m positive I’ve already responded to this topic.

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We have these frequently. People think the whole community needs to discuss their reasons to leave.

Some of these posts are fake, as well.

Hard to tell which is which nowadays.

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I like how they always have to give their credentials and lay out their WoW history as well.

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I hope for the best for you. Work on yourself and find some new hobbies and such. I did a similar thing back in 2016/7 and didn’t regret it. Improved my life significantly.

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Dat poor kittie!!!

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I was the same way once. I recently came back after ~3 years, and I play maybe 1-2 hours a night (and sometimes zero, like last night). I’m way behind in DF but I just do whatever I’m feeling in WoW and don’t think about the “grind” anymore. I also don’t sweat it if I miss a day of dailies anymore.

I should note, while I did check my computer every 30 minutes when I was getting Tyrael’s Charger (my wife thought I was crazy), I finally have a healthy balance of gaming. That “episode” took me 68 kills.

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lol exactly.

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Yes. They most certainly did repost it. They didn’t get enough attention the first time so they deleted and reposted. Kinda pathetic tbh.

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I’ll repost my reply to the first post you made because why not…

So you want internet strangers to base their life decisions on what you feel is best for you…

I love how these “I’m quitting” posts almost always have a self-important air about them. Even moreso because OP decided to delete and repost the same thing because they didn’t get the attention they think they deserved the first time.

Somrthing tells me you really think you are because again… you deleted and reposted. /facepalm

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Nah it’s definitely the same exact post. I responded to the first one. They deleted it and reposted because they just seeking attention.

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Well, I’m not reposting my reply then.

I spend a little time typing it all out, I’m not doing that again.