In Which Llanion Can Hear The Sound of Sinatra
Edit: See note below picture.
I guess I lied in my last post. In my defense, it wasn’t intentional.
See, the great experiment? The long weekend away? It became more of a week. I came back, I tried out Ulduar, and it was fun… but after I logged off, I just felt… I don’t know. Not so ‘charged up’ as I used to be coming off the high of raiding, or heroics, or even tough quests. The week stretched, and then another one was added, and then I realised something. As I said to my guildies:
Lately, I just haven’t been feeling that spark that drives me to do the crazy things I do in game… …the game has recently felt like being at a party with a bunch of good friends… but not actually doing any partying. Just sitting there with my drink in my hand, listening to the music and counting ceiling tiles.
So what does this mean?
As of July 5th at approximately 6 AM local time, I will no longer be an active player of World of Warcraft.
Edit: Can’t brain today, I have the dumb: This is for the summer. I will be looking at the situation again come September.
Things to do before the 5th: Getting my mailbox in order.
Picking up the Fire Festival achievements (because damn, but I’m going to want that purple drake later and waiting a year would suck).
Wild farewell bash including getting totally trashed on cheap booze and running through Elwynn setting off fireworks.
Log out somewhere nice.
This is not the end of this blog.
I have found myself of late reading blogs less because of their pure WoW content and more because I enjoy seeing the things other Warcraft enthusiasts have to say. More to the point, this is not the end of my involvement in the World of Warcraft- I play (and am local judge for) the card game; I am known to write fiction based in that universe; I enjoy reading the published fiction. You can expect a shift in topic, certainly- my blogging will touch on other games and gaming, there will be more fiction and more recipes, there will be some ’slice of life’ and there will be much, much, and again much about the card game. If that is not your cup of tea, then, sincerely, thank you for reading, and good luck to you elsewhere.
If that sounds interesting… I’d be lying if I said I knew where this ship was going, but I’m going to hang on to the wheel, brace my feet on the deck, and out-shout the storm. We’ll see what happens.
~Llanion
Late of Arathor (US) Realm
Level 80 Tauren Druid
“The Mad Cow”, “Fishmonger”, et al.
P.S.: Even if you just normally lurk, even if you don’t feel you have anything to say, could you leave a comment if you’ve found this blog insightful, amusing, or useful somehow in the past? Raise your hand, wave a lighter over your head, it doesn’t matter… I’m just wondering if I’m writing for more than four people. 
I read every new post that comes up. I’m a fellow Tauren druid who hasn’t felt like doing much in WoW as of late. I don’t think I’ve ever posted before, I mostly just read the feed with Google Reader, but here’s a note to say I read your blog!
I have been trying to break out of my lurk-some ways, honest! I think I’ve commented on 4 blogs in the last two days.
Enjoy your summer away from the mmo. I look forward to hearing about the tcg from you. I have been an avid collector of the cards, but hadn’t tried to play the game until recently, when my 9 year old daughter expressed an interest. I broke out a couple of deck boxes, and we had a fun couple hours playing. I wonder if there are people in my area who play. I haven’t seen any card shops in the area hosting events.
WoW for me lately has slowed a bit as well. I have been leveling alts instead of focusing on my current main, an undead shadow priest. I just can’t think of turning it off, though. It’s my kid free social time after they are in bed, or otherwise occupied.
That said, I’m going to pop on my headset and play with my draenei.
Have always loved reading when I have the time. Enjoy your summer, I know I will!
Keeping you on my reader so I don’t miss you when return.
I’ve enjoyed reading your posts on my feeds, and they always bring a smile to my day. Enjoy your summer!
Still read you, still enjoy reading you, and welcome to the world of the people taking a break from WoW (be it for short time or for longer).
I’d have to say that since your Blog found it’s way to my feed Reader I have found each and every post to be Bobtastic!
Hi. I like your blog.
We love ya, Bob!
And, believe me, you are not alone in your feelings. I haven’t reached cancellation… yet, but I can feel it coming.
/wave
im areader see there are more than four people
I lost my lighter, can’t I just flail and flounce around? I’m really good at it!
I found my way to your blog just recently, but I added it to my readed and read back a little. I like your voice. I think I’ll stick around and see what happens:)
I’m starting to think the Twisted Nether Blogcast is the kiss of death for WoW blogs. Seriously! Look at the guest list and look at the recent blogs that have stopped.
I just found you guys! Gah!
(sniff)
Anyway, you’re still in the feedreader. Best wishes!
awww I read your stuff! I’d wave a lighter, but I’m a tree and deathly afraid of them, so is it ok if I just hold up my cell phone? /kiss! I hope you enjoy your summer and hope, too, to see posts from you!
/wave, we do read your blog. Enjoy the summer off!
I’m reading along too. Hope you do get a chance to tell us more about the card game. I’m always trying to decide whether to branch out into other Warcraft areas or not. Maybe you’ll convince me?
Waves lighter!
I’ve enjoyed reading the blog. The lack of activity of late has damped it a bit, or course, but it was always fun while it was moving.
Good luck wherever you go.
Just to acknowledge your blog. Your blog is one of the many blogs in my iphone’s favourites. I’m reading it quite regularly during my lunchbreak. And will probably keep doing so. Good luck, and keep up the good work
Dammit! I’m always late to the party. Poop.
Love your writing. Just wanted to let you know. ^_^
*poke* Better late than never? Still catching up from a month on the road. Take care, and post often!
*currently lurking as of 8/24/09… linked from Cadistra’s WoW Eh? Comic*