As I type this, WoW is patching on my new Sony Vaio laptop, and despite how intent I was on staying in EQ2, circumstances have forced me to hit the cancel button there and come back to Azeroth. Unfortunately, my laptop budget was too restrictive to allow for a dedicated video card, and as of June 23rd, it will be the only computer I have regular access to. EQ2’s system requirements call for hardware transform and lighting, and though my onboard video card has the capacity for it, the drivers for Vista haven’t yet been released through Sony and the generic version tells me that I need to obtain it through my computer’s wonderful manufacturer. Awesome, thanks bunches for keeping your drivers up to date, Sony.
Given that I can only really work about 10-12 hours a day before I need a sanity recharge, I need some sort of distraction. WoW is basically the MMO equivalent of the fat girl in a low cut top at the bar, there are far better choices, most are better looking, some have better personalities, but at the end of the night you know damn well that she’s a sure thing, and it’s mildly more appealing than the alternative of nothing at all. Sadly, much like going hoggin’, it has a high probability of ending in tears, but that’s never really stopped me before.
In the spirit of a fresh start, I’m going to be rolling a new toon on a new-to-me realm, and I will be following a leveling guide that was sent to me for review. I’ll probably chronicle it as I go along, mostly just for the lulz. Right now I’m thinking I’ll do a lock or a druid on a PVP server. I’ve heard good things about the WotLK talents for both classes, and I think I’ll check them both out before I make my final decision. It looks like I’ll have something to do on my main too, with arena season 4 around the corner and Season 2 gear moving to honor. The season 2 rogue set is my second favorite set in the game (next to Bloodfang) for Undead, so I’m pretty pumped to grab that. I’ll see you all back in Azeroth.
- Stray
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