I’ve been in and out of WoW for years (mostly out since mid-wotlk) and hadn’t really been that interested in Classic. A couple of days ago I had one of my infrequent chances to play on my computer and it was a choice between my level 105 (or is it 115? I’m so uninterested in the current game that I can’t even remember the level cap) warlock that I boosted when I bought the latest xpac, or taking a look at Classic.
I’d thought before trying Classic that the QoL improvements in the latest versions were indispensable and that I’d simply moved on from WoW. My time is limited because of family and surely I needed a hit of instant pleasure in the short time I have available. Or so I thought.
In fact, what an absolute pleasure it has been to play the original game I fell in love with again. The people have been genuinely great, I’m in a guild that suits me perfectly and everything once again feels new. The game is hard, but in a good way. An item with +1 stat is a real find. A 6 slot bag a huge victory. Nothing comes on a plate yet everything is achievable.
I find my thoughts jumping ahead to MC. Not even Ragnaros, but Gehennas and Magmadar. Then all the content after that. Maybe I’ll never see it, but I know and I remember. I can feel what it was like again without coming close to it.
And best of all, while I’ll never be able to devote the time like I used to, now I’ll be able to enjoy the journey again. The original really is magic and while I loved TBC just as much, everything after was rapidly downhill in my eyes. Classic is the best thing to happen to the game since Vanilla and I hope it retains its early popularity.