After waiting almost an hour for the game to download, I created a "Night Elf" alter-ego. This was probably the most enjoyable part of my personal playing experience. I love the idea of creating a detailed, individualized character in a fantasy world, but when it comes to actually doing something with it... I was a bit lost. I did a lot of aimless wandering and had a hard time figuring out what I was supposed to be doing. I was often distracted by the streaming chat, but honestly, I was happy it was there.
World of Warcraft will never replace my first online gaming love- real-time "Blitzkrieg" chess. I used to spend hours playing chess with people all over the world. There was a chat function on this network too, and I made a few serious friends with my fellow chess nerds. Although I never became a particularly excellent chess player, I totally got sucked into the addiction and superficial internet community of online gaming. There is a weird satisfaction with these sorts of games- you feel a connection and an occasional superiority over strangers. Even though I couldn't quite devote myself to World of Warcraft, I completely understand the complicated mentality of gaming.
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