It occurred to me that a little background information on what I’m trying to accomplish here is in order.
When I was involved in the Burning Crusade Beta, and the subsequent retail release of The Burning Crusade I was focused on speed. I was leveling up as quickly as possible, without really stopping to enjoy the content. When the retail version of The Burning Crusade was released, I went from level 60 to 70 in just under two weeks, playing as close as I could to non-stop while dealing with family and work at the same time. For most of the process, I was likely so tired I just barely appreciated what I was even doing.
This time around I want to do things differently. I’m in on the front side of the beta process, with a lot of time to spare before this “goes live”. My many estimates, this beta is going to be around until at least Thanksgiving or Christmas. So why not go slow? Take in the scenery… Analyze the changes in depth… Really wring out the new software and help discover bugs… That’s one of the reasons I started this blog. If I know I’m writing about all of these experiences, I’m much more likely to take it slow, to enjoy what’s going on, and to now get caught up in the race to 80.
Tags: beginnings, leveling, wotlk
