Weird

A weird day today. I didn't get as much done as I had hoped. Slept badly last night, made the writer's meeting (which was sparsely attended), napped, did a few errands, did a few chores, but mostly just lay around. Felt kind of strange and out of sorts all day.

Did play World of Warcraft. Started a Horde character. This will, of course, mean nothing to anyone who doesn't play WoW. I've always played Alliance (the good guys) until now. So far, the Horde side doesn't seem to be the barrel of laughs and great quests that my Horde-playing friends have said that it was. It seems very much like Alliance, although quite a bit more blood thirsty. Landscape is certainly dreary, but I know there are beautiful places in the lands, and as soon as I get out of the beginning area, I'll see them.

Yes, WoW has beautiful scenery. Some is almost breathtaking and would be if it were real. Of course, it wouldn't be WoW without that scenery concealing various creatures who intend to make you their breakfast, lunch, supper, or snack, depending on the time of day. In fact, it has one of the most hostile landscapes of any fantasy land. It gets ridiculous at times as creatures, who should really fear you or at least try to avoid, throw themselves onto your blade or into your spells.

That's why I'm looking forward to the time that the new character can afford a flying mount. Soaring above the landscape is a nice way to look at things without having to constantly fight for your life. Yes, I know the point of the game is to fight and kill until you're the equivalent of a minor god, but I like to look. I love the few quests where you can get in and back out with the prize without having to resort to wholesale slaughter.

I think it would be cool if they offered an exploring achievement. Where the character could travel the lands, visit the cities of both sides, and adventure like that. Maybe a few puzzles or clever traps. Instead of this incessant and mindless slaughter. But I don't think that's where WoW is heading. Oh well, I'm not really WoW's ideal customer anyway.

Hope you had a good Saturday. Hope you have a great Sunday. Talk to you then.

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