World of Warcraft Burn Out Blues

World of Warcraft is a fantastic game. A really fantastic game. Easy to get into, lower than usual system requirements, low learning curve. It's a fantastic beginner's MMO.

But that oh-so-common feeling that sometimes comes with playing a game for a long period has consumed me.

I've done so many of the quests so often, I almost don't need a questing add-on...Almost. I'm not that smert. The long, beautiful, and sometimes heart-breaking quest lines and rousing raids on opposing faction leaders? Done it. Dunegeons, BGs, Arena, end game raids? Been to most. Haunting cut scenes, the stark cold of Icecrown, the lag of Dalaran, Chromie in Dragon Form? Seen it.

What to do when you're done with most of the usual forms of game-play? Twinking? I dabbled, but lost interest before she was fully finished. Besides, I'm horrible at PvP.

The achievements are fun, but some of them just feel like more of a grind, especially the ones I'm most interested in.

As you can see, I'm not the most accomplished WoW player, so what's the deal? Why am I burnt out?

I simply have no clue.

My Orc Warlock main will always have my heart. She has all the toys. Including getting very lucky with the Headless Horseman's mount.

But I just feel it's time to try something different. And so, WoW account cancelled, I decided to try Everquest2.

Here's hoping the switch will be enjoyable and entertaining.