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Hi folks. I was just reading some of the old threads that I have missed during the last year. The ones that always catch my eye are the threads about people leaving either the guild or WOW. Playing EQ a lot, then DAoC and now WOW, I can certainly identify with these feelings sometimes. I thought it might be interesting fer peeps to give their perspective on the whole topic of burning out. I will start! I always find it interesting when I see that someone has been online (in one sitting) with their character X hours, with the X being greater than the time I spend at work each day:) My thought process is usually, wow, this game is so cool that people spend all day playing. I also think, that I if were not a 46 year old man with 3 kids and a job, and were 15 again, I would never go outside again and die playing WOW! That is why I am thinking long and hard about letting my kids play. We all invest so much time n this game that it is amazing! (I always tell people that do not play a MMOORRGG:), that I have spent 335 hours to get to level 60 and they look at me like I am nuts) And, my friends, that is the kicker for me. I look back at all the time I spend witht this game and, sometimes, think, "Am I crazy?" All this for a game that I have to pay for. My wife certainly thinks it sometimes; "All this time, on a game?" That is why I left AD for a bit and just pvpd on another server. I got on fer a bg or 2 and then got off. I kidded myself and said that I could get the full experience just playing WOW like that. It worked for a lil' bit. I left the PC whenever I needed to attend to matters. But for me, the whole Crusher/family experience draws me back to the game. The ONLY thing that makes this more than just a game is the experience of bonding with other people. I don't worry that I still have never set foot in the Outlands. I may never see my prized couple of level 60 Benim/Muru anymore-meh. I have played these games enough now not to worry about getting the prized Battle Bow of Might anymore. I play WOW and do not get burnt out because it is my outlet to spend some time with my firends online. I know that this is the truth,because my time playing WOW on Shandris with no real Guildies was pretty unfulfilling. So, give me my level 17 Druid and some Crushers and I will continue to smile and enjoy myself. 'Nuff said for me!

HEY LATZ! Just a further note- when you drop a note for attending the Gift event, please give me the name of the character that will be receiving/giving the gifts and attending for you. Most are obvious, but many of ya guys have more 70's than I do IQ points Oops, sorry Vol-I guess ya might have to move this also.

Been runnin a teens Druid (Brenel) with Morgh's pally alt (Marcos). Look us up, Huato, or I could always start a pocket priest to pursue Benim's dreams:)

Hey Huato, It was always a pleasure playin' with you! I am back here on AD, (I transferred one alt already) and plan on stayin with the Crusherz fer good. I can always use another partner, as I love levelin' alts!! See ya soon!

Hello all! I just thought ya all might like to know what is currently goin' on with the whole Muru/Benim nightmare. You Crusherz that have been around awhile, know that about 2 years ago, my account was hacked with keylogger and Muru/Benim were stolen. I got them back and thought I had solved problem, Well, since I have not played them in a year or so, I did not realize that( it looks like) they were unauthoridely realm transferred a few monhs ago. I have a new PC since then and have changed all my passwords and have solved any logger problems with accounts. I hope that Blizz will help me, but so far, no luck. Anyways, if I lost them (I hope not) I will just deal with it. I am already working on my own personal backstory for my other characters if this happens. Poor Muru, the gods have not been kind! They were dear to me, but if need be , their memory will live on in the development of other characters. The good news is, my PC woes have been solved. Plus, I love all aspects of WOW, so I certainly do not mind leveling others. Lastly, all you Crushers have been wonderful in offering assistance. What a great way to have to deal with a problem. Peeps around you that care enough to help. Anyone around me in real life knows I love telling stories. I am just gonna turn this whole affair around and consider it fodder for Crusher legend. If the gods have truly spoken for the last time, let Benim and Muru live long in the hearts and minds of all Crushers!!

Maube-grats on the new baby!!! Hope to see you soon!! Benim

Sorry Harne! Too many pans to the head afflicted through wife agro, I guess:) You jnow, I gotta be honest about the whole thing. The last year or so I was happy just pvpin along and mounding up my pvp gear, BUT... it sorta didn't feel right. The nice thing about the Crusherz is ya don't ferget all the lil' things that make up a ...well... family. The banter wasn't there, the stories and kinship were gone and the general feeling of belonging to something more than a game was lost. So, Morgh performed an intervention and knocked the spatula out of my wife's hand to free me:) Ug der latz!! Muru iz klompin agin!!

Hehehe- By lookin at all the sigs of ya guys, ya all have been active in the Outlands! I am so addicted to WSG and AB, I haven't even set foot yet in Outlands! I bought expansion on day one and have not even viewed the content yet. I guess that is a testament to what great volumes WOW encompasses! Now, just to find out where Blizz is hiding Benim.... darn, I thought I had him stored out in the garage with the XMas decorations... Honey, have you seen that ratty unded priest anywhere.....swore I put him in that old food processor box....

Hey all! Muru/Benim here (for those who remember!) I have been doing a lotta low level pvpin on another realm, BUT really do miss the comradarie of the Crusherz. Been talking to Stan(Morgh) a lot and am trying to transfer my 39 pvp mage back to AD to be with you guys. I have found that both Benim and Muru are lost in the nether since I have not played them in a while. (It shows that I have their spots on AD, but I cannot access them) SO, most likely you will have my presence to kick around again:) My 3 kids and job have been suckin' up all my time, but I know that the Crusherz are a special bunch and I miss you guys! See ya real soon I hope!! Dave

Crazy......crazy for loving.....err, yes, old age and dementia are setting in!

My family's prayers are with you.

Must....get...Benediction...!!! Hehehhe- fun stuff fer all last night in the Core. Personally, that kinda raid night is BY FAR the most enjoyable-no loot fights, looseness and fun atmosphere(while getting the job done) and no big drama. Just good people playing a game with each other fer the comradarie. Now, I just wish I could actually get to the raids on time!!!

Dang!! Sorry I missed it- have been offline a lot lately:(

......or, have other Crushers had real problems getting on to the website here for the last week or so???

Welcome back, Maube and Kat!! hehhehe- now step in line wit' the rest of us married Crushers!!

Man, Xaos, that stinks!

Hhehhhe- well, I guess he enters the phase in his life we will kindly call "The Demise of Balandar."

Heck, I am so old, I remember seeing one of the original ads for Magic. I thought, hmmm, that is interesting. Now look how much Garfield is worth:)

Dang, would be up fer healing, but days are impossible fer me:(

Huh-?? How my last post get here??!! MT!

Nice work, Morgh!!! Thanks-looks sharp!!!

Bubhosh der Crushers!! We can remember the days that we all just dreamed of this!! Thanks to Huato and Maube(MC) and Odenn (fer ZG:)) fer leading us into battle!!

What happens, Grim? I tell ya!! To quote Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, concerning Blizzard "I tell ya, dem boys ain't dumb..."!! They know addicts like us will quickly renew our subscription fer another month and get crackin' on gettin' that newest uber lewt piece to counter:)

Bubhosh!! (It was exciting, Maube! Now, go get some sun!!)

Hmmmm- how bout it folks? We could always use some more intelligent and mature Crushers!!! What say???