[Zyn]

Originally Posted by Lyra [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

14 years ago, my boyfriend at the time asked me to play Everquest with him. I love games, but had not played many video games. He had already been playing Everquest, but started over on a new server with me. When he described the classes, bard jumped out at me because of the musical aspect. Two weeks later, I switched to cleric. The bard was not a good first class. He leveled a warrior with my cleric until 14, but he got tired of holding my hand and started leveling on his own.

I kept playing, but I'm pretty sure I am a minority. I've had plenty of friends try to get their girlfriends to play, and it doesn't stick. I was attracted to the social aspect as well as the goal orientated gaming aspect. I like meeting new people, and learning about where they live and what they do. I like having small goals within the larger max level goal. One of my first goals here was to obtain the Shiny Brass Shield. Fairly simple goal, but kept me focused until obtained. A recent goal was to obtain the Goblin Gazughi Ring, which I did.

I think one of the things that kept me playing after my boyfriend gave up on me is a 15 year old boy I met in butcher block. He was very patient with me and became my EQ friend. He was such a brat, but I grew to love him (in a platonic way). I found him here a few weeks ago and he's still a brat and I still love him.

I played EQ for 6 years, long after my X-boyfriend played. I always play healers, but I have enjoyed a rogue to mid 50's and recently a charming druid to 50.

I wish you luck, but I doubt you have much control over the outcome.

This story makes me really happy.

Can we be friends?