I was 33. I had never heard of the game, but when I saw it on the shelf at the local CompUSA and read the box description, stating I could play an RPG online with hundreds or thousands of other people, I had to check it out.
What keeps me playing? I'd have to say the fact that nearly everything I do is meaningful. I have a compelling reason for pretty much any activity, whether it's completing a quest for a particular item or grinding xp for that next level and a particular class-defining spell. The game is full of opportunities for feelings of accomplishment.
Add to that the fact that even basic combat requires some level of tactics and strategy.
All the other MMORPG's that have come since are like kids games to me.
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