The Egotistical Priest
An irreverent and opinionated discussion of the many classes
in the World of Warcraft gaming universe.
Taking a Break
by Vonya
As some of you may have noticed, there have been some rather large empty spaces on Ego post days lately.
I’m burnt out.
There’s a point where you think you might be getting burnt out, and then the point where you’re pretty sure you’re burnt out, and then somewhere down the line, you look back and admit that you’ve been burnt out for a while and have been playing the game on fumes and for the sole purpose of spending time with friends, rather than because of any interest in the game itself.
Which, while not necessarily an innoble motivation, it does lead one to something of a crisis.
Namely, I’m taking a break from the game, and here I have this blog which revolves around said game.
So I’m taking a break from the blog, as well.
A few obvious questions, answered.
Does This Mean Ego is Finished?
Not yet, but maybe. I want to give myself about a two month break before I make a decision like that – burnout leads just as easily back into love of the game as it does a decision never to play again, and this is hardly the first time I’ve felt burnout.
IF I come back from my break and I have no desire to play WoW, I will close Ego at that time, and I promise an appropriately sappy farewell post then.
What About the Contest?
The contest is STILL ON. I did the contest partially so that the blog wasn’t completely dead while I took my break.
The only difference is that NOW I actually see some of your entries, and I’m going to have to enlist extra help judging the thing because you guys are just too good. Egads, have you guys read the entries yet? Stellar lineup.
When Will I Be Back?
I will be back for the end of the contest at the latest, and I’ll be posting the winners and prizes for those at that time.
If, by that time, I haven’t recharged my warcraft batteries, I imagine I will also be posting my farewell.
*lovemuffins*
~Ego
May 14th, 2009
I hope this isn’t the end of your blog, but I know it’s a labor of love, and when the love is gone…
Well, I hope it doesn’t come to that. We’ll miss you while you’re gone and hope to see you back soon!
May 14th, 2009
Go gives yer batteries a chance ta recharge, hon. If they does, awesome. If they don’t, well, we’ll always have fishing in Ashenvale, and that one time you bitch-slapped a dwarf, just ta see how it would feel.
<3
May 14th, 2009
Recharge breaks are always a good thing. I’m going to selfishly hope you do come back, just because I enjoy this blog so very much. But even if you don’t, you gotta do what’s right for you and I’ll still say thank you for the good times and good reading.
May 14th, 2009
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May 14th, 2009
i’m always in favor of ego-vacations, particularly if it means ego might come back some day.
May 14th, 2009
Oh no, little goat, you’re coming back
If you don’t…people might go to my blog and see how little I post…or that none of it is really useful…
I kinda figured the contest was a way to get out of posting for a while…twice a week is tough, considering how well every post is written.
Maybe if you came back we could see a once-a-week Vonya post? Maybe you could let Hannelore rant a bit more. *gulp*
Nevermind. *drops a bag of mana crystals and walks away*
Hopefully those will occupy her time and she won’t get to this response.
Anyway! I’m going to believe that you’re coming back. If you don’t, I’ll cry and complain when you post your farewell post.
hehe
_Misa
May 14th, 2009
I hear ya, I took a month off, and have played only two or three times since then (a stretch of two weeks). I had a blast though, lot of fun in the new raid instance.
BTW, one of those times was an evening of OS, 10 man twilight assist, and then 12 manning heroic OS –> we did it but just by the skin on our necks — so when the time comes, just remember achievements like doing the same with ten and having no deaths.
May 15th, 2009
Breaks are a good thing – enjoy yours!
I hope you come back. I won’t say the “if-not” part ’cause if-nots make me sad.
May 15th, 2009
Good thinking… been thinking along similar lines myself… seems to have worked wonders for Krizz
May 15th, 2009
I’ll miss your blogs, but I know that the longer you play the game while burnt out, the more likely you’ll never play again. Enjoy your time away from the game, get back in touch with Real Life, and we’ll all hope to see you again soon
May 15th, 2009
Go take a vacation to real life. Spending all your time in that World of Warcraft isn’t good for health :3
Maybe you do feel physically tired from all the exercises and the healthy eating thing?
Anyhow, go bike :3 And fall. And observe the bruise. It’s pretty when it changes color weekly ^_^
Kohaku
May 25th, 2009
You put together a great blog here. It’s a pleasure to read. Best of luck with your battery re-charge. =)
June 3rd, 2009
Take a well earned break…. but come back soon!! Gamers never die!
June 13th, 2009
good luck with wherever you go next, it seems like a lot of other wow bloggers are taking a hiatus as well.. and not just BRK.
June 13th, 2009
Only recently discovered your blog, so sad to hear of it possibly wrapping up.
Have a great break and I’ll keep hoping you re-find the love