On NWN2 and LOTRO :: Now in the Past

Just a quick note to say that it has been a good long time since I’ve touched either. NWN2 has been gone now for quite sometime and outside of checking on Adam Miller’s work with Dark Waters, I simply don’t check in.

With respect to LOTRO, it was good fun but I was at a point where the progression through the game was slowing a bit and there was simply so big of a world, that I felt like it was going to be long journey. With Pirates of the Burning Sea on the horizon and the great guild growing in anticipation, I made a conscious decision to play mainly solo without the context of an online guild. I think that made it easier to let go.

Ironically, I left for vacation and upon my return, my account was expired. Even though the money simply isn’t an issue, I still consider my purchases and I’ve continued to put it off to this day. It is somewhat surprising to me that these prescription games continue to pull people along with the expense they build up. Granted it is cheaper than going and buying new games, but with all the complaining on boards about pricing, I’m surprised this model is so well accepted.

So all in all, I am waiting for POTBS. Dragon Age seems miles away. Mass Effect rolls out in October and Jade Empire occasionally finds its way into the kids Xbox360 for those occasional lull moments.

If I’m missing something great, let me know.