I recently got a message from a newbie asking me if I've used
www.werewolfcodes.com to add members. So I figured I'd look back and see when I added my code to this site - April 14, 2009. Now I know I was playing for at least a little while before adding my code here...
As for the nostalgic thing...I've been through as much as anyone in these stupid games. While I certainly wish I had the cash I blew, there have been a lot of ups and downs. I won't get into the "trouble" I've gotten into with the family as a result of playing, though.
I look back on my last 12 months perhaps a little more fondly than others. I remember the stress involved with banking and defending bounties back when it mattered. Randomly waking up in the middle of the night (I never set alarms) and grabbing my iTouch at 3 a.m. to bank and drain stamina. I wanted to be "somebody" in this game. This was the exciting "era"...when rampage was good to us and quests only gave maybe a 2:1 XP ratio (i.e. when wolves had a viable chance).
Fast forward to today....I've paid my way up to become one of what I term the "untouchables"....my attack stat and reputation deter attacks for fear of rebuke. And rightfully so... But it's become mundane these days...
No commentary would be complete without mentioning the players, though. It is no secret that Tompat was my mentor in this game and I still hold him in the highest regard. MobsterFamily raided me countless times in the early days. More recent players may not have made as big a name but are equally instrumental such as Psycho, Jerrulian, and Willy Wonks. I also want to mention Raralith and Vamphigher for giving me the impetus to advance...their non-artifact accomplishments should be acknowledged here.
Along the way I have come to know a number of great players...1Shot is/was the consummate killer. And a special shout-out to J. Blaze/Maximus for my long-time friendship there.
It saddens me to see the imminent demise of the games. I find my community waning here. As anyone who has smoked the AS crack pipe will acknowledge, these games can become all consuming. Along with the games came friends in this forum. I wish me and Blaze could hang with a beer and reminisce...
