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Believe...
Sep. 10, 2008
World of Warcraft
Ok, by now you've probably gathered that we are a very non traditional family. Some families go to movies together (and we do too.. sometimes.. like for Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, Star Wars, LOTR.. stuff like that.. the rest we see on DVD), others may scrapbook, do crafts, enjoy sports etc. Not our family. We are a family of World of Warcraft Addicts. Yes, you read that correctly.
My entry into the world of roleplaying games started young. Growing up with two younger brothers we played D and D alot. As a young adult I spent my weekends playing Magic The Gathering. This passed Christmas, with the help of my Mom, the kids recieved computers. Carson asked if he could download the WOW trial. Being the hands on Mom I am, I play everything my kids play and watch everything my kids watch. I also downloaded the trial and became quickly addicted. I am a T6 geared Alliance Holy Paladin and a "hard core" raider raiding Sunwell and Black Temple now. My kids are so proud. Lol!
Now every member of our family plays. On weekends we bring my husband's, my daughter's, and one of my son's computers to the kitchen table. My desk is right by it (although currently I'm using Aidan's computer because mine broke... added to Christmas wish list). This way we can play together without screaming across the house. Aidan is really big into making sure we have the snacks that we need to sucessfully play lol. Aidan has a level 65 Warlock he is so proud of. Carson has recently started over (had to ground him from the game for a while this summer), and is playing an undead rogue. Denali, my silly, frilly girl, will only play if the outfits look good on her Blood Elf hunter (yes.. she made a blood elf... I actually made one too to play with her.. and yes they are incredibly silly to play.. but.. at least she plays something with me). Broden even plays sometimes, in a controlled environment. He just likes shooting the pig creatures lol. I also have made Horde to play with my kids. I am loving leveling this Tauren Shammy and Undead Mage. Kinda fun to do DPS instead of heal, heal HEAL!
Now, before anyone gets judgemental on me, just stop now and keep your comments to yourself. We PLAY with our children. We know what they are doing, who they are with, and the kind of person they are being. My family loves playing this game together and it fits well with our "Sci-Fi Nut" type of group. The game also gives me incredible power. Text message inappropriately, grounded from WOW for a week. Backmouth much? No playing WOW today. What? I'm not fair? I never buy you anything? Well I guess i'll quit paying $14.99 a month for you to play WOW. Homework done? Yes, you may play for one hour. See what I am saying? And what a feast for the imagination this game is. Who knows.. I may have to make one of those bumper stickers that say "The Family that Raids together......."
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