SniperAngel

I tried to quit Ragnarok Online lots of times before because at one point, I felt that the drive to continue is no longer there, that going on is no longer worth it. But the more I try, the tougher it gets. Honestly? Quitting for me is like a mortal sin, considering how the game affected my life. There is indeed a very thin wall between my life in the game, and my real life. This statement can only be understood if my reader is also a gamer by heart.

Some may ask, why immerse yourself in a pixel-based simulation of swordfights and the arcane? Basically, it’s not just that. It is what is inside the game. I know, in the server I am in, a bigger percentage may be the soulless. But still, the camaraderie of being in a guild, the friendly pvp sessions that get spiced up with trashtalks, just complete your day without you actually knowing it. You feel sad when an overupgrade attempt failed, or you lost your agit. You see, the experiences in Ragnarok Online, the drama and everything else is so real, some may even break the barrier and diffuse everything into real life.

I’m still playing because I want to. I’m still playing because my soul wants it. I’m still playing because everyone is still here, maybe just in another job class. I’m still here, most importantly, because my heart is in here.