Today I thought of firing up my old account again as the new expansion does look cool, and changes a ton about the game. Then I started the incredibly bloated and super huge install/patching process and dragged the folder into the trash. 
 
While the game itself is fun to play sometimes, the monthly subscription, lack of story driven gameplay and incredibly huge download/install sizes on my HDD put me off. Yep, I think I'm done with MMO's for good. I just don't see the advantages to paying $15 a month to play one game, when I can pay a fraction of that price for XBL and play any games I want. Games that are shorter, and require far less time and investment. 
 
Anyone else tempted to go back to WoW and wised up also?

I have so far resisted the temptation to start but I might give a trial version a go just to see what all the fuss is about.

I was just looking at my WoW boxes.  So far have resisted. 

" I have so far resisted the temptation to start but I might give a trial version a go just to see what all the fuss is about. "

 I just don't see the advantages to paying $15 a month to play one game, when I can pay a fraction of that price for XBL and play any games I want. Games that are shorter, and require far less time and investment.   Anyone else tempted to go back to WoW and wised up also? "

It's your loss, what other game lets you play as a fucking Moonkin?

I have been so tempted of late myself, I look over at my shelf with the vanilla box and the expansions sitting there and keep thinking that it needs that new one to keep them company.  
 
Problem is, I never did anything in Wrath, I believe I hit level 71 or 72 and quit. The past two times I resubscribed I spent about four hours total and found myself bored again, none of my friends play any more and scrub pubs were never my bag. I am a solo gamer for the most part, but WoW is a beast that almost requires a couple companions.  
 
I know I will eventually crack, if only to see what has changed, but for now I think the giant stack of PS3/360 and Steam games I have bought in the past month or so will keep me away. The only upside to launching myself back at WoW again is how much money I save from buying other games while I am engrossed in it, but for now that needled is going to stay far from my arm.

my buddies have been trying to get me back for years.  years!  but luckily i'm immune to peer pressure.
 
think for yourself, kids!

It's that time of year where everyone who knows I used to play wants me to come back. Meanwhile, all my friends who don't play currently will lose their shit if I went back. So far, I'm trying to resist. 
 
Damnit, Guild Wars 2 better hurry up.

I've been playing since the start of this month. 
Easier to justify when I'm not the one paying

" Today I thought of firing up my old account again as the new expansion does look cool, and changes a ton about the game. Then I started the incredibly bloated and super huge install/patching process and dragged the folder into the trash.   While the game itself is fun to play sometimes, the monthly subscription, lack of story driven gameplay and incredibly huge download/install sizes on my HDD put me off. Yep, I think I'm done with MMO's for good. I just don't see the advantages to paying $15 a month to play one game, when I can pay a fraction of that price for XBL and play any games I want. Games that are shorter, and require far less time and investment.   Anyone else tempted to go back to WoW and wised up also? "

I picked up the collector's edition and have yet to even unwrap it. I just set it next to the other three collector's edition boxes. I must say they make pretty nice looking collector's edition boxes, much like the LoTR trilogy on DVD. It's strange, as I have no desire to play it. I've been away from the game for close to a year now and am unsure as to the situation regarding guild, friends, familiar characters etc. I think a big part of the draw of WoW is the community factor. Being unsure where I would fit in with the possible changes, I've lost the sense of community I once had and came to realize I could be playing solo. The idea of playing a community game like World of Warcraft as loner does not sound the least bit appealing.

" I picked up the collector's edition and have yet to even unwrap it. I just set it next to the other three collector's edition boxes. I must say they make pretty nice looking collector's edition boxes, much like the LoTR trilogy on DVD. It's strange, as I have no desire to play it. I've been away from the game for close to a year now and am unsure as to the situation regarding guild, friends, familiar characters etc. I think a big part of the draw of WoW is the community factor. Being unsure where I would fit in with the possible changes, I've lost the sense of community I once had and came to realize I could be playing solo. The idea of playing a community game like World of Warcraft as loner does not sound the least bit appealing. "

I'm playing WoW at the moment but the size it's taking up on my machine is frustrating me.

I wish I could jump right in - I'm currently in between countries and haven't established a stable internet connection... I managed to wrangle my brother into Cata by enticing him with the $5 WoW/BC deal and I think he picked up the entire WoW set for under 60 bucks. Waiting to get in with Recruit-a-Friend and just plow through the new 1-60 content.

God am I ever tempted, in 2 days I'll be done with this term and I'll have almost a month of free time. Fuck if wasting it all trying out the new 1-60 content doesn't sound awesome.

" I actually save money when I play WoW. Usually i get anywhere from 1-4 new games a month but when i play WoW i only play WoW. "

I like the open-endedness of WoW. I've been out for around a year, but I think I'm going to start playing in the next few weeks. I can't say I'll buy Cata yet..I'm going to start a fresh toon.

I just don't know how people have the time to play that game, I had to sacrifice a lot of sleep to participate in raids just to for the hope of getting a slightly better item. Especially with having a girlfriend around, they aren't very accepting of ignoring them for 4 or more hours on a Saturday night. on the weekdays I'd come home at 5pm eat dinner then raid from 8pm to 2 am then work at 7am. Not to mention having to gather tons of materials for potions on the side. At a certain point I had to reevaluate my life and what I was doing to myself. I had a lot of fun playing for 2 years but then I crashed on it. I would log in, hate everything in need to prepare for a raid, and log off in disgust.