I suddenly realised this morning that I have been playing WoW for an incredible two months. Time for a touch of self analysis about why I am still so obsessed with this game. My normal attention span for a single game is around 35-45 hours, which is the usual amount of time I need to complete one of my RPGs. So why, with almost 600 hours clocked already am I still playing WoW? The initial novelty flush of something new must have worn off by now surely? There is no easy answer. This simply is a game like no other. My main character, my Human Mage, is now at level 46 and with the present experience cap at level 60, I should in theory have 'done' 75% of the game already. The Azeroth universe is just so huge, that I still feel I am not even close to experienceing even one quarter of what the game has to offer. There is always just so much more to explore....and yes I enjoy exploring the Warcraft universe even when I have no quest to take me to a particular place! My professions are tailoring, enchanting and a little bit of cooking and first aid thrown in for good measure, and I sometimes spend a whole playing session of several hours doing nothing more exacting that gaining skill levels in my professions.....just a little hunting involved, and maybe a skill related quest now and then....wonderfully relaxing. I imagine as I reach the experience cap level that an expansion set or two will probably be on the horizon to keep my main character busy for even longer. If not then I have plenty of alternative characters scattered throughout the land to keep me more than occupied! :P