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What are the games you played in your youth that you still play today? (lemmy.world)
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Are they the 'epics' of their time, or some things that are less well known?

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[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

If I could I'd still be playing wow but it's just not the same without the plentiful free time for it.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Private servers with boosted rates can scratch that itch while severely reducing the grind. Every couple years I'll poke my head into one, level to endgame in like a week, do some raids, do some PVP, then completely forget it exists. Couple years later, rinse and repeat.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago

I tried retail again last year in a similar way, they've actually built so much mechanics now to catch up. But it still felt like a massive task to catch up to actual active players. Private server is a good shout, I'll take a look next time I get the itch.

[–] Outtatime@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ascension is the best. Look it up. Free to play and offers a better classic experience with a cool twist

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

My DnD DM talked about this constantly for like a year straight, so I haven't played it but I can vouch for it being a good time for old wowheads.