A few podcasts ago, I lamented that my time in Black Desert would probably be brief, at least for now, because my guildies weren’t playing. While we’re a pretty loose circle of MMO veterans nowadays and the guild doesn’t directly dictate my play, my guildies’ showing up en masse can often be the deciding factor as to whether I stick around (or buy a game in the first place). And if they show zero interest in a game, my interest tanks, especially when they are playing something else entirely. That’s exactly what caused a big Diablo III resurgence for us at the beginning of the season, and it’s part of what’s propelling my interest in Guild Wars 2 again now. It’s not that I never play MMOs alone, but damn, snagging playtime with friends is rare enough that when it presents itself, I take it!
How about you guys? Does your guild, friends, or families govern which MMORPGs you play?
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