I recently decided to take a break from FFXI, not from boredom exactly, but from some people just ruining the playing atmosphere, by being rude, ignorant and suchforth.
I got the game Saturday, uploaded it (so quick!) and made my first char. Set foot on Snowbourn Server, and I met a kinship that is so polite and helpful, I think it actually shocked me. I think I kinda got used to being talked down upon and insulted by FFXI players, so this was a breath of fresh air for me.
And instead of having to ask for help with quests and gear, and generally being a very helpless newbie, I found I could help others almost from the very start!
I can already make basic armour and people are always asking me to make pieces for them, making me feel a real part of the community already. And I'm only two days in.
When I first started FFXI, I was kinda treated as an inconvenience, good for nothing in particular. LOTRO, I actually feel that my input is appreciated.
May I say a big "Thank You!" to the players of Snowbourn, and especially the Unreal Redemption Kinship, for making me feel so welcome.
Thanks to you guys, this might end up being my permanent place, not just during a break!