One year ago today, I wrote my
first blog post. I actually found some typos and some really odd wording, I couldn't resist the urge to edit some of that but I mainly left it as it was, in all it's cheesy glory. I noticed my style has changed a bit over this year.
I'm not going to go on about my stats or highlight any posts, instead I thought I'd reflect on the past year briefly. I've made some really great friends, that in itself is the best thing about blogging, to me. I've learned some MMO bloggers are not too friendly and others are wonderful people you never expected to stumble across.
So within my first year I've moved the site, shortened the name a bit and decided to get a domain name for it. I never was into blogging but I did follow several MMO blogs. I loved reading others thoughts on MMO games and following their adventures. I decided, after a few years, to start my own. Hey, I actually stuck with it!!
ECTMMO, what does it stand for? Well, Everquest has always held a special place in my heart and the greatest meeting spot,
in my opinion, was the East Commonlands Tunnel- EC Tunnel. It was a great place to hang around and talk to friends, sell or buy items or maybe grab some buffs. When I decided to get my own domain name I decided to go for something shorter but not veer too far off from my initial name.
At one point I had ads on my site, it was just a big waste of time, gold selling ads popped up too much for my taste. I decided to only write for my own enjoyment. My site has gone through several different looks and finally I tailored it to something I'm happy with as I wanted something unique.
I think the biggest lesson I have learned has been to always write about what
I feel like. When you don't write what you feel the passion dies. I may never have a massive reader base but it's steady still. That makes me happy, someone out there likes my rambles!
As far as games go I think I've never been as nomadic as I am now! I play what is fun and I also try to balance things between friends. In today's MMO games good and true friends are diamonds in the rough, treasure them! I've met many awesome people and reunited with old friends this past year. It's been a good year!
I have a wider outlook, I like to hear other peoples opinions, I try to take things in my stride and not rant as much as I feel like sometimes! I did go through a period where I was discouraged, I'm very glad I stuck with it and didn't throw in the towel.
Sometimes people think I am a guy by my name, I suppose it could be seen that way. I'm chaotic in my playing style and thought it a suiting name, one I've used for years though. However I'm not at all male!
So, thank you for taking the time to read, to comment, it makes my day when someone takes the time to! I hope to share many more ideas, adventures and even... rants in the next year!
-kaozz