Welcome, traveler. I’m Grizzlebeard: a middle-aged dad, longtime MMO player, and nostalgia-driven gamer taking a trip back through the worlds that shaped my younger years.
Back in the mid-2000s, I spent more hours than I can count doing dungeons, questing, and grinding in World of Warcraft and other MMOs. These days, life looks a little different: a family, a full-time job, and much less free time to throw at games.
Through this blog, I’m revisiting World of Warcraft and other online worlds to see how they’ve changed, how they hold up, and what it’s like to return with fresh eyes after years away. My goal isn’t hardcore endgame — it’s nostalgia, exploration, and enjoying the journey at my own pace.
If you’re a former player, a lapsed raider, or just someone curious about how these games feel in 2025 and beyond, grab a seat by the campfire. Let’s see where the road leads.
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