Mom wasn't enjoying her time in Dun Morogh lately for several good reasons -- which, roughly in order, were: 1) snow, 2) more snow, and 3) lots of snow. Dun Morogh isn't exactly tropical, and since Mom lives in the north woods, she was getting a bit tired of seeing lots of snow both outside and online.
So a few days ago we both logged in, and I took Jolynne on a one-way tour to summery Elwynn Forest, courtesy of the Deeprun Tram. This was a major excursion for Mom's alter-ego, which she quite enjoyed.
After setting her up in the charming and unpretentious Goldshire Inn, I introduced her to the fine art (science?) of fishing later that week. It took a little figuring how to cast and click on the bobber, but once she got the hang of it, she was reeling 'em in like a pro. It wasn't long before she caught her first edible fish! I advised her to stay well to one side of the island, as we didn't want to pull any vicious murlocs. Jolynne is still level 5 and I'm sure the local fish-men would find her easy pickings.
Mom says this is the most fun she's had in the game, which I find amusing since I also like to fish on my level 80s. I know, I know, most players think fishing in Warcraft is boring and only force themselves to do it when they have to. But Mom and I both come from a long line of fisherfolk (a long monofilament line, you might say) so I attest that it's in our blood. On a lake, on the computer, doesn't matter -- have fish, will... er... fish!
Whether this means that Jolynne will spend the rest of her days at level 5 beside Crystal Lake or not, that remains to be seen. But one thing I like about Warcraft is that there are so many different playstyles to choose from. For now it looks like Mom is having a halibut time, and I know her readers will be waiting with baited breath for her next cod-given adventure.
By the way, stinky fish jokes aside...
Today is Mom's birthday. For "reels"!!!
