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My first MMO character #2: Joshua Wolens

My first MMO character #2: Joshua Wolens

My first MMO character was... Karokan, a half-elf. I was six years old when I saw my dad playing a new game called EverQuest. Intrigued, I begged my father to help me create a character. I was initially drawn to his gnome magician, but found the idea of being short and the complexity of magic unappealing. Instead, I chose a half-elf race and crafted a name using random syllables.

With trepidation, I ventured into the vast world of EverQuest, fearing I would get lost beyond Freeport. My character, Karokan, spent most of its life just outside the city gates, battling orcs and rats, leading a simple yet fulfilling life.

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