7) Sense of Belonging - Being part of a Guild

While venturing into one of the caves to complete a particular quest, I saw another virtual character being chased and attacked by three monsters simultaneously! Looking at the situation, there was no way she was going to survive and relentless onslaught. Being a hero to save the 'damsel' in distress, I jumped into action and fought off two of these monsters.

She thanked me a couple of times and subsequently invited me to quest together with her. Back in reality, I looked at my watch and had about an hour to spare before my next appointment, so I agreed to quest with her.

We fought side by side and after 30 minutes, finally completed the quest! (Sense of Achievement)

At that point, I received an invitation from this character to be part of her guild! I was tremendously honor and immediately accepted the invitation without much hesitation. I mean... I have only been playing WoW for less than a week and here's someone whom appreciates my work and invites me to be into her guild! Cool! (Sense of Immersion, Achievement)


How do I feel then?

1. Sense of pride and belonging
2. Appreciated for helping out in the game
3. Acceptance to be part of a bigger 'family' (guild)
4. Great opportunity to know more friend in the guild (whom are from all over Asia and Oceania)

Immersing myself into the shoes of a gamer, this is how I genuinely feel. Things that I can get/feel in the real world seems easily obtainable/acheivable in the virtual world.

I can now understand a bit more now why youths are stuck in game and refused to stop playing.