I was introduced to the internet after meeting my, then fiancee, back in 1998 (or somewhere around there). We dabbled in little things like searching the web and all. I first began with online roleplaying in AOL chatrooms. Then Everquest came out. At first I wasn't interested, but when Kunark hit the stores, my fiancee picked it up and said we should really try it. And we did.
I think my first character was a fighter ... human I believe. It was amazing the lifelike objects and characters (well lifelike in that time). I made many characters during my 4 years of playing - erudite necros, high elf clerics, dark elf necros, human monks and healers .... you name it, I played it.
But after a while I lost interest in Everquest, especially once Planes of Power came out. The game slowly became a raiding game - if you didn't have friends or a large guild you went no where. So I shelved that game and went through a few others - Horizons, Dark Age of Camelot, Matrix, SWG, Toontown ...
Then Everquest 2 hit beta and I was on it like white on rice. At the time it came out it was made for solo players (though many now might not believe it). I LOVED it, and have stuck with it since (though I took 6 months off when LU 13 came out >< )
Now I play City of Heroes when I get a bit burned out with EQ2. I enjoy all the new expansions and adventure packs. I still haven't seen half of what the game has to offer, though as a healer I just get dragged everywhere. I can also say, this is the highest character level I have ever gotten to in an MMO. I'm quite pleased and amazed. If it wasn't for such a great game - and a kick [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] guild I am in with friends - I never would have made it.
Happy New Year!