A problem caught my attention recently, that of altism.

Altism, defined.

Main Entry: alt·ism
Pronunciation: \alt,i-zem\
Function: noun
Date: 2007

: a variable gaming condition that appears by character number five and is characterized by impairment of the ability to reach higher levels, an impairment in joining end-game content, failure to maintain normal levels of reputation and faction gain, and by an inability to be forced into stereotyped playing patterns. < “Dude, l2lvl.” “Can’t. I’ve got altism.”>

Credits: Kinless.

I am glad to say I don’t have this condition. All the characters I have are Tepisor - the awesome Protection Paladin we all know and love, Tepi - level 45 Shadow Priest I play for fun and which I intend to use for PvP, Tiep - level 19 twink hunter (work in progress) and a bank char - name shall not be divulged for economical purposes. That’s it!

I don’t feel the need to play any other characters at the moment. I don’t have enough time to play other characters. Playing these already takes more time than it should (yes, I have a time management problem!).

But I can understand those who have many alts, as many as their account lets them to have. Experimenting and playing all the classes certainly gives a deeper perspective on WoW. It can be useful in many ways and helps you better understand groups and the roles of each player in a group or raid. But how can you fully understand a class when you stop playing it at level 20? Or level 45? You can’t.

So for all of you alt-aholics out there: Stop doing it! l2level!