More than a Game: WoW Helps a Dad Live on Forever
A WoW player recently shared a touching story about how the game helps preserve memories of their father.
Key Takeaways
- Previous_Buyer9854 shares their heartfelt father-and-child journey on Reddit.
- WoW, and especially the dwarf hunter Gaaron are now the link between a departed father and his child.
- On the holidays, when Previous_Buyer9854 misses their father, they take Gaaron out for a new haircut and put on some new clothes for the dwarf. They also tend to his in-game pet and retrace the journey they once had with their father in the World of Warcraft.
- Other members of the WoW community sympathize with Previous_Buyer9854. They also share their own stories as well.
- This is not the only instance when WoW helps players through their darkest days. For more real-life stories like this, be sure to check out the article linked at the end of this post!
As Christmas recently passed and the New Year approaches, the festive spirit is in full swing. Traditionally, this season is the time to share special moments with family and friends. Yet, many find themselves in quite a different reality as they are separated from their loved ones for various reasons. In the case of Redditor Previous_Buyer9854, this holiday season bears the loss of their father. In such moments, World of Warcraft becomes more than just a game. It’s a vessel for preserving cherished memories of their dad.
Taking to Reddit, the player shared their touching story with their dad. The father-and-child journey traces back to the past when their father introduced them to the virtual world of WoW. Under the glow of computer screens, the duo spent countless days and nights forging a strong bond within the gaming universe.
Yet, life threw an unexpected curveball. Their father passed away. Most of his belongings were lost in a fire. And Previous_Buyer9854 was left with nothing but a few pictures. They couldn’t even pay their father’s grave a visit, as they were living too far away.
That was when Previous_Buyer9854 set sights on reclaiming their father’s WoW account. Fortunately, the father’s virtual legacy endures in the form of Gaaron, a dwarf hunter character. This digital avatar has become a bridge between a departed father and their child.
Gaaron serves as a portal to the past, allowing the player to revisit and relive the precious moments shared with their father. Each moment spent with the dwarf becomes a nostalgic journey, offering solace during times of longing. On the holidays, when Previous_Buyer9854 misses their father, they take Gaaron out for a new haircut and put on some new clothes for the dwarf. They also tend to his in-game pet and retrace the journey they once had with their father in the World of Warcraft.
Though the father has passed away, he still exists in the virtual realm and the hearts of those left behind.
You can read Previous_Buyer9854’s original post here:
The WoW community on Reddit resonated deeply with Previous_Buyer9854’s post:
They shower it with upvotes and widespread attention:
Many members of the community were moved to share their own stories:
This story is one of many instances where WoW has proven to be a source of solace for players during challenging moments. For more heartwarming stories like these, take a moment to explore this article:
And if you’re feeling like it, share your story with us! We’re all ears for your unique journey in the World of Warcraft.
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