When writing down my initial impressions of “World of Warcraft” in an earlier article, I found the game structure to be archaic and seemingly uninteresting as I began leveling a character for the first time. Although these impressions may have been harsh after only experiencing a rather vertical slice of the gameplay and experience, after a significantly longer playtime (I am currently level 71), these earlier thoughts remain true. So the real question then becomes, if I dislike how a game is played, why have I bought both of the expansions as well as paying for a monthly subscription fee?

Ever wonder how Square Enix approaches character design? Check out this revealing tutorial after the jump.