My friend had previously commented on Guild Wars, which he liked better than WoW for the tactical options it offered. Four months later, he’s hit level 20, he describes how his experiences have changed over time. (He also makes interesting parallels to Magic and CCGs.)
So, my feelings are now a bit more mixed about Guild Wars than they were originally, but I still think it’s a great game. Like most MMO’s, it’s a great repetitive game, and so it’s a testament to the underlying design that I still obsess over tweaking skill combinations, and still a great rush to go into combat.