I originally started playing when school friends were like "der der play dis gaem called r00nscape" and so I did. I guess what really motivated me to play was tip.it and the community around it. I used to read the blogs and think "wow, this guy is p cool - look at all those achievements!" People like Benisfab (Errr ok) and I had a deal to name a few. Some users know I am hopeless and can never finish what I start :P. I just kept playing and took breaks when I was bored. About a year ago I had finished school and was waiting to go to uni (however did not due to certain circumstances) where I had lots of free time and since January 2011 had actually started playing properly and striving towards acheiving goals. Friends are the main reason why I play now though - I enjoy the dynamic between groups which make the game interesting, although sometimes certain plays just tug on your balls and you don't want to deal with such stuff. My original motivation - wanting to acheive something that others have not acheived. As I feel I am closing in on End-Game I probably am enjoying this game alot more. As the grind just becomes the grind and not a big deal. Wouldn't mind the time back but I would have wasted it doing something else ^^