There’s a world that’s needing saved, Dangers needing braved,
By a hero that is equal to the task
There’s a story line revolving Round a hero whose evolving & a villain we’re all waiting to unmask
But this world is so intriguing, And the plot gets so fatiguing
And there’s so much in this world to see and do…
So forgive me while I wander, And explore the wild blue yonder,
And I’ll push your plot objectives to the far end of the queue

Because of side quests, world defining side quests, XP mining
Side quests entertain me and help level up my gear
Side quests, here and there are side quests, everywhere the
Side quests they distract me and the plot line disappears…

There’s a dragon needing slaying, but this farmer’s hen’s aren’t laying
And their neighbor seems to be behind the curse
And if I can just remove it, and if somehow I can prove it
Was their neighbor then the farmer will add coinage to my purse
Coins I can the use down at the blacksmith who refuses then
To sell a single sword until he has enough in stock…
But I can take this pick and in that cave that’s filled with brigands
Clear them out and use the pick to mine the ore out from the rocks

Because of side quests, world defining side quests, XP mining
Side quests entertain me and help level up my gear
Side quests, here and there are side quests, everywhere the
Side quests they distract me and the plot line disappears…

And in the real world the side quests still appear
On my way to get the groceries a friend stops by for a beer,
But I only have one beer and so we get into my car
And resolve the situation by us driving to the bar…
And we have a round or two until we’re joined by one more friend,
Then another, and another, til our party hits an end
when I get a text from my wife wondering well the hell I’m at…?
But my friends forgot their wallets so I spent the grocery cash

On all these side quests, wife annoying side quests, I’m enjoying
Side quests in the real world, just like I do in my games
Side quests, wallet bending side quests, marriage ending
Side quests they distract me and the plot goes down in flames.
Side quests they distract me and my life goes down in flames.