hellforge.gameriot.com — Unlike chemical addictions like alcohol, cigarettes and forms of narcotics, the addiction to a MMO is not physical. However, it is both emotional and psychological, and can even be more detrimental than the aforementioned substances. Quitting is a difficult task that takes strong will power and mental toughness, but can be done.
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kelmonFeb 8, 2009
Indeed. I tend to quit playing during the summer and around Christmas and it really isn't difficult. Mind you, it is annoying to come back to find that your guild has broken up (again). During the crappy weather months I don't mind playing since I'd normally only be watching the television instead and I don't really play the game much.
ka0ticFeb 8, 2009
That's the thing man, you only got to level 24. Once you hit the level cap (nowadays its 80), and you get into raiding or serious PVP (arena), that's when you see the carrot dangling in front of you.Trust me, I have two level 80's and working on my third. I'd hate to admit it but every month I tell myself I'm quitting but in the end, I end up renewing my subscription. It's not as easy as you'd think.
paidhimaFeb 9, 2009
I see what you're saying, so that helps. As I said, I think it's a difference in perspective as to what a "real game" is. By your definition any "game" that includes an element of character progression is not really a game at all. In that sense, no RPG can be considered a game. When I say your assertion doesn't apply, I meant it. It flat out does not apply to RPG-style games, as an essential requirement for an RPG is user-driven character progression and customization. Ping Pong doesn't apply, as there are no tangible benefits gained, other than experience. The same with chess, and scrabble and Quake.Your calling an MMO (and, by extension, RPGs in general) not a "real game" is what I have an issue with. It doesn't bother me that you dislike the genre, but to consider that genre somehow sub par in its design is extremely narrow minded.
oea420Feb 13, 2009
I don't know if this matters now but I broke up with my girlfriend and I started levelling a deathknightGG wow addiction wins, if anyone ever reads this lawl
scratkillerFeb 13, 2009
!= kinda gives away that you might be that too.
scratkillerFeb 13, 2009
It's strange...I had warcraft 3 for about 1 year and never played DOTA, I just stuck to TD without realising.
badprogrammerFeb 18, 2009
You have to take some time and look back at all the time you wasted spent in front of your computer playing the game when you could have been doing other things. Hanging out with friends, working out, picking up an instrument and learning it, reading a book, just going outside even. That's what I did and I haven't looked back since.