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Warcraft addiction is funny, till it hits home

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Mooserz
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I always hear about people becoming insanely addicted to warcraft and doing all sorts of crazy shit. Like that one guy who died because he would not stop playing. I always laughed at it thinking to myself "oh these people are stupid". Well it has hit someone pretty close to me now. I used to be best friends with this girl 4 years ago. Normal girl, kinda into the hardcore scene then, but we were freshmen in highschool. Everyone was. As the years progressed we drifted away, no big deal. We still talked every once in a while and she made a new small group of friends. Well as of this year ive had minimal contact with her due to college and shit. I wondered what happened to her and I asked her once upon a time other best friend. and this is what I find out. She started playing WOW about a year ago and it has come to the point where she is addicted. She cant stop, its all about Warcraft now. She met her "boyfriend" on there and he flew down from Canada (we live 2 hours from NYC) to see her and she fucked him the night of. She has completely disconnected herself from everything but him and Warcraft. No friends, very little family. No one has heard from her in a few weeks and shes so wrapped up in this that it has taken over her life. Shes the last person I would ever suspect this would happen to. Cool story I know. But in all seriousness, its horrible how much a game can take over a persons life. The game has made her desperate, secluded, and has downright had a negative effect on her decision making. This is a plea to those who see their friends starting to play it. Take them away from the computer every once in a while. Remind them theres a lot more fun outside then there is in the game. You dont want to see their life diminish in front of a screen.

/PSA
Jul 28 2010 2:54AM
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Mr.Panda
Posts: 17711 - Karma: 564
I just re-downloaded Steam and forgot I had Sid Meier's PIRATES! and Day of Defeat on it.... ugh.
Jul 28 2010 7:00PM
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danderson.
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Solid Logic
Jul 28 2010 7:07PM
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Brock.
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I feel lucky that I got into it early when i was like 13 years old and only played for a year (I was a dwarf hunter and got to about lvl 44). When I was that young I had bed times and my parents were always on my ass for watching to much tv, video games, ect. I was a video game FIEND when i was a kid, but like every game i got over it quickly and i definitely have skiing to thank for that!


Jul 28 2010 7:58PM
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Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,012
i play a free version of it called runes of magic, basically the same thing, but just free. i only play when i'm super bored, because they are kind of a good time waster on a rainy day
Jul 28 2010 8:22PM
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Anathema
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i can honestly say i was an addict for a while, years ago. 2-time gladiator rogue with dual warglaives, full tier6, back in the BC days. played a little WotLK but nothing crazy. the thing that's so pathetic is the amount of time i sacrificed for shit that made me feel so awesome and so cool, and years in the future, it has done nothing to make my life any more meaningful. i was in a top world guild, devoted so much time to farming rep, gold, you name it, and all it's left me with is a huge hole in my life and a head full of memories of 'what could have been had i done other things with my time'.

don't play the game, don't try the game. stay away from it. it's nerd shit, and it's never-ending. there's really no 'i beat the game, i'm done'. new content is released constantly, so it's an endless quest to gear up and be better than your peers, and you can't do it forever. i'm lucky i wasn't one of the kids who destroyed his life over it, but i know people who were. shit creeps up on you. before you know it, you're staying up all night, sleeping all day, staying in all friday night / weekends, sitting on your ass clawing your way toward one more achievement you feel that you just HAVE to get, laughing and giggling and spending so much time with your internet buddies as if they mean more to you than your real ones.

i survived being a wow nerd. not proud of it, but i acknowledge that it's a part of my past and use that as motivation to do things that i don't necessarily feel are important now, but know they will be in the long run. trust me, we have a natural tendency to do what we want to do, endulge, and fulfill that sense of instant gratification regardless of consequences. it may feel like it makes you happy for a while, but it'll destroy a part of your life. one of those 'win the battle, lose the war' type deals.

Nov 2 2010 5:30PM
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Deezy
Posts: 4580 - Karma: 1,004
im addicted to THE GAME now,
Yeah you all LOST THE GAME.

hehe. i used to be kinda addicted to halo reach, but i guess that was me playing off the hype, dont play much anymore tho.

^^My cool story.
Nov 2 2010 5:34PM
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Mykel
Posts: 1560 - Karma: 84
I've "played" since it came out.  Most of my gaming time was during summers in college.  I actually had free-time then.  My playing time would die down during school or when I was involved in other activities.  Sure I had periods where I would play 10+ hours for a week straight.  But whenever more important things came up, they took priority. 

I started playing consistently again when I graduated and started working.  I was in a new state by myself and didn't have anything better to do with my free time.  Mostly it just filled a void of boredom for me.

I log in now for a few hours a month.  I don't have time for much else.  Between working 40-50 hours, spending time with the GF and projects/chores around my house there is little time to squeeze in a game that requires massive amounts of time.

Its a fun game.  But you can't let it control you.  You can't let any activity become a sole priority in your life.
Nov 2 2010 5:43PM
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Walkawalka
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Its like any addiction, an escape from all of life usual problems.
Nov 2 2010 5:43PM
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Mykel
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Oh.  And I know two separate people whose wives left them for another man(men) in their guild.

Crazy shit.
Nov 2 2010 5:44PM
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.frenchy
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It's arguable that NS is just as addictive for me. 

D:

Nov 2 2010 5:44PM
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geteducated
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why did you post that video? was it to show someone who thinks they are good?
Nov 2 2010 5:50PM
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Walkawalka
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e,the difference is that in WoW, youre actually working towards something. You get on NS because youre bored and theres nothing better to do, not because you feel like you NEED to play for the next 5 hours straight to get that next level or specific item.
Nov 2 2010 5:52PM
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poiuytrewq
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the name's steeze on akama if any of you noobs want  to quest it up.
Nov 2 2010 5:54PM
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KatyPerry.
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I really like WoW, but sometimes I find myself spending excessive amounts of time on it. If I ever skip class, bail on social plans, stay up most of the night, or don't do my homework because of WoW, i'm pretty good about realizing the connection and cutting back on game time. I think that as long as you make sure you are doing everything in moderation and you're staying socially and physically healthy, that there is really no harm in it.
Nov 2 2010 5:55PM
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.frenchy
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I'm working towards being a good member.. lol
Nov 2 2010 5:57PM
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Captain_Slow
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damn, my friend is just like this with LoL, he needs to play everyday. I guess it just doesnt make you have to deal with problems , lets your mind relax... but for some people they cant stop.
Nov 2 2010 5:57PM
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Petey.
Posts: 5736 - Karma: 4,881
Jesus you're ignorant. I thought the same shit before I played when my friends did, and after trying it myself I can vouch it's an amazing game.

Don't judge the game itself until you've played it, you're asking to get flamed. It's not even the games fault.
Nov 2 2010 6:02PM
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little1337
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FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUU
Nov 2 2010 6:02PM
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.frenchy
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Nov 2 2010 6:03PM
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Walkawalka
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haha, its not quite the same. but i'll agree I definitely spend way too much time on NS.
Nov 2 2010 6:05PM
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Deezy
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http://www.scottwills.co.uk/flash/teamwork/teamwork.html

But srsly, i had a friend, on my soccer team, who played when he was young. he didnt play soccer ever again, he didnt play any other sports, now hes in HS and i dont talk to him anymore, but i heard his parents sold WOW and his computer.
i used to play runescape when i was little (grd 5 or 6), got addicted to that, played for like a year or 2. i got to level like 72 or something, then i got hacked and quit. /addiction

ive never heard of a story like the OPs before tho, that shits fucked
Nov 2 2010 6:06PM
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HKizzle
Posts: 401 - Karma: 19
Yeah, I did that too, because i wouldn't pay money for that game. Damn good game though. I've been off WoW trials for 2 years, and since I got an Xbox I haven't come back.
Nov 2 2010 6:10PM
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Steezegull
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im glad im not the only NSer that used to be addicted to this game. anyone whos been addicted knows what its like to play for like 7 hours, then log out and suddenly realize how hungry and tired you are. it gets in your head.  i look back and am somewhat ashamed at how much i played but my typing skills greatly improved through the course of my addiction so i guess i sort of gained a profit off this game
Nov 2 2010 6:16PM
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sirschralpalot.
Posts: 453 - Karma: 18
i think WoW has always looked really dumb, but ive been afraid to try it in case i get addictied to it, at which point i would have to hang myself
Nov 2 2010 6:23PM
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Benjo
Posts: 709 - Karma: 23
pvp = best thing ever ( in pvp guild they just care about skills)
pve = for nerds (in good pve guilds you HAVE TO be online every day)
I love it to pwn clicker nerds with my char (MS war) since 4.01 came out.
I play like 10-13 hours a week. I dont think thats much.
Most of the time i play i do it for fun (duels...), i dont care if i get better items.
Nov 2 2010 6:23PM
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Benjo
Posts: 709 - Karma: 23
in winter i play rarely (skiing...)
and if i dont like the expansion (comes december) I'll quit.
Nov 2 2010 6:27PM
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A.Eberhard
Posts: 4426 - Karma: 415
Played Wow for a bit, after level 20 it took to long to level up. I need instant action and violence... grand theft auto.
Nov 2 2010 6:33PM
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Broseph_Stalin
Posts: 3745 - Karma: 177
word
Nov 2 2010 6:35PM
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7-3instacall
Posts: 999 - Karma: 1,005

So many addictions nowadays that i don't classify these as a problem anymore. cept for meth.

dont do meth

Nov 2 2010 6:46PM
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Bonzalo
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hahahaha, cs 1.6 is sick, we play lan with my friends in chile an it is really funny.
Nov 2 2010 7:22PM
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Chilly_Willy
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I've been playing WoW on and off for the last 2 or 3 years, currently I'm not playing, but I got one character to 80, but I was never addicted. If I ever played for more than 2 and half hours straight I would just get bored and get off. It's a really fun game, especially if you get into it but if anyone every asks me if they should play it I always tell them not to.
Nov 2 2010 7:36PM
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JahJahBinks
Posts: 3567 - Karma: 460
I might start again...maybe.
Nov 2 2010 7:40PM
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messplay
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i started playing cs back in 1999 and was a beta player in 1.6 after 1.5 and 1.3 died...i played on multiple teams and got extremely close with a few teammates who ended up starting a twam with. we would travel and meet up for LAN tournies and won upwardd to 1200 at some tournies which was split between the 5 of us. we stuck together for 3 years almost taking cal-o cal-im and cevo-m by storm. it controlled me on weekends and after school but not to the pont where id turn down social events or friends. the cs community is dead now though with css being the shitty hype now but fuxk it was fun
Nov 2 2010 8:01PM
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Tortao
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i started playing WoW once. played it sparsely for a week and was done. i dont see how some people can become so addicted to it. it was really boring
Nov 2 2010 8:40PM
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Mr.Panda
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Look up the PC game MineCraft. It isn't much to look at but for some reason I think I could potentially play that for HOURS.
Nov 2 2010 8:41PM
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rickroller
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ya i was addicted to CSS a few years then i got baned so i stoped playing
Nov 2 2010 8:43PM
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alvy.
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it was on the news a couple days ago that a woman shook her baby to death because the baby was annoying her while she attempted to play farmville. Just horrible.
Nov 2 2010 8:46PM
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pomme-de-terre
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i think WOW is gay but w/e. i can completely understand how you would become addicted to it.




i got seriously addicted to the game warhawk for ps3 a little while back. i racked up like 350 hours in a pretty short time. i had a tight group of guys i played with, plus i was fucking insane at it. i knew every little trick and play there was. i used to get hatemail from people telling me i was using a lag switch or some shit.
Nov 2 2010 9:23PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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this is my buddy's toon

http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Elune&cn=Alaman

nice gear, but he's a goldwhoring bastard. 64000 gold, HOW IS THAT FUCKING POSSIBLE!?


http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Gilneas&cn=Uthir

here's my toon, I'm gonna get him leveled to 80 for Cataclysm. Gotta finish this tripping the rifts quest. FUCK ELEMENTALLSSS.
Nov 2 2010 9:31PM
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chapz
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i play starcraft a lot, but in no way am i addicted. i usually play if im bored or right before bed. as soon as a friend calls to chill, i quit the game and meet up.
Nov 2 2010 9:41PM
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CrispyZombyWoof
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i think NS is almost as addictive as WoW. I havent yet heard any horror stories of an NS'er dying because they can't get off the site, but that is probably because we like to take frequent ski breaks...
Nov 2 2010 9:47PM
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poiuytrewq
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that's better than my college

Nov 3 2010 8:31AM
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scratchproteen
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http://www.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Ghostlands&cn=Stensoul

thats my character


It's only addictive if you let it be....I have friends that are way more "addicted" to call of duty on their xbox who ditch social occasions for "game battles"

Proof...CoD4

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Nov 3 2010 8:52AM
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=^]
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League of legends is so much better
Nov 3 2010 8:58AM
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DMA_Studios
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ahaha, dude this girl I used to like who was fit gained like 60 pounds of straight lard because of WoW.

she looks like a fucken sea cow now.

Nov 3 2010 9:06AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Believe it or not it's basically dungeons and dragons. Yeah you're using a computer and I'm sure it looks cool and is fun as I've played a video game or two in my day, but what it boils down to is it's an rpg just like the old ones.

Do you kids realize that people used to do all this with pencils, paper, books and dice?? My bro in the 80's used to play all these old rpg games that were before computer games.

Cyberpunk
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D and D (of course)
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Mechwarrior
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and of course RPG dice
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Now I've never played wow or runescape or anything before, but at least with the old games people would be forced to leave their house and gather together somewhere to take part in these games. This made for at least SOME social interaction. That's the biggest problem I have with modern rpg's on the internet. You punks don't know nerd until you've spent all night rolling die 20s and counting your own hit points and thaco bs.

I'm not trying to put anyone down or talk down on any game, I'm just saying this type of shit has been sucking up people's free time for decades now. Just thought you might wanna take a look at some of the original rpg's and wrap your mind around a night playing these games sitting around a room with a dozen or so other people, I've seen it almost lead to fisticuffs.
Nov 3 2010 9:14AM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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I'd also like to add, thank god my oldest bro passed away before wow really took off or I'm sure he would have never left his room again. I wanna say he was already getting into runescape in like 97 or 98.
Nov 3 2010 9:18AM
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Boggs
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I have cleared all hardmode content (which most players cant do) and am in no way addicted (my only addiction is NS =/). I play two nights a week and enjoy playing with some friends. That being said I've noticed that most people that are bad at the game spend wayyyyy more time on it.

With all of this in mind, wow is way easier to make fun of than say something like MW2, but I guarantee you the same thing happens there. It's video games and TV in general. The obesity rates in america arent just due to food.

/endrantishthing
Nov 3 2010 11:26AM
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RubberSoul
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you mad?
Nov 3 2010 11:39AM
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