I guess I am lucky that I have had to work for the past couple of evenings, which has prevented my potential indulgence of playing that videogame. I never thought I would be one of those people: sitting in front of the computer with my cute little gnome, attempting to fight troggs. I had a lot of fun designing my character; a gnome I named “Miaopal.” I really do not want to be one of those dorks that sits around playing games like World of Warcraft in my pajamas all day long (even though that does sound appealing right now).
The one thing that irritated me about this game was that I was so confused on how to play it, and no one would assist me when I asked him or her questions. I felt like such a dork lying on the floor of my boyfriend’s apartment with my laptop, playing World of Warcraft on a Saturday night. That was when I really felt the needles of technology piercing itself through my body. So, I woke up the next morning with my back and neck incredibly stiff and wished for an electronic device to make it feel more relaxed.
So, technology and games are fantastic for leisurely fun, but my downfall is that I like to feel productive and that I am doing something worthwhile. That is when I feel guilty for allowing myself to indulge in virtual games. Although this is a ten-day trial game, I cannot help but to wonder what happens when one gets further in the game.
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There is nothing wrong with a little fun every now and then. Plus I have found that after a time the newness of the game wears off and it is on to something more productive. My thumb used to get so sore from playing Super Mario, every day after school. Crazy!! I can't hardly stand to play it now for like 10 minutes. I start thinking about school work or laundry. I mean its cool that those games made a " comeback" but it is just not as fun as it used to be.
10 day trials led to subscriptions. Believe me, that's how I started! And the more you play, the more addicting it is! It really is crack!!! Although, hopefully you're not on a PvP server; people are not kind to lower levels! If you ever need help just give a shout my way. I'll be happy to help you out!
I know someone who had to buy a whole new hard drive because all her Sim's things saved onto her computer did not fit anymore. My brother makes fun of me because I will be come addicted to games on the computer(dynomite on yahoo is my favorite) and I will do will play them constantly. The games are really addictive.
Amy--
I hear you on addictive Yahoo games. I have a serious problem with Alchemy. I also have to stay away from www.freepacman.org ...
My students talked about World of Warcraft last year quite a bit in my comptuer classes. This year I've not heard as much since I've not been in the programming classes. I've not started in myself. I suspect I'm addicted. I've been addicted to lesser games. I probably wouldn't survive the 10 day trial.
I have a nephew who is a WOW addict. He comes home after work and gets right on because he has a group of friends who are counting on him (so he says). He is a healer and they need him as they battle other WOW teams (or whatever they are called). It doesn't really appeal to me. Now Sudoku - that's something worth becoming addicted to. ;-)
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