Are you addicted to MMORPGs?

Gaming

In my day (maybe 10 years or so), multiplayer games were mostly shooting games (example: Goldeneye for N64), if you wanted to play a role-playing game with someone, or gathered a group of friends for a little D & D, or hired a prostitute (VERY different kind of role play than is done there). Now you can play with people from all over the world, and sometimes that can lead to your downfall … That’s right, DOOOOOM!

Some people take MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) too far, making them more of a lifestyle than a simple game. Now getting into a game isn’t bad, I’ve gotten nerdy at quite a few video games in my day, but what separates my playtime with these are two things, explained below.

It never ends

These games are ongoing, and with new expansions coming out every year or so for the big boys (Final Fantasy XI Online, World of WarCraft), people have more to do in the game.

Getting to the next level or the next piece of “Legendary Armor” is an addiction that I know all too well with offline games like “Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion” and “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” (ie those games ). But with online games you will find the most powerful equipment, and then you will find that there is something even more incredible waiting for you, or you will level up your character to the maximum, only to have a patch that increases the level cap. It’s great if you don’t try too hard, but for a true gamer, it’s really hard to take a break when you know you’re so close to your goal.

One is the loneliest number

Some people I have met have started playing MMORPGs to kill the loneliness, with people playing these games all over the world, a lonely person is sure to find someone to hang out with. I myself put a real girlfriend playing Phantasy Star online, it turned out that she only lived one state. But for the most part, these games can have a negative impact on the person who actually gets into these virtual realities, believing that the person on the other side feels the same; sadly that is not always the case. It is just a game, and many people play for fun, not to find a real spouse. If you want to end loneliness, your best bet is to try Yahoo Singles or MeetUp.com, not World of WarCraft.

Negative effects of addiction to MMOPRG

MMORPGs are addictive, here are some symptoms of mmo abuse:

* Refuse meals / Decreased appetite

* Eliminate responsibilities; work, school, etc.

* Loss of interest in other hobbies; something like those who suffer from depression

* Avoid family and friends relationships; not much different from those who play traditional RPGs lol (unless a friend knows how to get the Costume of Genius +50)

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