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Posted: 10/12/2006 4:27:54 AM | Like another poster said, go to youtube and watch the South Park episode, "make love not warcraft".
I kind of wonder, do people really drag their computers to someones house, and talk to each other like that?
I KNOW that I would be one of the addicted ones if I ever played an mmorpg. I stick with fps and racing games. you can jump in and play 5 minutes or 5 hours. Either way, you can shut the thing off anytime you want.
my last two gf enjoyed playing games with me, but only on the xbox 360 where you could play at the same time. my last ex would play Fight Night 3 with me, man that was fun. Another girl couldnt get enough Hydro Thunder and Crazy Taxi on dreamcast.
But neither of them was into any games on the PC, aside from Xtetris which I love to show them and watch them play lol.
I don't think I would date a true wow or evercrack enthusiast, i like to be more active. And i try to keep my computer and video game time down when I am dating someone. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 5:15:31 AM | Dunno. I love World of Warcraft (haven't played in a year tho) but I'm single.
Hopefully it isn't because you are boring. But if that isn't the case, he's a bit of a loser in my book. To pick a game over a woman. But be honest, how often does he do it? Are there times you want to do your thing?
Hmm. Make yourself more interesting or pick better guys:)
I did see a Google vid a few weeks ago where some dude was caught jerking off to a Night Elf playing World of Warcraft. I swear. Funny stuff. In a sad way. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 6:11:12 AM | | WOW is a terrible thing i know plenty of people who play on the regular it's like having a second life in some online fantasy world but those people have without a doubt missed out on opportunities to further themselves in "the real world" I used to play video games with my buddies all the time, when I was 15. I'll barely pick up a controller for a new system I just got an N64 emulator to play 007 and WCW/NWO Revenge with my buddies like we did when we were 15. But people need to realize in a few years something new will come out and there level 58 dragon spy with the holy helm and advanced spell master skills is going to get cut and the 5000 hours put in over the last year were just a waste of time. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 7:03:55 AM |
I kind of wonder, do people really drag their computers to someones house, and talk to each other like that?
Yeah. It's called a LAN party. When I moved into my own place, my ex roomate and I used to get together all the time and have LAN parties. This was when broadband was really a one way connection (modem to upload, cable to download) and DSL wasn't around. "Cheap" ethernet cards were still $100..and you could forget about 100 base T cards..
Some of my most fond memories involved playing a game called Shogo with him (it was a weird first person shooter game)..and hurling insults back and forth..*sigh* I miss those days..
I KNOW that I would be one of the addicted ones if I ever played an mmorpg. I stick with fps and racing games. you can jump in and play 5 minutes or 5 hours. Either way, you can shut the thing off anytime you want.
I think that's why WoW appeals to a lot of people. In the lower levels it's very, VERY casual.. You can get from level 1-10 in a few hours even if you're a complete noob. The time investment comes at end game, with the 40 man raids. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 8:24:44 AM | Man, Shogo was a sweet game. I loved it. :)
Personally, while I do enjoy MMORPG's for a while... I tend to get bored of them after a bit. I have more fun at low levels really. :p
I prefer playing co-op games. I can't wait to sit down with Mai and play some Samurai Warriors 2, or Culdcept, or Star Wars: Battlefront 2, or Lego Star Wars 2, or Chocobo Racing, or Heroes of Might & Magic 3, etc...
My list goes on and on. :p
But to me, the enjoyment of playing with others comes more from having them sitting next to you, instead of being "behind the screen" somewhere. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 8:33:56 AM | LMAO... the guy chose to play WoW on your anniversary! Now that is cold! Guess he was more into it than you... time for you to find another guy.
I love playing video games myself, WoW among them, and if a beautiful, hot, sexy woman slides herself between me and the screen, my attention would certainly be refocused.  | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 8:46:17 AM | Are you talking about World of Warcraft, the online game?
Its a serious addiction. A bad one. It can take your life away, and it does for most people. Its not your fault. Try to help him get rid of that addiction, and understand what its doing to his life. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:17:38 AM |
Man, Shogo was a sweet game. I loved it. :)
Yeah..I loved it..I would totally melt my friend's face in it too.. heheh.. Before that we played a lot of Rise of the Triad together..when we were living togther, we had 2 phone lines so we could do it. It wasn't network capable. heh. Before that, we played Civnet via serial cable.. we'd go to work (same place, same hours) and let the computers do their turns..at one point, we had the thing going for about 10 hours between turns..it was sick.
Personally, while I do enjoy MMORPG's for a while... I tend to get bored of them after a bit. I have more fun at low levels really. :p
I played WoW for about a year and 3 months. I got her involved in it and she was MUCH more addicted than I was. The difference was I could walk away from it when something needed to be taken care of..
I prefer playing co-op games. I can't wait to sit down with Mai and play some Samurai Warriors 2, or Culdcept, or Star Wars: Battlefront 2, or Lego Star Wars 2, or Chocobo Racing, or Heroes of Might & Magic 3, etc...
I've been playing a lot of the Medal of Honor series lately..I love WWII games..I also like strategy/sim games.. Rollercoaster Tycoon, Starcraft (STILL play that one *grins*), etc.
But to me, the enjoyment of playing with others comes more from having them sitting next to you, instead of being "behind the screen" somewhere.
I have an online female friend who has been chatting me up lately..we played Diablo together..one of my oldest online friends and hopefully someone who I can convince to *FINALLY* hook up with me face-to-face. I dig her a lot, I just don't know if anything will ever come of it..but hey..that's ok..she's my friend. :) | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:52:01 AM | I used to play games over hanging out with my X.
But I wasnt a complete prick about it; I would tell her WEEKS in advance that on this day, this game is coming out and I'm the kind of gamer who sits down and beats the crap out of it within the first 3-5 days and then I play it sporadically afterward.
When Doom3 came out I told her 4 weeks before hand, between this day and this day dont come over, I'll call you when I can, but I want to play this game.
So of course, first day I get it; In my room with the lights off, my 5.1 system cranked and getting in the mood for Doom3.
As soon as the main screen comes up my GF shows up at the front door and then her and my mom start ****ing about how I should spend time with my GF and not playing this game.
I had literally bought the game 40 min before she got there.
She wouldnt deny that I told her I was going to play it for at least 3 days straight, but she wouldnt let it go that I was doing that.
I dont really see how this is different from her saying "I'm going out of town for a couple days with the girls to go see Matt Good. I'll call you when I get back."
I just happened to be at home playing a game. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:56:38 AM | | a video game doesnt tell us what to do all the time, doesnt yell at us all the time, doesnt who to talk to or tell us what we cant do!! Or maybe my ex was just thta much of a cow lol..... video games are a gateway away from reality after a bad day its nice to relax and not talk to anyone or do anything.. heck i have girls that are friends that play more video games then i do and im not even that bad into video games.. but some are fun.. SAN ANDREAS!!!!!!!!!!! | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 11:29:19 AM |
Before that we played a lot of Rise of the Triad together
That was another great one. Loved the Hand of God weapon. LOL!
And remember the old Heretic and Hexen games? :p
I played WoW for about a year and 3 months. I got her involved in it and she was MUCH more addicted than I was. The difference was I could walk away from it when something needed to be taken care of..
Yeah, I play them, and get super addicted at first (but never to the point of ignoring my love). But I grow tired after a while.
With my ex, I was explaining the idea of WoW while I was in Beta. And she thought it sounded neat. So I bought her a copy when it came out. And we had great fun together.
But basically, she ended up losing herself in it. I was the one cleaning the house, taking care of the cats, going shopping, everything. :(
I've been playing a lot of the Medal of Honor series lately..I love WWII games..I also like strategy/sim games.. Rollercoaster Tycoon, Starcraft (STILL play that one *grins*), etc.
If you like WWII and strategy, then you HAVE to get Silent Storm for PC. It's a squad based TBS game. It's incredible!
Of course, my next game I'm dying for is Spore. Will Wright's a god! :)
I have an online female friend who has been chatting me up lately..we played Diablo together..one of my oldest online friends and hopefully someone who I can convince to *FINALLY* hook up with me face-to-face. I dig her a lot, I just don't know if anything will ever come of it..but hey..that's ok..she's my friend. :)
Heh, I've made quite a few friends online. And had several women want to come be with me after we met online, and played together for months.
Hell, I've met a true love playing an online game. ;)
But really, you always have to remember that you're limited at just how well you get to know them through the game. They can easily only show you what they think you want to see. And end up being someone totally different in person. I've found that out the hard way. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 12:05:42 PM | I like video games (PC not console).
However I LOVE women.
There's no contest in which I'd choose. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 12:43:30 PM | They can easily only show you what they think you want to see. And end up being someone totally different in person. I've found that out the hard way.
this part doesn't sound any different than real life...
Gaming is taking a bad hit here, I don't think to an outside reader, this is totally fair.
My opinion is, anything obssessive that interferes with your life and hurts your loved ones is wrong, it is not just gaming.
there are football widows, golf widows, NASCAR is another story all together
It could be drugs, alcohol, sex, or even something as normal appearing as visiting with your friends either online or in person.
If it takes over your life and becomes the be all that ends all, you have a problem and it needs dealing with.
Everything in moderation.
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Posted: 10/12/2006 1:54:39 PM | Warcraft... i dont like it. but i know the type of addiction and its VERY simple.
Your not going to like this responce.
The game is more insteresting than you are. It's cold i know, but thats usually it.
Probably has nothing to do with the ammount of sex you give / recieve just general interest level is down.
If ya loved him you'd play with him and then he woudlnt have to choose it over you! hehehe | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 2:08:09 PM | Kaffien, several have said what you said, and it is not wrong.
however, addictions are an illness, people who have them are not always able to distinguish between right and wrong. good from bad, even love from hate. Their perception is messed up. Their priorities are different.
We either have to love them exactly as they are or leave them. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 2:24:55 PM | I've reserved my copy of Bully fpr ps2  | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 3:04:25 PM | Consider, how often is one person's "addiction" is another person's "deep enthusiastic interest".
Guy plays a video game a lot, gets good at it, then he's considered an enthusiast.
Guy has girlfriend, plays video game a lot, gets good at it, then he's considered an addict.
As I said, I'll always choose the girl.
However, I'm sure that not everyone has the same priorities that I do.
Does that mean that I'm better or more "normal" than these other people?
In some cases, I suppose the answer is yes. However, in other cases the answer is no.
Perhaps the guy just doesn't have a very active sex drive. Perhaps the guy just doesn't feel the driving need for constant companionship and is happy with casual contact.
I suppose my point is that this stuff is often subjective, but we ALWAYS try to measure, delineate, or make definites. Even when there aren't any definites to be recognized. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 3:08:20 PM | I personally LOVE video games especially RPGs.
But I definately would choose a relationship over them.
Although preferrably they would be something we could enjoy together rather than something that drives us apart.
But if he cares more about the games then you then he has a problem.
It's all about priorities if games are number 1 in his life, he shouldn't get a girlfriend in my opinion.
But it's amazing how many people are addicted to WOW I have two, really tough african american friends, who look like gangsters and they sit around almost 24/7 playing as some wizard! :) | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 7:40:25 PM | | He chose a game over you...that's like the ultimate insult. And I'm not bi or homosexual...but any guy who can chose a video game over a female and not be bothered must be one good looking mofo and can pull a lot of ladies...because if it were me in his shoes I would've thrown my PS2, Gamecube and everything else in the garbage lol...that's wild though...a game over a woman. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 8:11:36 PM | It's just a matter of priorities. I'd argue that most any type of interest is at some level an 'addiction'. Love itself it the original addiction. That's why the addiction center of the brain exists.
One could argue that if a guy spent all his time with his girl and none with other hobbies, that he was addicted to her. Perhaps so. Is that bad? If it isn't, why is being addicted to a car or a game bad? As many therapists say, addictions are fine as long as they don't interfere with a person's ability to function in society and support themselves. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:02:30 PM | I used to play an online game called America's Army Online. It's a FPS ( developed by the US Army as a recruiting tool ) , and it's quite realistic. I'd still be playing it, but my "Yugo" of a computer can't run it in it's current form. When I get the new one I am building working, I'll try it again.
I've met some great people through that game, became a moderator on the biggest private website dedicated to it, and had some wonderful gaming experiences. My emphasis while playing it is accomplishing the objective, not "killing" anyone.
I have one friend who plays WoW , and he's 18. Frankly, it's pretty much the entire focus of his life. It's digital crack, imho. That game, above all others, seems to draw people in deeply. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:03:45 PM | JokerWild...what an appropriate user name.  Thanks for contributing.
Anyway, f*ck WoW. Phantasy Star is where it's at. | |
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Posted: 10/12/2006 9:57:12 PM | | ... in my humble opinion any guy who chooses a game over real life is not ready for whatever real life is dishing up or has to offer ... pretty sad if you ask me ... i would spend 5 hours with my friend over 5 hours on any game anywhere ... no contest .... | |
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Posted: 10/13/2006 5:47:59 AM | yah I remember ROFT, and Duke and Blood. My friend and I just used the modems so the games could call each other.
I still remember some of the soundblaster settings you had to set in the game, irq 8, and another was always 220.
No framerate problems in those days. I even remember buying the matrox add-in card, it took the slot below the vga card, and had a little short cable to connect the two. When you started a 3d game, you heard a couple clicks as the other card kicked in. coooooool.
I guess what i meant in my previous question was, do they really sit there and talk in that flat, slightly condescending monotone like they did in the south park episode? One guy telling everyone else what to do? | |
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Posted: 10/13/2006 11:59:29 AM |
I guess what i meant in my previous question was, do they really sit there and talk in that flat, slightly condescending monotone like they did in the south park episode? One guy telling everyone else what to do?
Sometimes. Depends on the situation. I also think in that particular episode, the kids were exhausted from playing for like 5 weeks straight, so that could have been it, too. They also do this over Ventrillo or Teamspeak (voice chat)..
Do yourself a favor: Do a google search for "onyxia wipe". That kind of thing happens too. :) (not going to post the link). | |
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