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milias · Nov 28, 2006, 02:07 PM // 14:07

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Originally Posted by Vandal2k6

Seriously. Why does it drag you back all the time? I've never played a game as much as I do GW. I can't get enough of it (all three games). Even now I'm sat here twitching to go on. WHY!?

I don't know if this was a serious question or not, but the game is only as addictive as you allow it to be.

Taala · Nov 28, 2006, 02:32 PM // 14:32

2154 hours over the past 9 months.

Yeah...

pixiLated · Nov 28, 2006, 02:38 PM // 14:38

I'm a GW addict and proud of it!

This is my first ever MMO. Hubby introduced me to it back in June/July whilst I was off work with a back injury, basically because he said if we bought anymore books, there'd be no room in the house for him!

We both have all 3 chapters so far.

Having just checked I've played 1217 hours and 18 mins over the last 4 months

for all of my characters - I had 3, but deleted wammo #1.

And yes I do have a life thanks, I work full time, spend a lot of w/e's travelling the country to see friends - or they come to see us. Go out frequently during the week too. Most of the hours were accumulated whilst off with the bad back - and the fact that I can survive on very little sleep!

I love my girls (female wammo and female ele). I have quite a stressful job, so it's lovely to come home, get the housework done, then sit and take one of them for a stroll to get a little stress relief

I gave my NF buddy key to one of the guys at work - and now he's addicted too - he went out and bought all 3 chapters! lol

Addict? definately

Loving it? you betcha

Bothered that some people might think I'm a muppet? Pffffffffffffttt

that would be a no! lol

Basically it's fun.

Oh yeah - and for some reason Morri (my wammo) has turned into a title w****!!

Nothing to do with me I might add

Trakata · Nov 28, 2006, 02:56 PM // 14:56

You'll burn out eventually. I know I did. I've added over 1000 hours to my account since June, and I'm taking a break because it feels like a boring chore now.

FeuerFrei · Nov 28, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

yea...was addicted when i got prophecies....then factions....its like i couldnt live a day without loggin in at least once and just doin some stuff lol....now lookin forward to nightfall

Losttoapathy · Nov 28, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

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Originally Posted by Taala

2154 hours over the past 9 months.

Yeah...

Wow, this really puts the time I play on Guild Wars into perspective. I still missed so much Uni because of it though. >.<

Daemon Dremora · Nov 28, 2006, 03:07 PM // 15:07

yeah, this game just has its own little way of making you forget about the problems in the world. any time i'm tired of hearing about stuff going on in the world i just log onto GW and have fun with my friends that i have met over the last year and a half. good job anet

Vandal2k6 · Nov 28, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by milias

I don't know if this was a serious question or not, but the game is only as addictive as you allow it to be.

Yeah it was serious (in a light tone). I just can't understand why I go on GW so much compared to other games I have. I may dabble at the new games but I always come back to GW no matter what. Even when I get a new game I play GW everyday. I think someone got it right with the ...

"just one more mission ..."

The designers were obviously very clever at structuring the game using the "donkey and the carrot" method to get you to carry on. Having said that, I've been in FoW twice today and got next to no drops but still want to go back again today, just incase I get that Ruby or Shard I must be due.

Glad to see it's not just me though. Was beginning to worry.

Cebe · Nov 28, 2006, 03:41 PM // 15:41

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Originally Posted by Hengis Stone

I used to buy at least one new PC game per month.

In the last 16 months I have bought exactly three games; Guild Wars Prophecy, Guild Wars Factions, and Guild Wars Nightfall.

There we go you see! Guild Wars saves you money! They should put that on the box! Well...it saves you money unless you're an FoW-armor-demanding Wammo then you end up spending money on ebay.

Griff Mon · Nov 28, 2006, 04:14 PM // 16:14

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Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

There we go you see! Guild Wars saves you money! They should put that on the box! Well...it saves you money unless you're an FoW-armor-demanding Wammo then you end up spending money on ebay.

Exactly. I used to buy a new game every month. I have two brand new games that I have never even opened on my shelf that have been sitting there for a year. I can't seem to be bothered with it. When it is time to play a game, it is time for Guild Wars, period.

Apharot · Nov 28, 2006, 04:24 PM // 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandal2k6

Seriously. Why does it drag you back all the time? I've never played a game as much as I do GW. I can't get enough of it (all three games). Even now I'm sat here twitching to go on. WHY!?

Because people need to get away. Be it on vacation, or just in a game with others. People need to feel wanted, and need to belong. On the online gaming community, you get all of that. I've ran a mud for 10 years (That's a text based version of Guild Wars for those of you that have never played one

) and the players always call it "home". It's just a place to go, have fun adventuring, or if you dont' want to adventure that day, to just hang out

zelira · Nov 28, 2006, 04:25 PM // 16:25

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Originally Posted by Celestial Beaver

"I'll just do that one last quest...It wont take me long..."

"I'll just do that one last quest...It wont take me long..."

"I'll just do that one last quest...It wont take me long..."

"I'll just do that one last quest...It wont take me long..."

Is THAT the time?

"I'll just do that one last quest...It wont take me long..."

That happens way to often to me.

3000hrs over 2 accts in 13 months. What is this "sleep" that you speak of?

Arkantos · Nov 28, 2006, 04:46 PM // 16:46

1500 hours in 11 months and I don't seem to be missing any time with friends, school, or anything.

natuxatu · Nov 28, 2006, 04:53 PM // 16:53

It reminds me of my of this video I saw where a rat was reward with a treat for hitting a button but only once in awhile. So the rat would keep hitting hitting the button.. I think it's called action vs reward or something... there is a real term for it but I wasn't paying enough attention.

Me however... I really can't say.. I'm addicted to it even when I just sit in a town and dance lol.

Cracko · Nov 28, 2006, 04:58 PM // 16:58

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Originally Posted by Aegeroth

Ive been led to believe that WoW is far more addictive than GW, and so is Crack.

Edit:
Just thank god your not addicted to Crack!

Thats not nice of you to say

I tend to believe its the fun that keeps u motivated :P

JDG · Nov 28, 2006, 05:00 PM // 17:00

It is kinda funny, the other day I was telling one of my guildmates...I quote "I am not addicted to this game, but to the friends I made playing the game". The game is fun, has a lot to do however there is a lot to be said on the social structure of the game.

Rusty Deth · Nov 28, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25

I think the fact its online and played with other people makes it more fun...I alwyas play with at least one other person.

I played Oblivion for about 6 hours and got bored with it. Plus I'm just addicted to teamwork. I love it when a plan comes to together and lmao when it goes fubar.

I think failure is more entertaining then success most of the time.

Warrior Of The Toon · Nov 28, 2006, 05:48 PM // 17:48

I have no idea, but that's how the MMO world works - entice them in, give them some satisfaction and they're hooked.

Heck even RuneScape is one of the most addictive games ever once you get into it.

It's like crack, you know you shouldn't be doing it, but you can't stop.

Bhaaltazar · Nov 28, 2006, 05:54 PM // 17:54

Someone said its addictive as much as u let it be. I played some other MMOs before and i find em more addictive than GW ( maybe because I was younger

) But to me GW is no more addictive. I havent played it for about 2 weeks, didnt even finish Nightfall...
I was addictive of some sort in Prophecies with my first 2 chars but later on it just gets a bit old with no real endgame content. I played for about 1400 hours in last 14 months, but little over 1000 was spent in Prophecies.

But like this i find more time to do other more important things, so I dont realy complain

Bhaaltazar · Nov 28, 2006, 05:55 PM // 17:55

Someone said its addictive as much as u let it be. I played some other MMOs before and i find em more addictive than GW ( maybe because I was younger

) But to me GW is no more addictive. I havent played it for about 2 weeks, didnt even finish Nightfall...
I was addictive of some sort in Prophecies with my first 2 chars but later on it just gets a bit old with no real endgame content. I played for about 1400 hours in last 14 months, but little over 1000 was spent in Prophecies in first 7 months.

But like this i find more time to do other more important things, so I dont realy complain

As long as something new in GW comes along I will remain as I am playing solitare