Curse

Markrids · Jan 18, 2007, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Ok, Ive been playing Guild Wars for just over a year and love it. The thing is, I got a xbox 360 for Xmas (love it also) and i'm having difficulty splitting my time between GW, 360 and regular stuff such as School Homework, Revison etc etc. Anyone got any ideas on how I can make the most out of my two formats?

Symeon · Jan 18, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

I suggest that you work out a system to get each piece of homework done (e.g. do a couple of pieces each day, don't just do each one on the day before it's due in, as is my habit), and write down a revision schedule listing what you will revise each day and for how long. It would then probably be best for you to play Guild Wars mainly over the weekend as it requires solid blocks of playing time, and Xbox during the week as you can (mostly) play it any time you want, for any amount of time.

brennerv · Jan 18, 2007, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Some general rules for time management:

Rule #1: Plan in advance how much time you will spend doing what and stick to it. When you're in the middle of a good run in FOW, you're unlikely to stop to do homework--unless you have scheduled yourself to play for an hour and now your time is up. Make the decision before you start, and it is much easier to stick to. The same logic applies, by the way, to gambling (set your loss limits before entering the casino) and drinking (decide how many you are going to have before you enter the bar).

Rule #2: Do what you must do before you do what you wish to do. No only does it avoid the problem of things not getting done, you will work harder and with more focus if you know that the sooner you finish the sooner you can play. Sometimes it is necessary to take breaks, of course, but keep them short and planned--perhaps 30 minutes. XBox games would seem to be more amenable to this than GW, where your actions may affect other players. Don't start a quest of indeterminate length or with the potential to be lengthy until you have completed what you need to.

I pwnd U · Jan 18, 2007, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Homework and grades first. ALWAYS make sure you get your homework done. With 99% of kids these days, they won't make it as a full-time gamer making enough money to support themselves. Do your homework first and get it done right. Once you are done you can reward yourself with video games. IT has worked well for me anyways.

Blackest Rose · Jan 19, 2007, 12:24 AM // 00:24

It's easy 12 hours GW and 12 hours xbox360 and a few hours homework every day.....

As you can see my addition isn't very good coz I spent all my time playing games as a kid. Don't let this happen to you!

Seriously I'm joking - do the stuff you need to do first - that means homework/chores etc. Game time often goes very fast so do it last so it doesn't take over - that way it's also a reward for yourself for doing everything important first. e.g. 6-8pm homework/chores 8->bed GAME TIME! (Squeeze in family too in there)

I play a good chunk of guild wars and I also got an xbox360 for Christmas which is fun but first and foremost I have a job which demands 50 hours a week of my time (like your school and homework). That job is the primary.
My job pays for my gaming - you usually only get one shot at school and missing fundamentals will kill your ability.

Don't skimp on school now or you'll be regetting it for a very long time...
/end of old guy rant - jeez I'm only 33 but I guess that's old to you

Good luck with homework and gaming balance.

xxSilhouette · Jan 19, 2007, 02:01 AM // 02:01

I would suggest doing homework first, then after homework play either guild wars or xbox, then the next day play what you didn't play the day before.

Like monday, play xbobx when your done with hw, then tuesday play GW.

But always do your homework first!!

Divinitys Creature · Jan 19, 2007, 03:12 PM // 15:12

If you do homework first, then you can knock yourself out.

Giga Strike · Jan 19, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15

i usually work on homework for 3-6 hours, then get about 3 hours of video games before dinner, then my brother usually gets on for 3 hours.

Kusandaa · Jan 19, 2007, 07:39 PM // 19:39

Since I can't work at home (always something to distract me >_<) I simply started to do my homework after my classes. I worked a bit in my Japanese books during dinner time Wednesday and today, done like 90% of my homework load. So when I get back home, I can play GW or do whatever I want

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