Curse

Pete1975 · Mar 20, 2007, 05:05 PM // 17:05

If you drink because of a game you are a polution of the genepool.

99.99999....% of the time kids drink because the other kids they hang out with drink.

LOL @ Mikkel

skarkees · Mar 20, 2007, 05:08 PM // 17:08

cmon this tread is to stupid to be true IMO.

you also kill something every minute so why make a connection with alcohol?

I understand what you mean but the beer and stuff is just a part of the game. For titles and stuff.

Gwmaster · Mar 20, 2007, 05:11 PM // 17:11

im 17..legal age to drink here is 18 but i started drinking with friends wen i was 15. People think that wen u drink you always gets wasted, thats false, even my parents agreed with me that wen i and my friends come home or we do some kind of party at the house we can drink alcohol as long as we don't abuse.

don't tell me that it isn't fun to take a beer or two wen you friends come home.

and imo only mentally retarded people would the the same has in a video game...so..unless your children are Rtards i think they are safe.

off topic: my lil brother is 8 years old and sometimes i play halo2 with him halo which is rated 17+...and i never ever heard my little bro saying that he wanted to shoot some1 in the head.

thunderstorm · Mar 20, 2007, 05:13 PM // 17:13

of course they promote alcohol since Anet is hold by kronenbourg
younger u are familiar with it better the chance u will drink it later

Shakti · Mar 20, 2007, 05:17 PM // 17:17

You can't be serious....?

Whether you approve or not, in the majority of societies around the world, alcohol is a huge part of celebrating. We also have a sweet tooth title, are they promoting obestity and diabetes as well? Or gambling?
GW also "promotes" the mass slaying of dead/demonic/giagantic/freaky creatures to get cool expensive items and gold, are they responsible for gangs of us running around slaying people we think are zombies?
NO because this is a G A M E. Not real. The game has female eles basically wearing tissue paper and beads. Are they promoting all girls to dress like...? Wait...don't answer that. :P

If you are unable to appreciate the difference between a game and reality see a specialist. If players underage are not able to, I firmly believe it is up to their PARENTS to act like PARENTS and know what they're playing. If their kids can't see the difference, it's up to them to put their foot down keep it down and get their kid some help. I could go on but most of us get it...

Before you claim age is a factor, I'm 31.

@ Indie I love the bootlegging idea and the still.....martinis ala M.A.S.H! 1920's speakeasys! I'll get the bathtub ...

Ouchie · Mar 20, 2007, 05:31 PM // 17:31

oh noes now lock picks that can only lead to a life of crime

Aerials · Mar 20, 2007, 05:32 PM // 17:32

Titles rated Teen (T) have content suitable for people ages 13 and up. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language, and/or suggestive themes.

You sort of know what your buying when you buy the game

sindex · Mar 20, 2007, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Unfortunately you’re turning to the wrong place for this problem. I am one of those people have an understanding of what the heck the industry is doing. Since the prohibition in the 1920 - 1933 here in the U.S.A., we lost the fight on alcohol abuse. The method in the way we carried it out though was a total wish- wash.

Ever since then the industry has grown bigger and much more powerful. However now we turn our attention to Obesity with fast food, and Cigarettes and cancer. The other two get incredible ad campaigns against them including some hefty taxing. They even want to give a rated “R” rating to movies who delve into pro-smoking, without showing the negative impacts.

The only thing you see as attacks on the industry is the casual “Don’t Drink and Drive” and MADD (mothers against drunk drivers). This proved highly improvable thanks to MADD’s first leader, who got caught for drinking and driving herself. The battle seems like a kind of imposable one since people count the now supposed positive effect of alcohol. However no one still likes the idea of an angry drunk.

As for myself I believe that people have the right to choose in how the live out their lives. Even as despicable and ugly they can become, it’s their lives to the end. However if it effects others in a verily negative way it should be taken care of, by the right means of course.

As for GW you could say they are “it’s okay to drink,” some might say they are not because of the effects alcohol consumption has on the character. Honestly I never saw the title “Drunkard” as a positive thing; it just shows the mental state of that person. If you want to try, “go ahead and try” I won’t stop you, but remember who you are really attacking; for they are still growing ten fold.

wsmcasey · Mar 20, 2007, 05:40 PM // 17:40

What about joints?

I want to get my "Stoner" title.

Maybe a Cheech and Chong boss duo that drops green lighter weapons and green joint off hands.

On a serious note, why do you even care? Its just a game. Go outside and breath in some fresh air, your taking the game way to seriously.

sindex · Mar 20, 2007, 05:47 PM // 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsmcasey

On a serious note, why do you even care? Its just a game. Go outside and breath in some fresh air, your taking the game way to seriously.

You’re talking about extremist activist who believe that any form of advertising to alcohol is evil. They will never stop doing what they do best, for if they lost someone they loved they will take it to the extreme.

Sir Skullcrasher · Mar 20, 2007, 05:49 PM // 17:49

Why would drinking inside a virtual world be bad for anyone?

Aera · Mar 20, 2007, 05:49 PM // 17:49

I couldn't be bothered reading all replies and it's probably been said before:

WOW YOU'RE SAD!

Seriously. Really. Sad.

You really live up to the American stereotype, even though most Americans are great! Go away.

sixdartbart · Mar 20, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

I know, I'm not helping but... Pfft, you are all missing the potentional. VOTE FOR PROHIBITION IN GUILD WARS! Who wouldn't want a Bootlegger title?! Create your own Stills! Find the best ingredients for your alcohol! Make beer, spirits and more!

/YES on prohibition!!!
Sorry to say but you think to small Inde

I'm taking Capone's' job and taking over the west side of Tryia,no bootleggers do business without my permission *which can be had for a modest fee* violators will be well violated

Can't wait for valentines day

For the op;
Just as with all of these feel good, PC, moronic liberal moonbat ideas there will always be unintended consequences, But I'm all for the potential here.

OH NOES there is booze in a game base on slaughtering other people this might hurt teh kids

FlameoutAlchemist · Mar 20, 2007, 05:58 PM // 17:58

Personally, I'd rather deal with people getting drunk in a virtual world rather than the real one. I drink maybe a glass of alcohol every six months, but my wammo is a frickin' lush, and I think it's great. I do not think that GW or Anet promote alcohol abuse. If anything its a place to sink gold into for a fun title.

I find it strange though, because I was just thinking the other day that it'd be great if we could mix drinks. Maybe combine some lvl 3 alcohols with some lvl 1s to get a lvl 5 alcohol. THAT would be a great improvment.

sindex · Mar 20, 2007, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aera

I couldn't be bothered reading all replies and it's probably been said before:

WOW YOU'RE SAD!

Seriously. Really. Sad.

You really live up to the American stereotype, even though most Americans are great! Go away.

If you’re talking about an anti-alcohol consumption stereotype, look whose is leading our country.

Sorry had to bring that up.

anna · Mar 20, 2007, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Well, I have to admit that I do drink when I play GW. But I don't think Anet is promoting alcohol consumption.

Crotalus · Mar 20, 2007, 06:04 PM // 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsmcasey

What about joints?

Medical marijuana is more significant medically than an alcoholic beverage. If wants to RP your bald monk that he or she has cancer or aids and is taking medical marijuana then there should be a title associated with it.

/signed on the "Stoner" Title

greenlantern · Mar 20, 2007, 06:07 PM // 18:07

What about magic? Dark Arts? When was the last time that you wanted to conjure a minion out of corpse?

Just because there is drinking in a game doesn't mean that I'm going to be a drunk in real life.

If you mimicking games in reality then being an alcoholic is the least of your worries, the padded room around you is the first clue that you’re INSANE.

Diamondragon Seeker · Mar 20, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

Well, I would have to say that if you can't decide what is wrong and right on a video game you shouldn't be playing it in the first place. By drinking in a video game, you are getting drunk, but you have to decide for yourself how its going to affect you're life. look at D&D, People started to become obsessed with that game, letting it take control of their lives. If you are at least my age then you should know what is normal in society, so what you can and can't get away with. Obviously binge-drinking is not acceptable, look at the after-affects, but yes, I agree that a bit of alcohol isn't going to kill you. And in the end, if you really want a young child to play a violent game like this, with any amount of other people online that may not be as nice as you'd like, then you should just take a look at the back of the box and think if you want your child playing a T rated game with use of alcohol on the back. For heavens sake, if you're not going to look at the back of the box, what do you think your children are going to be like in the end?

Diamondragon Seeker, Age 13

ShadowsRequiem · Mar 20, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

lol it doesnt promote abuse of alcohol hahahaha

Let me ask you..... Just cause you play guild wars does it make you run around outside with an axe and your pet kitty shouting "I WILL AVENGE YOU!"

cause anet totally shows violence and pet abuse :O