Curse

Addone_Abaddon · Oct 06, 2006, 06:33 PM // 18:33

I only play gw cause jersey sucks.

My Passion · Oct 06, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

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Originally Posted by Narutoscryed

I have made countless ammounts of money in the game.. yet to a non player... these items and plat are worthless.. am i placing to much value in these digitized goods?

FYI: American currency is not backed by bullion, its based on faith. The difference between American currency and gold/plat in guild wars...not that much of a difference, and not just American currency but all types of currency.

I believe that ive learned a few things while playing gw but yes over time you relize its worthless. I justify my "addiction" by saying "well if I get better, who knows I may end up in a top guild and make some money; whereas if I were playing Wow id just be losing money and gaining nothing." But in the end you find that youve wasted your time and money in a bundle of data.

Answer to your question: Yes I could leave at anytime.

Ghull Ka · Oct 06, 2006, 09:04 PM // 21:04

Addicted? No. Guild Wars is better than TV or other hobby that I'd use to fill my downtime and leisure time.

Virtual items: If you can still have a lot of fun if all of your platinum vanished tonight, then you've got the right mindset. If you'd quit playing altogether if all of your platinum vanished tonight, then, maybe you're putting too much value in these items.

Darth Marth · Oct 06, 2006, 09:09 PM // 21:09

I managed to quit cold turkey about a week ago because I realized I was addicted (6-7 hours a day, at least) and had grown tired of both PvE and PvP. (Not a very good combination

) I had 1300+ hours over 9 months, but I'm realizing how wasted that time was. I quit once before in March, after getting tired of leading a dying guild, but I eventually came back for the Summer once my preordered copy of Factions came. I've made sure GW doesn't steal any more of my life by canceling my Nightfall order. I do still log in now and then to say hi, but mostly I've moved on. Of course, if I'd been really addicted, I wouldn't have wanted to quit.

Diablo™ · Oct 06, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44

You'll be back... they always come back...

Age · Oct 06, 2006, 09:46 PM // 21:46

You couldn't leave it all behind then you would have to leave The GWG behind but one day it it will come to an end so atm enjoy it while you can.

perfect · Oct 06, 2006, 10:18 PM // 22:18

Game addiction is a serious thing and we will be hearing a lot more about it in the future in my opinion.

If you are addicted or even if you are not, I recommend reading posts on this site.
WoW Detox
Its encouraging messages from former WoW addicts who have been able to overcome their addiction and will work if you addicted to GW too.

Guardian of the Light · Oct 06, 2006, 10:30 PM // 22:30

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Originally Posted by Lampshade

For me it's not the game that brings me back, it's the people.

Same

If my friends quit Guild Wars I probably would quit.

Know one thing

"Nothing in this world will matter in the end"

Lynxius · Oct 06, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11

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Originally Posted by Oh a GW forum

I think the real question here is: Should you really take everything southpark says as god given truth? I mean... you act as if playing a game means you have no life, yet it took SOUTHPARK for you to reach this conclusion?

Please...

Actually i believe SouthPark is one of those shows that indirectly and ironically criticise the wrong things off society.

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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light

Know one thing

"Nothing in this world will matter in the end"

Thats a sad perspective of life.

Getting back on topic.
Im quoting this from the this site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4137782.stm

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Originally Posted by BBC NEWS

South Korean dies after games session
Screenshot of Starcraft: Ghost developed by Blizzard
Online gaming is treated like a sport in South Korea
A South Korean man has died after reportedly playing an online computer game for 50 hours with few breaks.

The 28-year-old man collapsed after playing the game Starcraft at an internet cafe in the city of Taegu, according to South Korean authorities.

The man had not slept properly, and had eaten very little during his marathon session, said police.

Multi-player gaming in South Korea is extremely popular thanks to its fast and widespread broadband network.

Games are televised and professional players are treated, as well as paid, like sports stars.

Professional gamers there attract huge sums in sponsorship and can make more than $100,000 a year.

They are the types of games that completely engross the player. They are not games that you can play for 20 minutes and stop
Professor Mark Griffiths
The man, identified by his family name, Lee, started playing Starcraft on 3 August. He only paused playing to go to the toilet and for short periods of sleep, said the police.

"We presume the cause of death was heart failure stemming from exhaustion," a Taegu provincial police official told the Reuters news agency.

He was taken to hospital following his collapse, but died shortly after, according to the police. It is not known whether he suffered from any previous health conditions.

They added that he had recently been fired from his job because he kept missing work to play computer games.

If you start going as far as this man did, than Video Games are definitly not healthy for you.

akruan · Oct 06, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25

I don't understand why people worry about becoming an addict to something. I believe that as long as you are happy while not harming others you can be addicted to whatever you want. I mean, in the end. Every single person, no matter what they have done in their lives will die and the world will keep going. It doesn't matter if you spend your life in a couch smoking pot, it doesn't matter if you spend it getting rank 12 or if you spend it saving starving children in Africa, you will die, the world will forget about you and that's it.
So I say, be happy, don't hurt others and play on!

Diablo™ · Oct 06, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

For certain I do recommend that people don't kill themselves doing the things they love, but besides that. Ya, Play on!

Lynxius · Oct 06, 2006, 11:41 PM // 23:41

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Originally Posted by Guardian OF the light

Know one thing

"Nothing in this world will matter in the end"

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Originally Posted by akruan

I mean, in the end. Every single person, no matter what they have done in their lives will die and the world will keep going. It doesn't matter if you spend your life in a couch smoking pot, it doesn't matter if you spend it getting rank 12 or if you spend it saving starving children in Africa, you will die, the world will forget about you and that's it.
So I say, be happy, don't hurt others and play on!

Those are sad perspectives of life.
Isolating your self from the real world to the point of becoming completely anti-social is not healthy.
These kind of games are just like drugs, they provide you with a great escape of reality, an ilusionary world.
As long as you dont let them take you as far as they took that south korean man in my earlier post then youl do fine.
Just dont let it get to your head

akruan · Oct 06, 2006, 11:49 PM // 23:49

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Originally Posted by Lynxius Pardonus

Those are sad perspectives of life.
Isolating your self from the real world to the point of becoming completely anti-social is not healthy.
These kind of games are just like drugs, they provide you with a great escape of reality, an ilusionary world.
As long as you dont let them take you as far as they took that south korean man in my earlier post then youl do fine.
Just dont let it get to your head

Is not healthy if it harms you, therefore it would make you unhappy and then you shouldn't do it. But if you can play for 40 years straight with a smile on your face and you don't hurt anybody in the process, then; why not? AND Im not saying I could do that.

Malice Black · Oct 06, 2006, 11:50 PM // 23:50

I've not logged on in 3 weeks and haven't played seriously for 3-4 months so yeah I could quit anytime..might cancel my pre-order for Nightfall cant see myself having the time to play it..starting work on setting up my 4th business...

Trvth Jvstice · Oct 06, 2006, 11:53 PM // 23:53

Let's not turn this a conversation about life the universe and everything. It's about a game we all enjoy. Just remember -"Moderation in all things."

Lynxius · Oct 07, 2006, 12:13 AM // 00:13

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Originally Posted by akruan

Is not healthy if it harms you, therefore it would make you unhappy and then you shouldn't do it. But if you can play for 40 years straight with a smile on your face and you don't hurt anybody in the process, then; why not? AND Im not saying I could do that.

I think geting "RealWorld Grandmaster Cartographer" is more important than its Gw Counterparts.

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Originally Posted by Trvth Justice

Let's not turn this a conversation about life the universe and everything. It's about a game we all enjoy. Just remember -"Moderation in all things."

Just trying to show my righteous point of view ^_^
But il try keeping my inate criticism at bay.

Angelica · Oct 07, 2006, 12:22 AM // 00:22

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Originally Posted by Sorcha ravenlock

Meh, you can ask that about any hobby. Can an avid reader put a book down and not read anything but traffic signs for 2 months? Can a golfer stay away from the green? Can a yoga fanatic be a couch potato for 3 weeks without freaking out?

A hobby is only an addiction when it's a problem. When your work, school, family life or social life suffers, or when you experience health problems. Once there are any signs of that, then you have to re-evaluate your life.

But there is nothing wrong with playing video games for a few hours a day, and if you get enjoyment, and in MMORPGs social interaction out of it, then it's just as much (or as less) waste of time as any other hobby.
I think GW stimulates the mind, you have to think about your class, build, stats, skills, team mates, enemies and so on, and I can't see anything wrong with that

Can I walk away from the game, or from gaming in general? Sure, there are more important things in life. But some entertainment and relaxation for a while every day can make these important things easier to deal with, since I am more relaxed

^^ Exactly what I think! I completely agree with Sorcha ravenlock.

The Omniscient · Oct 07, 2006, 12:26 AM // 00:26

It's about the competition and people for me. I wonder when I'll quit this game...

Vermilion Okeanos · Oct 07, 2006, 12:32 AM // 00:32

I don't understand the concept of thoughts like this topic...

It is "entertainment", you are suppose to "play", and to release some stress from work through entertainment. Playing is a very important part of life for a human, as playing is one of the most efficient way of learning and stress release. (I suppose this game is for people who feel competition is fun. Then again, if there aren't any competetion, then the players might feel they had not accomplish anything, as to why competetion are placed insidie a game which will create viewable results and thus telling the player that he/she had not been wasting time... I could go on)

Now I just wish there is a game that is completely productive, entertaining and stress releasing at the same time. (I do hope that come true one day... and maybe I will aid it to make it happen =D )

explodemyheart · Oct 07, 2006, 12:42 AM // 00:42

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Originally Posted by Narutoscryed

I have made online pals that i will never meet in person. Are they worth anything?

Guild Wars allowed me to meet the most important person now in my life.