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DG_Nick · 02-04-2010, 02:41 PM

Hey guys, I'm new at DatingGold and now to GFY and this is kinda my area of expertise so I figured I can set the record straight on some things.

One of the main reasons why WoW is so addicting is that it's the never-ending pursuit of the brass ring; every time you get a good piece of armor or weapon, there is something else in the game that is slightly better. You can liken it to a PC; today you can buy the best, top of the line Graphics card, but a month or two later a better one will be introduced.

Don't be mistaken, WoW is in fact a very social game; it requires it to get any decent gear. In order to get the best stuff in the game, you need to raid dungeons with a group of people; each of which has very specific tasks they must preform in order to succeed. This requires a lot of communication between players and good teamwork.

I played WoW almost exclusively for about 18 months (I stopped about 2 years ago) so I understand the attraction to the game; it's almost the facebook of video games. Believe it or not, one of the best things you can do to help him reduce the times he plays the game is to talk to him about the game. Take a genuine interest in learning about the game because then he might take an interest in talking to you about the game rather than playing the game; gamers love talking about games almost as much as playing them.

Another thing you can do is suggest another game for him to play. There is a new MMO out called Runes of Magic that is essentially a WoW clone but doesn't demand as much time to make progress. Plus, that game is free to play where as WoW requires a montly fee; the prospect of saving $13 a month will entice him.

How I eventually quit the game is that I reached a point where I knew that 95% of the people that play the game would never reach, and I was satisfied with that. Sooo, if you get to know a lot about the game and can identify when he reaches a point where he is satisfied with his progress, you might be able to convince him to quit. I would NOT suggest simply pulling the plug; like any other addiction you could face a severe backlash.

Hope I was helpful.

-Nick H.

02-04-2010, 02:41 PM
DG_Nick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Patterson, CA Posts: 93	Hey guys, I'm new at DatingGold and now to GFY and this is kinda my area of expertise so I figured I can set the record straight on some things. One of the main reasons why WoW is so addicting is that it's the never-ending pursuit of the brass ring; every time you get a good piece of armor or weapon, there is something else in the game that is slightly better. You can liken it to a PC; today you can buy the best, top of the line Graphics card, but a month or two later a better one will be introduced. Don't be mistaken, WoW is in fact a very social game; it requires it to get any decent gear. In order to get the best stuff in the game, you need to raid dungeons with a group of people; each of which has very specific tasks they must preform in order to succeed. This requires a lot of communication between players and good teamwork. I played WoW almost exclusively for about 18 months (I stopped about 2 years ago) so I understand the attraction to the game; it's almost the facebook of video games. Believe it or not, one of the best things you can do to help him reduce the times he plays the game is to talk to him about the game. Take a genuine interest in learning about the game because then he might take an interest in talking to you about the game rather than playing the game; gamers love talking about games almost as much as playing them. Another thing you can do is suggest another game for him to play. There is a new MMO out called Runes of Magic that is essentially a WoW clone but doesn't demand as much time to make progress. Plus, that game is free to play where as WoW requires a montly fee; the prospect of saving $13 a month will entice him. How I eventually quit the game is that I reached a point where I knew that 95% of the people that play the game would never reach, and I was satisfied with that. Sooo, if you get to know a lot about the game and can identify when he reaches a point where he is satisfied with his progress, you might be able to convince him to quit. I would NOT suggest simply pulling the plug; like any other addiction you could face a severe backlash. Hope I was helpful. -Nick H.