Friday 12 January, 2007

1/11/07

I have been playing more WoW -- of course, because I play nearly every day -- and I am still perplexed as to why I continue to play this game.

It is an MMORPG, a type of game I generally do not enjoy; I play in a PvP realm, meaning I am pretty much at the mercy of any enemy players I may run across; and finally, a good portion of how well one does is dependent on the characters' gear, the hunt for which can be irritating and ultimately very time-consuming.

Thus, my perplexity increases. How can I spend twelve hours sitting in my underwear on my bed, munching on Rice Krispies and downing Monster energy drinks, and not realize what a pathetic lump of flesh I may appear as to my mother or anyone who may happen to walk in?

The answer is the intrigue created by the game. A certain sense of satisfaction is aroused when one completes a quest one spent hours on; a type of glorious vindication is felt when one succeeds in the battleground; and of course, if you're playing with your friends, gameplay is both amusing and enjoyable.

The fact that one attempts so much at this game, spends so much time on it, it seems to demand a satisfactory result. It's almost as if despite the truth that the player's victory is ultimately pointless, he fails to notice because he has become absorbed completely into the World of Warcraft.

The compelling, addictive aspects of this game make gaming worthwhile. I feel that if one can't get aborbed into the game, it's not worth it.

I know exactly what you mean ha-ha! I have been playing FFXI for about 4-5 years and I am sometimes don't know why I still play. Though I may be coming to the end of my addiction, I still hop on FFXI once a week to check in with friends and help people out. Do you think I regret ever playing though? Not one bit. I have experienced so much over the years and met so many close friends which have made the game extremeley fun. I'm sure WoW is the same way as well. This is the future of gaming. If I could I honestly would wish for everyone to play a game like this. However not everyone is quick to shell over monthly fees ha-ha. As for me though, I honestly can say I will be playing online games till the day I die. I hope you continue to enjoy your experiences in WoW.

~Naroku

P.S. Phantasy Star Universe owns my soul over the weekends...hahahaha XD