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missioncontrol:
basically if your asking if you have a problem, then chances are yes you have a problem....


Twinpanther:
For me it all started with EQ (Everquest, predecessor to WoW) for a few years.  Use to play two accounts at the same time.  That lasted about five years.  Then WoW arrived and I played that for a few years.  I don't know what it is about these games that is so addicting but I was hooked.  BTW, my first toon was female and I let everyone think I was a girl because it is amazing what these guys will give you or do for you when they think they they are being chivelrous (or just horny teenagers).

I've always been healthy.  Growing up playing sports, hanging out with friends, got married and had kids.  I guess for me it was an escape from "Real Life" and the stresses it has.  BTW, my wife HATES these games and I never understood why at first. 

Then one day I went to the doctor with complaints of feeling tired and he seemed concerned about my legs and sent me to a Neurologist.  Long story short, after months of testing and biopsies it turns out I have three forms of Muscular Dystrophy.  I'd probably be in a wheelchair in 5-8 years.  As soon as I was diagnosed I lost my job and ended up on Disability.  You'd think stress like that would drive me into the game all the more.  Nope, it made me realize "Real Life" is too precious to waste sitting at a computer monitor (like I'm doing now, hmm irony anyone? lol) for hours at a time. 

My hobbies now are Nature/Sports Photography with my wife and building my first cabinet.  It keeps me busy and gets me out of the house. 

Guess all I'm trying to say is WoW is like High Fructose Corn Syrup.  It's fine in moderation!  (Cheesy US commercial reference, sorry)

Malenko:
You guys haven't asked her to post pix yet? I'm ashamed.

As for WoW, you are addicted. Cold turkey or ween yourself off, your call. If I were you, first I'd post pix, then I'd sell the WoW character especially if that's the going rate.

sel:

--- Quote from: Malenko on October 10, 2008, 01:39:59 pm ---You guys haven't asked her to post pix yet? I'm ashamed.

As for WoW, you are addicted. Cold turkey or ween yourself off, your call. If I were you, first I'd post pix, then I'd sell the WoW character especially if that's the going rate.

--- End quote ---

I've heard that a million times :P I need something shocking and original :)

shardian:
I have never played WoW, and never will. A few weeks ago, we were in the nursery of our church and chatting with several other sets of young parents like us. Somehow WoW came up, and 2 of newborn moms went all glaze eyed and professed their love for WoW. One of them I know for a fact was a goodie 2 shoes preppie girl in school. They just went on and on about it. One of them has sold several characters. I was in complete shock, and said "I thought I was the only nerd in here - turns out I don't hold a candle to most of you!"  :laugh2:

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