Are computer games damaging to your social skills?

PetersKeys said:

As much as I dont want to admit it, it is probably true.

Espesially games like World of Warcraft and Morrowind, where the world just draws you in. While I try to keep the playing down, there are days where I get too into it and all of a sudden its 3am in the morning. I tend to go for games that are long and where there are tons of things to explore and that creates a sense of awe. Linear games aren't as bad because once your done with the game its all done and over, but the non-linear ones like Fallout 2, WOW and Morrowind are much more addictive in my mind because even if u beat it theres still alot more to explore

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Eudaimonist said:

Anything can be addictive, including socializing.


Fighter pilot comes to mind. Or maybe video games will encourage a career in computer programming, and maybe even programming video games.

But why do they have to just be a means to an end? Games are fun, that that is worth something in itself. Fun is a need in life.


eudaimonia,

Mark

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selfinflikted said:

Hmm. I like to think I've ganked you, and camped you. Repeatedly.

/snicker

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PetersKeys said:

lol, well im a level 16 warlock, so im sure u would. I just started it again though from long time ago. Im on the Cairne server

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