Is World of Warcraft Really as Addictive as People Say?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the experiences and opinions of participants regarding the game World of Warcraft (WoW), touching on themes of addiction, gameplay enjoyment, server choices, and community interactions. The scope includes personal anecdotes, gameplay mechanics, and social aspects of gaming.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment and addictive qualities of WoW, comparing it to previous gaming experiences.
  • There are discussions about different servers, with participants sharing their current server affiliations and suggesting new ones for group play.
  • One participant critiques the inability to change realms easily, suggesting that it may impact game economics and fairness.
  • Several participants mention their leveling experiences and the time commitment required to progress in the game.
  • Some express skepticism about the potential for addiction, joking about the need for a "12-step program" for gamers.
  • There are mentions of preferences for role-playing servers and the social dynamics within guilds.
  • One participant shares a negative experience with another MMO, contrasting it with WoW.
  • Another participant suggests that WoW is superior to other games like Final Fantasy 11, indicating a preference for WoW's gameplay.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion reflects a mix of agreement on the enjoyment of WoW and its addictive nature, while also showcasing disagreements on server preferences and the implications of game mechanics. No consensus is reached regarding the best server or the nature of addiction.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of commitment to the game, with some firmly entrenched in their current guilds and others open to exploring new servers. The discussion also highlights the subjective nature of gaming experiences and the differing opinions on what makes a game enjoyable.

Who May Find This Useful

Gamers interested in MMORPGs, particularly those considering playing World of Warcraft or looking for community interactions within the game.

  • #31
WoW? You guys should be playing Final Fantasy 11. That is a much better game.

I recently went up the the heavens to slay mighty demigods, all 40 of us at level 70++ and we still got our @$$e$ handed to us. If you guys need any cool screen shots to prove it, send me an email.
 
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  • #32
When will there ever be a Final Final Grand Finale Totally Final Finally Final Fantasy? It's the friggin never ending story
 
  • #33
It will be a Final Final Grand Finale Totally Final Finally Final Fantasy when Square Enix decides it's time to do that, unitl then I'm going to enjoy this while i can, oh and Front Mission Online is going to start soon. I'm going to kiss reality goodbye very very soon.

Exit the REAL World, Enter the next.
 
  • #34
The_Professional said:
When will there ever be a Final Final Grand Finale Totally Final Finally Final Fantasy? It's the friggin never ending story


Not really. The games are hardly connected to each other at all. The connection from one game to the next is less than the connection between frogger games. The only things the final fantasy games have in common with each other are 1) name, 2) genre, 3)certain game play elements (chocobos anyone? combat system, spell system) but even those have changed dramatically over the cours of the series, 4) soundtracks featuring music from previous games. Storylines are completely unconnected (with the exception of X-2, but honestly, who cares about that one?).
 
  • #35
OMG! WoW is crack! I can't stop playing! I play for like 10 hours straight! Right now I have a level 29 rogue on Bloodhoof.
 
  • #36
Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth is quite addicting as well.
 
  • #37
I do enjoy the game...wow i mean,

Still, some people and many of my friends included told me that the game is no fun if you play it for a short time, u need to be "da best" and crack every one and got all the epic items and rock over anyone in pvp...

Well, i can't deny i will feel SO GOOD if i reach that much.

Still, i see it "its a game" and i do find myself enjoy it MUCH more, when i start playing it less, and told myself that i should be connected to the Real World much more. PPL i do really mean it: some men divorce their wives, losing their kids "gone with the wife" and even lost their jobs just becusae of such games. I am at Uni and don't want to lost 80% of the easy GPA i can achive just because of a game as well :biggrin:

The best way when we enjoy it, by taking it easy.
I know this was kinda out of track, but i don't know why i do feel to say it here, since while loggin into the game, i do see MANY ppl there who need to be connected to the real world more, much more...

Frokeen da War-Fatha [my troll priest character, lvl 21 Silver hand :biggrin: ]
 
  • #38
Moses said:
Still, some people and many of my friends included told me that the game is no fun if you play it for a short time, u need to be "da best" and crack every one and got all the epic items and rock over anyone in pvp...

That's because they are morons. Notice their spelling of the word "the".
 

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