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Im pretty much a console-only RPGer. Things like FF and Chrono Trigger are my games. One I feel never got the credit it deserved though, was Legend of Dragoon. I could go on for pages on why it was awesome, but just buy it, its easier to beat all 4 discs than to listen to me. I've only played one or 2 MMORPGs, but I wouldnt mind playing more, but im afraid I'd lose all contact with the outside world. Havent played anything like D&D before, but I would like to.

eek I KNOW!! OMG. Legend of Dragoon... heart heart heart heart heart heart heart heart heart

My copy was defective, it froze at the same spot on the second disk everytime i played it crying

It only cost me 8 dollares to buy used, so i didnt cry to much about it. was danged frustrating though.

Mmmmmm.... the first two hours aren't RIVETING, I'll admit. And it's a tough game, especially at first. Worth finishing, though, because the story gets really cool, and the movies like on the third and fourth disk? Dude. Those movies pwned, especially for the time period they came out. (That was some really good lookin' graphics, though FFX and stuff tops it.)

I agree that many people develop emotional addictions to MMO's, and a way to help those who do become addicted would be very beneficial, but what's been bothering me is the comparison between MMO's and Crack.



No one can balance crack and Life; that's why it's illegal. saying MMO's are as addictive as crack suggests not only that everyone who plays it for an extended period will become addicted, but that creating and distributing them should be illegal. I know you don't believe that every one who plays it is an addict, you said as much. This creates a bit of a contradiction, and unfortunately terms like "Evercrack" are allot catchier and memorable than "a majority of people who play lead balanced, normal lives. however there are many people who need help to overcome their addiction to gaming." It just doesn't have the same ring to it. When Mr. and Mrs. Raving Zealot hear "MMO's are digital CRACK for your child's precious soul!", Mr. and Mrs. Zealot tend to have conversations with Senator Willdoanthingforpublisity. I assure you, this is bad.

What i don't suggest is that we ignore the problem. A better understanding among mental health professionals about the nature of these addictions would go along way in preparing them to help those who are in need. Often time people wont seek help. since it isn't a traditional addiction, they don't think they should consult an expert. Perhaps they feel they will be mocked for becoming addicted to a game and the therapist wont treat their problem seriously. Trust me, if you give the shrink money, s/he will help you all they can. I'm not saying it will absolutely solve their problems, but it will be a sight more aid than someone who doesn't seek help at all will receive. Even as things are today, counseling and therapy should, if given a proper chance, aid individuals in stopping their addiction.


oh, and that shirt *cracks* me up. nyuk nyuk.

But the phenomena of gaming addictions isn't well enough accepted that people seek, or even acknowledge that help is needed for it. But there is, and you can't even make gaming addicts realize they're hooked, because there's no legitimate case studies. There's no G.A. (Gamer's Anonymous), though sometimes I think there should be. Even if the meetings dragged those people out of their caves for long enough that they contacted REAL PEOPLE. The whole thing sickens me to the middle. The worst part being that they keep marketing these games, but don't actually publisize what they KNOW it's doing to people. ...And if we wanna discuss this further, we could make a whole seperate thread. 3nodding Which I wouldn't be against. But this one is for what RPGs you play in your balanced lifestyles, yush!

FFX and FFX-2 are very similar, sweet. Graphics wise. I couldn't get through FFX, coz personally, when I want to play a game, I want to play a game. Not play five minutes of game, watch an HOUR of movie, then play two mnutes of game, and then watch twenty minutes of movie... rolleyes If I wanted to see THAT MUCH MOVIE, I would have BOUGHT A MOVIE. Not to mention the presposterous prospect of a game it is for any completionist. My brother used the gameshark to fill in the sphere... thing. And it took him 12 hours just to insert the orbs. If he'd actually done that on his own, he'd still be working on the game, and he bought FFX when it came out. I dunno. I just think it's the most ludicrous, excessive game... *shrug*