In our today’s question to the community, we want to know if you have ever played while you were really down.
While casuals see gaming as pure entertainment, most core players take “gaming” much more seriously. This is especially true for fans of MMOs and MMORPGs. For many of our readers, MMOs and MMORPGs are not just a pastime, but a serious hobby. What do graphics card manufacturers call us again when they want to make some serious money? Oh yes, gaming enthusiasts!
The three enemies of the gamer: fatigue, one’s own body, funny substances
After all, MMOs and MMORPGs are not single-player titles where you can come and go as you please, but the hobby is maintained in the community. And this brings commitments: raid times; people waiting for you; or an activity that still needs to be done before a certain time passes to meet your goals. Commitments that must be kept even if you are completely out of it and should rather go to bed.
Not always is that logical. Admittedly, upon reflection, it may seem quite absurd, but … you can also turn off the light.
Maybe you prioritize much-needed sleep for later and dive back into the fray?
But there are also other situations. When you are sick at home and the ceiling feels like it’s closing in on you, you don’t want to go outside, and you have no desire to watch TV. Already soaked from lying in bed and burning up, you peel yourself away from the mattress grave, sit down in front of the console or turn on the PC?
Or … um … in other situations, when you may come home from a party where consciousness-altering substances like … dangerous “Cola-beer” or funny cigarettes were circulating and then you get the idea to indulge in your hobby anyway. With the motto: Why are there 3 here? Wasn’t there always just one mob!
Our question today therefore: Have you ever played an MMO while you were really out of it? Were you either sick or completely exhausted or in a … euphoric state? Have you ever been out of your mind while controlling your avatar? Or do you then obediently go to bed and recover properly? Tell us your stories.
