How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction

[Anach]

The definition of "addiction" is the state of being enslaved to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (such as narcotics), to such an extent that to discontinue the habit or practice can lead to severe trauma. In other words, you love something so much that you have developed a habit of using it or playing it, to such an extent that not doing so leaves you feeling cranky or nervous; and you are becoming rather inept in other areas of life.


Some experts believe World of Warcraft can be "addictive". Here's a way to break your WoW "addiction".

http://www.wikihow.com/Break-a-World-of ... -Addiction

[gelfling]

For as long as a WoW addict has admin access to the computer, router and knows all the relevant passwords, much of this advice is too easy to circumvent for even the mildly dedicated gamer.

The content of this piece of advice somewhat bothered me:

Read. Novels have just as much excitement and adventure as WoW, but you can expand other skills -- such as critical thinking and vocabulary -- in addition to those that interactive storytelling and game play will build.

It's false to say that books have just as much excitement and adventure in WoW. Opinions differ from person to person but I find the books I enjoy offer more adventure and are more absorbing than any computer game. The fact that I am a self-confessed book addict is not withstanding

I do agree that it helps to expand ones vocabulary and critical thinking but you can also gain that from gaming. MMOs have taught me new words, meanings and acronyms, such as, "WTF", "OMG watch out for all those adds!", "ITV", "noob", "buffs" etc

[Iakimo]

The easiest cure for a WoW addiction is to play LOTRO.

[asharin]

The easiest cure for a WoW addiction is to play LOTRO.

I disagree, the easiest way to break a wow addiction, is to get to max level then realise it's just MORE grinding.