World of Warcraft - Innocent Online Game - Or Addictive Nightmare?
Do you know anyone (or yourself) who has ever broken plans because of WoW? Do you know people who ignore their friends and family? How is online gaming any different than say watching TV?
While this Squidoo Lens can't cover the complexities associated with addiction, it is a serious question. What do you do if someone you love is forsaking their day to day life for a game? When do you draw the line?
Are you Addicted?
Quizes to help you decide
- OKCupid! The World of Warcraft Addiction Test
- OkCupid's the #1 free online dating site. Specializing in personality analysis, it was programmed by Harvard math grads. This test is not intended to be a diagnostic tool, but for entertainment value only.
- Am I Addicted to WoW?
- Am I Addicted to WoW? This is to see if you are addicted to the MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. If you have this game, expect to rate 100% on it. If you don't have the game, What's the point in taking it then, right? Right.
Now, take this quiz and hurry before your guild raid starts. - Daft WoW addiction quiz - BeyondUnreal Forums
- An online forum where you can discuss your quiz ratings with other quiz takers.
Symptoms of computer or video game addiction:
Physical Symptoms:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sleep disturbances
- Back, neck aches
- Headaches
- Dry eyes
- Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene
WOW Addiction Resouces and Links
Sites with more information about WOW Addiction
- WoW Detox - The Detox center for your World of Warcraft Addiction!
- Web site for recovering WoW addicts. The first step to self improvement is understanding the problem. The second step is finding something healthy to replace it with.
- Expert: 40 Percent of World of Warcraft Players Addicted
- TwitchGuru is a destination site for the Twitch Generation
- GamesFirst! Editorial
- Editorial: Help me! I'm addicted to World of Warcraft!
- 40% of WoW Players are Addicted
- Another article about WoW Addiction.
- Gonna have to face it, you're addicted to WoW :: DESTRUCTOID :: Hardcore video game blog
- Gonna have to face it, you're addicted to WoW 30 comments by Christina Faith Winterburn on 02.06.2007 Level Up is a new documentary that explores the possible addictive nature of World of Warcraft. The movie contains interviews with
- How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction - wikiHow
- wikiHow article about How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction.
- World of Warcraft Addiction Stories - Gaming Today
- Are you addicted to WoW? Warcraft addictions seem to be fairly common. I'm definitely not saying there is anything wrong with video game addictions. We all need to have at ...
- Break World of Warcraft Addiction
- Are you needing to break your World of Warcraft addiction and get back to real life?
- How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction (with video) - wikiHow
- wikiHow article about How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction.
Symptoms of computer or video game addiction:
For children:
- Most of non-school hours are spent on the computer or playing video games.
- Falling asleep in school.
- Not keeping up with assignments.
- Worsening grades.
- Lying about computer or video game use.
- Choosing to use the computer or play video games, rather than see friends.
- Dropping out of other social groups (clubs or sports).
- Irritable when not playing a video game or on the computer.
How Many Hours a Week Do You You Play WoW?
And how many are too many?
Are you a gamer? Play World of Warcraft? How much time do you spend online in a given week? This includes time spent working on guild websites, and preparing for raids.
What do you really think?
Should MMORPGs be banned? Or is it the indivduals problem?
Should MMORPGs be banned?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, they are evil and serve no purpose in society except to waste time and ruin lives.
HolyCrusader says:
Yes, and the people running the companies should be hung, drawn and quartered.
Posted February 09, 2012
jas says:
should be banned, its dangerous!
Posted February 07, 2012
Wiser says:
Yes, they are evil and serve no purpose in society except to waste time and ruin lives.
Exactly.
Posted February 03, 2012
Kik says:
Well, I dunno about banned, but they should put a limit as to how much time you can spend on it every day/week.
My boyfriend has always played wow, but now since last year it has just escalated, and I seem to always take second place to any goings on in the game, be it raids or rated battlegrounds and such. And it's beginning to reach its limit for me, I don't know that I can keep living like this. I've talked to him about it before, but it's like he forgets it overnight, it's seriously an addiction. He seems to take his personal relationships ingame more seriously than his relationship with me. I am frustrated, sad, and very very disappointed, but the way it is going right now, we're not gonna last.
I have played the game too, so it's not like I hate the game itself. But I was a rather casual gamer and I no longer play it. Also I never let it dictate my day or take priority over my real life relationships.
Posted October 11, 2011
bob says:
YES OMG THEY ARE GAY
Posted September 08, 2011
Just a guy says:
My wife plays 40+ hours a week. I hate WOW. I am scared to ask her to choose between it and me because I think that she will actually take the stupid game. She doesn't work because of WOW
She is a very smart lady who now I have very little in common with except our children because she only ever thinks of World of Warcraft. I am very sad and angry and not really sure what to do.
Posted September 06, 2011
Pete says:
My 16 year old became addicted to WOW to such an extent that he played 24/7 except for sleep and school and this went on for two years. My wife and I divorced over this issue because it got so bad that I grabbed him, swore at him and threatened him (I told him I didn't mean it) but my wife left with him and protected him so he could continue his addiction. He came back home after three months and my wife didn't. I struggle in trying to grow him up but we are in a better place now and he doesn't see his mother much as he said " she raised him wrong". I couldn't agree more. Kids need limits and I was the only one who tried to do that with him.
Posted August 18, 2011
_Pro_f33der_ says:
I Couldnt Even Focused On my Studies Or Bond With my parent Because of WoW especially Dota...... Urghhh.....I hope This WoW ( Garena Especially would be banned for only A YEAR for it is the main server where people around the world connect via- this software. I Hope someone would do something about this...) Panter [ >~.~<]
Posted April 10, 2011
_Pro_f33der_ says:
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Posted April 10, 2011
sultab says:
keep everything but ban WOW
Posted January 28, 2011
Heck no! Ever heard of personal responsibilty? The government shouldn't ban games because some people can't handle it.
Micky D says:
All you hill billy fucks saying that it should be banned, you are dickheads. You most likely live in a liberal country and rage about communism and other shit. Shut up. Let people learn self control for themselves. If they can't stop playing a game to do shit, society doesn't want them or need them outside.
Posted February 13, 2012
josh says:
i agree with Necromus put the warnings about addiction on it i think that would do good. :)
Posted February 12, 2012
LJNIC says:
no i don't think so i used to play WoW and it was pretty fun and then i dropped out and may start again idk
Posted February 12, 2012
Wiser says:
No offense, but the people that choose this "Heck no!" option are incredibly ignorant.
Try studying psychology and how Blizzard structures WoW and its quests before foolishly thinking, "oh it's just a personal problem, WoW is innocent". Say it's a personal problem is like NOT blaming cocaine for making people addicted, which is, I'm sorry to say, very stupid.
Posted February 03, 2012
Bojan says:
No!
Posted January 25, 2012
john says:
No. There are many activeties in the world that people spend lots of time on. Dont blame the activity blame the person.
Posted January 17, 2012
Daniel says:
I play WOW almost half year and it doesnt take a primary place in my life I'm 17 years old I'm learn in school Im going to a gym 3 times a week I'm also working in ikea in customer service I have a driving lessons professional dancing course I like to go to celebrate in weekends with my friends and ofcourse and most with my girlfriend. and still I can play 2 hours a day in wow and it's quite fair enough for me, i this 2 hours I can lvl up or almost lvl up and I don't need more time to play. You can play wow and stay human it's not so hard as you think!
Posted January 15, 2012
davidddd123 says:
no wayy, wow is keeping me away from heroine, which i was addicted to....
Posted January 12, 2012
marko1997 says:
No way
Posted January 08, 2012
Necromus says:
I don't think they should be banned outright but they should come with warnings of the possible side-effects just like alcohol and cigarettes. They should maybe be regulated to ensure they are not designed using psychological knowledge to get the player to do things they normally would not find fun to do (some MMORPGs do this). There should also be mandatory support groups provided for people addicted to these to access in the same way there are gambling support groups for casinos, etc.
Posted January 05, 2012
Books to help prevent and overcome addiction from Amazon
Based on hundreds of interviews over a three-year period, the work explores reasons people are attracted to and addicted to these games. It also surveys many existing and upcoming games, identifying their unique features and attractions. Two appendices list online addiction organizations and MMORPG information sites
Overcoming Addiction - Michael Harridan brings us step by step along the route to addiction and toward overcoming it.
Playstation Nation - Authors Olivia and Kurt Bruner give parents what they need to know to save their kids from addiction to video games--before and after exposure.
Virtual Addiction - This book includes 12 warning signs of Internet abuse, steps for addicts to change behavior, and advice for compulsive online shoppers and stock traders.
Yahoo News on Addiction
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What do you think?
Do you think people can be addicted to games like World of Warcraft? Do you think that this is becoming a serious problem? Or do you feel that this has all been blown out of proportion by a few over zealous anti-video game nut jobs? Do you know anyone (including yourself) who has had serious consequences due to games like WoW?
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jlohnes822
Jan 26, 2012 @ 7:35 am | delete
- Anything can be addictive.....moderation........lol.
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fugeecat
Nov 22, 2011 @ 8:54 pm | delete
- people can become addicted to anything. look at all the time i spend on squidoo! but banning games because of a few peoples habits will not be a smart move. it will just make the segment of society who is addicted become less connected to the rest of society.
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concept247
Nov 14, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
- great lens i cant wait for the next eapansion
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Rhidawn
Oct 17, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
- greay lens!
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12X12Recoverado
Oct 4, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- I'm not a gamer. From the comments you've attracted, I'd say you're doing wonderful at bringing in people who aren't necessarily squidoo affiliated to your site. Congratulations!
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