For the ultimate in fun time sinks, I have one word for you…MMORPGs.
Ok, so it’s technically 6 words: Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games. Massively Multiplayer Online refers to the fact that you play in a world with other people, more than the 5 or 6 that you can usually play with together in a TCP/IP connected game. You can be in game with literally hundreds of other people with whom you can interact, chat, and play. It’s part game, part social.
There are a number of games in the MMORPG genre, but I will highlight only a few of the best known.
The downside of MMORPGs is that they generally have a monthly cost associated with it. EQII costs $15 per month. The other downside is that it can be quite addictive if you let it be.
The upside of MMORPGs is that they are just plain fun! Really, if you haven’t played one before, at least try it out. Most of them have a free trial so you can get a feel for the game before you buy it. If you’ve never played an MMORPG before, this is a good way to start as the trial generally has a very good tutorial, since there’s a bit of a learning curve to play one.
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I have never played an MMORPG for lack of time and money (cannot justify monthly fee for sporadic use), but I have friends who do. I can attest to its addictive potential. One friend was a brilliant student who was sucked into MUDs (precursor to the MMORPGs) and eventually had to redo a year of school. We have also heard other anecdotes, such as that of the Korean who recently died after several days of non-stop play. For those who have self-control, however, MMORPGs can be a fun and social means of entertainment.
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It’s true that if you have an addictive personality, video games like anything else can become an addiction. But for the rest of us, it’s just plain fun. My husband and I probably play 10 or so hours a week. That sounds like a lot until you realize we don’t watch TV *laughs*. We even turned our cable off. We just couldn’t justify the cost for something we used so rarely.
I just love MMORPG, because you get to play with real people from other parts of the world. This is simply awesome. Playing with multiple real people is simply fun and way too entertaining. I am sure once you start playing these games, you’ll be completely addicted to them. I can say i am completely addicted to them and there is nothing that can stop me from playing MMORPG.