Why do players stay hardcore after this much time?

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Originally Posted by Tethler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Two simple words: Disability Benefits

Lol.

I get the addiction piece. I was definitely addicted back in the live days, and would feel the effects of a withdrawal even going a few days off the game. I’ve gotten addicted to other games since then too; I feel like certain personality’s lend themselves to a higher propensity towards addiction than others. Either nature, nurture, or some combination therein. I just know I have to really control myself playing certain games, or it could be easy to fall back down the rabbit hole. The dopamine cycle is very real.

When I read about some of these 4 day 100+ hour Manastone runs, I’m cringing inside. Reminds me of these kinds of stories:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn...ath/index.html