How do you support yourself while playing so much?

[mefdinkins]

Two years ago I was a student w/ a long-distance girlfriend. I camped AC for days, grinded XP on a few toons and got loots on loots, I could stay up/sleep in etc it was magical. I was saving money instead of going out, I was hanging w/ my buddies on skype, I was studying while I sat meditating and I can't say I regret how much I played.

Now I'm an attorney living w/ girlfriend, she is pretty busy so outside of work I generally do have some time to play. However, she does troll me pretty hard and require that I hang out with her, what a cruel world.

In every game from CS, Halo, COD, BF, EQ, WOW, UO, other MMOS I've heard the age old "you're a noob" vs. "you have no life" debate. I think I've been on both sides in different times in my life. Both have their ups and downs.

If you're really at a point in your career when you're bothered that EQ is interfering w/ your work you may want to take a step back from both (EQ/job) and evaluate what is important to you and what your specific goals are in game and in life.

Note - I'm responding to this P1999 forum post from my work.


mef

[webrunner5]

I am a old turd but I can tell you I have been "addicted" to EQ for years. But a word of advice, stay the hell away from MMO's and TV and your life will be a TON better.

I am sure most of the people on here are males, but most women are not going to put up with you playing EQ for hours at a time. Like it or not the old saying about women "you can't live with them, you can't live without them" is true. Get a life and enjoy it. It goes fast as hell and you really can't go back.

A good woman is hard to find and if you piss it away for a silly online game you need your ass beat. Or lose your job over playing it at work. Both are just stupid shit. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Lyra]

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

I was saving money instead of going out

When I don't have a game to play, I spend a lot more money. That is why this server is perfect for me. It's free, and I play a lot. I spend less money on gas, less money on eating out, less money on impulse buying. I don't think this lifestyle is healthy for everyone, but it is for me right now.

Posting from work....

[Iliilliill]

And if you decide an emulated EverQuest server is more engaging than your career, wat do?

Edit: also posting from work.

[mefdinkins]

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

And if you decide an emulated EverQuest server is more engaging than your career, wat do?

Become a professional gamer?

[Iliilliill]

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

Become a professional gamer?

how much does that pay? I'll start pooping in socks tonight.

[bulbousaur]

Originally Posted by sox7d [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I wanna be like you-oo-oo.

All right, King Louie!

[Stinkum]

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[Chronoburn]

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

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Picked bottom 2 but I will need to re-prioritize once T99 comes out.

Currently, just troll/play at work if anything ... no time once I get home.

[Iumuno]

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

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I lol'ed but it's so true.

Though I once met someone that needed only 4 hours of sleep or so, he could pick all 3 options.