December 1st, 2007
Ah…. feel that?
That, my friends, is FREEDOM. I am no longer bound by the rules of NaBloPoMo and can choose to post on a Saturday morning on my own accord. Simply wonderful.
I’ve been contemplating my plan of action to get my hands on that laptop for Christmas. Because, we all know, once spring arrives and the new baby is here there will be little chance to plunk my ass at a desktop computer. I’m going to need the mobility and freedom of a laptop, and since I’ve already acquired a wireless router, I’m half way there!
The other reason I may need another computer?
I’ve become a widow.
To a video game: it’s not just a video game, it’s the gaming experience of World of Warcraft (WoW) (and apparently, I’m not the only one, cuz she’s been one for a while).
This thing has created monsters all over the world. How many computer games do you know of that have sites dedicated to detoxifying yourself from the constant gaming? Sites dedicated to teaching you how to break the addiction? Just type “World of Warcraft addiction” into Google and you’ll be baffled by the hits. I was.
If you’re not grasping the full effect of what this game can do to people, watch THIS.
We entered this world about 3 weeks ago now. Mike spends about 6 - 8 hours a day playing at the moment (and that’s because his work scheduled has been varying over the past two months and he’s been home relatively early everyday). He’s not at the point where he’s missing work, staying up far too late or avoiding family and friends to play.
But based on what I’ve read and seen about the game, I have no idea what to expect.
Fuck, he’s already upgraded the computer, what’s next?
I’ve officially become a Widow of Warcraft.
Here I thought I came up with a witty name for wives of Warcraft players … but apparently, I’m not the only one that’s thought of it.
We must band together and save our children from these computer zombies! We must not give up without a fight (or at least some sympathy for each other, and maybe a decent guilt gift from the gaming offender).
Widows of Warcraft Unite!
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LOL I feel your pain. Bob is into computer gaming…but he’s playing Hellgate London.
December 1st, 2007 at 1:09 pm
See, I’m such an odd dixie chick.
I really don’t care if my hubs stays up at night to play this game. It means I don’t have to put out. And after 14 years of screwing the same person, eh, who cares.
December 1st, 2007 at 8:41 pm
I’m a widow of Wii myself…. Different machine, same result.
December 1st, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Ohhh boy….I wish you that laptop! I am not sure what side of the fence you are on when it comes to South Park but even if you hate it you will love their WoW episode.
Show it to your husband and start calling his Cartman. It might make him take a step back.
December 1st, 2007 at 10:21 pm
i’m a rock band widow.
so, i can definitely commiserate
December 1st, 2007 at 11:03 pm
*whistles*
December 2nd, 2007 at 1:44 am
*snort* WoW…I don’t even play the game but the initials kind of say it all. I was never into computer games. Hell, Sims bored me, and I bought it for my computer.
All I know about gamers is what I learned on JournalFen. Mainly that (a) WoW players are never female, since female gamers don’t exist, much like bisexual English majors; (b) WoW’s vents create a lot of tension if that non-existent female attempts to play; (c) Guilds are evil; (d) Relationship partners should never play together in said evil Guild, or drama happens, just like in high school.
And who said the internet never taught you anything?
December 2nd, 2007 at 2:11 am
LOL My dh would be the same if he could find a spare second to play
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:06 am
It seems we’re all suffering from some form of gaming neglect, doesn’t it. LOL
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:06 am
throw it in the garbage.
is that a faux pas?
I wish I could throw law school in the garbage.
But alas I am a shallow, shallow woman that needs a husband with a six figure salary.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Hahahahaha! I was addicted to World of Warcraft the first few months after I got it, even more when I found a guild.
I guess the only cure is… a better videogame?
December 4th, 2007 at 7:22 am
You know, world of warcraft has a parental control feature that lets you program when it is allowed to be played (and possibly for how long). You choose a password and go to town.
Just sayin’ is all.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:55 am
moosh - I’d so throw it in the garbage, but that may be more trouble then it’s worth… kinda like throwing out a law school husband - where would all the moola come from then? LOL
Iron Pugilist - Oh, it’s only getting worse now that he’s found people (some he knows in real life). He’s already asked for an effin’ headset for Christmas.
Naomi - So have to look into that! LOL So funny. I tried that once with the TV. Did NOT go over well, but he got the hint.
December 4th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
in our house it’s everquest…
December 5th, 2007 at 10:10 pm