I haven't played a video game in a long time. I used to spend way too much of my time as a kid in front of those things, but I enjoyed it. I finished off a game several months ago and swore off them forever. I figured they were time-wasters and I should probably be doing something more productive with my life. I felt confident with that decision then.
Lately however a friend has been telling me about all these games he's been playing and he's giving me the itch to play again. I've been getting bored and I've been eyeballing Starcraft 2 ever since it came out.
This friend of mine seems to live a pretty slack lifestyle. Games are a big part of his life and I don't want that to happen to me. I'm afraid that once I start playing I'll fall into a bad lifestyle. I'm pretty torn about "going back". Part of me says I should do things if I enjoy them, but I also know that that sort of "hobby" can be pretty addictive, isolating, and destructive.
So what are your thoughts on video games and their effects on lifestyle? Do you know many people who have been consumed by them? Do you know anyone who successfully plays them in moderation and still maintains a good lifestyle?
Lately however a friend has been telling me about all these games he's been playing and he's giving me the itch to play again. I've been getting bored and I've been eyeballing Starcraft 2 ever since it came out.
This friend of mine seems to live a pretty slack lifestyle. Games are a big part of his life and I don't want that to happen to me. I'm afraid that once I start playing I'll fall into a bad lifestyle. I'm pretty torn about "going back". Part of me says I should do things if I enjoy them, but I also know that that sort of "hobby" can be pretty addictive, isolating, and destructive.
So what are your thoughts on video games and their effects on lifestyle? Do you know many people who have been consumed by them? Do you know anyone who successfully plays them in moderation and still maintains a good lifestyle?