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December 31, 2020, 03:32:39 AM
That's much preferred if you're doing this you prefer and at the same time, you're happy with it. It's the best feeling, right? The pilot and boosting service, I see them and many are doing it in different games.
If the game management allows that, you have no problem. But even if they prohibit such activities, you'll still see players do it because they make money from it.

Actually, game developers actually hated this kind of money-making as this is really annoying for the opposing opponent. So in this kind of business, you must be considerate on how you carry the game. You must learn how to be down to earth, and not arrogant to the opposing opponent, through chats or emotes. As a matter of fact, it is really annoying when you grind on your real account and someone from higher ranks do the same, it feels unfair and unreasonable.

Im talking about online strategic games, such as dota 2, league of legends, Valorant, CsGo, Etc. Otherwise like RPG, it is pretty much not of an issue compare to those games.
You need to be considerate lest your account will be reported by those annoyed opponents. I've felt that because I'm also a player and that's really annoying but what can I do, it's a game and it's a profit making game for others but not for me.
In RPGs, it is enjoyable because you can farm for items and forge into a stronger one. There will be other players that don't want to push through grinding and wanting to buy those items with real money.
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December 31, 2020, 12:40:59 AM
What are those games you've made some money? does it like you're selling items in-game? There are in-game and real life markets that have been built through these games.
And other than that, they also built friendship and connections in real life through it. I have friends that even found the love of their lives and got married and the place they've met, is through an RPG game.

Let me share mine, I used to be someone who you call a PILOT user, someone who would handle others account to increase their rank/MMR for a set amount of price in each division. The higher the rank/MMR, the higher the price. I also do "boosting" services if the client wants to take part in the process, and it is almost for the same price, but they can negotiate it unlike in Pilot service.

And as you mentioned, the market-place is a great way to earn money, selling rare gears and stuffs online can give you a great fortune. It is just that, I am not that kind of gamer as I really liked collecting these kinds of stuff for my very own happiness Cheesy
That's much preferred if you're doing this you prefer and at the same time, you're happy with it. It's the best feeling, right? The pilot and boosting service, I see them and many are doing it in different games.
If the game management allows that, you have no problem. But even if they prohibit such activities, you'll still see players do it because they make money from it.

Actually, game developers actually hated this kind of money-making as this is really annoying for the opposing opponent. So in this kind of business, you must be considerate on how you carry the game. You must learn how to be down to earth, and not arrogant to the opposing opponent, through chats or emotes. As a matter of fact, it is really annoying when you grind on your real account and someone from higher ranks do the same, it feels unfair and unreasonable.

Im talking about online strategic games, such as dota 2, league of legends, Valorant, CsGo, Etc. Otherwise like RPG, it is pretty much not of an issue compare to those games.
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December 30, 2020, 09:17:48 PM
Video game election... I mean addiction... isn't the only problem. Grin

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December 30, 2020, 06:12:02 PM
What are those games you've made some money? does it like you're selling items in-game? There are in-game and real life markets that have been built through these games.
And other than that, they also built friendship and connections in real life through it. I have friends that even found the love of their lives and got married and the place they've met, is through an RPG game.

Let me share mine, I used to be someone who you call a PILOT user, someone who would handle others account to increase their rank/MMR for a set amount of price in each division. The higher the rank/MMR, the higher the price. I also do "boosting" services if the client wants to take part in the process, and it is almost for the same price, but they can negotiate it unlike in Pilot service.

And as you mentioned, the market-place is a great way to earn money, selling rare gears and stuffs online can give you a great fortune. It is just that, I am not that kind of gamer as I really liked collecting these kinds of stuff for my very own happiness Cheesy
That's much preferred if you're doing this you prefer and at the same time, you're happy with it. It's the best feeling, right? The pilot and boosting service, I see them and many are doing it in different games.
If the game management allows that, you have no problem. But even if they prohibit such activities, you'll still see players do it because they make money from it.
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December 30, 2020, 12:03:24 AM
What are those games you've made some money? does it like you're selling items in-game? There are in-game and real life markets that have been built through these games.
And other than that, they also built friendship and connections in real life through it. I have friends that even found the love of their lives and got married and the place they've met, is through an RPG game.

Let me share mine, I used to be someone who you call a PILOT user, someone who would handle others account to increase their rank/MMR for a set amount of price in each division. The higher the rank/MMR, the higher the price. I also do "boosting" services if the client wants to take part in the process, and it is almost for the same price, but they can negotiate it unlike in Pilot service.

And as you mentioned, the market-place is a great way to earn money, selling rare gears and stuffs online can give you a great fortune. It is just that, I am not that kind of gamer as I really liked collecting these kinds of stuff for my very own happiness Cheesy

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December 29, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.
Since I was a kid, I've been playing video games, the NES, and other old games except for those very first versions of games. Before it was only the purpose of video games and the market was good enough and there were many gamers that have been scattered all around the world.
Now that it was brought to see that there's a gaming market, a career, and esports market that one can go in as a profession, it's entirely different today and is more fun because of the opportunities that it has brought.

Yeah! that was fair enough. because games did not give us a total loss. I think when I was playing games, I chose those games that I can earn money while I'm playing and in our country, their lots of games like that. It gave me some opportunities to buy some of my needs while playing those games. Right now, gamers should consider playing such kinds of games because, in the long run, they can earn as much as they're progressing in the game.
What are those games you've made some money? does it like you're selling items in-game? There are in-game and real life markets that have been built through these games.
And other than that, they also built friendship and connections in real life through it. I have friends that even found the love of their lives and got married and the place they've met, is through an RPG game.
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December 29, 2020, 03:53:26 PM
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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.
I think addiction is an addiction I have never seen anything like harmless addictions. Frankly speaking the way UX designing has developed these days every product is designed in a way to make the consumer habitual. So wherever you get dopamine you seem to create an addiction for that thing. If we are going to see if something is good or not merely on the basis of bringing people together and potential ways to create jobs even the brothels could be justified. Even the gaming segment now has seen a sharp shift into sub-sectors like VR gaming, Mobile Gaming, and traditional Video Gaming on Console/PS/Xboxes to a whole new sector of these gaming championships. Frankly speaking we and are the main product for this sector.

You're right, there is no harmless addiction.

Let me rephrase, a 'relative' harmless addiction. Is playing video games better than doing meth? Sure, why not. Mobile games design some pretty addicting UI though. They make the games free, then loop people into microtransactions to progress. You have crate/chest openings which are skin to slot machines.
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December 29, 2020, 03:46:56 PM
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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.
I think addiction is an addiction I have never seen anything like harmless addictions. Frankly speaking the way UX designing has developed these days every product is designed in a way to make the consumer habitual. So wherever you get dopamine you seem to create an addiction for that thing. If we are going to see if something is good or not merely on the basis of bringing people together and potential ways to create jobs even the brothels could be justified. Even the gaming segment now has seen a sharp shift into sub-sectors like VR gaming, Mobile Gaming, and traditional Video Gaming on Console/PS/Xboxes to a whole new sector of these gaming championships. Frankly speaking we and are the main product for this sector.
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December 28, 2020, 10:43:03 PM
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I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.
Since I was a kid, I've been playing video games, the NES, and other old games except for those very first versions of games. Before it was only the purpose of video games and the market was good enough and there were many gamers that have been scattered all around the world.
Now that it was brought to see that there's a gaming market, a career, and esports market that one can go in as a profession, it's entirely different today and is more fun because of the opportunities that it has brought.

Yeah! that was fair enough. because games did not give us a total loss. I think when I was playing games, I chose those games that I can earn money while I'm playing and in our country, their lots of games like that. It gave me some opportunities to buy some of my needs while playing those games. Right now, gamers should consider playing such kinds of games because, in the long run, they can earn as much as they're progressing in the game.
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December 28, 2020, 06:56:45 PM
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I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.
Since I was a kid, I've been playing video games, the NES, and other old games except for those very first versions of games. Before it was only the purpose of video games and the market was good enough and there were many gamers that have been scattered all around the world.
Now that it was brought to see that there's a gaming market, a career, and esports market that one can go in as a profession, it's entirely different today and is more fun because of the opportunities that it has brought.
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December 28, 2020, 06:28:40 PM
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Many people don't know how to pick a hobby! They end up doing the same repeated thing and don't realize when it becomes an addiction and as such, they call it hobby. I like video games no doubt but, I don't make it a need or is compelled at any point in time to play.
What might seem to be a rescuer from boredom is just another imprisoning worther in a virtual reality cell and as such, big fans get sucked in so much that they fail to realize the  usefulness of time as it slips  by, seconds by seconds.

Time is money they say, invest it and get rewards.
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December 28, 2020, 10:45:22 AM
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In Bangladesh plus India it should be the common and biggest problem for our children.  I want to tell you about my country. In Bangladesh the pubg and free fire games is most popular games. A huge amount of children age range 10-17 they are playing this games limit less. They are spend a huge time on this games. Well we are truely care about their future. They are reading or playing any physical games they are now interested in virtual games. Its because of they are getting very cheap price range smartphone plus very cheap internet pack and this kinds of games they can play that times of games. By this problem. Now we can't understand what will be happen
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December 27, 2020, 01:31:51 AM
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I’m not a game freak but I understand the video games was design to entertain users just like every other digital gadget that keeps one busy and free from stress or pressure. Like I said earlier I’m not a game freak but I have friends who plays the game frequently and it’s just for fun not addiction.
Video games are to kill boredom but when it becomes an addiction then it becomes problematic for the user.
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December 27, 2020, 01:23:13 AM
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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.

There are definitely games that exploit this, mostly mobile apps that are built similar to slot machines.  Kind of mindless, lots of clicking/tapping and constant monitoring every day/hour to make sure you don't lose whatever it is you did all the mindless clicking/tapping for.  And it's always easy to buy that premium thing for $1 in game that doesn't actually do anything just looks pretty.  Farmville was one of the first I believe.

Those games exist, but they don't represent, imo, "video games" and really shouldn't even be lumped into the same group as your Xbox/Nintendo/Playstation or PC games like League of Legends or DOTA.

If your kid is playing Farmville in all his spare time, for god sake buy him a XBox or something.
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December 27, 2020, 01:06:12 AM
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Sadly yes  Sad Sad but any kind of addiction is always problem to be fair. In denial's defense, it's still a lot better than alcoholism and drugs. Escapism as always been a part of the human psyche. When you lose out on the real world, you'd need a win in a fantasy world.

To be fair, this is kind of deep, and somehow true. But this can't be for the most, Escapism is what entertainment offers tbh. Escaping the current problems by engaging to something that will make you think of other things. The only thing about gaming is just like as you said when they rely on this for any problem they take and don't engage to face it. Which is really sad to think.
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December 26, 2020, 03:10:27 PM
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Wow. To be honest I actually was not aware of how large viewer base was. But still video game addiction can be a problem because these companies will purposely design their product to be addictive. Realistically it’s about the most harmless addiction there is so it’s not like it hurts anybody else.

My main point was mostly about video game addiction because clearly there are some positive benefits to video games like bringing people together or a potential way to create jobs.
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December 26, 2020, 01:58:51 PM
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Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid.  Roll Eyes
Modern-day games are highly addictive and contain a lot of in app purchases so nowadays people are spending in thousands of dollars for game characters and inside game stuff, so which may harm the financial status of the family. Also, it may change the social behaviour of the kids in the coming generation because they love more violations in the game which can't be applied in the real world.

You're making it sound worse than it is. You don't have to buy things to play and most of this paid content is optional and doesn't give players any advantage. I know that there are crazy people who pay $300 for a weapon skin in CS that really does nothing but make them feel better about themselves, but most people don't do it and enjoy the game as it is. There's lots of freebies that you earn while playing and you can have a lot of free skins and other gadgets, without spending any money. I played some of these games with paid content like Smite and they reward you with game currencies just for logging in or playing during special events. You don't have to spend any money to have fun with friends.
It is actually a lot worsen now, yes we can play the games without buying those skins but let us take someone as an example who is playing those games just only for fun for years. They might start it as fun and also with freebie things but over time they will get addicted to the game so they want to hold those useless skins and will be ready to pay for things. Even people get to the next level so they want to keep updating their gadgets very often just to make their game experience better.
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December 26, 2020, 01:20:28 PM
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Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid.  Roll Eyes

I think you are a bit misinformed. Gaming became much more accepted over the last few years. Actually there are a lot of girls in gaming these days. A good friend of mine is married to a gamer girl that is still streaming. Also the demand for gaming gear is high than ever with a lot of different styles and colors for all sexes.

Of course they're more accepting of gaming. Doesn't mean it isn't taboo to stay inside playing video games all day. I'm sure some woman would find that to be a bit off putting? But to each their own.

Also, video games are distracting, if they get out of hand. Why bother doing work or studying in school when you can play world of warcraft all day  Wink

Anything entertaining is distracting.  That's what entertainment is for.

And it's not the 90s anymore.  It's not a bad thing to be a 'nerd'.  And video games are a way to make friends, not a sign you don't have any. 

Times have changed.

In North America ESports viewership is expected to be more than MLB, making the NFL the only league with more viewers.

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December 26, 2020, 12:34:43 PM
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Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid.  Roll Eyes
Modern-day games are highly addictive and contain a lot of in app purchases so nowadays people are spending in thousands of dollars for game characters and inside game stuff, so which may harm the financial status of the family. Also, it may change the social behaviour of the kids in the coming generation because they love more violations in the game which can't be applied in the real world.

You're making it sound worse than it is. You don't have to buy things to play and most of this paid content is optional and doesn't give players any advantage. I know that there are crazy people who pay $300 for a weapon skin in CS that really does nothing but make them feel better about themselves, but most people don't do it and enjoy the game as it is. There's lots of freebies that you earn while playing and you can have a lot of free skins and other gadgets, without spending any money. I played some of these games with paid content like Smite and they reward you with game currencies just for logging in or playing during special events. You don't have to spend any money to have fun with friends.
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December 26, 2020, 11:13:58 AM
#87
Video games are harmless, but I fear the new incoming generation is getting heavily dependent on them so they lack social skills, or the will to even go outside. Perhaps the unspoken benefit is the population will naturally go down because they won't get laid.  Roll Eyes

I think you are a bit misinformed. Gaming became much more accepted over the last few years. Actually there are a lot of girls in gaming these days. A good friend of mine is married to a gamer girl that is still streaming. Also the demand for gaming gear is high than ever with a lot of different styles and colors for all sexes.

Of course they're more accepting of gaming. Doesn't mean it isn't taboo to stay inside playing video games all day. I'm sure some woman would find that to be a bit off putting? But to each their own.

Also, video games are distracting, if they get out of hand. Why bother doing work or studying in school when you can play world of warcraft all day  Wink
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