I always find it weird when I see a hardcore gamer get lost in the virtual world. I've tried talking to my friends when they are in the "zone" and they just completely ignore me. Focused so intently on their game they don't even realize the world around them. So I couldn't help but wonder just what Julian Dibbell looked like during his 3 week vacation from reality. On pg. 145 of "Play Money" he writes:
Yesterday I put my wife and two-year-old daughter on a plane and watched them fly awawy for what will be three weeks apart. I haven't had real solitude like this in a while, and I like my solitude in general, but to my surprise this has so far been as much fun as a puch in the gut.
It's weird that he would have the opposite effect and actually miss his companions rather than dive right into the game. Eventually he gets into some hardcore gaming and has a goal to reach before his family returns - gain $1000 (or the equivalent of it in gold pieces). That's a hefty goal for a three week rush but in the end he just reaches his goal. Of course.....afterwards he's more intent on gaining more income.......and the addiction grows.
No comments:
Post a Comment