How do you break a WoW addiction?

[Mr. Dictator]

delete and microwave.

simple.

 

[Mirc]

Unistall the game and use the Disk as a frisbee!

Seconded!

 

[Atlas14]

Keep playing! Addictions distract your mind from the every day turmoil of real life.

 

[Mirc]

I've never played WoW. Send me the disk.

(only if you give it for free, of course )

 

[Mr. Dictator]

Keep playing! Addictions distract your mind from the every day turmoil of real life.

you may be on to something.

here's how you can quit WoW...

develop a crack-cocaine addiction.

 

[GenMarshall]

I've never played WoW. Send me the disk.

(only if you give it for free, of course )

He might have to toss it to you like a frizbee . When you get it, just run off with it .

here's how you can quit WoW...

develop a crack-cocaine addiction.

Do you really want to hurt Xanikk?

 

[silver 2039]

Take a knife, cut your fingers off. You'll find yourself unable to click the keypad or mouse and thus unable to play. Addiction cured.

 

[TheDervish]

I played WoW a lot for 1-2 months (I started at release in 2004). Once I got to the level cap/raiding stage, I realized it was incredibly boring.

You must be in an incredibly cool guild if you find this game so very compelling. The other players; the only compelling reason to play WoW. Like others have said, it is overrated.

Here's what you can do.

"Cold turkey" is good, but you can augment that with a couple of other things. Go out of town for a little vacation if you can.

I myself found some really fun activities outside of the PC, and I hardly play PC games anymore. Find something you like; everyone has different sports, etc. that appeal to them, so that's up to you.

 

[JohnRM]

How do you do it?

I am severely addicted and i dont know how to play in moderation. I cant get my OT or any CFC posting fix in now.

Stop playing.

 

[Mirc]

What is the "cold turkey"?

 

[Atlas14]

What is the "cold turkey"?

Without the use of anything to aid in quitting or any "gradual quitting", you just decide to stop immediately and you rid yourself of it.

 

[Mirc]

I see. That's the best way, I think.

 

[Xanikk999]

Thanks for the advice guys. But none of it is that good TBH.

I need a friend who can forcefully stop me from playing. None of you can do that over the internet.

However they are doing server maintenence today so i cant play even though i want too.

 

[Mirc]

^ I can do that, I know someone who supposedly can get install on almost anyone's computer a trojan that changes your motherboard settings and sets your computer on fire, over the Internet.

 

[TheDervish]

I need a friend who can forcefully stop me from playing. None of you can do that over the internet.

Get your friend to uninstall and take your disc. Then go to an alcohol detox place, tell them you're addicted to the drink, and that you want to be locked up for 30 days in-patient detox. Some of these places are government mandated and you may not have to pay.

This post is for entertainment purposes only. I can't be held responsible for anyone taking me seriously (This is an internet advice thread, what do you expect?)

 

[Rambuchan]

Thanks for the advice guys. But none of it is that good TBH.

I need a friend who can forcefully stop me from playing. None of you can do that over the internet.

However they are doing server maintenence today so i cant play even though i want too.

Develop a taste for S&M.

 

[odintheking]

Damn, my friends are addicted to that WoW crap, too. I'm ashamed to know them, .

 

[Whomp]

Thanks for the advice guys. But none of it is that good TBH.

I need a friend who can forcefully stop me from playing. None of you can do that over the internet.

However they are doing server maintenence today so i cant play even though i want too.

That's a complete cop out. If you have a problem face up to it head on. If you must play then set up a reward system that allows you to play each day.
IE meet a new person face to face before playing, work x amount of hours, Help your mom around the house, get a date, something

Today it's WoW, tomorrow it's Spore!
You need an intervention? Here's my intervention to you from Michael Keaton in Mr. Mom.

[Trying to get Kenny to give up his security blanket]
Jack Butler: I understand that you little guys start out with your woobies and you think they're great... and they are, they are terrific. But pretty soon, a woobie isn't enough. You're out on the street trying to score an electric blanket, or maybe a quilt. And the next thing you know, you're strung out on bedspreads Ken. That's serious.

 

[GoodEnoughForMe]

Now that professional gamers can make $100,000 a year and have their own product lines, there's no reason to quit!

 

[GenMarshall]

Now that professional gamers can make $100,000 a year and have their own product lines, there's no reason to quit!

And sacrifice a social life that includes dating?! Even I am not willing to make that sacrifice.