RuneScape - Helped My Grades?

[runescapeloser22]

It was December of 2006, a year ago. All was well, I was getting A's on tests, understood all my homework, getting new levels everyday, making lots of money on Runescape. Then about 10 months later I got hacked, I quit. This year in school has been very difficult for me (8th grade), I've found it hard to concentrate while studying, doing homework, in class, ect. I'm beginning to think my success in school was linked to my playing of Runescape. I don't know how exactly, but ever since I quit I've been doing poorly in school, I only got one A on my report card this trimester, and got a C-, my lowest report card grade ever. As opposed to last year where I got all A's.

 

 

 

I've noticed similar effects outside of school too, often times my mom tells me to do a list of things, she comes up to me and says something like, "Scott, can you go clean your room, do the dishes, and fold the laundry?" When I do that know, I always seem to forget what the next thing I have to do is, even if I try to remember, basically I think quitting Runescape has affected my memory too. You guys are probably thinking, "Oh, he's just not trying hard enough!" That's what my parents are saying too...[cabbage]. I try my hardest, and I've just found life a lot harder without Runescape in my life (wow I feel like such a nerd after writing that sentence :lol: ).

 

 

 

This may sound rediculous, and I noticed this change a long time ago, but finally made myself make a thread about it. Discuss?

[highlanders]

You don't seem to know why exactly it is your grades have dropped. You seem to think Runescape might have to do with it, but have you actually done some introspection to understand why your grades have dropped, or is this just some clueless guess because you have no idea why?

[runescapeloser22]

You don't seem to know why exactly it is your grades have dropped. You seem to think Runescape might have to do with it, but have you actually done some introspection to understand why your grades have dropped, or is this just some clueless guess because you have no idea why?

 

Pretty much yes, but I don't see any other reason as to why they would. Some of my friends have said, stress, but there's not more of that in my life then there was before, maybe even less then before #-o

[warren211]

Lol, runescape does the opposite for me than what it does for you. I can't concentrate on homework while thinking of runescape, and I certainly don't remember things to do after an hour or two on runescape.

[highlanders]

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You don't seem to know why exactly it is your grades have dropped. You seem to think Runescape might have to do with it, but have you actually done some introspection to understand why your grades have dropped, or is this just some clueless guess because you have no idea why?

 

Pretty much yes, but I don't see any other reason as to why they would. Some of my friends have said, stress, but there's not more of that in my life then there was before, maybe even less then before #-o

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There's always a reason behind things. Ask yourself some questions, do some introspection, you'll find the reason why your grades have dropped. I doubt Runescape has to do with it.

[xlippsx]

In all honesty it is very doubtful that the two are related. It may be as simple as 8th grade is harder than 7th. No matter what it is, I highly doubt that playing Runescape could have a positive effect on your grades (unless you're playing Rs instead of WoW or some other more addicting game).

[Rcty]

Well...Now what do you do in your free time instead of playing RuneScape?

 

 

 

RuneScape can develop social skills and keeps you thinking while you're still doing something fun. If you're sitting on the couch watching TV, it's fun, but it's not making your brain do anything productive.

 

 

 

~Rcty

[Adam007]

Sounds like the only way it could have benefited your life would be indirectly, so my guess is that playing runescape structured your time somehow. Now that you've got extra time, you aren't properly managing it. That would be my only guess, because it just doesn't make any sense that the actual playing of that game would have any intellectual benefit, and if you imagine it to do so, you're creating a terrible placebo to live with.

[Junkie_Joe]

Do you regret it? Do you regret the fact that you chose to quit? 'Cause if your mind's set on RuneScape, it's inevitable that the level of attention you're giving other activities (in your case school and chores) will drop.

[Ts_Stormrage]

LAUNDRY!!! I knew I forgot something to do!!!

[ugafan_2009]

My grades were better last year when I used to play RS a lot more.

 

 

 

Oh wait, that's just A.P History and A.P Biology. :evil:

[jessy87]

Sounds like the only way it could have benefited your life would be indirectly, so my guess is that playing runescape structured your time somehow. Now that you've got extra time, you aren't properly managing it. That would be my only guess, because it just doesn't make any sense that the actual playing of that game would have any intellectual benefit, and if you imagine it to do so, you're creating a terrible placebo to live with.

 

 

 

 

 

my thoughts exactly, i figured he probably worked hard in class knowing his time on RS would be much more fun, and thus time management skills were developed it seems. that is just a thought.

 

 

 

 

 

god knows why your having this "issue". if perhaps you wanted to test this theory, try playing again?

[Adam007]

Sounds like the only way it could have benefited your life would be indirectly, so my guess is that playing runescape structured your time somehow. Now that you've got extra time, you aren't properly managing it. That would be my only guess, because it just doesn't make any sense that the actual playing of that game would have any intellectual benefit, and if you imagine it to do so, you're creating a terrible placebo to live with.

 

 

 

 

 

my thoughts exactly, i figured he probably worked hard in class knowing his time on RS would be much more fun, and thus time management skills were developed it seems. that is just a thought.

 

 

 

 

 

god knows why your having this "issue". if perhaps you wanted to test this theory, try playing again?

 

Or replace rs with a new constructive thing that takes up a similar amount of time. Just anything to keep busy so you don't have a ton of empty space where you end up doing nothing for an even greater amount of time.

[Maddavy2004]

Perhaps since everyone is different. Maybe your just having trouble in school. This year my math marks have dropped and I am not doing anything differently. (Gr. 10 btw)

[unorclan]

1 - I think its because it's 8th grade, getting you ready for high school

 

2 - Runescape has actually helped me on 2 of my World History tests I've taken just this year, know about the skills and middle age armour and weapons helped me out on 1-2 of the questions.

 

3 - Play RS again if you really think thats whats affecting you

[jessy87]

Sounds like the only way it could have benefited your life would be indirectly, so my guess is that playing runescape structured your time somehow. Now that you've got extra time, you aren't properly managing it. That would be my only guess, because it just doesn't make any sense that the actual playing of that game would have any intellectual benefit, and if you imagine it to do so, you're creating a terrible placebo to live with.

 

 

 

 

 

my thoughts exactly, i figured he probably worked hard in class knowing his time on RS would be much more fun, and thus time management skills were developed it seems. that is just a thought.

 

 

 

 

 

god knows why your having this "issue". if perhaps you wanted to test this theory, try playing again?

 

Or replace rs with a new constructive thing that takes up a similar amount of time. Just anything to keep busy so you don't have a ton of empty space where you end up doing nothing for an even greater amount of time.

 

 

 

yes, however that "hobby" he already has a means to the answer of the question, his account is the same without the $.

 

 

 

edit: forgot to say, that RS means that he would not really have to spend much real life $ to get back to things.

 

 

 

i dont know him, so i cannot suggest something. but i would suggest either rs or some simple thing. just take it from me, dont start playing pool to heavily or Xbox live

[Captainkidd]

LAUNDRY!!! I knew I forgot something to do!!!

*Points and laughs!* :D

 

 

 

Well, runescape has helped me because I use to zone out on the couch watching T.V, baring thinking and alive :wink: . Now that I play runescape I'm always thinking in...

[Vincent]

its funny a lot of people that play runescape dont realise the amount of educational benefit it provides to those that would not be benefitting from this normally. in other words if it's a game you like you're going to learn; there's educational games but if the person thinks it's only for educational purposes that's "not cool" and it's "not as fun". the educational benefits are an added bonus or byproduct since it is something you enjoy doing. it's like a job is more than the means to pay your bills. the game is more than just entertainment; if teachers could put in their little educational commentaries into a game like runescape if they thought you'd play it then they would and in the process you'd also be learning. :D

 

 

 

a lot of children's games and toys are designed like that; runescape is really no exception. surprise. :twisted: one cool fact is you can use the ge as a calculator and no doubt runescape helps people learn english and also with math skills and probably logic development and time management etc. sure it's easy to say that that is all bunk and there isnt those benefits but in fact there really is. and its more fun then "studying".

 

 

 

you should always do your homework; i know it sounds boring and all but the reason you're given homework is to help you learn the material and it will sink in. some subjects require intense study others more practice and some memorization. if you need extra help with a specific subject seek help; you'd be surprised how simple some stuff is if it's just explained the right way. good luck with your studies.

[leonid1023]

runescape improved my english alot i always get A at school :thumbsup:

[ImWhiTe]

psh, my grades had fallen in middle school due to runescape, yeah 8th grade is a lot harder than 6/7, i was getting a-c's in those, than 8th grade ekk, mostly becasue everyone didnt really care since it was our last year at the school, god enjoy 8th grade, i did a lot

[anonymouse_]

You do your homework in elementary school? :shock:

 

 

 

But regarding your attention span/memory/whatever you wanna call it, RS pretty much gives you ADD :lol:

 

 

 

RS honestly doesn't affect my grades. I always aim for a certain mark range (90+ in high school, 80+ in university, who cares about elementary lol), and if I fall short, I just spend more time studying (I pretty much didn't study at all in high school, only a little gr 9 when I was scared lmao). Obviously you have to study in university to get an A, but now that I've quit RS, I have more time for schoolwork and friends (got a few 90s in some of my university exams already). It all depends on the person...what works for one won't work for someone else.

 

 

 

You do your homework in elementary school? :shock:

 

 

 

But regarding your attention span/memory/whatever you wanna call it, RS pretty much gives you ADD :lol:

 

I'm in Junior High, not elementary school :lol:

 

and Homework counts as 30% of my grade.

 

In Canada we call it high school. Americans :shame:

[runescapeloser22]

You do your homework in elementary school? :shock:

 

 

 

But regarding your attention span/memory/whatever you wanna call it, RS pretty much gives you ADD :lol:

 

I'm in Junior High, not elementary school :lol:

 

and Homework counts as 30% of my grade.

[anonymouse_]

You do your homework in elementary school? :shock:

 

 

 

But regarding your attention span/memory/whatever you wanna call it, RS pretty much gives you ADD :lol:

 

I'm in Junior High, not elementary school :lol:

 

and Homework counts as 30% of my grade.

Grade 1-8 is elementary school, high school is 9-12, and idk anything about this 'junior high' you speak of :-k

[Robert_de_Sable]

Tbh you might be right. I have never taken one economy class in my life, yet I could relay to you most of the rules of basic economy. It also helps to keep my math sharp, and above all it really sharpens one's people skills.

[ugafan_2009]

You do your homework in elementary school? :shock:

 

 

 

But regarding your attention span/memory/whatever you wanna call it, RS pretty much gives you ADD :lol:

 

I'm in Junior High, not elementary school :lol:

 

and Homework counts as 30% of my grade.

Grade 1-8 is elementary school, high school is 9-12, and idk anything about this 'junior high' you speak of :-k

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