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DISCLAIMER-- This is only meant to be for people who want to quit, so for all you people who play the game this isn't an attack on you. So don't rage..

 

I'm also aware that this may touch a few nerves but please be mature. As said in the disclaimer this isn't an attack on the people that enjoy the game.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nPUPfzmmE4&feature=youtu.be

 

If you enjoy the game, don't take offense. This is mainly meant for the people looking to quit.

 

Interesting to see what everyone thinks.

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"Don't go on runescape videos or anything to do them" *goes makes runescape 'video'*

 

Not really getting involved in RuneScape if you're trying to aid the process of a person who wants to quit.

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"Don't go on runescape videos or anything to do them" *goes makes runescape 'video'*

 

Not really getting involved in RuneScape if you're trying to aid the process of a person who wants to quit.

 

But after your 6 months its still well on your mind but you say it shouldn't be on others

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"Don't go on runescape videos or anything to do them" *goes makes runescape 'video'*

 

Not really getting involved in RuneScape if you're trying to aid the process of a person who wants to quit.

 

But after your 6 months its still well on your mind but you say it shouldn't be on others

 

On my mind because I had a friend who is still addicted and I wanted to help people?

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Can barely hear it, had to turn up the volume to 100% on my computer and the video.. On top of that if you're done with it why are you bothering to make a video about it? If you want to quit, then just quit and don't go back or talk about it. You're contradicting yourself there. Makes no sense that you quit, yet just joined a Fan/Help Forums today. Not to mention, you're talking about being constructive yet you're making a video about a game you say you quit.

 

Runescape may not matter to you, and may not have a purpose for you. For others its a game to enjoy, most of the people who play do it in their free time. Example: I got to school and work, but while on vacation I am playing Runescape and spending time with family. I am completely happy, and I have quit Runescape before. Just because at that one point time you didn't want to play - doesn't mean you won't want to play at a later date.

 

I think you need to really re-think the quote "practice what you preach"

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Always amuses me that Runescape is the only game that you have to "quit" instead of simply stopping playing it like every other game.

 

Edit: This video seems more of an "I quit runescape and it is a shit game, you should feel this way as well". Not much info on actually quitting other than stuff everyone already knows like drop your bank.

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I think you need to really re-think the quote "practice what you preach"

 

Calling someone who is helping others quit a game they're addicted to after breaking the cycle of addiction for themselves is like slapping a sponsor in the face at an AA meeting. It's completely insensitive regardless if you don't think the video is an effective learning tool. So long as it's not detrimental or it doesn't aid in relapsing, there's nothing wrong with it.

 

I understand the general population is really tired of seeing people who should've long since quit come back to attack the game. That isn't the purpose of this video. If you don't like it, give constructive criticism, but let's not attack it while portraying it to be something that it isn't.

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I think you need to really re-think the quote "practice what you preach"

 

Calling someone who is helping others quit a game they're addicted to after breaking the cycle of addiction for themselves is like slapping a sponsor in the face at an AA meeting. It's completely insensitive regardless if you don't think the video is an effective learning tool. So long as it's not detrimental or it doesn't aid in relapsing, there's nothing wrong with it.

 

I understand the general population is really tired of seeing people who should've long since quit come back to attack the game. That isn't the purpose of this video. If you don't like it, give constructive criticism, but let's not attack it while portraying it to be something that it isn't.

 

1:50 3:58 5:06 5:49, all instances of baseless claims or passing off his opinions as fact. The only advice given is to "drop your shit" and "log off and never come back". My father's life was changed for the better through AA, and I respect what he's trying to do, but the video is more of a rant than an aid, and good intentions don't change that.

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So he's lacking some sophistication in his arguments. I don't think that invalidates his purpose at all. I was going to claim devil's advocate at least, in light of all the criticism, but then I saw Kimberly's posts.

 

By the way... I've worked the 12 Steps. Yes, I'm aware that drug and alcohol addiction is different than other compulsive-obsessive behavior. I'm aware of the arguments that say anything that does not have a physical withdraw is not textbook definition of addiction. In my experience, I think it's a worthwhile discussion, and it doesn't do well to marginalize something as trivial.

 

@Rellik Sans: Yes, I know that quitting in silence is the expectation of most players, and I know that goes for quitting clans and communities for the game as well as quitting RS generally. But I don't agree at all with guilting someone for the sake of conformity. Consideration goes both ways: you can also be silent and let that state that you disagree or at least are not interested in what he has to say.

 

I think taking a break from a game is more ideal (and I've done that for RS). But I've seen plenty of people that can't even do that, and for all sorts of games, many of them non-pixelated. Sometimes a clean break really is needed. I had to do that with some other types of gaming-- Live Action Roleplay (LARP) was the big one. The players were socially toxic, and some of them really were throwing their lives away. Sadly I had to realize I was trashing relationships with friends and family (a few of them were playing the game, too), and that it wasn't worth doing so.

 

I'll be 39 next month. At the risk of sounding ageist, I'm guessing Tom is speaking more to the age 18-25 crowd, and where that's an age of starting careers, families, and independent lives-- I think he's got every reason to make his argument. Yeah, I've seen some players more my age trying to escape their lives, but I think that changes the argument a little (they aren't throwing away potential-- they are throwing away what they've established).

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I think you need to really re-think the quote "practice what you preach"

 

Calling someone who is helping others quit a game they're addicted to after breaking the cycle of addiction for themselves is like slapping a sponsor in the face at an AA meeting. It's completely insensitive regardless if you don't think the video is an effective learning tool. So long as it's not detrimental or it doesn't aid in relapsing, there's nothing wrong with it.

 

I understand the general population is really tired of seeing people who should've long since quit come back to attack the game. That isn't the purpose of this video. If you don't like it, give constructive criticism, but let's not attack it while portraying it to be something that it isn't.

 

Thank you. Can't thank you enough.

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I got as far as 'over 60 days play time and played for 6 years' and thought lol this guy doesn't know the meaning of 'addiction.'

 

I'm in the ballpark of 365 days play time with 10 years on my account and that only works out to like 2.4 hours a day on average which does not qualify as an addiction. His times comes to 0.6 hours a day average playtime, half an hour a day is definite not an 'addiction.'

 

Desire to level up is not addiction, minigames, friends and clans are not addiction either. That logic is like saying oh you played scrabble two days in a row your addicted to it. Oh you go out with your friends once a week your addicted to them. It is also entirely false to claim the concept of levels automatically hardwires you in to wanting the best, there's thousands of players who purposefully ignore skills or have no intention of maxing. To claim it as a 'fact' in the way the video did is ludicrous.

 

Arguments about the 100 hours for a 99 thing: So what? In terms of several years or a lifetime that is a very small amount. You spend more time sleeping, eating, watching TV, waiting for buses etc. It doesn't matter that it is 100 hours unless you do them back to back and it does not matter if its 100 hours unless you do it at the detriment of other things in your life and it does not matter that its 100 hours if you ENJOY doing it.

 

'Runescape isn't worth it' - Entirely subjective. If you garner enjoyment or relaxation from it it is worth it. I mean unless you are a recording musician playing an instrument is not worth it. Watching movies or TV or just hanging out with friends is not worth it, they don't further your life purpose in any way. Learning to cook is not worth it as nutrition is the same no matter what. Anything you do at all that does not directly keep you alive or further your career is not worth it.

 

"I want to alch a rare before I quit" - This segment is entirely stupid. Saying that does not by any stretch mean you are thinking of quitting or want to quit. It simply means it is something you want to do before the inevitable end of your time with the game. Your logic makes no sense at all, I mean if I said "I want to kiss Amanda before I leave school" in like the first year of school it does not mean I'm thinking about leaving or want to leave now. It simple means it is an aim I have to achieve before the inevitable end.

 

"Why don;t you just make your life happy today" - You make the assumption he is unhappy because of runescape, which is a baseless assumption.

 

"Why you are doing x if you don't enjoy it" - When people do something they say they 'hate' most still get some enjoyment from it or they would not do it. We are not stupid mindless animals compelled to continue tasks just because. Saying you hate it because you enjoy it less than other aspects is hyperbole and overdramatic and something we all do naturally it doesn't mean that someone is genuinely doing it for the sake of it despite utterly hating it. Also even if people do things despite finding them less enjoyable it's not a bad thing its a valuable life lesson in adult life you often have to do things that aren't necessarily enjoyable but you can't just walk away and ignore them.

 

I was going to watch the whole thing, but I simply can't go on.

The video is just awful imo you don't actually give any advice on HOW to break addiction you just keep saying 'just quit' thats not advice, if people could 'just quit' it wouldn't be an addiction. Further to this your claim that you were addicted seems utterly unbelievable since you only averaged 30mins a day give or take play time. Furthermore all the points you do make are incredible subjective, biased and use logic that when expanded to the bigger picture are clearly ridiculous claims to make. This is without considering the poor video in general thanks to the boring un-changing graphic, stupidly low volume of audio and seemingly unedited diatribe that results in a slow coma inducing pace.

 

The intention may be there, but the product is just not up to par. If you want to help people firstly learn what addiction REALLY is. Secondly give some ACTUAL advice not just keep saying 'just quit.' Thirdly avoid subjective opinions and extractions based on the assumption that people do no enjoy the game and that they could automatically be doing something better with their time; the logic often doesn't hold up to scrutiny as it can be said about almost any hobby or action and in many cases just does not apply to anyone who does not fit in to the same non-enjoyment view set. Finally actually make an interesting video, this is just dull and boring and could've been a podcast since there is not visual to it at all.

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First off, likes to @Kimberly and @jaklumen on their posts where I've put one. You've already said a bit of what could have come to my mind. Thanks. :thumbsup:

 

@ @Kimberly -- I might be crazy, but this seems more like one for the "Rants" section. :P

 

@ @Tom102 -- You might want to reset your volume baseline up about 150%... I had to risk my ears getting hurt by alternate noises from the computer in order to listen to your video. Honestly, this is probably the only thing I can agree on with @Rellik Sans on this thread. :geek:

 

[EDIT:] Also, avoid foul language completely if you're making a PSA-grade podcast/video, as it can/will be a real turn-off to some people to hear that kind of unwarranted language. Which reminds me... Foul language can also run in violation of the rules of these forums, and can get your content removed, so watch what you type/say!!! :shame:

 

@ Everyone -- Just for reference, I've honestly quit, but without dropping everything. (Heck, I didn't drop anything, but my account values were definitely not in the territory for being a target!) I'll admit, it took me stopping playing somewhere in the direction of about ten times over the course of quite a few years of on-and-off playing, each time usually caused by something negative either inside or outside of the game. But the point I wanted to get at was this... For some people, dropping stuff is just way beyond too final, and leaving something to trigger a memory and remind them of why they left the game may be a necessity to how a given person thinks and functions. Sure, those people are likely a niche group, but I thought it was worth a side note. ;)

 

[EDIT:] Heck, I know it doesn't make much of an equivalent, but do you burn down or otherwise destroy everything you once had at the end of your life when you die? I would think not, and that's basically how I treated my own accounts, just like as if I were burying someone who had left existence. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think it was better that way. :huh:

 

~Mr. D. V. "Just getting a few thoughts off my chest!" Devnull

 

 

 

(p.s.: I don't normally check this board area, and only took notice of this thread due to a "New Content" metasearch, which basically ignores what forum a thread is in. So nobody can really try to swing at me for having any involvement, as I really don't have any. I just saw a thread with an interesting title and interesting-albeit-harsh discussion, and decided to take a random dive to check it out.)

 

(p.p.s.: Sorry for the extra edits. I just had a few more things pop to mind after I hit the Post Button. Go figure, eh?)

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Dev knows what he's talking about: clear sound and clean content really DO make a difference.

 

Oh yeah... no problem with using YouTube, but you might wish to put in some pictures to hold people's interest.

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Dev knows what he's talking about: clear sound and clean content really DO make a difference.

 

Oh yeah... no problem with using YouTube, but you might wish to put in some pictures to hold people's interest.

 

Yeah, I was thinking about pictures but tbh I thought most people would listen to it while doing something else. Thanks for your comment anyway

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if someone actually needs help, (serious help) this would probably be a better resource.

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I think you need to really re-think the quote "practice what you preach"

 

Calling someone who is helping others quit a game they're addicted to after breaking the cycle of addiction for themselves is like slapping a sponsor in the face at an AA meeting. It's completely insensitive regardless if you don't think the video is an effective learning tool. So long as it's not detrimental or it doesn't aid in relapsing, there's nothing wrong with it.

 

I understand the general population is really tired of seeing people who should've long since quit come back to attack the game. That isn't the purpose of this video. If you don't like it, give constructive criticism, but let's not attack it while portraying it to be something that it isn't.

 

You are incorrect. He believes someone is addicted because they've put in a lot of playing time. That point can be thrown at anything that anyone does in their spare time. Sounds more like he's looked back at the hours he's put in and realised that wasn't the most productive use of his time and so the best he can come up with is 'I was addicted' instead of realised perhaps it was just his fault.

 

Is offensive language allowed as I was under the impression that it wasn't?

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Firstly I would like to say thanx to "jaklumen", "Sy_Accursed" & "D. V. Devnull" - your comments are well put and insightful. Also, "Slayer_Jesse" - thanx for the videos, especially pt 2 (very touching) - they made me think of things a little differently.

 

I personally think that each person who want/needs to quit gaming (whether it be RS or any other game) needs to look upon their own reasons, not just someone else saying "You should quit because....".

 

I am 43 and have been playing RS since 2005 (off and on - I have quit & come back a few times) - but my reasons for doing so have and always will be my own.

 

Now, speaking based on my own personal experience with RS (and based on comments from the videos posted by Slayer_Jesse) if you want to quit playing - or just take a break. Let your friends know - you don't need to say why, they will miss you sure - but they will also understand that real life takes precedence over games.

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