Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Asamighost

It's different from what is usually posted here, so why hate?

Embrace what's different, stop hatin'.

It's not about this being different, it's about it not being quality. If she's going to tell a story, it needs to be a good one, with a purpose. Maybe she just hasn't had enough space for it to evolve into something yet. Maybe she should focus on the contrast between her gaming addiction and a fictional family member's alcoholism. Something. Anything. It doesn't have to be book worthy, but if it's being published here, it shouldn't be highschool level. At least it isn't as bad as that awful "guild sores" comic.

This is way better than the garbage MMO reviews where the writer only made it to level 10 and judges the entire game experience based just off of that. Even though this is fiction it is closest thing to reality this site has offered. I only come here for the forums and not the reviews. Seriously, the Diablo 3 reviewer made it to level 30 and gave the game a 8.5/10 are you kidding me?

Throwing in unrelated things like the Diablo review doesn't really change anything, because it's a different topic altogether. I understand that you're trying to say that this is better by comparison, but that doesn't necessarily make it good, especially considering I never mentioned anything about the usual content. I'm not so wild about it either. Maybe try refuting my claims on a point by point basis instead of not addressing them at all.

Why?

If you're going to quote someone's post, it's implied that you're replying to it. If you're replying to it, you should actually reply to it, instead of posting something tenuously related to what I said that you could have posted anyway without dragging me into it.

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Asamighost

It's different from what is usually posted here, so why hate?

Embrace what's different, stop hatin'.

It's not about this being different, it's about it not being quality. If she's going to tell a story, it needs to be a good one, with a purpose. Maybe she just hasn't had enough space for it to evolve into something yet. Maybe she should focus on the contrast between her gaming addiction and a fictional family member's alcoholism. Something. Anything. It doesn't have to be book worthy, but if it's being published here, it shouldn't be highschool level. At least it isn't as bad as that awful "guild sores" comic.

This is way better than the garbage MMO reviews where the writer only made it to level 10 and judges the entire game experience based just off of that. Even though this is fiction it is closest thing to reality this site has offered. I only come here for the forums and not the reviews. Seriously, the Diablo 3 reviewer made it to level 30 and gave the game a 8.5/10 are you kidding me?

Throwing in unrelated things like the Diablo review doesn't really change anything, because it's a different topic altogether. I understand that you're trying to say that this is better by comparison, but that doesn't necessarily make it good, especially considering I never mentioned anything about the usual content. I'm not so wild about it either. Maybe try refuting my claims on a point by point basis instead of not addressing them at all.

Why?

If you're going to quote someone's post, it's implied that you're replying to it. If you're replying to it, you should actually reply to it, instead of posting something tenuously related to what I said that you could have posted anyway without dragging me into it.

You don't like what she wrote. I like what she wrote. I think it's better than most of the articles posted on this site. You think it shouldn't be highschool level because it's being published on this website. I still think it's better than most of the articles on this website. Did you read the Diablo 3 review because that is really garbage?

It's all opinions and I'm not trying to prove you wrong. Yes, we can coexist this way.

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Asamighost

It's different from what is usually posted here, so why hate?

Embrace what's different, stop hatin'.

It's not about this being different, it's about it not being quality. If she's going to tell a story, it needs to be a good one, with a purpose. Maybe she just hasn't had enough space for it to evolve into something yet. Maybe she should focus on the contrast between her gaming addiction and a fictional family member's alcoholism. Something. Anything. It doesn't have to be book worthy, but if it's being published here, it shouldn't be highschool level. At least it isn't as bad as that awful "guild sores" comic.

This is way better than the garbage MMO reviews where the writer only made it to level 10 and judges the entire game experience based just off of that. Even though this is fiction it is closest thing to reality this site has offered. I only come here for the forums and not the reviews. Seriously, the Diablo 3 reviewer made it to level 30 and gave the game a 8.5/10 are you kidding me?

Throwing in unrelated things like the Diablo review doesn't really change anything, because it's a different topic altogether. I understand that you're trying to say that this is better by comparison, but that doesn't necessarily make it good, especially considering I never mentioned anything about the usual content. I'm not so wild about it either. Maybe try refuting my claims on a point by point basis instead of not addressing them at all.

Why?

If you're going to quote someone's post, it's implied that you're replying to it. If you're replying to it, you should actually reply to it, instead of posting something tenuously related to what I said that you could have posted anyway without dragging me into it.

You don't like what she wrote. I like what she wrote. I think it's better than most of the articles posted on this site. You think it shouldn't be highschool level because it's being published on this website. I still think it's better than most of the articles on this website. Did you read the Diablo 3 review because that is really garbage?

It's all opinions and I'm not trying to prove you wrong. Yes, we can coexist this way.

That's better.

Pokket's popularity comes because she's a "girl gamer" and so many geeky guys who've always dreamed of having a girlfriend that plays games, or girlfriend period, drool all over her.

This is just my point that if someone doesn't have anything real to add to society they shouldn't be bowed down to as if they were some kind of gaming god. Any one of you could write the same drivel and be snubbed by the gaming community. Throw a high pitched voice and a pair of breasts on and the same gamers would shower you with praise. 

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Touc

Originally posted by oddbat1334

Originally posted by Asamighost

It's different from what is usually posted here, so why hate?

Embrace what's different, stop hatin'.

It's not about this being different, it's about it not being quality. If she's going to tell a story, it needs to be a good one, with a purpose. Maybe she just hasn't had enough space for it to evolve into something yet. Maybe she should focus on the contrast between her gaming addiction and a fictional family member's alcoholism. Something. Anything. It doesn't have to be book worthy, but if it's being published here, it shouldn't be highschool level. At least it isn't as bad as that awful "guild sores" comic.

This is way better than the garbage MMO reviews where the writer only made it to level 10 and judges the entire game experience based just off of that. Even though this is fiction it is closest thing to reality this site has offered. I only come here for the forums and not the reviews. Seriously, the Diablo 3 reviewer made it to level 30 and gave the game a 8.5/10 are you kidding me?

Throwing in unrelated things like the Diablo review doesn't really change anything, because it's a different topic altogether. I understand that you're trying to say that this is better by comparison, but that doesn't necessarily make it good, especially considering I never mentioned anything about the usual content. I'm not so wild about it either. Maybe try refuting my claims on a point by point basis instead of not addressing them at all.

Why?

If you're going to quote someone's post, it's implied that you're replying to it. If you're replying to it, you should actually reply to it, instead of posting something tenuously related to what I said that you could have posted anyway without dragging me into it.

You don't like what she wrote. I like what she wrote. I think it's better than most of the articles posted on this site. You think it shouldn't be highschool level because it's being published on this website. I still think it's better than most of the articles on this website. Did you read the Diablo 3 review because that is really garbage?

It's all opinions and I'm not trying to prove you wrong. Yes, we can coexist this way.

That's better.

I'm glad you liked the dumbed-down verson; your approval makes my day.

Originally posted by Pretender00

Pokket's popularity comes because she's a "girl gamer" and so many geeky guys who've always dreamed of having a girlfriend that plays games, or girlfriend period, drool all over her.

This is just my point that if someone doesn't have anything real to add to society they shouldn't be bowed down to as if they were some kind of gaming god. Any one of you could write the same drivel and be snubbed by the gaming community. Throw a high pitched voice and a pair of breasts on and the same gamers would shower you with praise. 

 

Sadly I would have to agree, I don't understand people that watch live streams too, why ?????  People making money off you watching them play a game and it helps nobody , i don't understand it.

I don't love it or hate it, didn't find it very entertaining though. I'd probably give the next one a look.

I do agree with Pokket's point about Wallmart customers.  They are sub human.  Going to a wallmart is like going to the zoo when you look at the people there.  I have always felt sorry for the poor Wallmart employees that have to put up with these customers.

That being said I thought her 1st biography of an addicted gamer article went over better than this one.  I think as game players or MMO players many of us can see ourselves in that article and relate to it.  This article IMO contained to many meaningless details which prevented at least me from being drawn in and feeling part of the story.  If she is going to continue wrting articles like this it is going to be tough to keep it fresh and humerous. She might be better off including more  in game details.

Although this is better than a lot of things I've read on the web, there's definitely room for improvement. Right now it seems a bit incongrous to what you would expect to find on this website. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but the content would have to be much improved to adjust the fit.

In my opinion this particular piece is salvageable with a rewrite. My suggestions would be to take out the timetamps and make it a real story. Then you need to add some sort of conflict or hook to make it worth reading. A day to day journal is only interesting if something interesting happens. Right now there's nothing that grabs the reader and invests them. This could be a great new feature on the site if it's tweaked the right way.

Anyway, good luck on that.

On an unrelated note, what ever happened to Coyote?

Since I didn't get into seriously playing MMOs until later in life, after my chosen profession had held me down and beat self discipline into my head with a great big mallet, I personally find Pokket's article fascinating. It gives me quite a bit of insight into what makes some of my younger gaming friends tick. And goes quite a long way in explaining some of the bizzare drama meltdowns I've seen in various guilds and games.

I've played with many online gamers who seem to take their hobby to the level of obsession, I feel this artlcle goes quite a ways into fleshing out the back story of just why they may behave in the manner that they do.

I have to say that while i can see why this article may not be everyone's cup of tea, I'm a bit puzzled by the level of hostility in the replies from some of the posters. I wonder if her unflattering description of life as a gaming junkie hits a wee bit to close to home for those people.

For a light hearted insight into gaming culture I found this very amusing.

It was obviously meant to be connectable and for me it certainly took me back to my 6th form days (High school for you Americans) where gaming nearly ruined my A-Levels!

The customers don't suck. 

When it starts to be the case that your heart gets filled with hate for every person that walks through the door, it's because your job sucks. You get treated like crap, paid like crap and then every moron that walks in has to ask YOU where the televisions are. THEY ARE RIGHT FRICKING OVER THERE. CAN YOU NOT SEE THEM?.

 No they can't, wouldn't have asked if they could.  These poor shlubs just want to buy a dvd player for their kids. They don't spend 38 hours a week there. (notice how I said 38 because neither you nor your associates can get the 40 hours a week required to be full time and get the benefits you'd be entitled to? Yeah, your job sucks.) 

Get your hate in the right place, It actually makes crappy jobs better if you give the suckers a chance to let you enjoy them.

Yes, there are terrible people who are just complete bastards and you should hate them. And you know what? That your managers wont stick up for you and toss these dicks out of the store is another reason your job sucks.

Originally posted by Tardcore

Since I didn't get into seriously playing MMOs until later in life, after my chosen profession had held me down and beat self discipline into my head with a great big mallet, I personally find Pokket's article fascinating. It gives me quite a bit of insight into what makes some of my younger gaming friends tick. And goes quite a long way in explaining some of the bizzare drama meltdowns I've seen in various guilds and games.

 

I've played with many online gamers who seem to take their hobby to the level of obsession, I feel this artlcle goes quite a ways into fleshing out the back story of just why they may behave in the manner that they do.

 

I have to say that while i can see why this article may not be everyone's cup of tea, I'm a bit puzzled by the level of hostility in the replies from some of the posters. I wonder if her unflattering description of life as a gaming junkie hits a wee bit to close to home for those people.

 

Haters gotta hate. If you notice from video to video and article to article, it's always the same posters saying they will never watch/read anything from her again. Yet they're always the first to leave comments. On the Internet these days, you know someone is successful by the amount of flames they get.

Enjoying the column, keep writing Pokky

You guys ask about more in-game stuff. This is more about how gaming shaped the person the story is following, less about the actual games.

It is not as fictionnal as you guys think. She adapted the events to reflect today's life, but at the core, it's how it was when she was in hs/college. And it's as it was when I was in hs/college 10-15 years ago. Even tho we didn't have MMOs back then, the games we played were still addicting and keeping us up at night. Even more than today's games most of the time.

We didn't have Wal-mart then, but we still had crappy jobs in crappy stores and fast food joints. Nothing has changed.

Good stuff. Laughed at the "3:34 a.m. Damn it." exclamation. So typical of my earlier gaming days.

And now. Damn it.

Hahah, Oh Hotpokket. Did you ever see the movie Second Skin? It was made by a few really bright, young producers and showed WoW addiction at its finest. I am still friends with Dan Bustard who was one of the subjects interviewed for the movie. I wrote a long set of blogs about video game addiction, which is technically classed as "chronic video game overuse." 

There is a lot of info out there about the addiction part of it, but not nearly as much as recovery part.

Good read, keep it up. I am interested.

And one more thing, take a look at www.wowdetox.com, some of confessions are riveting.

Pokket, keep writing :)

I just hope you still don't work at Walmart - do you?

Funny stuff!! Keep it coming.

If she was fat and ugly in real life would you still be loving her writing?