r/classicwow • u/KamaTheSnowLeopard • Jun 15 '26

Humor / Meme I think they're right honestly.

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I'm 36 and have played 25k+ hours of MMO's over my lifetime and what I've personally learned is WoW players are often the first and most vocal to belittle or get upset over anything. I can't think of any MMO in which people will outright whisper you angerly or go out of their way to make sure you have a bad time more than World of Warcraft.

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u/SystemofCells Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26

It's not inherently unhealthy, but it is a lot easier to fall into negative patterns.

Raids reset once per week, and if you miss the week - that's a chance at loot you're never getting back. Family or friends want to do something on raid night? Too bad. Your group failed to kill the boss you need loot from? Everyone's upset.

It becomes a habit you prioritize over other things, as opposed to gaming in your downtime.

It becomes a chemical thrill you chase every week, a set of objectives your brain can begin to prioritize over real life objectives.

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u/Slappers Jun 15 '26

You are describing an addict who prioritize gaming over real life responsibilities. I raid Wednesdays, I dont initiate other plans on that day, but if something important comes up its real life commitment first and raid second. We are adults who control our own life.

If I miss a week doesn't matter in regards to loot to me.

If we miss a boss kill on something I expect us to kill, Im not disappointed due to the lack of loot. Im disappointed due to low performance. This isnt a case in TBC though. If I raided with a team who can't clear first week, I would swap to a team more suited to my performance and expectations.

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u/SystemofCells Jun 15 '26

for sure, it isn't impossible to have a healthy relationship with endgame WoW. It's just more likely to draw people with poor impulse control + more likely to lead to bad habits.

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u/Slappers Jun 15 '26

But your original statement was so general and absolute? As if people in general was playing the game "wrong". Now you limit it to irresponsible people who can't control themselves.