Everquest addiction

[Jimjam]

Originally Posted by A1rh3ad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The problem with that theory is that most of eq is not instant gratification. Games today bore me because of too much instant gratification. There is a lot of down times and long grinding effort in play.

I disagree, even the simple things such as securing a camp, turning over a PH, adding a few plat per kill to your horde, earning a skill up, getting a good backstab or crit, landing a spell without resist, interrupting an enemy spell are all gratifications that happen at regular frequency.

In EQ these things are gratifying, even if the 'grat bombs' such as levelling or earning a powerful item become more and more rare the longer you play.

Anyway, don't forget to get outdoors and visit some green spaces when the weather is good. Sunlight and activity are really important for helping the body and mind stay in balance. The child needs to keep up his face to face socialisation skills and networks for when he has to make his own way in the world. Is it nice where you live?