Everquest causes more harm than good.

[hokuten99]

not to mention There are many times I've 1v1'd melee vs melee and I usually get 4 rounds in for every 1 round they get in. When it happens over and over and over its skill not luck.

[Pumpedup]

everquest does not cause these issues, the game just retains the players that have them

like you for example

[Semmysosa]

These forums also have long term side effects. The amount of self back padding leads to chronic elbow fatigue (CEB). Be advised.

[Chaboo_Cleric]

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

Good post but I have nothing to add at this time.

I will say that it probably isn't healthy for developing social skills. Also, it could be a dopamine destroyer.

DOTA 2/LoL etc are more of a dopamine destroyer than something like EQ, however it depends on how you interpret the theory of dopamine destruction. EQ could damage normal dopamine function by slowing down interactions and dopamine hits to an unnatural state.

Most EQ players will readily admit they are not a big fan of high APM games. (many have admitted this here). Is that BECAUSE of EQ?? Or is it a genetic predisposition?

I don't know. I can say though those people who played Tetris always baffled me...

[AzzarTheGod]

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

I don't know. I can say though those people who played Tetris always baffled me...

Reloaded the post with some expansion to flesh out what I mean in relation to reward and APM. unfortunately I cant explain the theory of dopamine destruction I don't have time for it and people would want to see scientific studies to back it up which I haven't had on hand for a few months now...someone on youtube put me onto it.

but DOTA 2/LoL are largely considered to be "neurotoxic" in a way that's profound, especially when its played for long periods of time by a neurotypical person.