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[nemethor]

Hey guys,

I tend to lose track of time whenever I log on and have a hard time juggling EQ with my other obligations.

Do you have any tips on how to enjoy EQ without letting it infringe on your quality of life?

What techniques do you use to limit your playtime?

Thanks!

[Extunarian]

I only can play in peace if my girlfriend is in a good mood. Me playing eq puts her in a bad mood. Pretty simple.

[Hoggen]

Set an alarm clock if you can't just look at the time on your own. Solo, and don't group, unless you have a large block of time available.

[Massive Marc]

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[darkblade717]

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

Hey guys,

I tend to lose track of time whenever I log on and have a hard time juggling EQ with my other obligations.

Do you have any tips on how to enjoy EQ without letting it infringe on your quality of life?

What techniques do you use to limit your playtime?

Thanks!

If you're using the standard Titanium UI an alarm feature pops up every time you log on. Set it for when you want to stop playing, or should at least take a break and reassess reality.

[Messianic]

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

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Yeah, this thread is like a wounded buck in the middle of a shooting range.

Cool to see people actually posting helpful stuff tho [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Myrkskog]

Discipline.

[YendorLootmonkey]

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

Hey guys,

I tend to lose track of time whenever I log on and have a hard time juggling EQ with my other obligations.

Do you have any tips on how to enjoy EQ without letting it infringe on your quality of life?

What techniques do you use to limit your playtime?

Thanks!

As someone who was in your shoes the first time around in 99 to 03...

Don't let the game control your life. It's not the end of the world if you don't get level 32592 or get the Uber Sword of +5 Penis Growth. In the end it doesn't matter. The priority should be "leveling up in real life". Otherwise you're going to eventually regret wasting the best years of your life in front of a computer over digital trinkets and shit that no one will care about in 2-3 years.

[corradojeff]

The best way is to just put everything else first. Play EQ when there is nothing left to do.

I work 10.5 hour days. After work I hit the gym. I get home about an hour and half before my girl does so I log on EQ. When she gets home I go afk and greet her and kiss her and ask her about her day and all that shit that women care about then I go back to EQ for a bit. I log off or go AFK if possible and cook dinner for her. I play another hour or two after dinner and then I log off for the night and we usually get about 1-3 hours of "quality time" usually in front of the TV enjoying one of her shitty fucking girl shows.

On my days off it's even easier. I usually clean the house and take care of chores/errands as fast as possible that way you are not neglecting your responsibilities and you’re a good boyfriend/husband cause you're pitching in around the house. I play EQ if there is NOTHING else to do.

I one main rule is I only play if EQ as a lack of a better option. I never put off going out with my girl or friends to play EQ. I never put off obligations or other important things just to play EQ.

Even will all that I still find quite a bit of time to play and have several 46+ characters with decent gear so it isn't as difficult as it seems.

Good luck!

[Panik]

Man your setting yourself up for failure... ^^^

She is supposed to clean the house and make dinner. Not the man !!!