game addiction....

Hey guys, was just going to ask people if they have ever experienced that feeling on counter strike or other games like wow, where you actually have like an addiction to it. Its strange, there is something which always draws me back to cs 1.6 even when i have stopped playing it for weeks. Yes its my favourite game, but its the only game which I can keep playing all year round and never get bored of the same maps. I could just play dust maps all day lol. I think its partially because everytime I play its a new experience and different situation. I might sound a bit sad but im just wondering, does anyone else here have the same experience with counter strike or any other game in general?

Would be great to hear some thoughts,

Thanks

Sean

Well im not really addicted to one game as I am all games in general. I have over 100 PC games installed right now and play maybe up to 5 at a time, I just can't bring myself to uninstall any.

Funny thing is I don't even have the money to buy these games, all of the money comes from government student loans, so yeah, im addicted!

No i've come to the point where i will call it an "addiction". Why? Well because i just get the urge to play it sometimes and when I play it and have enough time, its not for an hour, its usually long sessions. Funny you mentioned Guild Wars, as that was another game which I found kept me coming back for more, although that game I find no where near as bad in terms of addictiveness, compared to counter strike. I think also cs 1.6 is a game which requires skill and lots of practice, another reason i have put many hours into it. Also I find myself getting slightly pissed when say i have dont get a good score or "win" that situation, but at the same time there is that slight rush when u land a headshot. lol am i sounding weirder or can people relate?

Thanks for the posts guys, keep em coming!

Sean

Its not addiction if it doesnt interfere with the rest of your life. Just because you find yourself wanting to play CS (who doesnt) just mean's its an excellent game, not that you're an addict.

Can't say the same for WoW though, people are pretty "off" about it sometimes...

So the bottom line is, if your gaming doesn't interfere with the rest of your life, you're okay.

Its not addiction if it doesnt interfere with the rest of your life. Just because you find yourself wanting to play CS (who doesnt) just mean's its an excellent game, not that you're an addict.The_PC_Gamer

Good example.

Its not addiction if it doesnt interfere with the rest of your life. Just because you find yourself wanting to play CS (who doesnt) just mean's its an excellent game, not that you're an addict.The_PC_Gamer

Good example.

Thanks for the replies people :). Well i've changed my mind, I think the majority in this post have stated thats its not an addiction and more a "want" to play it. Well i think your right, its probably just something i do to kill my free time :P. Thanks very much for the posts guys.

Sean :)