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Playing With Pain

Playing with Pain

Most of us don’t give a second thought to what it would be like to play our games if we were handicapped. Chances are that in your online escapades you’ve played with dozens of people that were handicapped. Thanks to perseverance, adaptation, and a little bit of technological engineering, these players are able to meld into a world where their physical disabilities no longer have value. –Krieg

Nerve damage; when it happens in your arms, hands, or wrists, the impact can be devastating to your gaming.

I have had surgery on both arms and I am still feeling it. My son and my friends all play World of Warcraft, so giving up the game is not an option. I know the pain will be an issue for a long time, so I am playing smarter to reduce the pain and soreness, have fun, and live my life playing and socializing the way I always did before my surgeries.

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The Pitfall of Gear Score

The Pitfall of Gear Score

Anyone that plays World of Warcraft has been asked, “What’s your gear score?” so many times they can’t see straight. any time you are looking for a raid, you will see, “Need 3 dps over 5500 gs only for ICC10” in trade chat.

Gear Score is ruining the game.

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How Real Life Affects Your MMO – Picking Your Play Style

How Real Life Affects MMO Games

As we all know, several aspects of MMO Games are reliant on people working together in a group to accomplish a goal. However, how and to what intensity you play the game is dependent on your lifestyle and “real life” obligations. Many people make the mistake of picking a play style that doesn’t mesh with their “real life”, causing issues anywhere from “burnout” to being a perpetual “noob.”

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