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We've all seen those 'I have a problem in the real words, what should I do? Oh I know I'll ask a load of internet geeks' posts
This is slightly different.

My best friend and house mate Charlie has just made a terrifying suggestion.

For several months, whenever we've had a bit of spare time in the evenings after work, we have been watching our way through all of Star Trek TNG.
We have almost finished.

Charlie has suggested that when its over, we should instead of watching a TV series, play World of Warcraft
I have been a vocal opponent of WoW for some time, I don't know what to do, secretly I know I'd really enjoy the autistic thrill of MMORPGs but the part of me that is still not a crusty internerd says 'don't do it'

Decide for me b3ta, should I play WoW?
(I helped save b3ta! WormuIus, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
Do the free trial.
See how you feel after that.

/sensible
(I helped save b3ta! Aardvark and so at last, I understood, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
yeah this

(I helped save b3ta! Barry Chuckle III - the troll with a soul., Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
Very sensible.
I think it'd be fun, but just remember to draw the curtains every other 12 hours.
(I helped save b3ta! Druid, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:58, archived)
This.
Try playing it, and if you enjoy it, keep playing it.
Why would a stereotype of crusty internerds keep you from doing something you enjoy?
(I helped save b3ta! Comma, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:01, archived)
Ask Bou.

(I helped save b3ta! Druid, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:04, archived)
This is what I'm doing.
I don't find it addictive, I only play a couple of hours every other day.

I prefer Mirror's Edge at the moment.
(I helped save b3ta! G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:03, archived)
Fuck off and die.

(I helped save b3ta! well, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
no

(I helped save b3ta! Barry Chuckle III - the troll with a soul., Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
I don't understand why MMORPGs are fun.
You could just go be social with people... like... in a pub or a club or something.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
Its not as though Charlie and I don't do these things
but there is a period maybe twice a week, when we are both knackered and enjoy sitting down and being geeky.
(I helped save b3ta! WormuIus, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:59, archived)
I love it. It's great fun.
It's very geeky, and not for everyone.
You need to put a fair bit of time into it; but if you enjoy it then it's not usually an issue.
(I helped save b3ta! moohalaa, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:57, archived)
i'm going to try and get back into gaming when i get around to upgrading my pc
but I think WOW would require too much of my time to get into and I don't really have the time to spare right now
(I helped save b3ta! minimum fuss - an all time favourite, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:59, archived)
its why i do not play it
cannot warrant the time it needs
(I helped save b3ta! Tyronne Get To Falkirk, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:03, archived)
noooooooooooooo
and the real words? is that where gonzo lives.
(I helped save b3ta! Tyronne Get To Falkirk, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:58, archived)
if you like that sort of thing, then yes
if not, then no.

simple really.
(I helped save b3ta! minimum fuss - an all time favourite, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:58, archived)
No
Just move onto DS9 instead
(I helped save b3ta! Theoban What of it, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:58, archived)
I'd rather watch 2 Pints than that.

(I helped save b3ta! Druid, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:00, archived)
I like Two Pints
/controversial
(I helped save b3ta! Cap'n Tallbeard, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:01, archived)
I call this a taste-fail.

(I helped save b3ta! Aardvark and so at last, I understood, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:02, archived)
And I'd rather get a Bigley haircut than watch 2 Pints.

(I helped save b3ta! Druid, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:02, archived)
I suggested Boston Legal
but it just wouldn't be the same.
(I helped save b3ta! WormuIus, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:00, archived)
stairgate atlantis

(I helped save b3ta! Tyronne Get To Falkirk, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:02, archived)
Is he the bloke from CATG?
Don't do WoW. Please. You have a woman to think of.
(I helped save b3ta! Wicca'd Witch needs ideas for a new sig on..., Sun 16 Nov 2008, 17:59, archived)
It can't be
that corrupting
(I helped save b3ta! WormuIus, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:00, archived)
you have no idea
*shakes your shoulders* good God man, can you not see!?
(I helped save b3ta! moohalaa, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:01, archived)
It is banned in my house.
It will eat your soul and shrivel your winky up.
(I helped save b3ta! Wicca'd Witch needs ideas for a new sig on..., Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:02, archived)
Put your cock in Charlie's bum
Look how I skilfully avoided addressing Charlie's gender ambiguity
(I helped save b3ta! Cap'n Tallbeard, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:00, archived)
SHUT UP, WE'RE BUSY, THERE'S A BOUSPACK ON THE CARDS

(I helped save b3ta! Cap'n Tallbeard, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:01, archived)
don't do it
With a TV series, you at least get a natural break every half hour. With WoW, you sit down to play for "a bit before dinner" when you get in from work at, what, 6pm? and before you know it, it's 5am, you have to leave for work in three hours, and you haven't slept, drunk, eaten or urinated in that time.
(I helped save b3ta! Batsgirl, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:02, archived)

no, you should play guild wars then perfect world ease yourself in gently before trying world of warcraft. then get a thermos flask and a pair of sandcastles or flip flops.

moooooooooooo
(I helped save b3ta! Jamnog Sardines in her eyebrows, lobsters up and down, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 18:05, archived)
Get
a life
(Kingfiisher speaks with forked tongue, Sun 16 Nov 2008, 20:20, archived)