SniperAngel

Some people think that games are purely entertainment, that developers are just gaining cash on implementing games. But in reality, in every game envelopes a lesson or two or even more. These are lessons in life that we can encounter every once in a while, and only gamers can tell and relate what these lessons are. Experience is the best teacher, as they say, but in MMO there is also experience. One is required for a player to gain on his journey in order to level up and be strong. Well the other is the feeling of gratification of just playing the game.

MMOGs gave me a sense of identity.
If SniperAngel isn’t a gamer, he is just your typical nurse strolling around the hospital and attending to patient needs. It is not that I am seeking attention or fame or prestige, but this is what I love and is revolving in my life for about five years now. Identity meaning I was able to be known, and to know other people who share the same passion the way I do.

MMOGs helped me understand.
To understand a gamer, is to be a gamer. In some instances that people tend to be judgmental to gamers, I sometimes shrug and say “why do you even understand what that gamer has been to?”. Like those who fail a subject [or two, or three] because of devoting time in gaming and not at school, because this is what their hearts long for. I didn’t say that go forth and play like there is no tomorrow. What I am saying is that if you play hard, study harder.

MMOGs gave me a simulation of life.
Pixels, just pixels. But the games gave me a good grip on the real deal called life. It enhanced everything for me like budgeting skills, critical strategies and even basic socialization skills. It is not just pure entertainment, but a whole new perspective of life. In games you gain friends as you lose some on the way because of conflicts and such. In game, you lose funds just like how you spend your real life money on things. MMOGs help you think on situations as critical as a guild to be killed like a family to be saved.

MMOGs helped me reach out more.
Because of playing, I met players from all over the world. We interact, we discuss game facts and even establish friendship. This is one of the best things about MMOGs that I am thankful because it made me closer to friends miles apart and timezones away. This is one thing typical emails or personal sites cannot offer.

MMOGs made me become me.
I remember the time when I was fetched by my parents from the computer shop after playing for more than 30 hours. I remember how I froze when I saw their faces. That was my rebellion that time because I think no one trusts me anymore, and my confidence is trampled it can no longer be recognized. But through it all, I made it. That day didn’t stop me to play the game. I still do up to now but not as hardcore as before. It helped me, become me on whatever I do and whatever I engage in. Now, I am a professional already and the dark patches of my past won’t stop me for the good gleaming promise of tomorrow.

This is my entry for GM Tristan’s Group Writing Project for Week 4. That was one tough theme for me to write about. ^_^