Confession time: MMORPGs haven’t always brought out the best in me. Sometimes I’ve gotten irritated when real life “intrudes” on gaming, even if it’s just a family member wanting some attention. Sometimes I’m suspicious that these games cultivate a nasty sense of greed, of “got mine” in all of us. And once in a great while I’ll see someone playing a non-MMO and then have to challenge them to fisticuffs on the spot.
Then again, I could point to how MMOs have helped me in some ways. Certainly they’ve been a blessing in forming and developing relationships, and I’m always inspired when I see the community rise to be generous and helpful to those in need. My interest in them kept me writing about them for a decade now, which has certainly helped my professional and personal life.
So how do MMOs bring out the best and worst in you?
Every morning, the Massively Overpowered writers team up with mascot Mo to ask MMORPG players pointed questions about the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre. Grab a mug of your preferred beverage and take a stab at answering the question posed in today’s Daily Grind!
