What is it about video games that enables us to unplug from the world around us? Some of us do this as a habit to feel normal. I think for me, it's a way to feel better. To forget about the horrible or stressful stuff going on. When I was a big Guild Wars player, I was definitely using it from the wrong reasons. Now, I like to think that these forays into imaginary worlds are safe for me, just a little getaway.
But why does it work? I think it's the control. When I read a book, I escape... but into someone else's world. With these, even if I'm following someone else's story or plot, I get to make the choices, I get to live the adventure. And with games like Dragon Age and Fable, I even get to make decisions that change the final outcome.
Anyway, I've got a few good things going on quite a bit of some super sadness too, and a lot of stress. I just hope I can stay on top of myself and not let these little escapes become too serious. I know it's easy. I just wish I knew why.
Braaaaiiiinnnn Food: What do you use to escape the world?
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