Confession of an Addict

FDRLincoln · Post by **FDRLincoln** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:34 pm

I had been away from the game for a long time, a couple of years.

I'm back now, and hooked again.

I have one PBEM going. I find myself plotting strategy for HOURS each day. Even when I should be working. Even when I am doing other things like taking the kids to school. Some part of me is always thinking about this game. I check my email several times a day to see if the next turn has arrived. When the turn is later than normal, I go into withdrawal and start thinking about finding an opponent to play a PBEM War Plan Orange game.

My name is John, and I am an AE addict.

Is there any help for me?

Itdepends · Post by **Itdepends** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:15 am

Half the problem is admitting you have a problem. Unfortunately there is no cure. Forget you have a problem and glory in the addiction that is AE.

dorjun driver · Post by **dorjun driver** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:59 am

Nope. You're doomed.

USSAmerica · Post by **USSAmerica** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:11 am

A big screen computer monitor will help. [:)]

Knavey · Post by **Knavey** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:20 am

Addicted since UV...played Pac War but was a break in there where I "recovered". Fell off the wagon (thanks Feinder) with UV and have not even tried therapy since. [:D]

Footslogger · Post by **Footslogger** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:29 am

Sounds like Obessive Compulsive Disorder. Do you also have dreams that pertain to the game?

This may help

Its a different game but the same concept http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRNsv69_tmg

Kubel · Post by **Kubel** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:59 am

I'm on meds ... it doesn't help

PaxMondo · Post by **PaxMondo** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:37 am

Drink heavily.  I do.  Doesn't help, but feels better.  [:D]
 

USSAmerica · Post by **USSAmerica** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:02 am

ORIGINAL: Footslogger

Sounds like Obessive Compulsive Disorder. Do you also have dreams that pertain to the game?

This may help

Its a different game but the same concept http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRNsv69_tmg

Great video! [:D]

ny59giants · Post by **ny59giants** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:20 pm

Pax - Don't drink and give orders. [:-][:-] Did that once and it wasn't pretty. [X(]

jeffk3510 · Post by **jeffk3510** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:43 pm

No John there isnt...remember this is Kansas afterall... glad to see more from this glorious state!

PaxMondo · Post by **PaxMondo** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:49 pm

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Pax - Don't drink and give orders. [:-][:-] Did that once and it wasn't pretty. [X(]

Ach ... what's a little Laphroaig?

Besides, AI is kicking my butt so bad right now in China, I need an excuse. [:D][:D][:D]

And Andy is gonna improve it! OMG. [&o][&o][&o]

bradfordkay · Post by **bradfordkay** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:28 pm

The best thing is that those of us addicted to this game should be able to avoid senility. Studies suggest that playing games that make you think can help prevent the onset of senility - and we'll all be playing this game for ages to come!

Cap Mandrake · Post by **Cap Mandrake** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:41 pm

ORIGINAL: bradfordkay

The best thing is that those of us addicted to this game should be able to avoid senility. Studies suggest that playing games that make you think can help prevent the onset of senility - and we'll all be playing this game for ages to come!

Well said, sir. Also, don't forget that....ummmm...oh damnit...I had something else to say. I'll get back to yu.

Mac Linehan · Post by **Mac Linehan** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:16 pm

ORIGINAL: FDRLincoln

I had been away from the game for a long time, a couple of years.

I'm back now, and hooked again.

I have one PBEM going. I find myself plotting strategy for HOURS each day. Even when I should be working. Even when I am doing other things like taking the kids to school. Some part of me is always thinking about this game. I check my email several times a day to see if the next turn has arrived. When the turn is later than normal, I go into withdrawal and start thinking about finding an opponent to play a PBEM War Plan Orange game.

My name is John, and I am an AE addict.

Is there any help for me?

John -

Welcome Back! I, as with most others on this forum am also addicted to AE. In my case, firing up the computer is weekends only, so at least I am well rested by Friday Night when Life Begins at 1730.

It never hurts to take a break every now and then; as you will find that your enthusiasm and excitement are renewed upon restarting AE again, refreshed and ready to rock and roll.

As far as thinking about AE during our normal work day - I made a conscious decision to focus on driving when my school bus is loaded with children and in motion - as I should; but once parked, empty and waiting (for a period of time), I will continue to plan the amphibious invasion of Miri and Brunei... <grin>

Mac

Yaab · Post by **Yaab** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:13 pm

I was an addict too. Last year I played a lot, about 5-7 hours a day, for about two months, after surgery. What helped me is I run WITP:AE on my laptop and even though I have enough RAM, every time I play the game the fan starts working louder than usual after 5-10 minutes of gameplay. After a few hours of play I call it a day and exit the game. Right now I mostly read about WITP:AE. 

Footslogger · Post by **Footslogger** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:15 pm

One thought that concerned me was wondering if my computer was gonna crash; right in the middle of a turn. [:(]

I had all kinds of temperature sensors and fan speeds.

It took me one month to get over the vanilla version of the game.

admgrraven · Post by **admgrraven** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:42 pm

As John's opponent I've got to say I'm addicted as well. I've been playing since War in the South Pacific from SSI. When UV came out I thought I had died and went to heaven. This WiTP came out and I knew then that this was Heaven. Now that AE has entrapped me I have no hope of recovery nor do I wish to be saved from this wonderful addiction.

My name is Michael and I am a AE-aholic
[:)]

Empire101 · Post by **Empire101** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:15 pm

ORIGINAL: Bakerman

As John's opponent I've got to say I'm addicted as well. I've been playing since War in the South Pacific from SSI. When UV came out I thought I had died and went to heaven. This WiTP came out and I knew then that this was Heaven. Now that AE has entrapped me I have no hope of recovery nor do I wish to be saved from this wonderful addiction.

My name is Michael and I am a AE-aholic
[:)]

Now is'nt that the truth!! I'm in the same boat Bakerman. My regular opponent is my long suffering brother, but if our schedules don't match up and I'm waiting for a turn I have a sideline GC against the AI, just to give me that extra fix

MikeS4269 · Post by **MikeS4269** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:29 am

I just was pulled back (quite willingly) into the game by MichaelU.

Last Wednesday, my second daughter arrived into this world. We named her Dawn.

Last Saturday, my new laptop came into this world. We named her Rose.

I paid $1000 for a machine simply so I could play WitP AE on the go. (Home gets a little hectic with infants and toddlers around!) I had been sitting on the fence for ONE YEAR as to whether to get a laptop or not. The moment WitP AE time was threatened at home, I ran to the store even as my newborn was being placed in her Moses basket.

Does that make me an addict?

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