My Gaming Experience

Participating in this particular genre of interactive gaming has opened my eyes to a whole new world. One of the characteristics of this type of game play is that rather than just fulfilling a role of entertainment, the player may be influenced intellectually and morally, as well as providing a forum for social interaction with like-minded individuals, leading to increased communication and team building skills. Engaging in the appropriate game play can most certainly yield great benefits.

There is also a downside to the world of gaming. One of the things that I noticed was that I spent much more time playing than I should have. My eleven year old also played, choosing to play Everquest 2, allowing me to gain another perspective. He became very involved, and I had to be careful that he did not play for too long to avoid some serious attitude issues. I also noted the importance of a parent monitoring the gaming to ensure appropriate social interaction.

All being said, it would seem to me that there is undoubtedly a benefit to the gamer engaging in MMORPG games-- as long as moderation and common sense is employed. It certainly is enjoyable, and the positive aspects are impressive. It will be interesting to see how this division of gaming evolves and is put to further uses in our technological society.