Ashley Winchester Aug 30, 2008
I was thinking about this at work the other day and I have to say I side with those that put (most) of the blame on Square-Enix. If those battles weren't as they were are ppl couldn't attempt them. You can't attempt something that's not in the game. Put an inane goal like this in a game and some person with too much time on their hands is bound to do it if the mentality of gamers being gamers. Also, I really doubt any fan/player would think an 18 hour battle would be a great addition to any game if someone suggested it to them.
This isn't to say personal responsibilty doesn't come into play either on the part of the players but again if you don't give the players a reason or chance to do something like this that doesn't even come into play.
There's also peer pressure involved. You're there with a group of "others" you know through the net, that have supported you through the game ... and so it takes a collective "f--- it" to leave, otherwise people stay on.
I'm sorry, I have to disagree with this. When you're worried about what other people (people you usually never see in real life) think about you if you don't play a game that is very sad. I'd take peer pressure from person I see everyday or on a regular basis more seriously than someone hidding behind a screen name. As for betraying a "guild" by leaving, it's not like you're not irreplacible... I'm sure there is some other person with more time on their hands more than willing to fill any void you'd create.
I crave some of Squeenix' profit. >_>
