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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

But was it on purpose or just a long weekend?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I am shocked the record is so few hours. I've known so many people legit addicted back in the day

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I used to play until 2 am, go to bed, wake up, and immediately launch WoW again. It was pretty crazy, but also very fun. My wife and I pretty much lived in Azeroth for a while.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

It's always fun to be really into things. Like the old joke says "one day I'd like to like anything as much as Phish fans like Phish."

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Didn’t people die playing it so long? Maybe I’m misremembering

Edit: apparently it’s true but was only after 19 hrs without a break

https://venturebeat.com/games/man-dies-after-19-hour-world-of-warcraft-session/#:~:text=A%20Chinese%20gamer%20has%20died,playing%20game%2C%20reports%20The%20Mirror.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I remember some parents whose baby died because they put it in a crib and went on a 24 hour WoW binge.