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| Tue Aug 18th 2009 11:54 AM | A terrible epidemic is gripping the planet, one that the news agencies aren't covering and one that if left unchecked, may very well send our species into a tailspin.
I'm of course talking about CWS.
CWS, referred to by some as Coop Withdrawl Syndrome, is the #1 silent killer of online social interaction for gamers. Often left undiagnosed, CWS can cripple an entire community before even one victim shows enough symptoms to receive proper treatment. In its early stages, CWS begins to effect a person's ability to think cooperatively, making situations that require multiple human interaction seem foreign and unnecessary. These feelings quickly turn into behavioral issues that are seen in a preference to solo even when the option of pairing with friends is an option. Common symptons include:
- Heavy, obsessive grinding
- Infatuation with knowing an ending with the aim to spoil it for others
- A preference towards pick up games versus games with established friends
- Friends lists with that include names containing the words "LOL", "Queer", multiple z's or the use of numbers to spell words
- Leaving a planned social event with friends to grind achievements before an MMO's next update
- Wearing clothes that included graphics depicting your WoW Armory breakdown.
However, its not too late. CWS can be cured through simple, regular treatment but as with any illness, early detection is key to a quick recovery. Planning and participating in recurring events with friends is the first step towards the cure.
Act now, before it's too late.
GrimFalcon
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| Mon Jul 20th 2009 04:48 PM | Well party is over, library is cleaned up, and much more sleep is needed for recovery. We had a good turnout, and everyone seemed to have fun. Sadly we did have a few internet/router issues but nothing that a few LAN members couldn't figure out and fix. A huge thanks to our sponsors and the library for their support. After expenses we donated $96 to the library. The next LAN date is not set yet, but as soon as i do set it, everyone will know. Also watch for pictures from the LAN. I promise they will be put up sooner than last year...
Again thanks to all who attended and see everyone at the next LAN!!!!
Milkman
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| Sat Jul 18th 2009 08:12 PM | The LAN is up and going. We still have room for more! SO, if your reading this and thinking of attending.... come on down!
Milkman
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| Fri Jul 17th 2009 01:22 PM | Looks like we will have a nice crowd coming to the LAN this year. Our LAN has again made a local newspaper the P&D! I was a bit worried on how the article started off, but it ended up being a nice article, and thanks to Mike Keitges for writing that up and putting me on the front page.
LAN prep is coming along very well! Prizes are all here from our sponsors, Pizza is already ordered, almost all the servers are up and going, and now i just have a ton of equipment to move from my house to the library. Thanks to those of you who pre-registered, but those who haven't are still welcome to attend! And if your curious about what we are up to, feel free to come over and check it out!
If you have any last minute questions on the LAN please send me an email or post on the forums.
Milkman
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