Video game addiction - weird question...

[Ando85]

I have a big backlog of great games that I really should get around to playing (mostly JRPGs). The problem is I'm damn addicted to Call of Duty. I had MW3 but found the only way I could stop myself from playing it was to sell it... so I did. Sadly, I have Black Ops on demand. I've deleted it numerous times only to succumb to reinstalling it. Is there a way to remove the option of re-downloading it (without paying for it again)?

Sure, I enjoy the game but I know its time to move on. It sort of just zone out and mindlessly play for hours on end. Most other games require a bit more effort and focus to play for long periods of time.

Maybe a lack of willpower and self control but sometimes the only way to stop an addiction is to throw away the needles.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Well no matter how you slice it lack of self control is the main problem, I strongly advise you to master self discipline to some degree because it is an extremely important skill thru-out your life.

Compulsion is what marketing trickery always plays on, if you can't shake it then you are in for a rough life.

 

[mikey7339]

Well no matter how you slice it lack of self control is the main problem, I strongly advise you to master self discipline to some degree because it is an extremely important skill thru-out your life.

Control! Control! You must learn control!

 

[Ando85]

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Thanks. What you said made good sense. I've thought about the task to reward thing. I think in the case of Call of Duty it is more or less instant gratification. I can turn the game on and play for 10 minutes or 10 hours and each kill or minor victory is the reward.

I think if I delved into a lengthy RPG it would take more commitment and patience. But, the satisfaction of completing a lengthy game would be much better than a bunch of small victories. Call of Duty is a one night stand. Dark Souls is a committed relationship.

I know there's some games in my collection that I probably won't enjoy, but I know there are going to be some gems in there as well.