Addictive simplicity
You know, for quite some time I was really absorbed in WoW and DAoC and WAR and other such games. Then I decided I needed to emmerse myself more in real life and less in fantasy. My asocial tendancies were getting the best of me and I was isolating myself more and more. Less and less time was spent visiting with people in real life and more and more time was spent with virtual friends – real and lasting though several of them have been.
However, I enjoy games and I enjoy strategy and other such things. I worked to find something I could play and yet live a real life. Something I could enjoy and yet still be fully a part of the real world.
In my search, I found this silly, little game called Ikariam. It’s kind of like Civilization meets the Sims. It’s a game that does not require focussed attention; yet, it seems to draw you in more and more. I introduced Sky to it a few months ago – and she’s accused me of addicting her. The fact that she wakes up in the morning and immediately checks her towns and minions has me laughing – mostly because I’m in the same boat as she is. Somehow, a game that really requires minimal interaction manages to grab hold and suck you in. It’s great fun for such an amazingly simple and silly little game…and I’m thrilled to have Sky and my dad playing it with me.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I am so busted – I actually came over here to check for an update while I’m waiting for my trade ship in Soraville to load.
The funny thing is when I first signed up I was looking at the Premium options and thinking “Duh, who would pay for it?” Today I seriously considered the $79 for 1,000 ambrosia option.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Hahahahah oh my word, girl! Though I must confess, I had the same moment of ‘weakness’ at one point. It can be really tempting especially with those Nexus guys constantly making life difficult.