please need some help

[Dorongch]

please can some one tell me some tips on how to get over a "AO depression"?.
I really love this game (ok there is some really big problems with it, but exept them I love it)
I have tried to don't play it for almost a week and a half, played alot of other games, even was out side the house and took a walk.

and nothing of this seems to help, I can't find any joy in the game. I'm I starting to get tierd of it I fear if I would cancel my accont I would like to start play again after a while.

I know I'm not the only one that have got the what I call "ao depression" so please help me out here

[______________Orchid]

it.just.a.game.

*throws you a kupo nut*

[__________THEDEACON!]

Originally posted by Emiko
it.just.a.game.

*throws you a kupo nut*

Kupo, I feel the same way and there's been times when you felt the same way too.

It's like, when I can't play, then I think about AO constantly. But while I'm playing, I'm bored out of my wits :/

But I don't cancel, because I have nothing else to do usually. I'm not going to go into my own personal drama, but I think he might be feeling the same way. Wierd, I really thought I was the only one

[secondkenlon]

Huh.

I get disgusted with the game all the time while reading forums and seeing people gripe/watching FC destroy the skill system.

But then I get in game, and go rampage over some borgs or monsters, and it all comes back.
This game *still* has too much potential for me to give up on it.

[_______________Abote]

Do as I did. Cancel your account and feel the relief. If you miss it you can reactivate. It is fully possible.

As Emiko said: it's just a game.

[skybert]

suggestion to things you can do:

1: try another profession

2: install a filter in your mind, filtering away the negative stuff you read.

3: join a guild

4: it's just a game.

5: get another hobby for a while

6: call up some friends and see if they stil recognize you. (I know my friends threaten me with refusing to recognize me at times)

7: go rent a movie

8: go to the cinema

9: try to not powerlvl, but do something good for other people (make newbie backpacks/buff newbies/something

10: Try our PvP

11: ...er.... something, something.......


not sure if any of this helps at all


I guess you could try out one of the other mmorpgs out there, and then come back and be happy with how nice it is here

[Xaielao]

I find when I'm getting totally bored with the game, I just take a brake for a bit.

I too love this game, best game really I've played in a long time. But yea, there are times when I am absolutely board when playing, and usually log out a few minutes later.

Twice I've taken a brake, having been playing since beta4 thats not to bad. I just suggest you take a month or two off, go do something else. Don't think about AO (if you can). Then when the urge hits you, re-open your account and trust me you won't loose interest again for a while.


A friend of mine just came back after several months gone, but only stayed for about 3 weeks and has left again. It is just a game, you cant expect to have your interests held for ever .

Try one of the other MMORPGs. I just recently downloaded the EQ trial haha, and am having a lot of fun. I haven't played the game in years and just was like 'ah what the hell'.

I do feel like, man it's been over a year now since I've played any NEW, trully great games. When SWG comes out, man I'm gonna cherish every moment, cause it's always great when you find yourself having a ball in a fresh new MMORPG .

[secondkenlon]

EQ has a trial version?
Must have! Gotta go check out some old favorite places.

I can't wait for EVE myself. Sure, it'll have it's bugs, it's exploits, it's stupid design decisions. . . but I think I'll love it anyway.

Just like AO.

[_______________Abote]

Originally posted by Kenlon
EQ has a trial version?
Must have! Gotta go check out some old favorite places.

I can't wait for EVE myself. Sure, it'll have it's bugs, it's exploits, it's stupid design decisions. . . but I think I'll love it anyway.

Just like AO.

EVE will roxxor my world, that's one thing for sure. Have seen it live and played it some I say KICKASS! Being an old Elite nerd I just gotta play it. I just gotta!

When EVE goes live I'll definately press the CANCEL SUBSCRIPTION button.

[Peisinoe]

Well, I stopped reading the forums once for 2-3 weeks. Those were some of the best times I ever had playing AO.

If things are boring, then take a break. Try to avoid the negativity and just play the game.

Just beat Jedi Outcast 2. Was a nice change of pace from AO.

[Steelbuns]

I had the same problem, I was tired of running missions in BS and AO in general.

Opened an Ultima Online account and played that for a while, right now i switch games on a daily basis.

When I returned to AO I started exploring the world, seeing places I'v never been befor.

There were so many new things to do.

Hunting Bosses in the most isolated places.
Getting a good adrenalin rush at the Ace Camp in EFP.

My addiction is kicking back right now

Must ... log .... on

[______________Vanity]

1) Open the Curtains.
2) Open the windows and let some fresh air in. Even traffic fumes smell better than this room.
3) Look outside and think 'Wow - how long has that been there?'
4) Get dressed.
5) Get undressed.
6) Take a shower.
7) Get dressed.
8) Eat breakfast.
9) Clear the pizza boxes away.
10) Roll an alt.

[_______________Abote]

Ouch.. Getting an adrenaline rush from playing a computer game? That really doesn't sound good.

I myself get an adrenaline rush from jumping out of an airplane at 12.000 feet but I guess people are different.