Rant: Remove the Babysitter
Drevik Crimson Hero
"You have been playing for 6 hours. You need to take a break"... How annoying!!!! If I want to live on my PC, Anet who are you to tell me different? It is my perogative. Anet dump the retarded "you have been playing message" for a real game enhanser. GRRRRRRRRRR....
Akhilleus
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Originally Posted by Drevik Crimson Hero
"You have been playing for 6 hours. You need to take a break"... How annoying!!!! If I want to live on my PC, Anet who are you to tell me different? It is my perogative. Anet dump the retarded "you have been playing message" for a real game enhanser. GRRRRRRRRRR...
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i know i waste my life on GW...i have enough people to remind me of that...i dont need the game itself to assist in the process, its like having a nagging parent installed into the game.
Esprit
Are you upset because when you see the game tell you you've played an X amount of time that you feel guilty?
I think it's supposed to be a friendly reminder, and it shows ANET cares about us. They prefer us fed and watered.
I think it's supposed to be a friendly reminder, and it shows ANET cares about us. They prefer us fed and watered.
Phoenix Avenger
The real anger should be pointed at the fact that they wasted thier time on this when members of this community have posted many FANTASTIC ideas that anet's time could be better spent on.
Akhilleus
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Originally Posted by Phoenix Avenger
The real anger should be pointed at the fact that they wasted thier time on this when members of this community have posted many FANTASTIC ideas that anet's time could be better spent on.
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instead of making a clock that pisses people off...make the eles look better the elementalist.
Splatter Mcnasty
how about simply providing a check box in Options that allows us to turn it off? It IS annoying...
Vilaptca
Lets see some more suggestions in this thread. Its the suggestion forum. Not the rant forum.
Vilaptca
Vilaptca
jibikao
I heard a few game players in Korea died in Internet Cafe 'cause they played NONSTOP for so many hours. Now the South Korean government made it mandatory that the players must rest every 2 hours or so. I am not sure the exact hours but I think A.Net is doing the right thing.
Eltargrim
And when you think about it, honestly, how long could it have taken? An hour or two, at most? Not a significant gain on any other projects.
Josh
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Originally Posted by Esprit
Are you upset because when you see the game tell you you've played an X amount of time that you feel guilty?
I think it's supposed to be a friendly reminder, and it shows ANET cares about us. They prefer us fed and watered. |
Justafyme
It's not because anet cares about us...it's a move to protect them legally. Much the same as your Government doesn't tell you (and make it a law) to wear your seat belt because they care about you either. (Were you to get in a horrible accident (which changes your employment situation) you are no longer a "productive" citizen and are a "burden" ...you pay less tax and maybe you need to rely on social services. Sure it sounds jaded..but it's the truth. Sadly, I have worked for the Government...I'm speaking from experience on this one.
As far as a suggestion...already been mentioned...the ability to turn it off...
As far as a suggestion...already been mentioned...the ability to turn it off...
Rey Lentless
Might be annoying, low priority, and unnecessary.. but you have to admit it's hilarious. If nothing else, it amused me. Good job Anet.
Mandy Memory
They sure wasted a lot of time...like you know...10 minutes on this huge update.
*sigh* waste your life away...youll only see it 24 times a day. If you see it more than 50 times, you are going to die soon.
Its not like it shuts off your game or anything.
*sigh* waste your life away...youll only see it 24 times a day. If you see it more than 50 times, you are going to die soon.
Its not like it shuts off your game or anything.
Syi
I don't see the problem with one line of text. Wow you played for six hours straight. Good job? Don't get mad at the in-game timer.
Drevik Crimson Hero
Looking for a way to turn it off was my first reaction. If I want to know how much time I have spent on the game, the emote /age handles that. I just add up all three accounts!!! You want a suggestion: an emote to show your pet's XP level.
Omega X
I can't believe that people are complaining about an hourly message. Dear gawd...
Theus
Wow.
The people who are complaining about this have seriously got to be the saddest human beings on the planet.
Heres a suggestion:
Its a thing called "outside".Kay?
And people wonder why todays kids are lazy and obese.
The people who are complaining about this have seriously got to be the saddest human beings on the planet.
Heres a suggestion:
Its a thing called "outside".Kay?
And people wonder why todays kids are lazy and obese.
The Primeval King
do you guys mean when you type /age and it says how many hours you play?
or do you mean that they actually send you a message after you have played 6 hours?.. I have never had that happen to me, but if THAT is what you are complaining about then you REALLY need a life. As if it isn't bad enough that you play 6 hours straight, but you complain when Anet sends you a little message about it. Now you need not only game addiction therapy, but anger management as well.
(if you mean how Anet tells you how long you have played all your characters by typing /age then just disregard this.. heh)
or do you mean that they actually send you a message after you have played 6 hours?.. I have never had that happen to me, but if THAT is what you are complaining about then you REALLY need a life. As if it isn't bad enough that you play 6 hours straight, but you complain when Anet sends you a little message about it. Now you need not only game addiction therapy, but anger management as well.
(if you mean how Anet tells you how long you have played all your characters by typing /age then just disregard this.. heh)
prodigy ming
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Originally Posted by Justafyme
It's not because anet cares about us...it's a move to protect them legally. Much the same as your Government doesn't tell you (and make it a law) to wear your seat belt because they care about you either. (Were you to get in a horrible accident (which changes your employment situation) you are no longer a "productive" citizen and are a "burden" ...you pay less tax and maybe you need to rely on social services. Sure it sounds jaded..but it's the truth. Sadly, I have worked for the Government...I'm speaking from experience on this one.
As far as a suggestion...already been mentioned...the ability to turn it off... |
The Primeval King
about my above post ^ I just read about what the message is. i don't mind it and think it is a good idea and should stay..
SAVE THE BABIES
SAVE THE BABIES
Sofonisba
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Originally Posted by prodigy ming
wow, where do you live? I have lived in both Hong Kong and Canada wearing seat belt is a law. You get fined if you don't...
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HawkofStorms
The thing is, all those stories about people dying from video gaming in Korea stem from one game, the popular RTS game StarCraft (see my arvatar). As far as I know, it is the only game to have ever killed anybody from heart failure.
Former Ruling
Well if you dont want that...how about complaining about the HoH messages that come up EVERY ELEVEN MINUTES, and have nothing to do with your gameplay at all. (You are told who has favor when you enter areas that are effected by favor, so that 11 minute message is just a "who is pwning" remainder).
Atleast this one has a practical use. Maybe not ingame, but your life.
Oh wait...that would much more sense than this thread....nvm.
Atleast this one has a practical use. Maybe not ingame, but your life.
Oh wait...that would much more sense than this thread....nvm.
Minus Sign
so...whats the point? kill the new patch?
/notsigned ever. i like. I want it to stay. Sometimes I spend a little too much time on GW. Having a simple reminder is a nice touch.
And if it cuts down on the time I burn inttheir server, well...win win
/notsigned ever. i like. I want it to stay. Sometimes I spend a little too much time on GW. Having a simple reminder is a nice touch.
And if it cuts down on the time I burn inttheir server, well...win win
Diablo???
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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms
The thing is, all those stories about people dying from video gaming in Korea stem from one game, the popular RTS game StarCraft (see my arvatar). As far as I know, it is the only game to have ever killed anybody from heart failure.
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Nevin
It may sound silly but to some people its convicing.
"La la la, playing Guild Wars... Oh dear I've been on for that long? I really need to go outside or something or get a... XL BAG OF DORITOS AND 4 LITER PEPSI BOTTLE AND PLAY FOR 12 MORE HOURS RAWARWERW"
"La la la, playing Guild Wars... Oh dear I've been on for that long? I really need to go outside or something or get a... XL BAG OF DORITOS AND 4 LITER PEPSI BOTTLE AND PLAY FOR 12 MORE HOURS RAWARWERW"
Justafyme
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Originally Posted by Sofonisba
Not that it is not the law.... of course it is. The poster is saying that they did not enact the law as an altruistic decision, but a business one.
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And just for the record...I couldn't care less about the "warning system" or "babysitter" if you'd rather call it that. As I posted earlier in another thread, I have only ever manged to play for 2 hours in one day....and that has only happened twice. I just think this "solution" is not much of a solution at all. Again, as I already posted in another thread..if someone is hell bent on spending 20,30 or 400,000 hours playing a game then a little.."you should take a break" isn't even going to be noticed.
Ristaron
If you're getting at the game for it being friendly, you've been playing too long and need a break.
calamitykell
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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms
The thing is, all those stories about people dying from video gaming in Korea stem from one game, the popular RTS game StarCraft (see my arvatar). As far as I know, it is the only game to have ever killed anybody from heart failure.
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Drevik Crimson Hero
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Originally Posted by Former Ruling
Well if you dont want that...how about complaining about the HoH messages that come up EVERY ELEVEN MINUTES, and have nothing to do with your gameplay at all. (You are told who has favor when you enter areas that are effected by favor, so that 11 minute message is just a "who is pwning" remainder).
Atleast this one has a practical use. Maybe not ingame, but your life. Oh wait...that would much more sense than this thread....nvm. |
...The HOH messages should also be able to be disabled. GW does not announce every time a PVE team does something **special** . If it was in the options menu, then those interested could see it and those not would not have to see it spammed. As for this thread, a complaint to Anet results in a standard response to post your complaint on fansites, therefore that is what I did. If you don't like the thread, do not read it and do not respond to it.
It will quickly die.
Snowdemon
I didn't know about this "babysitter". Sounds like a good idea though, I myself occasionally play a little longer then expected, never 6 hours though. I think my top was 3 hours. I wasted my day... They should make it play every 3 hours.
Really, if you get mad at this, you must be in denial of having a gaming problem.
Really, if you get mad at this, you must be in denial of having a gaming problem.
Omega X
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Originally Posted by prodigy ming
wow, where do you live? I have lived in both Hong Kong and Canada wearing seat belt is a law. You get fined if you don't...
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Akhilleus
since anets so interested in announcing stuff that doesnt concern everyone...why dont they make an "akhilleus item purchase announcer"
where every time i trade for something nice, it announces it.
where every time i trade for something nice, it announces it.
Sverige614
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Originally Posted by Justafyme
It's not because anet cares about us...it's a move to protect them legally. Much the same as your Government doesn't tell you (and make it a law) to wear your seat belt because they care about you either. (Were you to get in a horrible accident (which changes your employment situation) you are no longer a "productive" citizen and are a "burden" ...you pay less tax and maybe you need to rely on social services. Sure it sounds jaded..but it's the truth. Sadly, I have worked for the Government...I'm speaking from experience on this one.
As far as a suggestion...already been mentioned...the ability to turn it off... |
*edit* Speaking of the situation in the USA.
Drevik Crimson Hero
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Originally Posted by Snowdemon
I didn't know about this "babysitter". Sounds like a good idea though, I myself occasionally play a little longer then expected, never 6 hours though. I think my top was 3 hours. I wasted my day... They should make it play every 3 hours.
Really, if you get mad at this, you must be in denial of having a gaming problem. |
Rhunex
I like the message. If I'm ever on for another 54 hours(long 54 hour story with that) then it's nice to know a computer will talk to me other than "OMG SOMEONE WON IN THE TOMBS YOUR CONTINENT SUCKS NO FAVOR FOR JOO FOO!"(thats what it looks like to me after 32 hours soloing 
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It's nice to know someone will nag me about playing too long. Even if I don't care about their opinion :P
)It's nice to know someone will nag me about playing too long. Even if I don't care about their opinion :P
Draygo Korvan
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Let me get this right.
You are complaining about an hourly message that shows up in your text window, that is sometimes hard to notice unless you are looking?
GROW UP.
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Let me get this right.
You are complaining about an hourly message that shows up in your text window, that is sometimes hard to notice unless you are looking?
GROW UP.
Nightwish
I do not see anything but beneficial with this timer. Besides it only shows up once an hour with just a single text line.
I cannot believe my eyes that there are actually people complaining about this... o.O
I cannot believe my eyes that there are actually people complaining about this... o.O
Naqser
First time I ever encountered a babysitter was in Stronghold, but that was a voice, and it activated at midnight, don't know abouy continous playing though. Anyway I laughed my ass of, that was fun but I never heard it again
So you play for 6 hours straight, get a small chat message saying that you need to get some rest? I think it was right of that little message to say that, you ARE tired if you act like that, or imature, would say both.
In every manual it says, play max 45 minutes and take a 15 minutes break. Why not sync the complete internet so it freezes every 45 minutes and you can't do anything for 15 minutes. Heck, why not make the computer messure the temperature outside, air pressure, wheater. It has all those stations placed outside and after 45 minutes it freezes and says you have to go outside, memorise those and then come inside and type them in the computer.
That would be something to complain about, but a little message that is a couple of letters, no.
/not signed, I think it is fun with babysitters
So you play for 6 hours straight, get a small chat message saying that you need to get some rest? I think it was right of that little message to say that, you ARE tired if you act like that, or imature, would say both.
In every manual it says, play max 45 minutes and take a 15 minutes break. Why not sync the complete internet so it freezes every 45 minutes and you can't do anything for 15 minutes. Heck, why not make the computer messure the temperature outside, air pressure, wheater. It has all those stations placed outside and after 45 minutes it freezes and says you have to go outside, memorise those and then come inside and type them in the computer.
That would be something to complain about, but a little message that is a couple of letters, no.
/not signed, I think it is fun with babysitters
TheLordOfBlah
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Originally Posted by Mandy Memory
They sure wasted a lot of time...like you know...10 minutes on this huge update.
*sigh* waste your life away...youll only see it 24 times a day. If you see it more than 50 times, you are going to die soon. Its not like it shuts off your game or anything. |
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Originally Posted by Former Ruling
Well if you dont want that...how about complaining about the HoH messages that come up EVERY ELEVEN MINUTES, and have nothing to do with your gameplay at all. (You are told who has favor when you enter areas that are effected by favor, so that 11 minute message is just a "who is pwning" remainder).
Atleast this one has a practical use. Maybe not ingame, but your life. Oh wait...that would much more sense than this thread....nvm. |