Asherons Call: Fantasy Games 'Not For Geeks'

BBC News recently published a report on a recent study by Nottingham Trent University into the psychology of MMORPG gamers. Whilst the report concentrates on Everquest, makes interesting reading for players of any MMOG, including Asheron's call.

Professor Griffiths said: "There is an image that people who play online games excessively are nerdy and geeky... This is not the case."

The only problems arose when people became addicted, he said.

The main sign of addiction was when playing started to have impacts on other parts of their life, such as relationships and work.

"It is important to recognise the difference between healthy enthusiasm and addiction.

"A healthy enthusiasm will add something to your life, whereas an addiction is taking away from your life."

The entire article can be found here.