As I've mentioned in the past, I'm very addicted to video games in general, most especially right now World of Warcraft. This addiction has become far more prevalent in part due to the inclusion a few months back of achievements. Now achievements are essentially a point score given to you that shows things you've done in game. This could be something as simple as beating a boss or something thats just completely insane. Now these simple things can also get you cool ingame rewards. Anything ranging from a kickass mount to a neat companion pet to a title like the one mentioned earlier.
Now though Blizzard has recently added a series of achievements based around the in-game events they've had around for years. These events range from Hallow's End to Brewfest. Some of these are based off real life holidays like Winter Veil, a "knock off" of Xmas. The cool thing about them is that for finishing off a large series of achievements for each event you'll get one step close to the 'ultimate' reward, a Violet Proto-Drake.
The reason I bring this is up is due to the fact that I've been working my ass off to finish these events as they pop up, which at this time of the year is fairly regularly. In such I'm realizing my gaming addiction has taken on something similar to actual work, but you know...can't say I'm complaining.
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