Confessions of a Facebook games addict.

[zen]

That's another mechanism game developers use to hook you. Leveling up makes you feel superior. If you are a level 30 you can buy more things and are stronger than people under you!

[friedchicken]

Originally Posted by zen

That's another mechanism game developers use to hook you. Leveling up makes you feel superior. If you are a level 30 you can buy more things and are stronger than people under you!

Well, that's really part of the plan Zen You play these games because you get better at them and you get stronger with each step

[friedchicken]

Originally Posted by Blender

I think these games are very addictive because more than the game itself, it allows you to interact with other people. You can send them messages in the game, you can work on their farms, give gifts etc. So the games are good, but I think it is the interaction that hooks you.

I would agree. Very much like online bingo, I think, the game would become boring in time if it were not for the conversations.


One thing I like in these games are that some people really get into it, even focusing on killing your character every chance they get

[friedchicken]

Originally Posted by napalm

For my part, I like the way that these games seem to pit you against other people, even telling you if you have been attacked or robbed Yes, I play Mafia Wars.

Hey can you add me up on fb? Thanks!

[friedchicken]

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Yes I agree. I mean MW and VW are sort of the same game, only one deals with mafias and the other vampires. IF you play both farmville and farm town, then you might as well just choose one.

I can't choose between farmville and farmtown!!! I love them both

[beenthere]

I also got addicted to the games. I do Farmville, Farmtown, Yoville, and Farkle. My hubby is also addicted to Farkle lol. I actually get upset when I forget to check my crops and they died lol.

[LiveWIRE]

Originally Posted by beenthere

I also got addicted to the games. I do Farmville, Farmtown, Yoville, and Farkle. My hubby is also addicted to Farkle lol. I actually get upset when I forget to check my crops and they died lol.

Thank you for reminding me! I have a bunch of carrots that needs harvesting!

Oh well, I guess we're all guilty of some degree of addiction one way or another.