5 reasons why MMO games are good for you

It has been 3 weeks since I started playing GuildWars2 and I must say, it was an amazing experience for my bf and I. Within 1 week, I had leveled up to level 40 and am currently at level 56. I love doing dungeons and killing everything that comes my way. 

Anyway, here are my 5 reasons why MMO games are good for you.

1)  A vast improvement in map reading

Before I started playing GW2, I could barely read a map. I could even get myself lost with a GPS and Google Maps. I was always that hopeless damsel in distress who eventually had to either ask for directions, or, hail for a cab. However, since I started playing, I realized that I could recognize landmarks better and I rarely got lost. Seriously. No joke.

2) Micromanagement (multi tasking)

I always thought I have amazing multitasking skills. Especially after my victory over the completion of 2 academic essays which I did simultaneously. But after accepting my bf's multitasking challenge (which you can find in this link ), I lost terribly. I was like WTF? I thought guys suck at multitasking! How can I lose!? This is not possible.

But it is possible. While playing GW2, I learned that every time I attack an enemy, I should not just keep pressing "111111111111111111111111111111111111111" In fact, I had to do the following.

1) Attack with all the different skills (skill rotation) This is very important especially since most skills have a pretty long cool down time. While waiting for your most bad ass, powerful skill to recharge, you need to continue to attack with your other skills. Pressing 1 will not save yo arse.

2) Check health. If you don't. You die. Nuff said.

3) Run around the enemy. Don't stay at the same spot. You are not the only one who has powers. You enemy has powers too and they can damage your health if you stay in one spot for too long. Often, dodging and running around like a pesky cockroach is needed. 

3) A heighten awareness of the environment and strategic planning

When I first started out, my bf would always scream at me for running too close to the enemies. And I would be like. "WHAT ENEMIES??? WHERE???" and then get attacked from behind. 30 levels later, I would occasionally pause, look around and avoid going too close to enemies. Also, if I actually DO WANT TO take down enemies because it's a mission or something, strategic planning is crucial. Running straight in to enemies' territory yelling "THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA" spells a one way ticket to your nearest waypoint. 

4) Improved eyesight 

Honestly, it took a bit of getting used to in terms of maneuvering the character and making it run to the direction I want. The whole zooming in and out of the screen while in combat and all almost drove me mad. Everything was just moving too quickly. Also, doing world events, there are sooo many players that you lose sight of yourself too! For sometime, I had to use my peripheral vision so that I can see EVERYTHING. But from all those hours of training, I am finally able to catch images within split seconds to see where i'm going and, check my surroundings.    

5) Meeting people from all over the world