Nice. A common problem for gamers like me (though I'm not as drastic)
It's very tempting to do video games intead of homework.
One word. Procrastination xD
*applause* And this is partially why my teachers are shocked that I play video games. My mother, when she went to parent-teacher conference, told them I was at home playing games, and my teachers went, "Whaaaat?!". I'm also a relatively good student, involved in band, community service, etc. Video games are just a whole part of it. I'll never stop playing video games, even if I won't be in the field of video games...
Very good article ^^ Its interesting to talk about distractions from schoolwork, esp video games. They're very popular these days and as you said, they are very time consuming. I know how it goes ^^' yes when I was back in college I was addicted to several games including Commandos 3 (Senior year) and Europa Universalis (Freshman year). They took up a lot of time, and it was a bit difficult to concentrate. But sorry for going off ^^; topic, its just I kind of know how it is. You put in some good examples as well. Dirk's example, in my opinion, can be epitomizing of how video games can consume one's life. I'm really glad things are better for him ^^ Overall, a nicely written article ^^ only one minor suggestion from me: Maybe more examples? Like Dirk's example was really good and expressed your point very well, and I think the article could be improved (but its already good! ^^) with maybe more examples too of other people? Still, very nice job :) and keep up the good work. ^^ Hope you have a great one ^^ (nice Wednesday) and a nice week. Take care, byes ^^.
I imagine you must be handlin' yourself pretty well in that class, Red. Good work.
Your prose is a little awkward/clunky sometimes, not flowing as well as it could with the information you're getting out. Still, you characterise well and are really good at getting the feeling of your work out to the reader. The fact that Dirk's situation probably rings true at least a little for most of the people here doesn't hurt that, either (and I hope they take this to heart).
*clapclapclap* Yay! This is pretty cool for a journalism assignment. I like how it is a human interest story, but could very easily pass as an OP/ED with a bit of minor tweaking.
Lunar Rukario
Title: Otakuite | Posted 05/03/08 | Reply
Nice. A common problem for gamers like me (though I'm not as drastic)
It's very tempting to do video games intead of homework.
One word. Procrastination xD
Sakura Irving
Title: Otakuite | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
*applause* And this is partially why my teachers are shocked that I play video games. My mother, when she went to parent-teacher conference, told them I was at home playing games, and my teachers went, "Whaaaat?!". I'm also a relatively good student, involved in band, community service, etc. Video games are just a whole part of it.
I'll never stop playing video games, even if I won't be in the field of video games...
destinyssweetman
Title: Senior Otaku | Posted 04/30/08 | Reply
Very good article ^^ Its interesting to talk about distractions from schoolwork, esp video games. They're very popular these days and as you said, they are very time consuming. I know how it goes ^^' yes when I was back in college I was addicted to several games including Commandos 3 (Senior year) and Europa Universalis (Freshman year). They took up a lot of time, and it was a bit difficult to concentrate. But sorry for going off ^^; topic, its just I kind of know how it is. You put in some good examples as well. Dirk's example, in my opinion, can be epitomizing of how video games can consume one's life. I'm really glad things are better for him ^^ Overall, a nicely written article ^^ only one minor suggestion from me: Maybe more examples? Like Dirk's example was really good and expressed your point very well, and I think the article could be improved (but its already good! ^^) with maybe more examples too of other people? Still, very nice job :) and keep up the good work. ^^ Hope you have a great one ^^ (nice Wednesday) and a nice week. Take care, byes ^^.
SomeGuy
Title: Team | Posted 04/29/08 | Reply
I imagine you must be handlin' yourself pretty well in that class, Red. Good work.
Your prose is a little awkward/clunky sometimes, not flowing as well as it could with the information you're getting out. Still, you characterise well and are really good at getting the feeling of your work out to the reader. The fact that Dirk's situation probably rings true at least a little for most of the people here doesn't hurt that, either (and I hope they take this to heart).
Job well done, Red.
Nehszriah
Title: Otaku Legend | Posted 04/29/08 | Reply
*clapclapclap* Yay! This is pretty cool for a journalism assignment. I like how it is a human interest story, but could very easily pass as an OP/ED with a bit of minor tweaking.