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Online - How much do you play it?

Topic started by RicaGil on July 24, 2008. Last post by SSbabel 4 months, 1 week ago.
Post by RicaGil (1 posts) See mini bio
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Online has become an even greater part of todays video-games. Most games now come with multiplayer mode, and most of these allow us to play over the internet. We can now fight with or against anyone, anywhere in the world. Single-player is still the base of video-games but I think that in the near future, this may change. There are already a lot of Multiplayer-Online only games out there such as WarHawk and with many more to come like M.A.G..
So, the real question is: How much do you play online?

I personally prefer the online over the single-player in most games. Online is usually more intense because nothing can be more real than playing against other real humans. Another advantage of online is that it doesn't end. While the single-player will eventually end, the online will always be there. But not everything is fancy about playing online. One of the major downsides of online play is that there usually isn't any storyline or plot to follow. You just pick or create a character and you are trown into battle and some people may find this silly or simply stupid. Some games have tried to fix this, like Resident Evil online, where the players had to follow a certain path but it didn't seem to work very well.

Aside from all this, online play keeps on growing. I myself play more online than single-player. I mix it in between single and online play but after the single-player is beat and everything is unlocked, I move over full time to online and just play it until I get bored of it or another new game is released. I hope that online will keep on growing because I really enjoy playing it and there is nothing more cool than going online to kick some ass.


Online has become an even greater part of todays video-games. Most games now come with multiplayer mode, and most of these allow us to play over the internet. We can now fight with or against anyone, anywhere in the world. Single-player is still the base of video-games but I think that in the near future, this may change. There are already a lot of Multiplayer-Online only games out there such as WarHawk and with many more to come like M.A.G..
So, the real question is: How much do you play online?

I personally prefer the online over the single-player in most games. Online is usually more intense because nothing can be more real than playing against other real humans. Another advantage of online is that it doesn't end. While the single-player will eventually end, the online will always be there. But not everything is fancy about playing online. One of the major downsides of online play is that there usually isn't any storyline or plot to follow. You just pick or create a character and you are trown into battle and some people may find this silly or simply stupid. Some games have tried to fix this, like Resident Evil online, where the players had to follow a certain path but it didn't seem to work very well.

Aside from all this, online play keeps on growing. I myself play more online than single-player. I mix it in between single and online play but after the single-player is beat and everything is unlocked, I move over full time to online and just play it until I get bored of it or another new game is released. I hope that online will keep on growing because I really enjoy playing it and there is nothing more cool than going online to kick some ass.


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I play every now and then. Lately just MGO and about 5-10 hours a week.

I play every now and then. Lately just MGO and about 5-10 hours a week.

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I'm also just into MGO at the moment. The game is really addictive!!

I'm also just into MGO at the moment. The game is really addictive!!

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Yeah, it's the most I've ever played a game online (I only have 10 hours right now).

But before MGO I've never played an online game for more than a week. I played TF2 on PC but got bored with it quickly (which is ridiculous, I know).



Then I had to go and get Gene Expansion but can't even spend my Reward Points and I still haven't found anyone playing on a new map!

Yeah, it's the most I've ever played a game online (I only have 10 hours right now).

But before MGO I've never played an online game for more than a week. I played TF2 on PC but got bored with it quickly (which is ridiculous, I know).



Then I had to go and get Gene Expansion but can't even spend my Reward Points and I still haven't found anyone playing on a new map!

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Yeah, there are been some problems lately because of the Gene Expansion pack but hopefully these will be solved in the next days. I have already seen a lot of people the new maps but the rooms are usually full all the time.

Yeah, there are been some problems lately because of the Gene Expansion pack but hopefully these will be solved in the next days. I have already seen a lot of people the new maps but the rooms are usually full all the time.

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I play online fairly irregularly. If I get a new game, I'll probably play it online about 2 hours a day on average. Otherwise, not much. CoD was an exception, I played that around 3hours a day on average for about 3 months. I used to play SOCOM and SOCOM 2 a load online on the PS2 as well.

I play online fairly irregularly. If I get a new game, I'll probably play it online about 2 hours a day on average. Otherwise, not much. CoD was an exception, I played that around 3hours a day on average for about 3 months. I used to play SOCOM and SOCOM 2 a load online on the PS2 as well.

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ReTarDedFisHy plays Online as much as he can to keep his skills sharp - and pointy. Like a knife. A sharp knife.


ReTarDedFisHy plays Online as much as he can to keep his skills sharp - and pointy. Like a knife. A sharp knife.


Post by nerdboy (601 posts) See mini bio
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I very rarely play online right now.  But you better believe that when games like Socom and MAG come out I'll be playing them constantly.

I very rarely play online right now.  But you better believe that when games like Socom and MAG come out I'll be playing them constantly.

Post by AaronBelfast (977 posts) See mini bio
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I hate online, cant resist sometimes thlough

I hate online, cant resist sometimes thlough

Post by theycallmeryan (73 posts) See mini bio
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I play a lot.

I play a lot.

Post by Vyse_Legends (266 posts) See mini bio
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Yeah I don't play online at all.:P

Yeah I don't play online at all.:P

Post by Absinthetic (104 posts) See mini bio
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hardly ever

I dont have the time i used to when i was younger to devote that much time to a good online session

hardly ever

I dont have the time i used to when i was younger to devote that much time to a good online session

Post by Flam3Thr0w3r (60 posts) See mini bio
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I probably play online more than I do offline, to be honest.
Games like COD4, GTA IV, Burnout: Paradise, HAZE, Resistance, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, MGO and many more are all games I enjoy playing online.

I probably play online more than I do offline, to be honest.
Games like COD4, GTA IV, Burnout: Paradise, HAZE, Resistance, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, MGO and many more are all games I enjoy playing online.

Post by The2ndB4TheCrash (41 posts) See mini bio
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I hardly play at all anymore, mostly just TF2 and MGO. I just can't put in the same time I was once able to. I play more single-player then online but even that's not worth mentioning.

I hardly play at all anymore, mostly just TF2 and MGO. I just can't put in the same time I was once able to. I play more single-player then online but even that's not worth mentioning.

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I don't play online a lot, maybe from time to time.

I don't play online a lot, maybe from time to time.

Post by LtColJaxson (367 posts) See mini bio
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Online is a big reason for me buying the games.

But there are exceptions. Third person adventure games don't really need online (Drakes fortune, Assassins Creed - those types), and I still really enjoy the single player in those. Some games have amazing single player campaigns.

But other games use the online for after you beat single player to keep you going. SOCOM was amazing on PS2 for having good single and AMAZING online. I prefer it like this. But yes, I really like online games - but I prefer to play online with friends who have mics.

Online is a big reason for me buying the games.

But there are exceptions. Third person adventure games don't really need online (Drakes fortune, Assassins Creed - those types), and I still really enjoy the single player in those. Some games have amazing single player campaigns.

But other games use the online for after you beat single player to keep you going. SOCOM was amazing on PS2 for having good single and AMAZING online. I prefer it like this. But yes, I really like online games - but I prefer to play online with friends who have mics.

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I rarely play online because there is a certain level of commitment upfront required at the beggining of a games release required to prevent yourself from just getting pwned.  I also prefer the story involved in the single player.

I rarely play online because there is a certain level of commitment upfront required at the beggining of a games release required to prevent yourself from just getting pwned.  I also prefer the story involved in the single player.

Post by Sentry (3,379 posts) See mini bio
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It's become a way of life my friend, a way of my everyday life. :P

It's become a way of life my friend, a way of my everyday life. :P

Post by shadows_kill (1,213 posts) See mini bio
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i love online right now cod4. i wish some games would add SPLIT SCREEN CO-OP instead of ONLINE CO-OP its really sad latly. only games that use split screen really is army of 2, r6v1 and 2, warhawk and then haze. even racing games stoped using it.

i love online right now cod4. i wish some games would add SPLIT SCREEN CO-OP instead of ONLINE CO-OP its really sad latly. only games that use split screen really is army of 2, r6v1 and 2, warhawk and then haze. even racing games stoped using it.

Post by DarkLegend (1,156 posts) See mini bio
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I play it very often.

I play it very often.

Post by khit (133 posts) See mini bio
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 about 2-3 times a week.

 about 2-3 times a week.

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Post by thelastguy (307 posts) See mini bio
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I play online everyday with my friends.  I hardly ever play offline.

I play online everyday with my friends.  I hardly ever play offline.

Post by Buzzer_Beater (151 posts) See mini bio
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Online is the only thing I play right now.
I usually play offline for maybe 1 hour at the most. Just GTA IV.

Online is the only thing I play right now.
I usually play offline for maybe 1 hour at the most. Just GTA IV.

Post by LiquidPrince (2,428 posts) See mini bio
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I play a lot...

I play a lot...

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LiquidPrince said:

"I play a lot...
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not as much as me :P

LiquidPrince said:
"I play a lot...
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not as much as me :P

Post by x3ar (191 posts) See mini bio
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i love multiplayer, mainly gettin with people and regularly playing together and become good friends and haveing more indepth tactics together.

i love multiplayer, mainly gettin with people and regularly playing together and become good friends and haveing more indepth tactics together.

Post by Lemegeton (398 posts) See mini bio
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about 1/3 of my gaming time is spent online


about 1/3 of my gaming time is spent online


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70/40
70%=Online gaming. And what game, I dunno. Depends on what I'm in the mood for

70/40
70%=Online gaming. And what game, I dunno. Depends on what I'm in the mood for

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