So, have you ever stopped playing ARM to return later?

[Dentrik]

hmmm?  O_o

[jhunter]

Yep.

[Dentrik]

Not sure why I stopped playing before, but seeing the culture behind armageddon is making me want to come back ^^

Oh wait, I remember.  Repetetive training I think.

[FiveDisgruntledMonkeysWit]

You betcha.

[Marauder Moe]

Yes.  I stopped playing for a while because I had too much RL stuff to do.

[aruna]

What Moe said.

Usually it has to do with not having much time on my hands, but once I stopped playing for a while after a really fun, long-lived character. The next couple roles paled in comparison, and I just wasn't feeling it - so I knew it was time for a break.

[Maybe42or54]

No, I havn't had a break yet.
Just take note, I havn't been playing very long and am still an ubernoobie.

[Yokunama]

I played for a month or two last year and returned this year with better roleplaying skills.  

[jstorrie]

I took a little breather last month because I was busy.

[mansa]

Every night.  I call it, 'Sleep'.

[Rhyden]

Every night.  I call it, 'Sleep'.

I call it playing Arm while really tired and having a way higher chance of my character being killed.  :wink:

[Tamarin]

Yeah, but this time i quit for good...wait...why am i posting here?

[Dracul]

We call it Crackageddon for a reason...

Yes, several times. A couple I quit in frustration, once, because it would be 'good for me'. And others when I knew I would still be coming back. My couple here couple there count makes it seem like Ive quit more than I really have. But general answer:

Yes.

[Dracul]

Every night.  I call it, 'Sleep'.

I call it playing Arm while really tired and having a way higher chance of my character being killed.  :wink:

Hey...I was partially twinking out at 3am last night.
Couldnt find any pcs :/.

[Anonymous]

I've never 'quit' just taken breaks of varying length.  I think I was gone for upwards of 6 months one time and three months another.

People just seem to invariably come back to this game.

[DrunkenSalarr]

I've never 'quit' just taken breaks of varying length.

Yup, I've taken about four (maybe five) "Leaves of Absence"  I am just now back from my longest (almost nine months). And I am ready to get back in the game.

[Ayashah]

2xs



Once for about 2mths and once for about 1mth. I think breaks are good for the soul, especially if you have played a long time.

[Morrolan]

I was gone for at least 7 years between undergrad and grad school.

The game changes a lot in that time.

I think the improvements and enforced RPI are excellent.

Morrolan

[Agent_137]

Yes, back in the day I made a character and promptly died.

Then I quit for sixth months.

Now just recently I quit for an unknown amount of time.

Be back later. Have fun!

[marko]

I've had breaks of varying lengths during the period of time that I've played Armageddon.  The longest was over a year - I think it was two years?  Maybe three?  

Basically, I remember seeing skill percentages when you typed skill.

Most of the breaks were due to real life popping up and becoming extremely active.

[Comrade Canadia]

I've been playing since '96, and during those eight years I've probably only played around... uh, four?  Five?  I quit constantly, and often for long periods of time.  No matter how much I might play at times... it's just a game, and it's important to be able to walk away from it when you want.

-Dave

[John]

When I was a newbie I'd often say "I'm having a break" and it never lasted longer then a week. Now, when I get frustrated I might not play for a few days, but I wouldn't class that as a break

I did just finish a break, but that was because school got in the way.

[killa]

i stopped playing a year and a half ago and just started up. it was kinda weird tho i was a kadian hunter  and people where new in the house then i got  teleported to the tablelands and i was a ranger.

[Malifaxis]

I'm going through one right now.

Struggling through one, to be exact.

I have the inclination to play.  I still love the game.  I just have no willpower to log on.

Waiting for some very bad memories and toxic feelings to clear so I can again enjoy the game.

[sarahjc]

Longest I have lasted was 2 weeks on break. It's sad, I need a break. What I have done when I am fried is taken on roles that don't require a lot of my time. This way when I have the urge, I can play.. But I am not obligated to play.