In a somewhat related article by Mr. Beebles @ deathbybeebles.joeuser.com gives a nice little inquiry on games and the effect on the human mind. This article though is here to explain some good points of games including video, group RPG, board, etc.
1.Entertainment-Sometimes there is just nothing to do and games are a nice little pastime and also a social event if you are playing RPGs or board games. You can have so much fun with others while playing (such as in our gaming club meetings).
2.Stress Relief-When you're stressed, games are a good way to rid yourself of anger with much violence and death. It's better than killing real people. It also provides a window of unreality where you can escape your problems...kind of like drugs but without brain damage.
3. Education-*gasp* Education in games?!!?!? Yes...most certainly...some games have learning premises behind them such as Magic: The Gathering, Age of Mythology, and usually any other strategy games or history based games. Even children can learn from the Hooked on Phonics games...even thought they appear to be a little dull...
So there are three perfectly good reasons to play games....They do not rot the mind...in fact they enrich it...(Well...not ALL games, but most are good)
So until a later date when I find/think of something to write,
~Zoo
