It has been the most sought after answer, to why guys DotA. Because there is more to 'they're just losers' (partly true) or because 'they have no friends' (partly true again. =.=). As I understand what it's like (I DOTA! :D), I've conducted multimillion dollar experiments with hours of extensive research to come up with an logical answer, a breakthrough in science.
First, what is this.. DotA you ask. Well, to keep things simple and easy to understand, DotA is a game, that you play on the computer, with other strangers/losers/geeks (whatever you want to say) across Malaysia. Attempts to play with people overseas will produce a phenomenon known as.. the lag. A lag is when there is a temporary pause (couple of seconds) within the game.
This lag stimulates the limbic lobes in the limbic system of the brain through a visual impulse. Stimulation of these lobes produce uncontrollable anger. Players tend to get impatient and start swearing.
DotA requires teamwork as a game consists of 2 teams, with 5 players on each team.Each player controls a 'hero'. They use their heroes to go around killing their opponents heroes.
You should have heard about levels somehow or another. Like in a typical conversation between two DotA victims. Well, these heroes can gain levels, and it lasts as long as the game is in play.
DotA should not be mistaken as something like MapleStory. =.= Levels are not kept after the game ends. Its like football. You do not keep the goals you score.
MapleStory is a different addiction. Which affects only females, however, it also affects ball-less guys. =D
The statistics:
- You ask any guy if they've played DotA today, and 50% of the time, its a yes.
- 2 in 7 relationship problems are caused by DotA.
- Each year, 24,000 innocent lives are lost because of DotA.
Okay so they're not so true but you know, DotA kills people, it ruins relationships, it turns you into stone like Medusa (not the dota character you freak).
The Addiction
Now I shall answer the biggest question ever asked, bigger than the Mary Magledene crap.
DotA is known as the only visual drug up to date, which enters the bloodstream through the eyes. DotA has a half life of 5 hours, and on average, 20mg of DotA is absorbed per hour of gaming. It is only effective on males, due to the lateral gender differences in the brain. In friendly terms, DotA is known as Defence of the Ancients. But thats bullcrap.
DotA is derived from 'Do' for Dopamine 't' for Tanha and 'A' for Acrasia.
The discovery of DotA dates back to the Archaic periods of the ancient Greek, hence the term Acrasia; used in philosophical literature, which means a lack of self control, or a weak will. This is experienced with DotA, where not playing is desired but, the victim plays anyway.In Buddhism, Tanha means thirst or craving. This is also experienced by DotA victims. It is believed that the Buddha was one of the first few to ever experience DotA at 550mg. At this point he was said to have attained the great enlightenment.
Confucius was also one of the very few pioneers of DotA. Many of his famous quotes derived from his experiences with DotA.
proper role." - Confucius
Dopamine, a hormone responsible for feelings of motivation and reward while also increasing heart rate and blood pressure. This is experienced by DotA players too.
So basically DotA is Dompamine Tanha Acrasia, which would mean, a motivation for craving, without self control. Reward is gained when a player wins the game. So there's also a desire to win. If the victim does not win, he enters a state of dissatisfaction and anxiety.
Okay, an example.
Lets say I play DotA for an hour, I would have 20mg of DotA in my bloodstream, which would already produce slight emotional effects. At 10mg the effects would still remain, but at a lesser magnitude. At 5mg, the effect of DotA is wearing off. There would be no more extra dopamine, however there is still a craving. The induced acrasia is purely psychological and can only be overcome by mental strength. The craving lasts for as long as there is more than 0.43mg of DotA
So the effects of an hours game of DotA would last for at least another 24 hours.
Which is why, an average DotA addict must play at least one game a day. Any questions class? =)
So dont get pissed if someone plays DotA for 5 hours straight, its the drug, not them, they do not have the control to stop themselves, so the only option is to join em. =D
