There are lots of effects which DotA brings to our society, to be particular, the youth. With no doubt this game is one of the hottest game in the market. In every Cyber Cafe you can see gamers stick with their screen and mouse and keyboard, with their face that full of concentration and excitements finding ways to defeat their opposing team or enemies.
Actually Computer games or DotA serves as a platform for youth to communicate. Teenagers who initislly don’t know each other can easily become friends through Computer games or playing DotA.
Chapter I
Introduction
DotA effects have been continue for several years since the launch of the War of War Craft and the Frozen Throne. Almost every people especially the youth has played this game at the very beginning of the years.
What is the content that DotA offers to the gamers? And how’s the excitements that brings towards the gamers. And you may ask a key question, how long will DotA effects last?
The lifestyle of the youth who have been playing Computer Games especially DotA is affected by the game. There are both advantage and disadvantages for them. Let’s talkl about the advantages first. As one of the most playable games online, DotA can make the players become alert in the mental, They will also turn to be strategic and cooperative through computing the magic, damages, gold, physical reduction, present and other stuff, they will get more lore in mathematics. Thus the youth can also get some benefits on playing Computer games.
The Homework on Addictiveness on Video Games of Youth
Play has always been a part of childhood. We all gone through the stage wherein we spend a lot of our time playing with our friends. Some experts say that playing is an integral part of children's growth and development. It reinforces the holistic development of a child. For example, playing with other children helps develop the child's social and communication skills that enable them to interact ...
Statement of the problem or
Thesis Statement
Why is Computer games or DotA so Addicting to Students?
1. A Time killer
Boredom is the most common problem of most people today. DotA can consume a lot of time without you even noticing it . you just say after the game “WTF
!, Im late !”
2. Non-exhasuting game
Unlike basketball or other physical sports , you can play DotA until you can still mangae to sit, look at the monitor, use mouse and keyboard and think, Yes , using your is aslo tiring but it’ll takes an average of 3 games before you’d want to take a rest
3. Fame Source
Most players want to be the best in this game to gain fame which I find natural but technically nonsense. I have to admit that thirst for fame drove me to practice and improve my game. After getting the fame I wanted, I asked myself “Now what?”. For players who don’t have plan on having DotA as their profession ,Fame isn’t that important.
4. Team work game
– When we were kids, we already love having team battles. That’s why a lot of team sports games cames up and multi-player computer games have been invented. Playing with teammates is more addicting than playing alone.
5. Tranquilizing
DotA makes you forget your problems and make you think of simpler problems (like how to win the game)
6. Non violent war
We love wars. That’s why there are shows like Wrestling, UFC ,Action films , etc. DotA is a chance to engage in wars safely. We can fight all day long and just stand up from our computer without even having a scratch on our face.
7. Easy to play
Surveys shows that DotA is played by more people thatn other strategy like Starcraft. One of the reason is its simplicity. You only have to control one hero (great news for people who are not into doing micros.)
8. No height or physical disadvantages
In basketball you cannot have a team composed of 5 short players. In Rugby , you should be muscular. In DotA you can be as thin and as short as you want and still own everyone.
9. Losing makes you thirsty to win
On the other hand, losing is still addicting because you become more urge to have that wonderful feeling of winning.
10. Winning feels Good
The Essay on Dealing With Video Games’ Problems
In present-day society, with the Internet technologies developing rapidly, video games have assumed an increasingly crucial role in people’s lives. Admittedly, video games may attract lots of people, and gaming industry has achieved a good success. However, there are many problems with video games such as game addiction of China’s youth and the utilitarian behaviors of the game companies so that ...
Yup, winning in every game makes you feel good and addicting.
Background of the Study
Significance of the study
How to overcome DotA Addiction ?
1. Accept responsibility
The problem lies within the individual, not within DotA. No attempt at beating addiction can succeed until the individual accepts its existence. 2. Identify the Impact
How many hours a day do you spend playing DotA? Do you normally go out on the weekend?When was the last time you read a book?Identifying the negative impacts of the addiction will help you focus on positive improvements and getting back the things that you really are missing. 3. Avoid Blame
Blaming others for problems that you alone must face does not solve the problems. 4. Set limits
If you decide that you have 1 hour per day to spend playing DotA. Since DotA requires many hours of gameplay to have fun, you likely should consider a different game or different genre of games. 5. Stay positive
Be positive whenever possible. While negative reinforcement is sometimes necessary, positive reinforcements will always go further in the end.
What is DotA ?
DotA is basically game expanded from version of War of War Craft, which initially a strategic game similar to Red Alert Series. But eventually evolved into current state. Gamers can play Dota in a Wide range ; from single player, local LAN, or LAN over internet connection with various country’s gamers. There contain variety of Heroes to be chosen as your character, There are many type of gaming modes , and different type of map for the game modes. There are lots of gamers who are more expert in the
world of playing DotA .
Chapter V
Summary and Conclusion
Summary and Conclusion
We know that Playing computer games especially DotA brings bad effects to the students, they influenceed by the other gamers like “trash talks” they know how to gamble because they are playing DotA for “pustahan”.
DotA really affects the lifestyle of the youth who are into this game, although it has one good benefit, but it corrupts the mind and the way the youth think. It also weakened the body system, money and moral values were not given importance because of this game.
