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Iggyvyn · 11-20-2007, 01:12 PM

Irelia wrote:

Most of us have an "affliction", and it is called alt-itis.

This here is part of the problem. Everytime someone who plays multiple characters is mentioned, this little joke is made. Calling it a disease implies that there is something wrong with the desire to play more than one character. I resent this mentality. I have 12 characters and none of them are "alts." Alts would imply that I value one more than the others. It is time to stop belittleing people because their interest is not in racing for the finish line, but instead in playing characters.

I don't mean to single you out. In fact it is quite the opposite. It seems to me that everytime "alts" are mentioned, this is the characterization of the player. It is a tired joke, and it does a disservice to those who enjoy this style of play.

11-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#82
Iggyvyn Loremaster Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 167	Irelia wrote: Most of us have an "affliction", and it is called alt-itis. This here is part of the problem. Everytime someone who plays multiple characters is mentioned, this little joke is made. Calling it a disease implies that there is something wrong with the desire to play more than one character. I resent this mentality. I have 12 characters and none of them are "alts." Alts would imply that I value one more than the others. It is time to stop belittleing people because their interest is not in racing for the finish line, but instead in playing characters. I don't mean to single you out. In fact it is quite the opposite. It seems to me that everytime "alts" are mentioned, this is the characterization of the player. It is a tired joke, and it does a disservice to those who enjoy this style of play.