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Well, this is turning into a voyage of self discovery. I must admit that these questions intrigue me. I am not sure that I even have the answers for myself, but I have been thinking about them for the last few days.
Why do I game?
For me, I think that this is escapism. I have always been a huge fan of science fiction, and the same enthusiasm applies to GW. I like to retreat into a mythical reality. I like the 'what if' with it all. I often wish that I could apply this enthusiasm and knowledge to something actually useful in life!
Do I game or just collect?
I thought that I was a collector until recently. Now, I think that I game because I like tactical and strategic test, and I collect because I am caught up in the worlds. I dont need more minis, but I like to have them because it give more possibilities on the battlefields, and adds another small piece to the big picture of the fictional setting.
Why do I collect?
I collect to simply have. And, I must admit that I am worried that one day there will be no more minis. I collect so that I am able to field an entire force of tanks, if I ever want to.
What would my collection be worth on ebay?
All of it, or just Epic? I think that it would go for a fair ammount of money. I must have over 200-300 unopened blisters, at least 30 infantry sprues from each force. But, it would never be enough to persuade me to sell.
What do I get out of all this?
Escapism. I get to leave reality for a while and to emerse myself in something different. I get the buzz of discussions, and most importantly the thrill of designing a new force or background, working out the intricacies and how it should function in the field.
What am I doing out on the net?
I am not a social person. Even if I had a load of players near me, I would probably play the same two or three people and discuss things on the net. I am not interested in agruing the point of 'what is better', and the net allows me to not get involved in this kind of discussion.
What do I want from the net?
Good question. Inspiration and an ability to bounce ideas off other people and so to see them develop.
What do I give back?
I dont think that anyone gives back a lot, but the volume of people giving back a bit, combined with the fact that we dont actually need much from the web, makes it work.
Do I need games?
No. Without this place, and Epic, I would try a different game. Without different games, I would make my own. Without that, I would still throw ideas around. Epic and these forums make it easier, and better. They facilitate the process, and mean that I get more back from it.
Thanks.
_________________ https://www.cybershadow.ninja - A brief look into my twisted world, including wargames and beyond. https://www.net-armageddon.org - The official NetEA (Epic Armageddon) site and resource.
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As they say on TV - "Just Do iT !" 
