Quote Originally Posted by Whacker
Given some responses I feel I didn't convey this well enough, but gaming is and has been a big part of my life. Easily 20, 30+ hours a week, so this is definitely a major change. Gotta find another hobby now it seems. Always wanted to pick up some other bad habits, like farting in crowded elevators...

Cheers to all

Okay Whacker I posted a smart !@# reply so I'll be serious. Here are 3 things that can consume 10 hours a week and substitute the gaming hobby.

1. Aikido: just do a web search there is plenty on there, sparring is fun its better then a video game.

2. Bikram Yoga: I do this twice a week now. Do you think your in shape? Try this then. Do you want to get in shape? I challenge you to do 5 classes over 2 weeks.

3. Models ! Kids stuff? Yeah maybe but you know what? There are some pretty cool model kits out there and given your gaming history maybe you could make a scale of the tower of london? Also good to do with the kids if they are old enough.

You Whacker are a solid guy, I enjoy your posts and chatting with you on IRC. If you must take a break so be it, but should you come back how about reducing the time invested and taking up one of the 3 I listed? Maybe something else?