Game Compulsion

I know I spent an excessive amount of time on games because it was the only place where middle American people weren't like "oh. its that weird foreign girl who likes learning. lets not be friends with her." It was the place where despite being so young, people loved whatever funny, witty quip I'd say. Regardless of my age, sex or race people usually welcome my opinion, advice, etc. That was my favorite part of the glorified chatroom known as Maplestory. I could have great discussions with people and build great friendships in this one place where I felt like I had power. Where my strength could be measured, and improved.