I first heard the word "Dota" when I was in senior high and thought it was something like "TRIP" by rowdy teenagers who have nothing to do with their lives. Honestly, it sounds bizarre and too kalye-ish. The word "Dota" must taste yummy huh?! Coz it's in every boy's mouth. You would hear them "Tara, dota na tayo" every after class.
Being naive, I asked one guy about it. He said Dota is a computer/networking game where heroes & magical power could be found. I was like, "Oh. Is that so?". Nothing helluva special about that game. It was just like the "gunbound" & "counter strike" I've known wherein several boys go gaga with. I stopped there. Not a big deal, I thought...
I am now in college and still hear the word "Dota". It is the latest fad for PC-game-freaks. Presently, not only do boys go cuckoo over it, some girls too. Now, a BIG BIG DEAL for me. Its meaning became vague. This isn't just a plain computer game which gives entertainment coz it gives hang-up and problem as well.
Initially, the only problem I could connect to this was... Addiction affects one's behavior and academic standing. Well, hearing stories from real people made me realize that I gave a very shallow reason why dota is such.
These days, I think, addiction to dota could ruin a good relationship. I wanna share some stories I've heard from people:
1.) Friendship
A group of boys was so much into the game. At first, it was just a simple leisure. 'Til it came to the point where a member would get vexed for losing a game or they would spar with each other 'coz of unequal distribution of moolah that has been won from a bet.
2.) Parents-Child Relationship
A boy used to spend a big part of his allowance on hitting dota. He even learned how to hit a kickback from parents. In the end, he was caught doing it and had tended to show disrespect to his mom. Failed grades were seen on his card also.
3.) Romantic Relationship
I heard this story from my girl friend's guy pal. Just last night! We were on our way to the NLEX while reminiscing about this guy's breakup with his then-girlfriend. They started dating when they were in high school. Their relationship continued until college. But just a few months, it had to end. Reason? The guy spent most of his time in computer shop, playing dota. In short, he chose to be a player in dota, rather than being a beau to his girl. So their 3 year old relationship was destroyed by a pc game. Lolz! :) Currently, he does not pursue any girl yet. And I wanna call him "365-day-Bachelor". Hahaha... :D
DOTA means "Defense of the Ancients". To those berserk players who are addicted to it... Continue defending your ancient, but never ditch your responsibilities in the real world. Coz you dunno, while you are enjoying the game, you are putting a very strong relationship in jeopardy.
You may be laughing now, coz I made this stupid game a very very big issue. But hey! Try to read between the lines. :)
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