I had a serious Civ2 problem back in the day. One might conclude I changed majors due to failing Orgo 2 due to playing Civ2 (“Or, perhaps I was playing because I was failing!” pleads the addict.). Eventually I mustered the strength to quit but man, it sure tweaked some switch in my wee lizard brain. I find no joy in gambling (thankfully), but I can empathize with people inexplicably compelled to do [something] (How the creator of NYPD Blue gambled aways his $100 million fortune) self-destructive.
Years later a friend offered me a hit of Civ4 which I cautiously accepted. I found the learning curve steep enough to not make it immediately enjoyable, so I counted my blessings and haven’t touched it since. When I’m ready to shuffle off this mortal coil, I’ll fire up a VM, unplug my nutrient feed and sit down for just one more turn.
