Oh yeah i remember those paper-pen games, really i think people don't want to use their imaginations and instead want their video games to do it for them.

Although IMO i think those MMORPG's do just as good a job but they'll never replace good ol' pen and paper (because it just doesn't give you that warm fuzzy feeling)

About the social thing - yeah i kinda think it's actually done better.

Instead of a group of some college kids hanging out throwing 12 sided dice you now have an entire network of people from all over the world (INCLUDING GIRLS!)

Just look at World of Warcraft - seriously I can't think of a more social online game and while it isn't as personal as being with someone - you can still communicate with them and do quests and shit together at your own leisure.

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