Hello! Welcome to part 2 of "From Farmville to IRL." Today's topic is Petville.
Confession time: I've never actually played this game. However, I gather that you feed, play games with, and clean up after a cartoon pet. It's a bit like real pet ownership, except without any of the long walks, wrestling matches or belly rubs.
Why is this game so popular, anyway?
Replacement Activities:
-Play with your pet.
This one should seem obvious, but I'm throwing it in anyway. Has real-life Muffy grown increasingly jealous of her virtual counterpart? Give your cat a massage, take your dog for a jog around the block, or teach your parrot how to swear in Klingon.
-Volunteer at an animal shelter.
Although this option eats up nearly as much time as Petville does, the warm, fuzzy feeling obtained from bottle-feeding an orphaned puppy, playing fetch with frisbee with a grateful golden retriever, or saving an abandoned kitten's life goes way beyond the high of reaching Level 21. (Plus, it looks great on your college applications!)
-Clean your room.
Hey, if you're willing to clean your pet's room...
Do you plan on trying any of these strategies? Do you think they'll work? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments!
Up next: Sorority Life.
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