Computer problemsFollow

Well I have come to this site several times for assistance and you guys have been great so im calling on you again. My parents have put this program on that turns off the internet at a specific time, namely 11:00, while my guild raids. I would like to be rid of this nuisance and i would like to know if any one has any solutions.

Hmm, we have had this exact topic of parental control before. Somebody is going to tell you, so let me get it out of the way. Any computer program installed on the pc (including viruses, etc) can be eliminated by a combination of completely nuking the harddrive and reloading it as well as laying down a new boot sector. That however, is not the only way to restrict internet access. They could do it at the router. They could power off the router or hub on a timer, or if you fight them on it, they could simply cancel the internet all together. Also, if you don't know what you are doing, you could make your computer unbootable. This is a state your parents might decide to leave it in once you have nuked it.

Let me suggest to you that you are still living at home, and life will be more pleasant if you meet them half way on this. They haven't said you can't play, they are just trying to be sure you attend to the other things in life besides wow. Not raiding wont kill you. You can pvp for rewards, and if you get the expansion, there are going to be great dungeon rewards that don't require a 5 hour raid. If your guild requires you to raid, then join a more casual guild. There is plenty of time in your life for raiding (I figure you have around 35 years of playtime left more than me, lol).

Quit the guild and join one that raids at a more convenient time. Don't go against your parent's wishes - that just brings bad news and worse karma.

Edited, Dec 20th 2006 6:29pm by ohmikeghod

Geez. When I was living at home and I was under 19, I was going to bed at 10 o'clock on my own...11 if there was a good movie on.

My, times sure have changed.

Not to sound to assholish but may we ask your age ? If your still going to school (Middle/High school) then I would talk to your parents about this and see WHY they put the program on the computer. Parents tend to put the well being of their children before a video game and I bet they have a reason for doing this, you may not agree with it but that is the way. It sucks and I hate to say it but that is how it goes at times.

The question is then... what are you going to do when they find out you've bypassed whatever they've done and cancel your internet access entirely? Seems like you're starting a fight that you probably can't win while living in their house.

Reading = good..unless its some kind of dirty material then thats questionable. I doubt anyone here will help you in this matter, your best bet? google it, good luck not d/l any virus and or spyware that may destroy your computer.

You'd be surprised. The first time thay catch you on the computer after hours is going to be the time when the dung hits the air circulation device. You'll be lucky to have computer access at all, except under close supervision. You should note that they are already observant enough to know that you've already been on the computer after you should have been asleep.

I still say that you should join a guild that raids at a time more convenient to you. You might consider transfering your character to a realm in an earlier time zone. I realize that you like and enjoy your guild, but if it becomes a choice between them and your parents, choose your parents. Your guildies can't make your life a living hell from miles away and on another server.

Edited, Dec 21st 2006 9:03pm by ohmikeghod

Have you tried asking your guild if they would move the raiding time? I realize it is not always feasable to move the time for one member, but they may be willing to change in order to have you come along.

If you asked, and the guild said no, then did you try to find another guild that raids eariler? I know you said you enjoy the people in your current guild, but just because you join a new guild does not mean you could no longer interact with your old guildies. You could always start a chat channel to be able to talk with them while you are in the other guild...


If you try every other alternative and are still unable to find a good raiding time, then try talking to your parents. Their main concern is that you grow up to be a good person, so if you are able to sit down with them and communicate your wishes in a mature manner, they might be willing to compromise.

First, explain explain that you understand why they have put restricitions on your playing time. Then explain what it is you want to do, why you want to do it, and why you should be given the extra responsibility.

I would suggest starting off small. Maybe ask for one night of either an increased playtime or unlimited playtime. In exchange, you could offer to either take on extra chores around the house or to not play WoW one night a week, and instead use that time to spend with your family.

If they agree to give that a try, then you just need to make sure you keep your grades up (and whatever esle they expect you to do). After a few months, you can try to renagotiate for more time, since you would have let them know you were responsible enough to have that extra time. If you ***** up though....