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An 8 month downswing/breakeven period would be pretty discomforting.

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Especially if your living expenses roll is starting to run a little low.

I actually play both online and live. Online there is no question there is more money to be made. Off the top of my head, I prefer live for many of the reasons you mention. I also started out as a live player so it just seems that much more ingrained into me. I just don't see it as a video game like I think many do that primarily play online but never, if at all, play live.

I also really like social interaction. Generally, I like to be around people. Playing online for extended periods makes me feel like I'm isolated from people. Which could be somewhat of a carryover from my floorcovering days since I was the only one on the job with no one to talk to. It kind of sucked in that regard. That was one drawback I really hated in that job. But it didn't have enough weight factor to make me stop doing it.

I'm sure there may be more if I really put some thought into it. This is just what kind of came to my mind first.

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