Build a bridge between hobby and charity

The first person who reached up the level 60th in Diablo III; The first person who quickly kill the Boss in Dungeon closed his eyes; One who is world-famous in WOW for unexceeded speed; One who encountered account blocked for taking advantage of holes. He is a professional gamer, who bears a lot of sagas. You must know who I point at. Yes, he is Athene, the super star in Diablo III! From wow to Diablo III, the man has established a widespread reputation. His every act and move is encharming to attract the public attention. His recently action drew widespread attention and discussion. He announced that he planed to devote himself to charity because he had sold out 400 billion Diablo 3 Gold, and had raised one million dollors. He wished he could do something to provide a game platform to the West-African children.

As soon as this news published, heated discussion aroused here and there. Certainly, it is inextricably linked to his Celebrity Effect. The moment that common players marvel at Athene exchange so many expensive Diablo 3 equipment for real-money, they query on his words. Firstly, some players doubt about his true identity -- maybe Athene is a invisible spokesman of Blizzard. Because the sentences, such as "sell Diablo III Gold for real-money", "sell large quantity of goods through auction house", can't avoid advertising suspicion. Secondly, Diablo 3 can be used for making money. This is similar to a slogan because this is power to comfort players' mind, and lure more players join this game. Thirdly, the idea that save West Africa children by games seperated from practice. Most of the children in West Africa can't cram themselves with food, how can they enjoy the pleasure of games? But one action deserves praise that they send computers as gifts to the children because computers are good for broaden their perceptions. Fourthly, not all the players are capable of purchasing equipment like Athene, who spent 40 thousands of USD on it. In addition, if we are not the professional gamers who are able to make money by playing games, there is no necessary for us to spend so much money on D3 equipment. That just a method to help Blizzard increase profits.

Well, it is one thing to doubt about the true identity of Athene, another thing to treat his charity behavior. As a professional gamer, his dream to share happiness with others should be well praised. As his hobby and current work, Diablo 3 not only help him find fun and passionate, but also make money for him. It is a good way to connect life and hobby as well as real and virtual to together. Most of players just regard games as a way of relieve repression, but never thought they can help others via their hobby. While Athene did! Although it is more like an impracticable dream, it's a good intention to deliver happiness with those poor children. What's more, it is a good idea that donate computers to West Africa children just because they really need. His team and he can't support too many children but they do as they can. 

Actually, we are able to do thing well provided we did them painstakingly. There is chance for us to dig out more meaningful things. Massively multiplayer online role-playing game only play an entertainment tool in some players' eyes. What makes them unpleasant is that they need to pay for equipment, and etc. As long as you were interested in MMORPG, you can set it as your career. Just like Athene, he takes full advantage of his hobby on one hand, make money via MMORPG on the other hand. He committed himself into Diablo 3, so he broke the record and performed miracles one after one. He realized his life value by closely tight his hobby to charity. His life looks more colorful and meaningful for his donating. To make West Africa children enjoy themselves in games out of line with reality at present. If there were more persons willing to learn from Athene, the world will be more beautiful than ever. In a word, no matter how public discuss, it deserves well praised that Athene's behavior of building a bridge between hobby and charity.