<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The term 'attention tax' was mentioned in relation to gameplay in World of Warcraft, referring to the excessive number of abilities that players have to manage.</li><li>The concept suggests that when gameplay requires attention without offering interesting decision-making, it becomes a waste of time and attention.</li><li>Examples of 'attention tax' in MMORPGs include crafting in various games like Palia and Star Wars Galaxies, crop farming in LOTRO, and daily login rewards.</li><li>The discussion prompts readers to consider other aspects of MMORPGs that could be considered as forms of 'attention tax' and asks if this concept annoys them as much as it does the author.</li></ul>

The Daily Grind: What constitutes an ‘attention tax’ in MMORPGs?

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