When a gamer cannot commit much time to play because he/she is afflicted with certain ailements, such as job or an academic career, that prevents them from playing.
Johnny: "Billy, why haven't you been playing WoW? I'm already lvl 60."
Billy: "Sorry man, Real Life Syndrome."
Billy: "Sorry man, Real Life Syndrome."
by desPERRYado March 4, 2006
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