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11/8/2014 4:27:59 AM
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Why do Americans use the phrase "beat the game" like it was something to be conquered?
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Because you suck at disgiusing your alts, LonePaul
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[quote]Why do Americans use the phrase "beat the game" like it was something to be conquered?[/quote] Because anything that I am, as an American, finished with is then conquered. Conquered the fûck out of a bagel today. 'Merica
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Thats more like it! I would give you a high five, sir but I fear for getting cheez whiz splattered over me :P.
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[quote]Thats more like it! I would give you a high five, sir but I fear for getting cheez whiz splattered over me :P.[/quote] Don't worry I washed all the cheez whiz away with beer and democracy
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Edited by Spooky Delusor: 11/8/2014 5:09:26 AMBecause you have a prejudice against Americans and view it like that to fit your stereotype. Potentially.
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I would consider myself a misanthrope so it's not prejudice 'cos I despise everyone equally :)
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Well a more serious answer is that I grew up saying it that way. That was just what people said.
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Edited by GavioD: 11/8/2014 5:33:09 AMA fair point well made. Edit: also, Dragon Age Inquision is out soon if you like other Bioware games
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Because that's exactly what it was?
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It's just a different mind set, I guess... I see games (especially rpgs) as something to be savoured and enjoyed rather than as a challenge that must be over come. It's like reading a book; would you say you "beat the book" when you finished reading? I'm not saying it's wrong or anything, it always just struck me as strange is all.
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I see what you're talking about but there is a HUGE difference. In a book there is a protagonist and an antagonist. They fight it out and one wins. End of book. In a game you're the protagonist and most likely beat the antagonist whatever it maybe. Therefore you beat the game. You conquered the enemy.
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Edited by GavioD: 11/8/2014 5:17:26 AMI understand your point, but I just don't see it the same way. In my mind the game is the framework for the story (same as a book or movie) and the two are largely synonymous. As you say, I beat the antagonist and this concluded the story; I didn't beat the story, therefore I didn't beat the game. Edit: I realise as I type this that it's all just semantics at the end of the day. It's been a long day :/
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You're not playing games right mate. Lol.
