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Editado por Recon Number 54:
5/23/2013 8:02:27 PM
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Have you ever thought about quitting gaming?
Because I have. I've been wanting to buy a PC for the last year and a half and this summer I landed a job. Now I have the money to buy one, but I'm not sure if I should get one after all. The only game I've really played in the last year is Dark Souls and I loved the hell out of it, but gaming in general seems like a waste of time.
There are better things to do than play games. For me, those include reading, playing bass and drums, longboarding, hanging out, focusing on homework (having a PC would definitely distract me) etc.
Also, games can be pretty un relaxing. When I come home from work or school I just want to relax. Games are not good for that.
However, there are a lot of good games coming out and I do enjoy video games...So the question is, should I spend a ton of money and enjoy top tier games on my PC or just spend a little money and buy some xbox games here and there?
[Edited on 06.24.2012 1:19 PM PDT]
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I really wish I had the time and self control to do gaming and my other hobbies which are more creative. I'm trying to alternate daily between working out/swimming/ being active, doing some artsy and creative stuff, and being a computer/game nerd. It's hard to do everything that I want to and yes, I have considered quitting but I just can't make myself do it.
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I'm just afraid I won't have time to play after I start working
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I Remember one summer I did actually quit gaming and I didn't play for like six months eventually though school came along and there was a lot of stress I then picked up god of war 3 and that thing sure let me relax and just play away haven't looked back
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I think about quitting every day. But actually having the balls to do it is a different story.
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No maybe when I will get a family I will cut down
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I'm a casual gamer nowadays, to be honest. A lot of money goes into gaming. Take it from someone who built their computer for gaming- it was fun, but unless you're playing an MMO, it's unfortunately pointless to buy a PC or build one for gaming. Most PC games are bad ports, and there are very few that are developed for PC on PC. And, you're right, depending on your goals and desires, it could be a waste of time. But, a lot of people do find enjoyment in it and find it relaxing and a way for them to escape for awhile. I'd say start spending your money more discretely. Make sure to pay yourself first, one of the biggest mistakes young people make is not putting aside money for savings/retirement. As much as it stings, I put 10% of my paycheck into savings and a retirement account. This adds up over time, and it's a good habit to form. Start exploring other avenues for relaxation and hobbies. Things like reading, both non-fiction and fiction, help you to not only relax but stimulate your brain and add to your knowledge and intelligence. Personally, I've gotten into audiophile music. I bought a very nice headset/amp/dac, and have expanded my lossless music library. It's a totally different music experience once you get into high end audio. I love putting on the headphones, putting on an album I love, and closing my eyes while listening to my music. Everyone will find their own thing though, and like I said, gaming could be it.
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Just play co-op with friends, it's always fun for me. It's actually why I got into gaming. If you still feel like you are wasting your time after that, then quit.
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You're entire situation is basically an add for console gaming. Get either ps3 ps4 Xbox 360 or Xbox one and you'll have a console you can watch DVDs/blue ray on, you can stream video on, you can listen to your music on, you can Facebook on, you can check your mail, or and with a next gen console you are on par with mid level computer gaming. Plus with a console all the software upgrades are fed to you and there is hardly ever a reason to troubleshoot why components a-e aren't workin with the new game you just bought.
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Nope never have thought that gaming is my way of socialising with my friends
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There are casual games that don't really get you tense.
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Just like books and movies etc, gaming is a form of escapism. It is where you cease to be that 9-5 working stiff, mother, father, student, whatever and become something else. Something that fuels your fantasies. You become Master Chief you become Dragonborn you become who or whatever you choose to be. My first taste of gaming came from the Commador 64 and I'm still going today. I considered giving up after the birth of my son but I think if I had I would have gone insane. Gaming offers me a portal to escape from diapers, bottles, burps and screams once he's in bed. This next generation may prove to be my last but I'll tell you something: I would have loved my time. Made some great friends and I have the best bedtime stories for my son. Ones you don't find in the bookstores because they're half what I've done in the game world and half made up on the spot. Gaming has become a culture and one I'm proud to have been a member of.
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I don't know, as far I can remember, from a toodler, I already played CS.... my whole life is a game....
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I didn't choose the gaming life, the gaming life chose me.
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[quote]gaming in general seems like a waste of time.[/quote]If gaming is a waste of time, then so is every other form of entertainment. Think about what you're saying.
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1 RespuestaWho thinks about quitting gaming? You just stop playing. If anybody makes a conscience effort to "quit gaming" they have bigger issues and decided gaming is the scapegoat. I went for over a year with out playing at one point. I didn't "quit" I just hadn't played for awhile. The whole thing of finding something better to do is just substituting one thing to kill time for another.
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1 RespuestaAfter playing Call of Duty, yes.
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I'm not reading your OP so I'll answer your title. No, that's stupid. It literally is my life outside of the English education system. This, Bungie.net Cracked porn and studying is all I have except whenever I go to the cinema and then to the shopping centre that's got both outdoor stores and an in door mall
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Games are something all Humans play. The same definition we use for a Game can be used for Life itself. The goals of life aren't always clear, but in games there are easily definable goals and clearly defined team mates we can trust. It gives us a psychological relief to deal with the fact no one can really win at Life.
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[quote]Because I have. I've been wanting to buy a PC for the last year and a half and this summer I landed a job. Now I have the money to buy one, but I'm not sure if I should get one after all. The only game I've really played in the last year is Dark Souls and I loved the hell out of it, but gaming in general seems like a waste of time. There are better things to do than play games. For me, those include reading, playing bass and drums, longboarding, hanging out, focusing on homework (having a PC would definitely distract me) etc. Also, games can be pretty un relaxing. When I come home from work or school I just want to relax. Games are not good for that. However, there are a lot of good games coming out and I do enjoy video games...So the question is, should I spend a ton of money and enjoy top tier games on my PC or just spend a little money and buy some xbox games here and there? [Edited on 06.24.2012 1:19 PM PDT][/quote] just don't play a game which is too competetive
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As you get older an gain more responsibilities you realize you just don't have the time to play games anymore. During college I played way too many games. Now that I have a career, a wife, some kids, and a house to take care of....the only time I get to game is around 10-1am at night. My wife always goes to bed at 10:00am and I've always been a midnighter. So I get 2-3 hours tops. So I just pick that one games I want to play. But even then you get bored.
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Once because I thought it was unbecoming for adulthood. Second because I almost got married and it was going to be extremely restrictive. I enjoy games, and realize that as an adult I can like whatever I want so long as it doesn't hurt the relationship I have with my friends, and family.
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I have quit buying certain companies' consoles and things like portable systems or certain types of games, but I have never considered quitting gaming.
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Editado por Inyaccurate: 6/9/2013 1:57:26 AMThere are times when I just don't want to play games. I go a few weeks before I'll actually turn on my Xbox again. If you think that there's a the possibility that you'll completely give up on gaming, you shouldn't take the risk of buying a PC, only to end up never using it.
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Only because the more I game, the worse my grade get. So gaming is not good for me in the long term. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna quit, hahaha
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I never think of quitting.
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You can define yourself as a person with the set of skills you just listed, everyone can appreciate that. In gaming some don't care whatsoever about your virtual world, but your friends and people who have that in common do. You will be missing out, if it is worth it to you go ahead though. I myself have been longboarding for a few months now, it's a ton of fun. My only problem is it's so hot in TX. What do you ride?
