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Topic	Do you play games to relax or to challenge yourself
Metalsonic66 07/07/18 8:09:17 PM #18:	ParanoidObsessive posted... I've mentioned in the past that I can't relate to the appeal of "frustration gaming". I understand why people enjoy it, but in a world where free time is scarcer than ever and dozens of media sources are constantly clamoring for attention, I can't justify playing a game where you "lose" 99 times just so that the rush when you win once is way more intense I'm a big fan of games that are challenging, but fair. I don't mind dying over and over as long as I feel like the deaths are due to my own mistakes or shortcomings. As opposed to stuff that's unfair or cheap or random. Games like DMC3, Scott Pilgrim, Shinobi, Mega Man Classic, etc. ParanoidObsessive posted... The same goes for competitive gaming. I understand why some people get a thrill from playing against other people and proving their superiority, or winning against opponents of an equal or similar skill level, but I'm secure enough in myself not to need the validation, and the effort never seems worth the payoff for me. I'd far rather enjoy an experience where I'm allowed to feel powerful or narratively invested, or even a more cooperative multiplayer experience where I can help other players (and vice-versa) than straight up deathmatch or other PvP mechanics I've never cared much for multiplayer games that are strictly team deathmatch. But I do like some that have different classes or objectives, so you can get that competitive rush while also feeling like you're contributing to a team effort. --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang. <cite>Metalsonic66 posted [p:904671500] in Do you pla... [t:76785677]...</cite> <quote><cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote>I've mentioned in the past that I can't relate to the appeal of "frustration gaming". I understand why people enjoy it, but in a world where free time is scarcer than ever and dozens of media sources are constantly clamoring for attention, I can't justify playing a game where you "lose" 99 times just so that the rush when you win once is way more intense</quote> I'm a big fan of games that are challenging, but fair. I don't mind dying over and over as long as I feel like the deaths are due to my own mistakes or shortcomings. As opposed to stuff that's unfair or cheap or random. Games like DMC3, Scott Pilgrim, Shinobi, Mega Man Classic, etc. <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted...</cite> <quote>The same goes for competitive gaming. I understand why some people get a thrill from playing against other people and proving their superiority, or winning against opponents of an equal or similar skill level, but I'm secure enough in myself not to need the validation, and the effort never seems worth the payoff for me. I'd far rather enjoy an experience where I'm allowed to feel powerful or narratively invested, or even a more cooperative multiplayer experience where I can help other players (and vice-versa) than straight up deathmatch or other PvP mechanics</quote> I've never cared much for multiplayer games that are strictly team deathmatch. But I do like some that have different classes or objectives, so you can get that competitive rush while also feeling like you're contributing to a team effort. --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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