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ThePhantomMedic 08/09/23 11:11:54 AM #1:	It's a damn game. The spiders can't get you <cite>ThePhantomMedic posted [p:975348509] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>It's a damn game. The spiders can't get you</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
devilminion 08/09/23 11:13:16 AM #2:	Are you sure? There is one slowly descending from the ceiling right now, into your hair. --- All Hail https://i.imgur.com/uzIx6Jp.gif <cite>devilminion posted [p:975348533] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Are you sure? There is one slowly descending from the ceiling right now, into your hair. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hayame_Zero 08/09/23 11:17:31 AM #5:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Games have an Arachnophobia Mode now that turns off spiders. --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:975348606] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Games have an Arachnophobia Mode now that turns off spiders. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 08/09/23 11:17:36 AM #6:	You do realize phobias are not based on logical reactions, right? --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. The one thing we agree on. <cite>GranAures posted [p:975348611] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>You do realize phobias are not based on logical reactions, right? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThePhantomMedic 08/09/23 11:19:56 AM #7:	GranAures posted... You do realize phobias are not based on logical reactions, right? Quiet <cite>ThePhantomMedic posted [p:975348638] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>GranAures posted... </cite><quote>You do realize phobias are not based on logical reactions, right?</quote>Quiet</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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devilminion 08/09/23 11:21:12 AM #9:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] I only know of Grounded. Turns the spiders into cute round blobs https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/9/6/AAKiLzAAEvPw.jpg --- All Hail https://i.imgur.com/uzIx6Jp.gif <cite>devilminion posted [p:975348668] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> I only know of Grounded. Turns the spiders into cute round blobshttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/9/6/AAKiLzAAEvPw.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 08/09/23 11:26:31 AM #10:	ThePhantomMedic posted... Quiet You seem upset at the reminder. Just like you seem upset that people with phobias will still react to fictional depictions of things they have a phobia of. --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. The one thing we agree on. <cite>GranAures posted [p:975348752] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>ThePhantomMedic posted... </cite><quote>Quiet</quote>You seem upset at the reminder.Just like you seem upset that people with phobias will still react to fictional depictions of things they have a phobia of. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 08/09/23 11:26:57 AM #11:	I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:975348764] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 08/09/23 11:28:47 AM #12:	mercurydude posted... I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg Only cute spider. Rest can fuck off. --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:975348789] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>mercurydude posted... </cite><quote>I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg</quote>Only cute spider. Rest can fuck off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 08/09/23 11:29:50 AM #13:	As long as they also put a mode that turns everything into spiders too. --- My Mario Maker 2 ID is 6RG-5XK-JCG <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:975348807] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>As long as they also put a mode that turns everything into spiders too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 08/09/23 11:30:23 AM #14:	Smiffwilm posted... As long as they also put a mode that turns everything into spiders too. Arachnophillia Mode. --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. The one thing we agree on. <cite>GranAures posted [p:975348818] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Smiffwilm posted... </cite><quote>As long as they also put a mode that turns everything into spiders too.</quote>Arachnophillia Mode. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 08/09/23 11:31:02 AM #15:	Spiders creep me out, but I can deal with seeing them in games and movies. It's cool to have an arachnophobia mode for those who have trouble with it though. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:975348835] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Spiders creep me out, but I can deal with seeing them in games and movies. It's cool to have an arachnophobia mode for those who have trouble with it though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 08/09/23 11:31:50 AM #16:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Hogwarts Legacy and Jedi Survivor did. --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:975348855] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Hogwarts Legacy and Jedi Survivor did. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SwayM 08/09/23 11:32:11 AM #17:	I used to be terrified of Spiders, now they don't really bother me. I still don't care for them. the other day I had a decent sized black spider on my arm, looked like a black widow tbh, I was very surprised how calm I was as I lowered it to the ground. --- Like 90% of CE topics are the same way lol. CE is edgy/contrarian as f*** and will do anything to troll the TC/OP. -Touch <cite>SwayM posted [p:975348861] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>I used to be terrified of Spiders, now they don't really bother me. I still don't care for them.the other day I had a decent sized black spider on my arm, looked like a black widow tbh, I was very surprised how calm I was as I lowered it to the ground. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Seaman_Prime 08/09/23 11:33:34 AM #18:	Id like to think that some confused developer out there will make an Arachnophobia mode where they just add more spider encounters <cite>Seaman_Prime posted [p:975348887] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Id like to think that some confused developer out there will make an Arachnophobia mode where they just add more spider encounters</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 08/09/23 11:35:06 AM #19:	SwayM posted... I used to be terrified of Spiders, now they don't really bother me. I still don't care for them. the other day I had a decent sized black spider on my arm, looked like a black widow tbh, I was very surprised how calm I was as I lowered it to the ground. That sounds horrifying to me. If I looked down and had what appeared to be a black widow on my arm, that thing is getting flung at Mach speed. And I would not be able to sleep until I confirm that it's dead --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:975348913] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>SwayM posted... </cite><quote>I used to be terrified of Spiders, now they don't really bother me. I still don't care for them.the other day I had a decent sized black spider on my arm, looked like a black widow tbh, I was very surprised how calm I was as I lowered it to the ground.</quote>That sounds horrifying to me. If I looked down and had what appeared to be a black widow on my arm, that thing is getting flung at Mach speed. And I would not be able to sleep until I confirm that it's dead </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SwayM 08/09/23 11:36:57 AM #20:	i appreciate spiders are hunting all the other annoying bugs and keeping them at bay. But centipedes and their ilk can fuck right off to whatever Lovecraftian horror realm they emerged from. --- Like 90% of CE topics are the same way lol. CE is edgy/contrarian as f*** and will do anything to troll the TC/OP. -Touch <cite>SwayM posted [p:975348934] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>i appreciate spiders are hunting all the other annoying bugs and keeping them at bay. But centipedes and their ilk can fuck right off to whatever Lovecraftian horror realm they emerged from. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeeak4444 08/09/23 11:40:21 AM #21:	Oh man I should have expected a picture ITT but it still caught me by surprise. ya idk, I dont use it playing grounded with my buddy but I also react to it still since its often jump scares and wolf spiders be mean. Im off and on with them now though, Ive mostly worked on it enough to be able to kill them now, and I can deal with games and movies with them but like even in this topic the pic sent an instant shiver down my spine and made me adjust around as I scrolled by it. its like a mental switch that just flips and its annoying as all hell. Outside spiders though nothing else bothers me aside from like the sound of bees/wasps buzzing by the face --- Typical gameFAQers are "Complainers that always complain about those who complain about real legitimate complaints."-Joker_X <cite>Zeeak4444 posted [p:975348991] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Oh man I should have expected a picture ITT but it still caught me by surprise. ya idk, I dont use it playing grounded with my buddy but I also react to it still since its often jump scares and wolf spiders be mean. Im off and on with them now though, Ive mostly worked on it enough to be able to kill them now, and I can deal with games and movies with them but like even in this topic the pic sent an instant shiver down my spine and made me adjust around as I scrolled by it. its like a mental switch that just flips and its annoying as all hell. Outside spiders though nothing else bothers me aside from like the sound of bees/wasps buzzing by the face </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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viewmaster_pi 08/09/23 11:55:37 AM #24:	arachnophobia is like trypophobia or submechanophobia: not real. humans are hardwired to be grossed out by creepy crawlies with many legs. it's evolutionary. you either get over it or lean heavier into it until you've convinced yourself you have a medical condition --- The stone that fell is still falling, so let that stone be a wondrous thing <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:975349237] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>arachnophobia is like trypophobia or submechanophobia: not real. humans are hardwired to be grossed out by creepy crawlies with many legs. it's evolutionary. you either get over it or lean heavier into it until you've convinced yourself you have a medical condition </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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EmbraceOfDeath 08/09/23 12:03:15 PM #26:	Should have a mode to remove humans. They are much more horrific and terrifying creatures. --- No more shall man have wings to bear him to paradise. Henceforth, he shall walk. <cite>EmbraceOfDeath posted [p:975349340] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Should have a mode to remove humans. They are much more horrific and terrifying creatures. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
--Zero- 08/09/23 12:09:56 PM #27:	Hogwarts is hilarious how hard it tried. --- Sig <cite>--Zero- posted [p:975349475] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Hogwarts is hilarious how hard it tried. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArkhamOrigins 08/09/23 12:19:17 PM #28:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] ...the most harmless arachnid to ever exist? --- The <cite>ArkhamOrigins posted [p:975349653] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> ...the most harmless arachnid to ever exist? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SwayM 08/09/23 12:31:38 PM #29:	--Zero- posted... Hogwarts is hilarious how hard it tried. It's hilarious with how much this game got under certain people's skin. --- Like 90% of CE topics are the same way lol. CE is edgy/contrarian as f*** and will do anything to troll the TC/OP. -Touch <cite>SwayM posted [p:975349867] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>--Zero- posted... </cite><quote>Hogwarts is hilarious how hard it tried.</quote>It's hilarious with how much this game got under certain people's skin. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Strider102 08/09/23 12:37:05 PM #30:	https://youtu.be/fQzb4_n34gU --- "I dreamt I was a moron." <cite>Strider102 posted [p:975349977] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>https://youtu.be/fQzb4_n34gU </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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I4NRulez 08/09/23 12:38:36 PM #32:	I remember when i was a kid i was at my friends house playing resident evil and you go into an attic and there's spiders up there. One of my friends got up and ran out of the room. All i thought was "bro they arent fucking real" lol --- The night brims with defiled scum,and is permeated by their rotten stench. Just think. Now you're all set to hunt and kill to your heart's content. <cite>I4NRulez posted [p:975350009] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>I remember when i was a kid i was at my friends house playing resident evil and you go into an attic and there's spiders up there. One of my friends got up and ran out of the room.All i thought was "bro they arent fucking real" lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 08/09/23 1:06:25 PM #33:	Zeeak4444 posted... Oh man I should have expected a picture ITT but it still caught me by surprise. ya idk, I dont use it playing grounded with my buddy but I also react to it still since its often jump scares and wolf spiders be mean. Im off and on with them now though, Ive mostly worked on it enough to be able to kill them now, and I can deal with games and movies with them but like even in this topic the pic sent an instant shiver down my spine and made me adjust around as I scrolled by it. its like a mental switch that just flips and its annoying as all hell. Outside spiders though nothing else bothers me aside from like the sound of bees/wasps buzzing by the face Sorry. I thought about covering it up, but then I thought, "eh, it's not a scary one, so maybe it'll be okay." But I guess if you have the condition, there are no non-scary ones. I'll try to remember to cover it up if I post ever post another one. --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:975350497] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Zeeak4444 posted... </cite><quote>Oh man I should have expected a picture ITT but it still caught me by surprise. ya idk, I dont use it playing grounded with my buddy but I also react to it still since its often jump scares and wolf spiders be mean. Im off and on with them now though, Ive mostly worked on it enough to be able to kill them now, and I can deal with games and movies with them but like even in this topic the pic sent an instant shiver down my spine and made me adjust around as I scrolled by it. its like a mental switch that just flips and its annoying as all hell. Outside spiders though nothing else bothers me aside from like the sound of bees/wasps buzzing by the face</quote>Sorry. I thought about covering it up, but then I thought, "eh, it's not a scary one, so maybe it'll be okay." But I guess if you have the condition, there are no non-scary ones. I'll try to remember to cover it up if I post ever post another one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronChef_Kirby 08/09/23 1:39:25 PM #34:	GranAures posted... Arachnophillia Mode. Shadows Over Loathing had this, lol. Per the wiki, Arachnophilia is an option in the game settings in Shadows over Loathing. If activated, it assures there is always one permanent ally spider and one permanent enemy spider. The ally spider is set, but the enemy spiders are randomly generated and deal different types of damage. It also adds special dialogue in spider-related places such as Beppo's Hole. --- "Bro Just Let Me Karate Chop You And You Can Have As Many Skateboards As You Want" <cite>IronChef_Kirby posted [p:975351087] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>GranAures posted... </cite><quote>Arachnophillia Mode.</quote>Shadows Over Loathing had this, lol. Per the wiki,<quote>Arachnophilia is an option in the game settings in Shadows over Loathing. If activated, it assures there is always one permanent ally spider and one permanent enemy spider. The ally spider is set, but the enemy spiders are randomly generated and deal different types of damage. It also adds special dialogue in spider-related places such as Beppo's Hole.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 08/09/23 1:47:20 PM #35:	Wish games did that for bee/wasps. I'm afraid of them, but am a bit better than I used to be. Metroid Prime used to creep me out with those wasps, but I played anyway. Spiders in games don't really bother me, though. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:975351245] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Wish games did that for bee/wasps. I'm afraid of them, but am a bit better than I used to be. Metroid Prime used to creep me out with those wasps, but I played anyway. Spiders in games don't really bother me, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoyoteTheGreat 08/09/23 1:49:34 PM #36:	Bass posted... Wish games did that for bee/wasps. I'm afraid of them, but am a bit better than I used to be. Metroid Prime used to creep me out with those wasps, but I played anyway. Spiders in games don't really bother me, though. Bees are adorable though. Wasps I understand, they suck. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. <cite>CoyoteTheGreat posted [p:975351282] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Bass posted... </cite><quote>Wish games did that for bee/wasps. I'm afraid of them, but am a bit better than I used to be. Metroid Prime used to creep me out with those wasps, but I played anyway. Spiders in games don't really bother me, though.</quote>Bees are adorable though. Wasps I understand, they suck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 08/09/23 1:54:49 PM #37:	CoyoteTheGreat posted... Bees are adorable though. Wasps I understand, they suck. Bees don't creep me out as much these days since I know how beneficial they are and the ones around me aren't usually aggressive. I'd rather not be near them, though. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:975351371] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>CoyoteTheGreat posted... </cite><quote>Bees are adorable though. Wasps I understand, they suck.</quote>Bees don't creep me out as much these days since I know how beneficial they are and the ones around me aren't usually aggressive. I'd rather not be near them, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GranAures 08/09/23 2:01:36 PM #38:	Wasps are nature's assholes. Kind of like the appendix in insect form where there only purpose is to make your life worse. --- Just because I have 99% of a heart doesn't mean it can't kill me. It's tried. Twice. My body has a dongle and my heart doesn't care. The one thing we agree on. <cite>GranAures posted [p:975351508] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>Wasps are nature's assholes. Kind of like the appendix in insect form where there only purpose is to make your life worse. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mybbqrules 08/09/23 3:10:55 PM #39:	mercurydude posted... I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg I saw a guy who trained one to give high fives. It was so fucking cute I couldn't stand it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NUGEus7lZd8&pp=ygUZSnVtcGluZyBzcGlkZXIgaGlnaCBmaXZlcw%3D%3D --- Currently playing: Megaman Collection 1 and 2 <cite>mybbqrules posted [p:975352710] in Arachnopho... [t:80532184]...</cite> <quote>mercurydude posted... </cite><quote>I mostly have jumping spiders around my house and I welcome them. They're adorable and fun to play with.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/1/AAC89BAAEvP1.jpg</quote>I saw a guy who trained one to give high fives. It was so fucking cute I couldn't stand it.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NUGEus7lZd8&pp=ygUZSnVtcGluZyBzcGlkZXIgaGlnaCBmaXZlcw%3D%3D </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Arachnophobia mode. We as a society are getting wussified