Am I the only one who intentionally avoids buying games?
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
Christopher Duncan wrote:
Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Unsuccessfully. Let's see. Tretris Warcraft (before it became WoW) Starcraft D&D Online Star Trek Online Marc
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
Yeah, Neverwinter Nights did that for me. About a month of playing it for about 8 hours every night until after 2am left me struggling a bit at work. But I don't avoid games entirely. They still help get you through the work day!
-
I have a long love / hate history with games. Most recently, I intentionally avoided Modern Warfare 2 when it came out. Then my brother bought it for me so I could join him and his friends. Bad move. And now I have Call of Duty: BlackOps, which I play more than I should, but it's a controllable amount that only eats up a couple of hours on my days off. Or an hour or 2 if work frustrated me. The good thing is my girlfriend can play along side me with the split screen online multiplayer option, instead of threatening to destroy the game. (This is not an empty threat; she has destroyed games).
wait...you get your g/f to play with you! She's a keeper! I'm only close to getting my wife to agree to an XBox because of the workout stuff with the Kinect. Otherwise, it's a no-go! I'm still stuck in the days of the GameCube! I'd almost rather just have an N64 with GoldenEye...
-
wait...you get your g/f to play with you! She's a keeper! I'm only close to getting my wife to agree to an XBox because of the workout stuff with the Kinect. Otherwise, it's a no-go! I'm still stuck in the days of the GameCube! I'd almost rather just have an N64 with GoldenEye...
Yeah, she got into all the goldeneye/bond games starting with N64, then gamecube, then ps2. She still prefers those over other shooters. I used to love the N64 version - I remember when I was 14, our school was canceled for excessive snow. My friend took his dirtbike through the snow, picking up 3 of us one by one, just so we could have a day long N64/goldeneye session without parental or academic interruptions.
-
I played MW2 on PS3 console but for the Black Ops I’m playing the PC version. I’ll follow the advice and will try different game style this time. I get a 50 level playing almost exclusively TDM so this time I could try S&D, FFA or CTF. And I want back the Claymore mine soon because it's the only cure for the Run 'n Knife n00bs.
There is only one Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek is her prophet! Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
The claymore is pretty much the only useful equipment anyway. You don't play domination or demolition? If you're not in a running class I recommend carrying the Strela just to shoot enemy crap down, it's worth a ton of points. I feel like sniping is 20 times more difficult in BlackOps, I was quite the sniper in MW2.
-
Christopher Duncan wrote:
Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Unsuccessfully. Let's see. Tretris Warcraft (before it became WoW) Starcraft D&D Online Star Trek Online Marc
Not to worry. They have treatment centers for that. :)
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help. -
Yeah, people ask me, "But don't you like to play games?" Yeah. I do. And of course, therein lies the problem. An analogy to liquor comes to mind, but I can't quite place it. :)
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.Christopher Duncan wrote:
An analogy to liquor comes to mind, but I can't quite place it.
You have a drinking problem?
The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.
-
Yeah, she got into all the goldeneye/bond games starting with N64, then gamecube, then ps2. She still prefers those over other shooters. I used to love the N64 version - I remember when I was 14, our school was canceled for excessive snow. My friend took his dirtbike through the snow, picking up 3 of us one by one, just so we could have a day long N64/goldeneye session without parental or academic interruptions.
In college, we would go and check out a projector and set up GoldenEye or Mario Kart on our floor and have weekend-long tournaments! Man those were the good days!
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
Yes I too avoid. Years ago I started a garbage burner in Virginia and worked for 5 months 80 to 120 hours/week and was so burned out when I got home all I could do was vegetate. My son had just got a Nintendo game machine and the first Zelda game. I became addicted and could do nothing else until I had wiped it. Since that time I have not picked up another and attend GAA (Gamer Addicts Anonymous) religiously. :()
I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^]
My Site -
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
You've not played SimCity and Civilization have you? I envy you.
If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Playing Star Craft II. Don't bother me, eh? Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?
-
Christopher Duncan wrote:
An analogy to liquor comes to mind, but I can't quite place it.
You have a drinking problem?
The bearing of a child takes nine months, no matter how many women are assigned.
Only when I drive. Sometimes I hit a bump and spill my drink. :)
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help. -
Only when I drive. Sometimes I hit a bump and spill my drink. :)
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.:laugh: :thumbsup: That reminds why the Gentlemen never jogging.
There is only one Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek is her prophet! Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
I'm the opposite. I intentionally buy games. I've been an avid gamer since my brother bought a launch model Atari VCS (2600) in 1977. :-\ Flynn
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
Many years ago I bought a game called "Visual Studio" and became addicted. I've spent countless nights playing with it until the wee hours of morning, forgetting nutrition and simple hygiene... And it never ends - the frustration, the challenge, overcoming the bugs and "features" and always striving for the next level. I've never since had the time or money to buy another game, and I dare not risk trying to, lest I forget to breathe.
Will Rogers never met me.
-
Many years ago I bought a game called "Visual Studio" and became addicted. I've spent countless nights playing with it until the wee hours of morning, forgetting nutrition and simple hygiene... And it never ends - the frustration, the challenge, overcoming the bugs and "features" and always striving for the next level. I've never since had the time or money to buy another game, and I dare not risk trying to, lest I forget to breathe.
Will Rogers never met me.
See? See??? I told you games were evil!
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help. -
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
-
I was watching The Guild a while back (web series) and part of the back story is that Felicia Day wrote it after a two year WoW addiction. While I tire of the medical industry defining a gazillion "addictions" so that they can bill your insurance company to treat them, this one struck home. Back in ancient times, before Windows ruled the earth, I encountered a primitive DOS based game called Digger. I recall going several nights without sleep, hammering away at the game. Just one more round! You know the story. Sometime thereafter, I realized that any cool game was going to be trouble in this fashion and ever since I have studiously avoided buying any computer or console games to keep my life from disappearing down that particular little rabbit hole. Of course, I don't know how much good that did me since immediately after that first gaming encounter I became a programmer. :rolleyes: Hey, one out of two ain't bad. Anyone else avoid games because you know they'd suck too many hours out of your lives?
Christopher Duncan
www.PracticalUSA.com
Author of The Career Programmer
Writing apps? Developing sites? Hate marketing? We can help.modified on Friday, December 31, 2010 4:09 PM
For me games are more a perception than a reality; they look really interesting but most seem not to be all that playable for long stretches at a time. I do enjoy a good war-game on occasion and have purchased several along with a few aircraft simulations. However, the latter take such heavy hardware requirements that I often can only play them with the lowest settings. Gaming is supposed to be an enjoyable past-time but I see that many players are either addicted as suggested and\or they play them like you are dealing with a business application turning them into just more work. Like several others who have posted here, I prefer to be more productive with my time and spend a bit of my free time developing my own software projects. However, at some point I wouldn't mind trying my hand at developing a good war-game; one that is playable and enjoyable... :)
Steve Naidamast Black Falcon Software, Inc. blackfalconsoftware@ix.netcom.com