Video Games

[Said teh Bear]

Hey all.
I was wondering if theres any dust heads around here who play video games. Wether it be Xbox, PC, Wii, or Play Station.

I have not seen a thread of this so lets start one to discuss the things we enjoy about it.

[FIGJAM]

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[BoyScoutGirl]

Of course they picked "Butterfly;" everybody always picks "Butterfly."

[Bless]

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[mudpuppy000]

I'm playing Diablo 3 now, and occasionally Mechwarrior online. Will probably pick up the next Fallout game when it appears as I have a soft spot for post-apocalyptic stuff.

[FIGJAM]

Skyrim.

[trilobyte]

I haven't been a 'traditional' gamer in years. There's great stuff (and tech) out there, but having been through it before and knowing what kind of time a really good game can eat up, I resist the urge to give into that temptation. I said 'traditional' because I do spend a fair amount of time working with Second Life, which is technically a game but really an open-ended virtual world with awesome tools for building and making things.

[mudpuppy000]

I haven't been a 'traditional' gamer in years. There's great stuff (and tech) out there, but having been through it before and knowing what kind of time a really good game can eat up, I resist the urge to give into that temptation. I said 'traditional' because I do spend a fair amount of time working with Second Life, which is technically a game but really an open-ended virtual world with awesome tools for building and making things.

Oh yeah, I've sworn off MMO's after wasting a year or two playing D&D online. Now I prefer games I can jump into for a half hour or so.

[Said teh Bear]

Ive never ventured into MMOs just for that reason. All that tiiiiimmmmmmeeeeee investment. Reminds me of that South Park episode.
Shooters are quick fun but RPGs get me. I love a good story and character investment that has a cap to it.

[tahiti_treat]

I played WoW for years but the anxiety of interacting with aggressive strangers online was getting to me. Then I picked up Skyrim and I was shocked by how peaceful and relaxed I felt while playing. Haven't touched an MMO since. For the last couple of years I've been playing Japanese RPGs a lot - currently working my way through the Tales series and loving it.

[Fidget]

I don't just play 'em! I make 'em!

[mudpuppy000]

I played WoW for years but the anxiety of interacting with aggressive strangers online was getting to me. Then I picked up Skyrim and I was shocked by how peaceful and relaxed I felt while playing. Haven't touched an MMO since. For the last couple of years I've been playing Japanese RPGs a lot - currently working my way through the Tales series and loving it.

Yeah, it's definitely nice being able to pause a game or just save and quit when you need to. MMO's usually require a big chunk of time to be set aside so you can complete something (over and over and over ) I guess it can happen with shooters too if you join up with a group and are trying to practice or compete in a league or something.

[Omitimo]

I usually don't play video games but this passed winter was a rough one for me.
My mindless entertainment included GTA V, The Last of Us and Skyrim.
Ooh, Katamari too.
Those were my favorites, there was a slew of others...

[goathead]

bring one of these out.

[goathead]

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[Fidget]

Man I'd LOVE an Asteroids cocktail table machine!