How do you get "In the zone?"

[Gaskell]

When you're playing games, and come across a particularly difficult section, how do you amp up your game play?
Do you have a mantra?
Do you (like me) have "gamer pants", that are far more comfortable than non-gamer pants?
Do you jump up and down, pacing around the room?

These are all examples that I am guilty of, and wasn't aware I was actually looking like a fool.

Damn you, Reach Beta, for making me look like a dork

 

[Nemu]

It's all in the music. Wot I want to do in-game is matched up with the appropriate music.

 

[Cherry Cola]

"Man, this section is really difficult!"

*Turns down difficulty*

"Huzzah! My expert zen-like mastery of the options-screen has saved me again!"

 

[ssgt splatter]

It just happens, I don't have a special technique for getting in the zone. But when I do, look out!

 

[Lucifron]

1. Alt-tab
2. Pull down pants
3. Open porno folder
4. Masturbate
5. Switch to more comfortable pants
6. Have something to drink and/or eat (optional)
7. Get cracking.
8a. Win - Continue playing
8b. Lose - continue to step 9
9. Masturbate again
10. Go to sleep.

Fin.

 

[SlowShootinPete]

WHEN I NEED TO GET AMPED, I GRAB A GAME FUEL AND CHUG IT TO GET CHARGED! OORAH!

I don't know how it happens. Sometimes, I kick lots of ass, and other times I blunder around like a clumsy fool.

 

[Kajt]

Spoiler: Bodom.

 

[mooncalf]

I do an amateurish impression of meditation, just sit on the floor someplace close my eyes and try not to think about anything, after about 5-10 minutes of that I feel pretty focused and centered. Maybe coincidence, but especially nice K/D ratios seem to follow.

 

[mrpenguinismyhomeboy]

The game has to get me into it. I can't force myself into it. I have to be enjoying it first.

 

[Eliam_Dar]

I don't know, after beating Demon's Souls, I have found a peace of mind that allows me to try a particular area again and again, without turning the difficulty down until I pass it.

 

[Marter]

I don't do anything to get into the zone. In a difficult section I'll actually focus on the screen as opposed to the second TV/Laptop.

 

[Bellvedere]

I think of all lousy things I could and should be doing instead. Like Uni assignments. Or washing.

 

[Zwilorg]

programming :O yesterday i went from 22h to 5h on the morning i could have sweared it only passed liked 1h or 2h

 

[Dark42]

Don't think, do. Just let your mind go blank and see what you can do.

 

[The_ModeRazor]

Nothing.
I either nail it, or quit gaming and do something like exercise.
Then get back to gaming, because I'm an antisocial nerd.