The gaming thing, at which point does it become "sad"?

[Psycho Cat Industries]

Its a matter of opinion.Personally,I have never been able to talk with people without my head flaring up saying "run".Heck,kind of defined me since most of the kindergarten were either nice or flat out asses.So yeah,that stuck and so why should it change?

 

[SinisterGehe]

When there is separated program to handle boob physics, let alone separated controller. That is sad.
Or when you buy a game just because of the breasts on the box cover or in the game. You are sad.
Or when the lag of gameplay is being compensated by breast or with other means of sexual objecting of a gender (Goes for males as well. Can you women tell me, are those loin cloth wearing muscle bound sword carrying testosterone beast really attractive?)

OR when a game maker things that female characters combat armor's defence rating goes up with the amount of skin being exposed.

 

[Scarblade]

I think it is sad when the player deteriorates, like not eating or sleeping probably and not keeping hygienic, and when they neglect their friends and family.

If the player excels in their playing state, then I will not say that it is sad, no matter how much time they spend playing games.

 

[Trippy Turtle]

i am almost always on xbox or computer because really i'm kind of socially awkward. if i go to a party or something i usually end up standing in a corner. the internet is my place to interact with people without being told how much of a nerd i am or how weak i am. I am at home because i don't mix well with other people, i game because i am at home. it's sad im at home all the time, the gaming is to help that.

 

[Thimblefoot]

Never, I play games and am on the Internet all the damn time, it takes up all my free time. I am totally comfortable with this, and I don't give a damn if others think it's "sad". I'm not going to waste my time by trying to appease them.

 

[Angry Camel]

When a man dies from bladder infection from not having a bathroom break because his WoW game was too important to him. Or (a less drastic example) just becoming a zombie unable to interact with anyone because gaming consumes them so much.

 

[JohnnyDelRay]

I think listening to other people's opinions as to what is to be considered "sad" is "sad" in a way, and I *don't* mean that in a derogatory way.

What I mean is, only YOU can decide if the level of gaming you are doing is sad, don't let anyone tell you. If gaming is what you like, what makes you happy, then game all you want. However, if having a fulfilling life is what you want, with a job, friends, health, social life, relationships etc. and you let that slide or get out of control because you are gaming too much, then yes, that is sad, and that's when you need to do something about it.

If you just happen to love gaming, and you are getting what you want out of life, don't let anyone tell you if it's sad or not. I will never judge anyone like that. Sure, I may not hang out with them, but I will never say they are sad, just like I wouldn't call a shallow gym junkie who only wears designer clothes sad, as long as he likes what he likes and is happy.

 

[ChupathingyX]

When people spend more time playing games than they spend outside.

What's so bad about playing video games as a hobby? Or watching TV and movies with friends?

I've invited my friends over to my house many times and from noon to night all we did was stay inside and play video games and watch movies.

So by your logic that makes me sad.

 

[suitepee7]

When people spend more time playing games than they spend outside.

What's so bad about playing video games as a hobby? Or watching TV and movies with friends?

I've invited my friends over to my house many times and from noon to night all we did was stay inside and play video games and watch movies.

So by your logic that makes me sad.

yeah, was gonna say something along those lines myself. there is absolutely nothing sad about playing games, especially if it is done as a social activity. even just a group of friends playing online talking on ventrillo or xbox live, still socialising.

OT: i think it becomes a little sad when you have to start managing your game time and planning the rest of your life around gaming. by this i mean have set times where you will play a game. i did it myself a while back when i did regular raids in WoW, and although i thought i was sad at the time, didn't have much else to do.

 

[Vault101]

When people spend more time playing games than they spend outside.

oh well...there goes my life

ok kidding

 

[cthulhumythos]

when you die of lack of nourishment. or don't have enough money to pay your bills.

otherwise gaming is fine.

 

[EinTheCorgi]

I usually don't care. I mean it is there life though it does kinda bug me when a game has only been out for a few hours and there's already a guy that's max rank. I mean come on bro. Did you even play the single player? Do you even have any other games or at least need to use the bathroom or eat?

 

[FleaJr]

From personal experience, I think it's when you use games as an excuse not to do something, some new experience that you otherwise might enjoy.
That's the biggest trap for me, thinking "But I'm having so much fun here, why would I need anything else"

When you find yourself playing games out of having little else to do, just be prepared to do something spontaneous or out of the ordinary, don't just get out of the house, go for a walk to a neighborhood you have never been to. Get a train to a random city, just to see what's there. Make a new friend for no other reason but because you can talk to people and find out what they like.

That, Imho is how you stop it (and yourself) becoming 'sad'.

 

[Reaper195]

When people spend more time playing games than they spend outside.

Not sure if I agree with this. I spend a fair amount of time playing video games...ish, but also spend a lot more time solcializing, just not outside. Either a bar, cinema, etc. Although I guess outside more or less means outside of the room the games are played in.

 

[RicoGrey]

When does it get sad?

When you are 29 years old, and you spend more time playing video games, than you do working.

To be fair to myself, I work part time, but not by choice, I am waiting patiently for my chance to go full time. Video games are a cheap hobby/time waster. I have played the l4d series consistently since the first 1 came out in 2008. So that's $90 for 3 years of entertainment. Of course the computer and internet are extra, but I would have those anyway.

 

[wooty]

I do agree that it can be sad, and yes it does piss me off how peoples attitudes change when gaming is involved.

Few examples, I was supposed to meet my mate in the pub on Saturday for a few drinks, he rocked up nearly an hour and a half late with no apology and merely stating that he had an "important" match to play on navy fail.

Another of my mates was playing Halo Reach on live, his mum just popped her head in the door to ask whether we wanted a cup o' tea, he flipped and just properly screamed "f*ck off, I've just been f*cking killed because you put me off!". I left soon after that.

It's when gaming reaches those levels that it becomes sad, why take it so seriously? It's like the fools who brag about kill/death ratios, they mean nothing at the end of the day. It all just boils down to a geekier version of "my dads bigger than your dad"

 

[Epic Fail 1977]

now personally nothing makes me nerd rage faster than when some douchebag in his infinate wisdom thinks he's being helpful when he tells gamers they need to "get out and enjoy life"

based on nothing other than "they play games so therefore they all live in their mums basement and FOREVER ALONE"

anyway beside that...

what Im asking is at what point do you draw the line, and say "yeah...thats kinda sad" or really of somone is truly happy like what who are we to say otherwise?

AND

do you resemble that steryotype at all?

Reminds me of an online game I played in which I joined a new clan, and some guy on their TS channel welcomed me by going on about how life is short and I should enjoy it while I can. I said "I know, that's why I'm here."

I play games basically because they make me happy in a number of different ways. It may not be the most balanced/healthy lifestyle, but I like it. Will I lie on my deathbed and think damn, I wish I'd gone outside more or something like that? I hope not, but if I do have that thought I'm sure it will be swiftly followed by Nah! I've been outside and the graphics are crap!

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

If its becoming the point where its a must have in your daily life, then thats when you should think about drawing the line.

Mind you im unemployed at the moment and stuck home with nothing to do but games is not my idea of a fun lifestyle.

 

[DEAD34345]

It's sad when you think you are better than someone else because they enjoy things you don't.

When a person thinks they are somehow "above" someone else because they spend more time outside, or with friends, or playing sports, then they are sad and ignorant people. If someone wants to spend their entire life in their basement playing WoW and they enjoy it, then fine, good for them.

(Note: This also applies to gamers who think they are better than someone else because they have a level 100 axe, or a high kill to death ratio, or a high score on Tetris.)