I can't play games with my trainners on, they have to come off everytime, but i can't play them without having socks on.
Weird gaming rituals
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I always put on my special Trilby hat before staring any game (No, I'm a Yahtzee fanboy, I just like the hat). I only got it 2 days ago, but I'm sure it will turn into a ritual.
I also have a small imp from ZP (OK, maybe I am a bit) which my brother gave me for Christmas last year, and I always check he's on my desk before getting onto a game, not sure why, just habit.
I also have a small imp from ZP (OK, maybe I am a bit) which my brother gave me for Christmas last year, and I always check he's on my desk before getting onto a game, not sure why, just habit.
Usually I prepare some work before I start (not do some work, I just prepare it) and keep the according windows open so they remind me of what I have to do after I stopped playing.
Of course, if it's something that's heavy on resource usage (as an engineering student, I work with CAD software a lot, and that stuff eats RAM for breakfast), I close the program and just leave the explorer window with the corresponding files, a list of specifications or some sketches open so I know what to do.
Then, I get a glass and a bottle of water, sit up straight (no need to ruin my back), take off my glasses (I'm nearsighted, and it's just enough to replace AA at normal screen distance)and find a comfortable position with all control devices in range.
Then I start the game.
For console ports that are comfortably playable with a gamepad (Overlord and Overlord 2, in my case), I sit as far away from the screen as the cable allows, and keep my glasses on.
Of course, if it's something that's heavy on resource usage (as an engineering student, I work with CAD software a lot, and that stuff eats RAM for breakfast), I close the program and just leave the explorer window with the corresponding files, a list of specifications or some sketches open so I know what to do.
Then, I get a glass and a bottle of water, sit up straight (no need to ruin my back), take off my glasses (I'm nearsighted, and it's just enough to replace AA at normal screen distance)and find a comfortable position with all control devices in range.
Then I start the game.
For console ports that are comfortably playable with a gamepad (Overlord and Overlord 2, in my case), I sit as far away from the screen as the cable allows, and keep my glasses on.
I make sure the door is properly closed. There is nothing more irritating than getting rpped out of the experience by a vacuum cleaner firing up.
I always have a little half-glass of milk when I sit down to play a long session. Don't really know why. If I don't have that, I often chew a piece of ice. I really have no idea why on that one.
Is not like it helps me play better. :|
Is not like it helps me play better. :|
drink and/or smoke.
now that i have a job i will develop a drinking problem. pretty happy about that.
my only problem smoking is that i havnt done it in months.
now that i have a job i will develop a drinking problem. pretty happy about that.
my only problem smoking is that i havnt done it in months.
Well for starters I gotta be in my gaming chair (a broken campchair that's been to a few download festivals. Damn comfy). Gotta be in the dark (or at least keep the end of the room featuring my tv in the dark for that cinematic feel) and gotta have the volume up reasonably high. If I'm grinding I watch tv on my laptop (Dexter, Scrubs, Doctor Who etc). Oh and I keep a coffee machine beside my setup. Just in case. Beer is good too. This is all normal.
If I'm playing left 4 dead however... no distractions. the laptop goes off and i lie on my bed facing the screen directly. Beer is always within arms reach, as is my phone and any other potential distraction to minimise faffage around. And if my turtle beaches feel like working I put them on. Sometimes I do all this naked (my central heating is AWESOME).
Is that ritualistic or just weird?
If I'm playing left 4 dead however... no distractions. the laptop goes off and i lie on my bed facing the screen directly. Beer is always within arms reach, as is my phone and any other potential distraction to minimise faffage around. And if my turtle beaches feel like working I put them on. Sometimes I do all this naked (my central heating is AWESOME).
Is that ritualistic or just weird?
