Gaming VS Gamers
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- Apr 14, 2014
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 13, 2021
The term gamer is a bit derogatory. It in itself implies that a person only has one interest. I like to think that if you were to call someone a gamer that might actually be true. I believe there is a severe difference between gaming and being a gamer.
I have played a great many games. I admit it is an experience. But where do we draw the line? How many hours a day do you play games? Is this a constant thing, or this on a game to game basis. I admit while playing Mass Effect 1 and 2 (I refuse to play 3) that I sunk many consecutive hours into it. My sons father had to rent his Playstation3 from me at that time. But really after I beat it I never touched it again. Some people will play a game over and over. So much to the point that game companies and platforms have added trophies to add a new challenge level for the ultimate gamer. The entire point of it being that you play a game into the ground. That alone I think is a bit excessive, but let's look at habits.
How many other interests do you have? Were they presented to you while you were playing a game? How much time off a game do you spend looking up things about games? Do you actually have time for anything else? Are you okay stepping away from a game you can't pause do do something that needs to be done right then and there? Are you dating? I doubt that but if you are, how much do you know about the person you are dating, and how much does this person know about the games you are playing? My friends there is a fine line here.
Chances are if my questions made you cringe that you are in fact a gamer. It is an addiction and like other addictions it is not exactly the most healthy thing for you. I am NOT saying that it is not okay to enjoy games. But, if you are out with friends and your topic of choice is the next mod in Team Fortress, then perhaps you need to ween yourself off of it a bit. Oh I know how hard that is. Addiction is hard.
I would love you know what you think about this good or bad so please feel free to leave your comments.....
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