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I don't personally understand or relate to this. If I'm not enjoying doing something, I simply take a break from it. I DO get gaming feel like a chore, but the solution was simple; stop playing games. I have never felt obligated to do it. The only things I feel any obligation to do personally are things that could be construed as productive, like working on a tangible skill.
I will agree on one thing; it doesn't make any sense.
I will agree on one thing; it doesn't make any sense.
The thing is, I don't want to stop playing games, but I have no interest in what I'm currently playing. I agree with everything you say, 'stop, do something else.'As I said, its a weird/frustrating experience and difficult to translate into words.
I did get to that point myself, not too long ago really. Like you, didn't want to stop gaming, but was fed up with all the stuff coming out at the time. That is when I delved into stranger outings, games made by individual people, anomalies such as roguelikes, games like Dwarf Fortress, MUD's, and even older games (I bought a PC engine) It gave me a break from the current stuff, and a couple months later, I was able to get back on schedule no problem.
Maybe something like that could work for you also?
Maybe something like that could work for you also?
I get what I call "gamer ennui"... where I'm bored of the games I currently have and crave something new. Right now I'd love to play another WRPG, but I've played all the ones that I want to play on the PS3 and 360. I have a few games I haven't yet played... but they're games I just can't seem to get into right now. I want to get into another online shooter game (I've been playing MAG for over 2 years now) but nothing out there appeals.
It passes. Something will eventually come along and I'll be excited and enthralled with the game I'm playing. In the interim I just do something else... like watching TV, or gardening, or reading a book. :)
It passes. Something will eventually come along and I'll be excited and enthralled with the game I'm playing. In the interim I just do something else... like watching TV, or gardening, or reading a book. :)
When I burn out on gaming I just go do other stuff. It's like when you jerking off too much, you know? It is seriously unhealthy. Sometimes you just need to say "No!" and let go of your wiener.
@Dr Rainbow
Thank you my friend. I, like TheManchild, could not understand this feeling Allie was describing. But now, I understand completely.
Thank you my friend. I, like TheManchild, could not understand this feeling Allie was describing. But now, I understand completely.
I have already repeated this story on so many blogs now, but I feel it is always worth chiming in again for someone who may not of heard it.
I had a massive time in my life where gaming just was not doing it for me, between everything going on in my life and how much gaming started to lose its whimsy, I took a long gaming hiatus for about 2 years. I sold ALL of my stuff, all my consoles and most of my games. While part of me regrets some of the things I sold today, I know I need to do what I did, otherwise I would have stopped gaming on a bad note, which for me usually spells death for a particular hobby. With gaming having such a huggggeeee role in my life since my infancy, I could not let it reach its death throes. When I came back to gaming just a few years ago now 2007-2008, I was refreshed in every possible sense of the word. Though I missed out on a lot of great games, which brings me to my next point.
Play the games YOU want to play, and very little else. Now this sounds weird to say, I admit. With gamers, everyone is so quick to spout out dozens (upon dozens) of games you NEED to check out, especially if you love this or love that. Nothing is wrong with this, in fact, some of my favorite games have been discovered this way. I find that at the end of the day, if something is not tripping my trigger, then I do not play it. Do not feel as if you have some obligation to play every single game that comes your way, and do not feel as though, being a gamer, you have a responsibility to play ever single "classic" or "genre-defining" experience. Forget all that, play for fun, play because you love to, play because you want to, and never play for others or for some outside reason that only serves to make you feel guilty when you do otherwise.
I will also note that I am a serial uncompleter (made up word) of games. I play games for enjoyment and when playing a game I play for the maximum total of enjoyment it provides me. I do not feel it necessary to complete EVERY single game I own, nor do I think it is possible. There are games that I have had a lot of fun with, but that dwindles at some point. When it starts feeling like a chore, I stop. I will not force myself to be motivated, because why would I do that? Now there are definitely times I have fallen in love with game and seen it through to the end, then play it again. The amount of intrinsic motivation I get to play is not forced or imagined, and I have fun throughout the whole experience. Too many people forget to actually have fun with games and are more worried about completing their backlog, 100% games, and the like. There are definitely people who enjoy doing these things, and that I am truly happy for them. Though I know some people who do these same things and loathe it, but feel some sort of obligation since they want to retain some cred.
Anyway that was a long disjointed rant with lots of grammatical errors buried in the bunch. I hope you got something out of it :D, if not, then I do wish you the best for overcoming your gaming funk and getting back into the flow of things.
I had a massive time in my life where gaming just was not doing it for me, between everything going on in my life and how much gaming started to lose its whimsy, I took a long gaming hiatus for about 2 years. I sold ALL of my stuff, all my consoles and most of my games. While part of me regrets some of the things I sold today, I know I need to do what I did, otherwise I would have stopped gaming on a bad note, which for me usually spells death for a particular hobby. With gaming having such a huggggeeee role in my life since my infancy, I could not let it reach its death throes. When I came back to gaming just a few years ago now 2007-2008, I was refreshed in every possible sense of the word. Though I missed out on a lot of great games, which brings me to my next point.
Play the games YOU want to play, and very little else. Now this sounds weird to say, I admit. With gamers, everyone is so quick to spout out dozens (upon dozens) of games you NEED to check out, especially if you love this or love that. Nothing is wrong with this, in fact, some of my favorite games have been discovered this way. I find that at the end of the day, if something is not tripping my trigger, then I do not play it. Do not feel as if you have some obligation to play every single game that comes your way, and do not feel as though, being a gamer, you have a responsibility to play ever single "classic" or "genre-defining" experience. Forget all that, play for fun, play because you love to, play because you want to, and never play for others or for some outside reason that only serves to make you feel guilty when you do otherwise.
I will also note that I am a serial uncompleter (made up word) of games. I play games for enjoyment and when playing a game I play for the maximum total of enjoyment it provides me. I do not feel it necessary to complete EVERY single game I own, nor do I think it is possible. There are games that I have had a lot of fun with, but that dwindles at some point. When it starts feeling like a chore, I stop. I will not force myself to be motivated, because why would I do that? Now there are definitely times I have fallen in love with game and seen it through to the end, then play it again. The amount of intrinsic motivation I get to play is not forced or imagined, and I have fun throughout the whole experience. Too many people forget to actually have fun with games and are more worried about completing their backlog, 100% games, and the like. There are definitely people who enjoy doing these things, and that I am truly happy for them. Though I know some people who do these same things and loathe it, but feel some sort of obligation since they want to retain some cred.
Anyway that was a long disjointed rant with lots of grammatical errors buried in the bunch. I hope you got something out of it :D, if not, then I do wish you the best for overcoming your gaming funk and getting back into the flow of things.
I know that feeling, I took a break from gaming felt renewed, now I'm back to that feeling. I sent letters to Nintendo, pestered them on Facebook all in the name of Xenoblade. Pre-ordered the game, bought it day one, and I've only put a few hours into it and haven't touched it since. A game that big is just so daunting so I've opted out to play a bunch of smaller games instead.
@JoeTheProYaKnow
I was listening to this as I was reading your comment, and it made it the most epic comment ever. http://youtu.be/SjElOicusdI
Solid advice.
@JoeTheProYaKnow
I was listening to this as I was reading your comment, and it made it the most epic comment ever. http://youtu.be/SjElOicusdI
Solid advice.
I go through phases of game play. Sometimes I have those "everything is unsatisfactory" phases where anything I play is making me unhappy to be wasting my time. Sometimes I have phases where all I want to do is grind through the online multiplayer of CoD Mw3 for weeks on end despite having other games to play. Sometimes, I just want to play the hot game of the week.
This year I have had the feeling that the big game developers don’t even understand their own games. I spent the first few weeks after The Elder Scrolls Skyrim launched trying to come to grips with the FACT that Bethesda had botched the game up after five years of development. The game was just…bad. It was not fun to play, and in reality riddled with mistakes & missed opportunities. The game would just make me angry as I played it because you could see how poorly thought out the end product was…and that was BEFORE the glitches and bugs started to appear. The game was a mess and even worse everyone seemed to be letting Bethesda off the hook for making a “C-Grade” game.
This year I have had the feeling that the big game developers don’t even understand their own games. I spent the first few weeks after The Elder Scrolls Skyrim launched trying to come to grips with the FACT that Bethesda had botched the game up after five years of development. The game was just…bad. It was not fun to play, and in reality riddled with mistakes & missed opportunities. The game would just make me angry as I played it because you could see how poorly thought out the end product was…and that was BEFORE the glitches and bugs started to appear. The game was a mess and even worse everyone seemed to be letting Bethesda off the hook for making a “C-Grade” game.
This happens to me from time to time, but it's almost always remedied by a different type of game or a good TV show. Give it a bit and then return to it -- all hope is not lost!
Like some other wise people said , do something else for a while and you'll surely re-ignite that gaming spark!
Happens to me all the time and it's my own dumb fault. I tend to buy a lot of high-effort multiplayer games like shooters and fighters. When you're up for it and into the game, nothing beats a good competetive experience. But when you just have the blahs and can't muster the energy to fight with 13 year olds online, all those games go out the window.
@Allie Castellano
"I was ready to sell my soul to ensure this game was brought over to the U.S."
Urgh...
Chrono Trigger release dates.
Japan - March 11th, 1995
USA - September 27th, 1995
Europe - February 6th, 2009
--- --- ---
Every hobby or passion or thing can have it's peaks and valleys throughout your life. Whether it's certain games or genres or developers that wax and wane, don't stress it too much. What you should probably do is try a game that you have never even heard of.
That being said, taking a break is fine, sometimes your brain/soul/eyes need a breath of fresh air before getting all up in that sweet gaming backlog stank once again.
Peace.
"I was ready to sell my soul to ensure this game was brought over to the U.S."
Urgh...
Chrono Trigger release dates.
Japan - March 11th, 1995
USA - September 27th, 1995
Europe - February 6th, 2009
--- --- ---
Every hobby or passion or thing can have it's peaks and valleys throughout your life. Whether it's certain games or genres or developers that wax and wane, don't stress it too much. What you should probably do is try a game that you have never even heard of.
That being said, taking a break is fine, sometimes your brain/soul/eyes need a breath of fresh air before getting all up in that sweet gaming backlog stank once again.
Peace.
