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Ever hear someone tell you that they won’t play a game because they don’t think they can handle the pressure? Maybe you went to hand someone the controller and that person told you that he/she wasn’t interested because he/she didn’t think that he/she was smart enough or had enough coordination to handle the game? I know I certainly have. And it isn’t always my non-gaming friends that I get it from either. There are plenty of people that I would consider to be fairly well seasoned gamers that refuse to play certain titles because they see someone else play and think to themselves “I’ll never be able to do that”.
All together now: YES YOU CAN!
Of course thinking like that is complete crap. But more times than I care to count I’ve had to really insist that someone play a game, because whenever I hear the old excuses about not being able to handle the pressure or whatever I get pissed off. I really hate it when people assume that they’re no good at something before they try it. Years ago I let my intimidation get the best of me and I was denied many great games because of it. These days I walk into the arcade and proudly fail at DDR with crowds looking on, I push myself to play difficult games that I know will be great fun once I get over the hump and understand the game, I also try genres that I used to assume were “too complex for me to understand”. The only difference between the average gamer and some gaming virtuoso is practice.
The take-home message is to not be intimidated by any genre or game. Whatever it is; you can play it, and you’ll probably find that it takes a lot less time than you thought to get into it. Those 90 hours spent playing Persona 3 or even the 20-30 hours playing something like God of War (or whatever game/genre you’re already comfy with) could just as easily be used to test out something different that may very well catch your attention. Those guys and girls (lol becuz gurlz dun play gaemz!!!11! lolololol!!!1) that play professional Starcraft using seemingly inhuman speed just practiced a whole bunch until they could do it. Maybe you might take longer to get to that point (if that’s what you want to do), but you could be that good/crazy too.
Remember kids: don’t let intimidation happen to you! Or anyone else that you know for that matter. Encourage non-gamers to stretch out and play stuff that normally intimidates them and test your own boundaries while you’re at it. You may just find something you really enjoy! :D
(# 0) on 02/15/2009 07:17
(# 1) on 02/15/2009 07:50
This blog right here.
(# 2) on 02/15/2009 07:51
but i have to remind him its just a game when he thinks he can't do something.
(# 3) on 02/15/2009 08:03
Games are not a dick waving competition. They're fun and challenging, but there's no reason for someone to feel superior or inferior because of their gaming skills. :)
Albeit competitive gaming takes a different bent...
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(# 5) on 02/15/2009 09:00
On the other hand I had to put down Dead Space because the psychological pressure was too much for me. Yes, I am a total puss.
(# 6) on 02/15/2009 09:39
Unfortunately I still suck at SF2 even today. :-(
(# 7) on 02/15/2009 09:52
Good job GHost =]
Intimidation can go suck a big one.
(# 8) on 02/15/2009 10:12
We shall never let intimidation persevere!
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(# 11) on 02/15/2009 10:23
I get intimidated whenever i go into a new online game (like right now Left4Dead) because i suck. But yeah, like you say you can't let it spoil your fun.
:)
(# 12) on 02/15/2009 10:26
OBS: Good write style
(# 13) on 02/15/2009 10:35
It all boils down to:
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
(# 14) on 02/15/2009 10:38
Thank god for demo's. I won't have to spend 60 bucks to shit my pants over and over again.
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(# 18) on 02/15/2009 14:34
Great write-up, man -- I'm definitely guilty of this. I bought Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix but haven't bothered with it much because, well, I suck at Street Fighter. But I think I'll hop back in!
(# 19) on 02/15/2009 15:20
Ha! ha!
So do I... I actually don't play it, to tell the truth...
I also suck at fighting games, but I still play 'em and give 'em my best!
It's funny, I'm not any good at SF, but SF IV is still gonna take my money! And I did buy Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix! Looks so damn good...
(# 20) on 02/15/2009 15:41
hence why I'm not afraid to play DDR at my local casino arcade anymore
F u pinoy,jap,kor kids
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(# 23) on 02/15/2009 20:46
You're totally right, I let intimidation stop me from playing so many games, like RTS, Shoot-em-ups and so forth. But I'll need to shake that off with Dawn Of War 2 coming up.
(# 24) on 02/15/2009 20:55
Also, great write up Ghost!
(# 25) on 02/15/2009 22:56
I hate when my sister won't try some new game and then goes back to play Star Fox Adventures for the 20th time. She knows she's a horrible person for doing it. I've been nagging her to play Super Metroid.
I nag everyone to play Super Metroid.
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(# 27) on 02/16/2009 15:36
Forcing people to play Rock Band is always great though :-)
(# 28) on 02/16/2009 21:33
also, screw those hot topic kids with there anime inspired apparel and glancing eyes that scream of judging. i don't care if i'm almost 25. I want to listen to some Jpop while i move my legs like a crazy person.
(# 29) on 03/24/2009 16:44
Games are not a dick waving competition. They're fun and challenging, but there's no reason for someone to feel superior or inferior because of their gaming skills. :)[/i]
Well said my friend! Great blog, I'm glad I stumbled on in here today.
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