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I don't care if people like me. I will tell them I hate the things they like or like the things they hate to their face.
I have. I have lied about liking a game I haven't played before. I mean I have the games at my house, I can play them any time (Mass Effect 1-2, Alan Wake, and a bunch of others) and they are not mine, they are my cousins, I just haven't bothered getting into them, but when they are talked about say at school or whatever I explain how I think they are great games, even though deep inside I'm thinking... "Hmm I've never actually gotten more than 45 minutes into each of these games and never played them again....". I mean I don't feel bad about it, it just makes me think, that maybe I should play these games and see what the big dealio is. Don't get me wrong
I will generally tell people my opion about the games that I enjoy, and quite hate. This often causes some serious debates due to not being a large fan of rubbish that tends to come out. However I try not to be offensive, so I don't come of as a dick. But seriously some people who aren't into games, don't half buy most of the shit.
Yes, I have lied about a video game.
But, I can't tell you which one, because you're one of the people I lied to, Chad. I'm so sorry.
But, I can't tell you which one, because you're one of the people I lied to, Chad. I'm so sorry.
I have. I have lied about liking a game I haven't played before. I mean I have the games at my house, I can play them any time (Mass Effect 1-2, Alan Wake, and a bunch of others) and they are not mine, they are my cousins, I just haven't bothered getting into them, but when they are talked about say at school or whatever I explain how I think they are great games, even though deep inside I'm thinking... "Hmm I've never actually gotten more than 45 minutes into each of these games and never played them again....". I mean I don't feel bad about it, it just makes me think, that maybe I should play these games and see what the big dealio is. Don't get me wrong I love video games, been playing since I was literally 3 (I'm 17 now), I played 4 Zelda games by the time I was 4.... not beat though. I think its that there are so many games like with the same ingredients (space marine colonizing shit, Gorey space marine, underwater space marine, space marine-spacemarine.) it gets old for me and annoying, Get me a good RPG like Chrono Trigger or Wild Arms 2 and we'll talk.
I would have gone with, "no, not really my kind of game" and left it at that. If pressed I would name the games I do like, but not try to explain them to the crowd any.
Yes, mainly when I was with people new or people I don't really talk to. It's awkward enough for me, so to go against what their saying, or flat out object the opinions of new people feels weird and just makes things worse. Usually happens when there people who don't even really play games, just play call of duty. Then go on ignorant spouts on how it's the greatest game ever and how they are gamers when they don't even recognize others games, their potential, or don't even respect the gaming industry period. Call of Duty fags and fake gamers give us who are actual part of the gaming community a bad name but the minute I go on about that to them, I am shunned so I usually just keep quite unless I know them....
I am brutally honest often about videogames. This gets me called a 'troll' in a lot of communities (mostly people who don't know what 'troll' means)
Not at all; however, I will say that game X might not look very good and won't buy it, only to try the game and fall in love.
I bought Halo 3 becuase of the hype train for $20 and after about 40 mins Halo 3 is no longer in my household.
I bought Halo 3 becuase of the hype train for $20 and after about 40 mins Halo 3 is no longer in my household.
Porto's potato balls? It's all about Porto's cheese rolls! You haven't lived until you've had one (or a dozen) of those!
Nope. I've never felt the need to pretend to like or dislike a game. Gamers are such an opinionated bunch and I'm no different. I regularly bitch about things I don't like and praise the things I love. The closest thing I can think of is playing games I wasn't particularly interested in at NARP just to be social. I didn't really want to play Dance Central or this weird Japanese rhythm game you play using hand gestures but everyone was doing it and it was kinda fun anyway. I didn't want to get my ass handed to me in SSFIV either but bitching out of a challenge isn't my style. It's more common for me to downplay my love of games when talking to people that just won't get it but I don't think that's very dishonest.
I hate the Left 4 Dead games. I lied about enjoying them and even played them because the people I play online with love them.
Truth be told, if I never played another Left 4 Dead game again it would be too soon.
Truth be told, if I never played another Left 4 Dead game again it would be too soon.
@Chad Concelmo
I think in situations like this, the best way to handle them is to just give a roundabout, non-committal answer. Like "Yeah I've played it. It can be a fun game to play with friends and family. I know lots of people who love them!" This way, you can satisfy the crowd by giving a positive comment, without compromising your own gamer integrity.
Because chances are they didn't really care whether you like fucking Carnival Games or not. They probably don't even really like it themselves, having only played it once or twice and was just moderately entertained for 20 minutes. They were just trying to have a pleasant conversation, no need to give them your life story on gaming or blindly agree to fit in.
On the other hand, if the group continues to express genuine interests on games, then by all means dump some knowledge on them chumps. It all depends on whether they really want to hear your opinions, or they just want you to smile and nod so they can move onto the next topic.
I think in situations like this, the best way to handle them is to just give a roundabout, non-committal answer. Like "Yeah I've played it. It can be a fun game to play with friends and family. I know lots of people who love them!" This way, you can satisfy the crowd by giving a positive comment, without compromising your own gamer integrity.
Because chances are they didn't really care whether you like fucking Carnival Games or not. They probably don't even really like it themselves, having only played it once or twice and was just moderately entertained for 20 minutes. They were just trying to have a pleasant conversation, no need to give them your life story on gaming or blindly agree to fit in.
On the other hand, if the group continues to express genuine interests on games, then by all means dump some knowledge on them chumps. It all depends on whether they really want to hear your opinions, or they just want you to smile and nod so they can move onto the next topic.
Dude, Chad, you did the right thing. Especially since they weren't core gamers. One can't go out blathering on about games that others haven't heard of. I do this all the time with people who are "lesser" gamers. It helps to bring them slowly into our world by taking baby steps with them.
Now tell the truth, you lied because there were hot chicks in the group, ammirite?
Now tell the truth, you lied because there were hot chicks in the group, ammirite?
To be totally honest I am a little TOO open when it comes to discussing video games. I feel bad but I rarely miss a chance to scoff at someone who plays "shovelware" or party titles only. Merely because I know they are truly missing out on some great narratives by just sticking to those titles.
@vpztreme
Good point about the core gamers, they need to slowly enter our world to experience it as even showing my parents a controler that has 16+ buttons and triggers there mind swells.
Also, Chad lied for the potato ball's.
Good point about the core gamers, they need to slowly enter our world to experience it as even showing my parents a controler that has 16+ buttons and triggers there mind swells.
Also, Chad lied for the potato ball's.
Chad:
Last week I was having lunch with my gf's friends and one of the guys said he loves playing Call of Duty. I was thinking, "great, I play black ops." Then he mentioned how he only plays Modern Warfare 1 on EASY campaign mode because online people know the maps too well, and he doesn't like xbox 360 because the controller doesn't feel right and he only likes Sony.
Realizing the disparities between our opinions, experiences and sources of knowledge I said, "those games ARE tough. That campaign IS awesome!" Then moved on to the next topic. Why even bother waxing a lecture on someone who cares so little about games? If all he knows is that he has fun playing the 1st Modern Warfare on the easiest setting, I won't take that from him. I'm not Roger Ebert.
Last week I was having lunch with my gf's friends and one of the guys said he loves playing Call of Duty. I was thinking, "great, I play black ops." Then he mentioned how he only plays Modern Warfare 1 on EASY campaign mode because online people know the maps too well, and he doesn't like xbox 360 because the controller doesn't feel right and he only likes Sony.
Realizing the disparities between our opinions, experiences and sources of knowledge I said, "those games ARE tough. That campaign IS awesome!" Then moved on to the next topic. Why even bother waxing a lecture on someone who cares so little about games? If all he knows is that he has fun playing the 1st Modern Warfare on the easiest setting, I won't take that from him. I'm not Roger Ebert.
I actually tend to avoid talking about games I like. I don't consider my games superior at all; it's more that I know that the things I find interesting are only going to make sense to game-literate folk - like the beautiful silence while traveling in SotC, or the ludonarrative dissonance generated by the QT events in Indigo Prophecy, or the magical way that Demon's Souls generates a sense of community while only being partially multiplayer, or how the art and SFX make it so fun to smack things in Castle Crashers. Seriously, nobody wants to hear about that. Except sometimes you guys. Because you're awesome.
I'm definitely aware of the sense of social pressure you're talking about though! At that point, based on my "read" of the crowd, I'll try to push the conversation in a direction that seems fun for everyone. I probably wouldn't lie about having played the game, but I might tell a white lie like "Seems fun!" even when I don't think so, just to encourage them to open up and talk more about games.
I'm definitely aware of the sense of social pressure you're talking about though! At that point, based on my "read" of the crowd, I'll try to push the conversation in a direction that seems fun for everyone. I probably wouldn't lie about having played the game, but I might tell a white lie like "Seems fun!" even when I don't think so, just to encourage them to open up and talk more about games.
Nope. I keep it real. WU TANG!
But seriously, I would have probably done the same. Or at least not have voiced my rate about it.
But seriously, I would have probably done the same. Or at least not have voiced my rate about it.
Well Chad, unlike you, I am a dick. A grade A dick. So I would have absolutely no problem telling a bunch of perfectly nice people that I hate the games that they like. I might apologize though. Can't be too much of a dick.
I don't understand why anybody would ever lie about what they like or don't. Entertainment is ultimately subjective, after all.
I might avoid blurting out "the games you like suck," but if I'm directly asked? Of course I'll tell them if I'm not a fan.
I might avoid blurting out "the games you like suck," but if I'm directly asked? Of course I'll tell them if I'm not a fan.
I did!!. I used to play Kirby Epic Yarn with my exgirlfriend. I really really hate Kirby, is so f*king adorable (and gay)
I don't say the games that someone else likes suck I merely say that they "aren't for me" and that they didn't appeal to me for one reason or another but I always try to remain honest to those around me and myself.
Being honest isn't a free pass to be an ass.
Being honest isn't a free pass to be an ass.
I don't lie about liking a certain videogame, but sometimes I don't express my lvoe for them as much as I should.
Nope. I got into trouble and caused a family row when my sister in law bought her kids Xbox 360's lol.
Funnily enough, the only games I have to be reserved about are my love for Japanese RPGs. Not even lying, but I just have to tone down how much of a fan I am (I'm a huge fan). My friends have no issue with me paying anything from Metroid to Metal Gear Solid to Mass Effect, but the minute I bring up JRPGs, the conversation immediately steers towards "let's talk shit about every piece of media ever created by the nation of Japan." Yeah, my friends are those kinds of guys sometimes with a few exceptions. It sucks, but at least they sometimes watch anime with me.
Happens to me all the time. When I'm talking to a "real gamer", I'll tell my honest opinion, because it will to lead to a contructive conversation, but with people who just say they like game X to make small talk, I say I like as well, because the other option usually only leads to "Oh. Well I like it.". Same goes for movies, books and music.
My job is to lie about liking video games.
Like having to hype MW3.
I don't care for it at all (and no offense to those that do), but for awhile I had to make it sound like the 2nd coming of Jesus.
I listed what I disliked about a popular game to a customer, and he called corporate and complained.
Brought me hours of laughs.
If someone asks for my honest opinion about a video game, I will give them it.
Like having to hype MW3.
I don't care for it at all (and no offense to those that do), but for awhile I had to make it sound like the 2nd coming of Jesus.
I listed what I disliked about a popular game to a customer, and he called corporate and complained.
Brought me hours of laughs.
If someone asks for my honest opinion about a video game, I will give them it.
@spman2099
...Seriously? Hating on Seven Samurai? I'm sorry, but when viewing old films you DO have to make concessions for the standards of the times, because the only reason Seven Samurai may feel dated to you is because every fucking body ripped it off.
...Seriously? Hating on Seven Samurai? I'm sorry, but when viewing old films you DO have to make concessions for the standards of the times, because the only reason Seven Samurai may feel dated to you is because every fucking body ripped it off.
I've got to bite my tongue and smile everytime one of my friends says "oh call of duty is such an awesome game. Its so innovative and original." Okay, absolutely nothing about call of duty is innovative or original. NOTHING! Wake up people!!
Oh yea man. The story in Assassin's Creed is soooooo good. Well, the first one's just okay, but the second one is unreal! Ezio!? Such a badass! Remember how you can swim? and stuff? and Desmond is so cool.........................
*head explodes*
I FUCKING HATE ASSASSIN'S CREED. I hate it so much that it was Jim's horrible review of Assassin's Creed that drew me to this site to begin with. Seriously, I'll never understand it, but people actually like that game. And like you Chad, I hate being that guy. "Ugh it's so repetitive," "Ugh, the combat system is broken, ugh." So whenever people start talking about it I just start talking really loud about Donkey Kong Country Returns, Portal 2, or NHL 11.
*head explodes*
I FUCKING HATE ASSASSIN'S CREED. I hate it so much that it was Jim's horrible review of Assassin's Creed that drew me to this site to begin with. Seriously, I'll never understand it, but people actually like that game. And like you Chad, I hate being that guy. "Ugh it's so repetitive," "Ugh, the combat system is broken, ugh." So whenever people start talking about it I just start talking really loud about Donkey Kong Country Returns, Portal 2, or NHL 11.
If its people you don't really know its usually best to keep things a little more casual when talking about stuff like this, until you get a better feel for where they're coming from and what they are like. Doesn't require lying, just a simple "eh, they're ok, but not really the type of game I go for". If they are engaged and really listening and in having a conversation then you can open it up a little more. Nobody likes the guy that takes a fairly innocuous question or comment and proceeds to rant for 30 minutes about it.
You're not being phony, people got to get to know each other somehow, and its usually through fluffy superficial conversation starters like what you mentioned.
You're not being phony, people got to get to know each other somehow, and its usually through fluffy superficial conversation starters like what you mentioned.
I've had conversations like that where I talk to people that only like Halo, Call of Duty and Madden. They ask what I play and I tell them honestly and they say they've never heard of any of that and the conversation pretty much dies or is diverted onto something else.
"I didn’t want to be that guy.... I like Final Fantasy VI."
Yeah, I wouldn't want to be that guy either.
Yeah, I wouldn't want to be that guy either.
I used to, when I was a little kid and my opinion became that of everyone around me. Now I'm much more honest. However, I have learned that whenever Final Fantasy VII fanboys ask me about that game, I should respond with "I've never played it." I have been hit before for saying that I dislike the game, and I'd rather not lie and agree with them. It makes me feel dirty.
not really the case for me. i tell people flat if i enjoy a game or not and i make my opinion clear. i like everything from layton to CoD so thats also a plus when it comes to talking about games.
Nope, I'm not ashamed of what I like, and what I hate. Generally when someone brings up that they love something that boils my piss, I ask them how they could like such a bad, or series, and provide examples of why said game, or series is terrible.
Yeah, I'm "that" guy, and I'm proud. Someone has to be the "brutally honest" and hated one, and that's me.
Such examples that cause me to flip my lid are Final Fantasy, or more recently Assassin's Creed. Seriously, how the fuck do people enjoy these games lately?
Yeah, I'm "that" guy, and I'm proud. Someone has to be the "brutally honest" and hated one, and that's me.
Such examples that cause me to flip my lid are Final Fantasy, or more recently Assassin's Creed. Seriously, how the fuck do people enjoy these games lately?
Not because I change the subject to Just Dance, Mario Kart or the Soccer game (here we just call it Futebol do Mario).
I really like Just Dance, Mario Kart e o Futebol do Mario.
I really like Just Dance, Mario Kart e o Futebol do Mario.
In fact, the other side is worse for me. I really hate open worlds games and when I'm talking with my hardcore friends and games like Elder Scrolls and Red Dead Revolver pin the conversation...
I don't know if I've ever outright lied about loving or hating a video game, but I do tend to soften my blows whenever someone loves a game that I didn't feel nearly as strongly about (like NSMB, which, even as a huge Mario fan I thought was a largely dull & disappointing experience, but I'm not going to be an ass and tell a fan that they shouldn't have liked it) and avoid smothering people if they haven't played a certain game or didn't like it as much as I did (HOW DARE YOU ONLY "LIKE" PIKMIN 2?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! DO YOU HATE HAPPINESS?!). And that I have managed to prevent my eyes from rolling right out of my head whenever I've been trapped in a conversation with meatheads whose only socially acceptable idea of a video game is the FPS (a genre that, with a couple of sublime exceptions, I couldn't give less of a shit about) counts for something I guess.
Oh, but I suppose I've pretended to like Final Fantasy VII less than I do whenever the group I'm talking to has made the collective decision to just shit on it mercilessly. It isn't like it's my favorite in the series anyway (I'm quite fond of it, but I don't love it like IX and VI), but holy shit, when the venom comes out, does it ever come out for that one.
So... yeah, to my knowledge I haven't clearly lied about anything so much as avoided making everyone else in the room want to punch me in the face.
Oh, but I suppose I've pretended to like Final Fantasy VII less than I do whenever the group I'm talking to has made the collective decision to just shit on it mercilessly. It isn't like it's my favorite in the series anyway (I'm quite fond of it, but I don't love it like IX and VI), but holy shit, when the venom comes out, does it ever come out for that one.
So... yeah, to my knowledge I haven't clearly lied about anything so much as avoided making everyone else in the room want to punch me in the face.
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