EPT- Saying gg means you conceed defeat and the game is over.
- Not saying gg means you had to quit the game because something else came up.
I do recognize this probably only applies to me.
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stenole
Norway868 Posts
- Saying gg means you conceed defeat and the game is over. - Not saying gg means you had to quit the game because something else came up. I do recognize this probably only applies to me. | ||
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Cheerio
Ukraine3178 Posts
Thanks for the discussion guys ) | ||
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Krigstar
Sweden77 Posts
On August 21 2008 02:12 Cheerio wrote: GG is for me very close to shaking hands after a chess match (the loser initiates it). But if shaking hands is pretty much perfect thing to do after a match to congratulate your opponent (you don't even have to say anything), the GG is not. For me it's what everyone does to be more like gosus (I suspect they started the tradition?), but if gosus can claim their games to be "good", more than 95% of us can not. But there is the need for a game conclusion so what else can we say? Thanks for the game (TFG) is more natural for me and does not include lying about the game quality in most cases but who would understand that? So much better to just GG and get it over with. Thanks for the discussion guys ) I am 99 % sure gosus didn't start to say GG just cause they thought they played such a great game. You honestly think that initially gamers said GG gradually more often the better they became? Also saying good game is not only in BW, it's in poker and a lot of other games and I can't say I've seen people nitpick on the meaning of the words before. I just don't see the reason to try and make a new meaning of the words when today it IS a sign of respect in the proffesional scene. It's nice to have a quick way of leaving the game fast and at the same time showing a sign of respect. Why would anyone want to change that? Also it's interesting nony hasn't responded to why he would type GG in a broadcasted game, but not in TSL. The only reason I can find is that he knows that his career would literaly be over with the blink of an eye if he didn't type GG vs Boxer in a broadcasted game i.e. he knows deep inside his way of interpret the words is ridicilous. | ||
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Kacas
Brazil3143 Posts
On August 21 2008 00:26 Showtime! wrote: There is no written rule that says any player has to type "GG" at the end of any game. Simple fact. simple fact that add nothing to this. ettiquete is not something that need a "written rule" Just because a Pro does it doesn't mean everyone has to do it. Hell, on many occasions Pros don't even do it. agree...but again..that's not the point. Everyone has their own values and beliefs. Just because their system doesn't appease to yours makes theirs anymore right or wrong from yours. i could say the same thing for you. There are many other ways of being manner, or showing good sportsmanship. so? | ||
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thunk
United States6233 Posts
On August 21 2008 02:35 Krigstar wrote: Also it's interesting nony hasn't responded to why he would type GG in a broadcasted game, but not in TSL. The only reason I can find is that he knows that his career would literaly be over with the blink of an eye if he didn't type GG vs Boxer in a broadcasted game i.e. he knows deep inside his way of interpret the words is ridicilous. I don't know the 100% exact context of what you're talking about, but in the TSL broadcasted games there were no gg's given because they were all commentated replays. I don't think any TSL live games were actually broadcasted because of lag issues and stuff. Edit: I did not realize that there were so many bm ragequitters on tl.net. | ||
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Cheerio
Ukraine3178 Posts
On August 21 2008 02:35 Krigstar wrote: You honestly think that initially gamers said GG gradually more often the better they became? . Make a quote of my post where I said that or where such thought was implied. | ||
thedeadhaji
39489 Posts
we can all say zizi yO | ||
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Centric
United States1989 Posts
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liosama
Australia843 Posts
i never gg | ||
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liosama
Australia843 Posts
"Your mum is so fat, god said gg no re" | ||
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LazarusSpeaks
100 Posts
I usually type "fag" before I surrender. followed by /dnd fag | ||
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Cheerio
Ukraine3178 Posts
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Kacas
Brazil3143 Posts
On August 21 2008 17:39 Centric wrote: I think there's a lot of good thoughts in this thread...I for one always say it. Here's a question though - do you guys find it bad mannered to not leave within a couple seconds of saying "gg?" I always thought when you said it it was you conceding victory, and I sometimes like to mess around a little more before leaving. However, I can see how it would get annoying if someone kept playing and drew out the game too much longer. Thoughts? i think when a gg happen is when both know who is the winner. in that case for me its ok. when i gg i stay a while too analyzing the game, etc.. but if someone gg´s in the middle of nothing and u´re unsure if u really won is kinda bm | ||
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Warrior Madness
Canada3791 Posts
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TiQ.SinGi
Norway385 Posts
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jello_biafra
United Kingdom6635 Posts
On August 21 2008 02:35 Krigstar wrote: Also it's interesting nony hasn't responded to why he would type GG in a broadcasted game, but not in TSL. The only reason I can find is that he knows that his career would literaly be over with the blink of an eye if he didn't type GG vs Boxer in a broadcasted game i.e. he knows deep inside his way of interpret the words is ridicilous. Is it not because the TSL casts were from replays therefore you can't see what the players typed? When I lose a game I just go "gg" then Alt+q+q as fast as possible and get on with the next game. | ||
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Epicfailguy
Norway893 Posts
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a-game
Canada5085 Posts
anyways seeing as there's nothing new to bring to this topic and people are just repeating (or ignoring) the same arguments, i'll just +1 the view that i agree with. i don't think it's important to say gg in random pub games. seeing as many analogies have been used in this thread, here's mine: i think of random pub games the same way i think of "hook ups". you're here to hook up, i'm here to hook up, neither of us are looking for an emotional attachment, so let's just do the business and then go our separate ways. two consenting adults, no harm done, both parties get satisfaction. but if i'm playing someone i know then i'll always do the ggaltqq. i think the argument here is resemblant of an argument that might occur over whether "hook ups" are ethical or whether the only way adults should come together is under the auspices of formal dating. my view on "hook ups" is the same as here, consenting adults should be allowed to choose whichever philosophy they want, it's no skin off my back. but yeah, ggaltqq is a good idea if your playing someone you know or if it's in a formal setting  EDIT: like if i'm playing anybody from TL i'm definitely gg'ing | ||
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alphafuzard
United States1610 Posts
1. typing 4 keys is such a pain 2. my pride hurts if I submit peacefully 3. WTF THAT N00B CHEEZED ME HE DOESNT DESERVE MY 2 LETTERZ advantages? 1. keeps people happy slappy 2. stick with status quo! honestly who wants to be different 3. those 4 keys ups your apm! now i can go from 32 to 33! FUCK YEAH 4. gg doesnt have to mean good game after all, you can get creative  3-4 GG | ||
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NahLGaE
Korea (South)523 Posts
whats even worse is when the winner says gg first its like lol... way to be a dick. | ||
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