EPTI don't ever spend an entire day (or weekend) playing non-stop like I used to with Everquest growing up, but I still play games quite often.
Feel like you're getting too old for videogames? - Page 8
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J_Slim
United States199 Posts
I don't ever spend an entire day (or weekend) playing non-stop like I used to with Everquest growing up, but I still play games quite often. | ||
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laoji
United Kingdom382 Posts
On August 22 2012 11:58 Enzymatic wrote: After the age of 18-19, reaction times start to slow down little by little each year.. Which explains that. You're always at your sharpest & your.. "Peak" around the age of 17-18. Hence why most of the top pro players are around 18'ish year old. yes but that doesn't mean you can't be competative past that age...boxer/nada/white-ra/nestea etc etc | ||
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exKid
United Kingdom118 Posts
After every big release I find myself disappointed and thinking about all the things that are just terribly wrong with the game compared to older games. I'm not entirely sure if I have just grown up and become too critical of games while looking back with rose tinted glasses? or are new games really catering to the younger generation with shorter attention span and lower level of expectation? | ||
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prochobo
United States232 Posts
I've gamed my ass off since I was about 4-5 up until I was about 20. Since then, nothing has really appealed to me; everything is just a sequel to something else, which I find boring. E.g. Skyrim, Fallout, SC2, D3, CS:S, CS:GO (already bored after 2 hours), and the list goes on. Now I game about an hour a day just to pass the time. One current exception is Orcs Must Die 2 since I've never played the first one. I find the gameplay in that game unique, rewarding, and addictive. | ||
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Erethorma
United States12 Posts
On August 22 2012 12:14 exKid wrote: I'm 27, a mature student (MPhys), live with my gf of many years and still find plenty on time for games. The problem is, I feel for the most part I've outgrown a lot of them. I often get criticised by my friends for my disdain of most 'new' games as they are released and often wonder if they really are getting worse or if I am just getting older? After every big release I find myself disappointed and thinking about all the things that are just terribly wrong with the game compared to older games. I'm not entirely sure if I have just grown up and become too critical of games while looking back with rose tinted glasses? or are new games really catering to the younger generation with shorter attention span and lower level of expectation? I'm not that old but I feel the same way regarding the quality of games. I don't think that it's you're getting older. There's just not enough creativity going around now a days. A lot of games now a days just play off the same old repetitive formulas *ahem* COD (though COD 3 was and is awesome / ground breaking imo). | ||
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alexpnd
Canada1857 Posts
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Satire
Canada295 Posts
 I am 27 - 4th year degree nursing student. I still find gaming relaxing, but finding the time is difficult. Subsequently, holding myself to the same standards I did in my early 20's and teen years is also a nagging feeling. It becomes difficult though when you have pushed yourself to become the best at the games you used to play. I never got into BW. My RTS of choice was Dune 2000, made by Westwood. (I miss them!) It was an excellent game, and in the end I was among a handful of the best players becoming the monthly WW tournament champion a total of 7 times. I was dominant for 4 months in 2000, and changed the metagame substantially within that time. Managed to finish a couple of ladder months without dropping a game until people adjusted. I eventually stopped playing that game because improving was no longer possible when my play time got cut due to RL circumstances. It was my first "true" online experience however - I still love that game. I had a year long stint with FPS games such as Unreal, Golden Eye, CoD, but never really could get into those games. Strategy has always been my favourite genre, followed by RPG. I remember playing the original Civilization when I was 7 for hours upon end. I just love those kind of games. WoW was probably my 2nd love and I dictated a lot of time to become very good at that game as well. The game was a true masterpiece, however, I eventually become bored of that as well. I have fond memories of playing with many friends, and even family members in raids and doing fun stuff together. WoW also affected me in a different sort of way as well in that I feel like it may have ruined grinding in other games for me. Since most RPG's are essentially a "grind" it has been hard to get into games that require any sort of grinding. Because WoW requires you to log in for long periods to get anywhere (at least to the same level I want to play at), I haven't played for the past 4 years. I still would love to start playing again, but am not entirely sure I could get enjoyment out of the game as I probably am just looking at it through the ol' nostalgia lens. I also have a theory that the grinding it WoW is probably what killed D3 for me too. I now play SC2 usually a couple times a month (by far the best RTS released in recent years - sadly), and whatever SP game I find interesting. Right now I am slowly playing through Skyrim. I play a couple of hours a month. After I finish that, I will probably buy some Civilization V and play through that. Gaming during school is very difficult for me. I find my priorities go towards school first, friends/girlfriend second (none of whom are gamers really), and finally towards games and relaxing third. The games these days are much better than the ones developed when I was young; however, the premise and core remains largely unchanged. This is probably why many people become bored with games over time. Also the responsibilities with being an adult can be pretty tough at times, but this is just life. It shouldn't stop you from enjoying things you used to enjoy. | ||
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Terranist
United States2496 Posts
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Dranak
United States464 Posts
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Satire
Canada295 Posts
On August 21 2012 12:54 Hug-A-Hydralisk wrote: This video "A Tribute To Everyone Who Is Getting Too Old For Video Games" is so true for anyone out of college getting into their mid 20s. Playing Starcraft II like we used to in highschool is out of the question so we only play it casually and when I say casually I mean an hour at least per day. Has anyone ever taken a two year break from not gaming at all? What is it like when you play again after a long stretch of time? I've taken a break from gaming for 4 years now (at least hardcore gaming). If you are not getting enjoyment out of games because of burnout, it in fact would be the solution. I know I enjoy video games a great deal still, although no game has me gripped in the same sense that WoW did when I wake up and be excited to boot up my computer to play again. | ||
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prochobo
United States232 Posts
On August 23 2012 03:53 Terranist wrote: nobody here is actually answering the OP's question. OK. No, I've never taken a 1-2 year break from gaming. However, I have taken a 1-2 year break from playing certain games or genres. I find that I suck balls when trying to get back into RTS, but I'm at about 80% when it comes to FPS. I haven't played CS for a very long time, but I am OK at CS:GO. | ||
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InFdude
Bulgaria619 Posts
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deepfield1
United States373 Posts
I have a full time job, wife, and a 2 year old daughter. I still find a few hours a week for gaming. I don't plan on giving it up. Most of my friends have the same sort of attitude.. we still game... just not as often. | ||
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NewbieOne
Poland560 Posts
On August 21 2012 12:54 Hug-A-Hydralisk wrote: This video "A Tribute To Everyone Who Is Getting Too Old For Video Games" is so true for anyone out of college getting into their mid 20s. Playing Starcraft II like we used to in highschool is out of the question so we only play it casually and when I say casually I mean an hour at least per day. Has anyone ever taken a two year break from not gaming at all? What is it like when you play again after a long stretch of time? Thank you! It was so moving. I'll be 30 in a couple of months. I've taken long breaks from both WC3 and SC2 but, in fact, I only came online when around 20... it already felt long past my prime at that point. Last played SC2 on 29 Jan or at least that's the date on my newest replay. I still play some games as they come out. Probably going to stick with SC2 otherwise as I can only afford to play one game other than just finishing campaigns etc. Right now I'm feeling old indeed, as in no longer having the youthful zeal and freshness, not even so much the reflexes as the spirit is not the same. A bit as though innocence lost. It just isn't the same. ...But I proudly wear the gamer's badge and I put in on the most professional of CVs and such. While I am regretfully unable to find the same unadulterated joy in gaming, I intend to continue and still play more games in the future. Unlike before, I actually might be able to focus on one single game right now and achieve some proficiency in it. Previously, I had been more of a finish and move on type, a primarily RPG player anyway, mostly in it for the storyline, less interested in whatever is remotely repetitive. My secret dream is one day to wind up at a local WCG or some such in a dark suit and with a lawyer's briefcase, where everybody is like half my age, and show the audience some.  But it would take a while to achieve that level of skill, even with all my experience (last time I played SC2, I was high gold and after 400 games, so not really that able, if guys get to diamond in half that or less).Also, I'm unmarried, so some things are easier. But right now I need to finish my Ph.D. degree. Have even stopped working professionally to free up time for this, so all the more I should abstain from gaming for a while. I don't give up watching Day9 and other casts or VODs or participating in discussions at TL. | ||
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