Tuesday, September 10, 2019

[820] Why I Play Video Games

I play video games. I play them to relax, have fun, and while away the time.

I prefer single player games. I have little to no desire to interact with anyone online unless someone I know invites me to play.

Do I like to be challenged in the games? Sometimes. There are also times when I'm losing in NBA 2K18 that I will finish the game and try to at least bring the score down.

Oftentimes I rage quit. Again, I play to relax. If I feel that I'm getting pissed off because I'm losing or because the enemy had a lucky head shot, I rage quit. Some people will call me a sore loser. I am. That's why I play single player, because I want to relax and also win.

I also save scum. A lot. As often as possible. This is a video game, not real life. I'd rather have multiple chances to redo something until I get the desired effect. Again, video game. I'm trying to enjoy.

So yeah, I'm not really as bothered as I was before about how I play. I used to try the 100% completion, hardest difficulty, iron man modes but I would just get pissed off and frustrated. That's not why I play.

Out.