As a gamer, what is something that non gamers say/do that gets under your skin?
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I don't think "What are you doing, shifting responsibility into inanimate pieces of interactive media instead of assuming it yourselves as parents?" will make your friend feel happy, despite it being the truth
Captain Europe
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None of this really gets under my skin, I just think it's stupid.
''Games are for kids''
''Mario is for kids''(mostly hear this from casual gamers)
''Games rot your brains''... yeah, I learnt English at a very young age thanks to video games, my English teacher even told me not to attend English class in the last year of high school and only come in when there's an exam.
When the media blames a game for some despicable stupid shit someone did.
When parents buy their 8 year old CoD/GTA and to top it off, they let them play online.
''Games are for kids''
''Mario is for kids''(mostly hear this from casual gamers)
''Games rot your brains''... yeah, I learnt English at a very young age thanks to video games, my English teacher even told me not to attend English class in the last year of high school and only come in when there's an exam.
When the media blames a game for some despicable stupid shit someone did.
When parents buy their 8 year old CoD/GTA and to top it off, they let them play online.
Allforce
Member
My wife literally will not even sit in the same room as me if I'm playing a game on the TV, "too distracting" she'll say. As if it's any different than me having a hockey game or movie or TV show on and sitting there while she's reading her phone. I don't get it.
I've gotten "Oh you are into playing video games? What games do you play?" from people when the topic somehow comes up and I just want to say, "Well, whatever looks interesting to me. Do you watch the same movies over and over?"
I've gotten "Oh you are into playing video games? What games do you play?" from people when the topic somehow comes up and I just want to say, "Well, whatever looks interesting to me. Do you watch the same movies over and over?"
ArkkAngel007
Member
I'm not sure, though I think certain people hate labels (I do) as they don't want to be represented by some limiting term on a personal level. It's not a religion or a profession (for most).
Wife isn't as bad since she plays Kingdom Hearts, Minecraft, and Bioshock, but she doesn't like me spending more than maybe an hour on a game when she's home.
Don't blame her though since I used to be fairly critical before our marriage of her being on her phone playing candy crush constantly.
LelouchViBritannia
Member
unfortunately, our society is conditioned to believe that games are for kids, or more recently, "the magical cause for people that commit murder".
As "gamers", i think it is an absolute blessing that we can embrace our hobbies fully despite the stigma that surrounds it. The funny thing is, most ppl that have an issue with me playing games spend most of their time on facebook, watching TV, or non stop drinking (socially accepted hobbies). My response to them is how is that any different to what im doing? You're doing what you enjoy, and so am I.
At the end of the day people need to be more educated and realise that games are not just for children, and are not exclusive for killers. Why can't we live in a world where people respect one anothers hobbies?
As "gamers", i think it is an absolute blessing that we can embrace our hobbies fully despite the stigma that surrounds it. The funny thing is, most ppl that have an issue with me playing games spend most of their time on facebook, watching TV, or non stop drinking (socially accepted hobbies). My response to them is how is that any different to what im doing? You're doing what you enjoy, and so am I.
At the end of the day people need to be more educated and realise that games are not just for children, and are not exclusive for killers. Why can't we live in a world where people respect one anothers hobbies?
That seems to be an attitude problem on your behalf.
Person: "Hey, i am showing slight interest in your hobby"
You: "YOU ARE NOT MY SUPERVISOR!"
Person: "Oh, ok, just pout then."
itzknickknac
Member
This. In college, my roommate brought a friend over and told his friend "Oh, they're gamers"
Then he proceeds to play COD..... . .. .
Like, wtf?
I normally don't have a problem being called a gamer, but to label people as gamers to differentiate themselves to others who do game, like what my roommate did, really gets under my skin.
This.
ArkkAngel007
Member
I could never see how someone who plays COD, Halo, and EA Sports titles religiously doesn't consider themselves that way.
Then again, I've seen multitudes of people here do the same towards them, so I suppose it balances out in a head shaking fashion.
PadWarrior
Member
LOL!!!!
Allforce
Member
That's not my intent, I mean I'll gladly tell them "Oh yeah I'm playing Trials Fusion and OctoDad right now" and get a blank stare, it's just the question is usually so generic and all-encompassing. If it was posed as "Oh yeah? What are you playing lately?" then it just seems more genuine.
That said, I've only had people say this to me like 2 or 3 times in my life, so it's not like it's a common thing.
SolsticeZero
Banned
"Why do you waste your money on that stuff?"
That pisses me off to no end. It's my money and my hobby, why do you give a shit what I do with it.
That pisses me off to no end. It's my money and my hobby, why do you give a shit what I do with it.
Hearing someone give false information to someone else used to really bother me but I got over it. Eventually you realize that when you hear anyone else talk about a subject you actually know a lot about, people get stuff wrong all the time, about everything. The only time misinformation bugs me now is when I see it in a review or the news something, for obvious reasons. The Fox News Animal Crossing report from a few years ago was really bad, I seriously believe Nintendo should have demanded an apology or even sued because of that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xAK-X0RA5o
On them "rotting your brain", I grew up with video games but I totally understand why a parent wouldn't want their child playing games until a certain age. Although I would consider that slightly lazy - letting them game in moderation and paying attention to what you buy them seems far more sensible. Probably the most annoying thing is seeing parents buy mature games for their children. Stuff like GTA is just wrong for a kid to be playing, and a lot the parents who buy their kids these games are the same ones who complain about the hyperviolence. You don't give a shit what you buy them until you pay attention to what your child is doing for one second and suddenly you can shift the blame and act horrified, as if the giant red "18" on the front of the cover didn't give you any hints.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xAK-X0RA5o
On them "rotting your brain", I grew up with video games but I totally understand why a parent wouldn't want their child playing games until a certain age. Although I would consider that slightly lazy - letting them game in moderation and paying attention to what you buy them seems far more sensible. Probably the most annoying thing is seeing parents buy mature games for their children. Stuff like GTA is just wrong for a kid to be playing, and a lot the parents who buy their kids these games are the same ones who complain about the hyperviolence. You don't give a shit what you buy them until you pay attention to what your child is doing for one second and suddenly you can shift the blame and act horrified, as if the giant red "18" on the front of the cover didn't give you any hints.
BolognaSoup
Member
At lunch a few weeks ago.
Me: "I'm glad I finally get some time to play some games this weekend."
Other person: "Oh do you play like the Call of Duty?"
Me: "Uh, no. I'm going to be playing something else."
Other person: "Oh like what?"
Me: "It's called the Witcher 2 and Wonderful 101..."
Other person: Blank stares...
Me: "I'm glad I finally get some time to play some games this weekend."
Other person: "Oh do you play like the Call of Duty?"
Me: "Uh, no. I'm going to be playing something else."
Other person: "Oh like what?"
Me: "It's called the Witcher 2 and Wonderful 101..."
Other person: Blank stares...
"Who play games for stories anyway?"
Growing up with OoT and Half Life as my first couple of titles, this statement infuriates me. I believe gaming can be the perfect medium for storytelling, simply because the player is put in the protagonist's shoes and gets to immerse himself into the story, not to mention that in last-gen the player's involvement with the story was more promintent than ever in games like Mass Effect or The Witcher. I'd much rather play a game with a great written story than any book or movie TBH. All mediums have their strength, But I think gaming is the one with the most potential.
Growing up with OoT and Half Life as my first couple of titles, this statement infuriates me. I believe gaming can be the perfect medium for storytelling, simply because the player is put in the protagonist's shoes and gets to immerse himself into the story, not to mention that in last-gen the player's involvement with the story was more promintent than ever in games like Mass Effect or The Witcher. I'd much rather play a game with a great written story than any book or movie TBH. All mediums have their strength, But I think gaming is the one with the most potential.
I am a gamer and find myself saying I wish I had time for video games. you have to manage your priorities. That said , I have heard non gamers say it in a tone that really gets under my skin so if that's what you mean then yes it is insulting.
As others have said, "video games turn people into killers" is probably the one that bothers me the most. I use video games for anger management all the time. Maybe they should think about how many more killers we would have if video games didn't exist.
Seriously though, if someone is unstable there is not much you can do about it. Just about any medium out there, or really anything in their surroundings could cause them to act on their violent tendencies. From books to their crazy neighbors.
Solid Samus
Banned
yo man something I've discovered is that if you call people out on watching that idiot shit they're usually too lazy or too genuinely brainless to field a valid response so next time just do that
I mean seriously you don't get to watch Maury and Steve Wilkos and act like there's a dumber way to pass one's time that doesn't involve lingering at a gas station for an hour buying scratchers
Not really seeing the issue. Couldn't you just have said something like, "It's a role-playing game where you play a character in a fantasy setting. Kinda like Skyrim, if you've heard of that?"
They'd probably have some idea what you were talking about.
I get that CoD as the go-to "you play games, you must like that" example is off-putting, but if you're upset they didn't recognize any of the stuff you threw out, that's really dumb.
You'd give someone a blank stare if the conversation was about books and they mentioned they're reading Frog Music and Cauldron of Ghosts, and those are current bestsellers, less relatively obscure to the medium at large than your examples.
BolognaSoup
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BolognaSoup
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To this person, Call of Duty and Flappy Bird are the only games that exist.
I used to get this all the time from both of my parents. Ugh.
I guess I would agree with this one. I'll then ask them what they did last night and they'll rattle off 6 hours worth of tv shows they watched.
Chuckpebble
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My wife says "rotting your brain" all the damn time. To her credit, she's a very intelligent woman, whom I respect very much, but that just makes it more painful.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
When people refer to me playing a 'game box' in a sarcastic way as to imply it's some dumb thing I'm wasting my life on it like I'm a kid.
Well, throwing out names and then sighing that they don't recognize them and immediately dropping the subject will definitely clear up that misunderstanding for them.
BolognaSoup
Member
If you all know or care about is Call of Duty, don't feign interest.
If I heard this from someone < 25, single, and a student, I would agree.
As someone who is married and has a kid, I legitimately wish I had more time for video games.
Also, yes the term "gamer" aggravates me so much. 20 years ago when it was less prevalent it might make sense to have a name for it, but today it's like asking people "are you a tv-watcher?" or "are you a music-listener?"
Your response is, "Figuratively, you seem to also,"
Just tell them you're training to be their manager.
http://www.dailytech.com/Study+Find...ames+Improves+DecisionMaking/article19636.htm
Shadow Ranger
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similar　ｔｈｉｎｇ　ｈｅｒｅ　ａｎｄ　ｙｏｕ　ｋｎｏｗ，　Ｉ　actually agree with my parents to a degree. I didn't do bad with academics, but I definitely sometimes think back and realise I spent more time trying to beat bosses (repetition) where I probably could've mastered a new maths proof in the same time. But you could sub games with sports and I'd still say the same.
MaximoffZero
Banned
"You need to get a life."
First of all, what is "a life"? Secondly, this is usually said by someone who does nothing but watch TV all day.
First of all, what is "a life"? Secondly, this is usually said by someone who does nothing but watch TV all day.
lol all too true
another one is "didn't you already play this game?" or "this is the same game" when referring to a sequel.
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blizzardjesus
Banned
People on gaf that think Frames Per Second is more important than a game being fun/good.
MaximoffZero
Banned
I always like "Don't you ever come up for air?" after I've been playing for maybe an hour.
I will likely refer non-gamers to this post in the future.
Even still, what if you wanted to replay a classic?
"The Vita is better then the 3DS because it's for adults"
I even argued to him multiple times that the 3DS library (and sales) were beating the Vita. I know game taste can be subjective but how do you not play a game because it's not for "adults"? What does that even mean? Like Obviously there are the kiddy tv/movie tie-ins and learning games, but how can you write off stuff like fire emblem, SMT4, Resident Evil, etc. as kiddy? Whatever lol.
InfiniteUnrest
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I once had a conversation with someone who, after finding out that I play video games, went on and on about how they play Farmville all the time. Maybe it's "elitest" of me, but it was a "shoot me now" moment.
TangerineCloud
Banned
I neglected to mention this in my post, but I actually did call them out that time. Unfortunately, the responses were still pretty disheartening. My mother completely refused to acknowledge my point and claimed that I was just bitter and wanted to attack other peoples' hobbies (OH, THE IRONY). My grandmother condescendingly stated that watching people "communicate and share ideas" was superior to watching people punch and kick each other for hours while the words "FINISH HIM" are yelled in the background (yep, in her mind, old-school Mortal Kombat is representative of the entire video game industry). Needless to say, I gave up arguing pretty quickly. I'm not a quick enough thinker to dispel that kind of ignorance over the course of one conversation.
highoffcoffee496
Member
That video games cause people to kill/be violent.
ChawlieTheFair
pip pip cheerio you slags!
Yup. Cant fucking stand it.
I'm not a 'musicer' because I like to listen to music.