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Post by Incog Neato on Jun 25, 2007 5:03:25 GMT -5
I wanted to type "Does anyone else feel like they're not good at anything?" but it doesn't fit. D:
It's sort of this feeling that I've yet for the longest time -- the feeling that I don't exactly excel in anything in particular.
It's really infuriating when it comes to gaming though. :P It's not so much that I can't get perfect scores or do any spiffy speed plays of stuff, but it's more like I can't even do simple things like avoid getting hit by enemies half the time.
I guess it doesn't help that a lot of people out there are harsh critics and make you FEEL like a sub-average player. Granted, these individuals could just be saying those things to make themselves feel better.
Blargh.
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Post by Musa-Revived on Jun 25, 2007 5:45:05 GMT -5
Oh, that. I always feel that way everyday.  So I buy stuff to make myself temporarily happy. Indulging in mangas and animes where there is seldom or no INTERACTION involved. That's how Otakus are born. So yeah, I feel pathetic. Worse is I got a job that eats up most of my life. So 100% life - (70% work life + 25% otaku life) = 5% misc life. So much for social life huh? So don't feel bad, there are always people worse off than you. LG. Oh wait, you're talking about gaming huh. Yeah that too. I suck at games. I die 5 mins into FPS games. Strategy games give me headaches and I need to restart at least 2 times to complete some mission. |
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Post by Alphelia on Jun 25, 2007 6:30:45 GMT -5
Hey nunuu if you only mean gaming I think it's totally unnecessary to have such feeling:) It's just game,something to enjoy. Scores to me means nothing and what I care about is having fun when attacking enemies or even being attacked .  |
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Post by Alphelia on Jun 25, 2007 7:30:32 GMT -5
but yeah, the answer is plain and simple. Yes, I feel absolutely pathetic. Do I get a cookie? Nah you get a picture: D  And to all of you: you can tell your unhappy or painful experience here,yeah,but do cheer up.: ) Speak out will make you feel better ,then forget it and begin a new day from then on. |
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Post by Inochi 命 on Jun 26, 2007 6:28:01 GMT -5
...yes. I admit I fail at life. In fact, games are what give me the rare chance to not fail at something. I'm no expert or competitor, but at least I can finish some of them. No one's ever told me I stink at gaming though, I just openly admit it. *goes back to waiting for the wall to start a conversation*
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Post by Incog Neato on Jun 26, 2007 10:08:12 GMT -5
...yes. I admit I fail at life. In fact, games are what give me the rare chance to not fail at something. I'm no expert or competitor, but at least I can finish some of them. No one's ever told me I stink at gaming though, I just openly admit it. *goes back to waiting for the wall to start a conversation* Oh, they will when you post videos of gameplay. :P And I'm horrible at word games, strategy games, first person shooters ... XD I still don't know how I can suck at Mario Kart DS when everyone is using the same goddamn character. But it happens -- I'm always the last one! Sigh. I think the only thing I'm remotely good at are video game RPGs in that I rarely get game over. (Er, turn-based ones, not old school Dungeons & Dragons ones as THOSE ones are hard for me or action ones -- you'll never catch me playing Ys games on Hard or Nightmare mode). Seriously though, I'm not just talking about gaming. It's like my brain doesn't function fast enough for a lot of things. For example, if someone gets outright insulting or condescending on me in person, it takes me a while to think of something to say back. >_> And even after I do, I end up dwelling on it and thinking I could have said this "wittier" comment. Also, Overlord is goofy. D: I kept accidentally burning my own minions when trying to fry the halfings. Then I had to run all the way back to the castle to refill on magic and go back to the damnable village. Lord, I suck. XD |
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Post by Inochi 命 on Jun 26, 2007 14:32:53 GMT -5
Seriously though, I'm not just talking about gaming. It's like my brain doesn't function fast enough for a lot of things. For example, if someone gets outright insulting or condescending on me in person, it takes me a while to think of something to say back. >_> And even after I do, I end up dwelling on it and thinking I could have said this "wittier" comment. Ha, forget certain situations like that... I have trouble just saying "hi". I hate small talk. I always feel embarrassed about something I've done or said long afterwards, even for the slightest thing. The only time my brain functions fast enough is when I'm alone or talking with my family. Hmmm, have you tried fish? I have :-X twice. Perhaps you'd have better luck with it. I suggest salmon :) and I'd never dare to try and attempt a record or whatever at a game and put it up on the internet for all to mock. But then I'd just be asking for everyone to confirm something I already know. Anyways, I'm not one to waste anyone's time with my videos... others already do it far too much on You Tube. at least everyone I face in Tekken/Street Fighter/KoF is half my age. They keep me on my feat, but I usually take a somewhat easy victory. Smash Bros is another story, though... |
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Post by FM-77AV on Jun 27, 2007 9:12:22 GMT -5
I suck at video games too. Even Phoenix Wright!
But I don't care.
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Post by Alphelia on Jun 27, 2007 13:19:29 GMT -5
I suck at video games too. Even Phoenix Wright! I got a good laugh out of Phoenix Wright though I'm not quite good at it...XD |
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Post by Incog Neato on Jun 30, 2007 16:09:21 GMT -5
I suck at video games too. Even Phoenix Wright! But I don't care. d00de, I played the second case onward from the first game with a walkthrough. I borrowed the second game from my friend and using a walkthrough right from the get-go. I'm extremely horrible at detective/puzzle-solving games like these. :DDDD |
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Post by FM-77AV on Jun 30, 2007 16:29:33 GMT -5
d00de, I played the second case onward from the first game with a walkthrough. I borrowed the second game from my friend and using a walkthrough right from the get-go. I'm extremely horrible at detective/puzzle-solving games like these. :DDDD You and me both. I don't care what people say- that game is h-a-r-d!  Another thing. I thought New Super Mario Bros. was really hard too (which resulted in casual rage).  In fact, I've never even completed it, I've even missed most of the secrets. I have no idea what those cannons are for, for instance (DON'T spoil it doods!). Damn I suck. |
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Post by Falcom Director of Fanservice on Jul 3, 2007 16:53:03 GMT -5
Yes you do =[
Phoenix Wright is a bit tricky at first, until you figure out its internal logic of evidence presentation. My problem was that I'd know what was going on, thanks to treating every case like it was Xenogears, but I'd often have a hard time showing what I needed to get the ball properly rolling.
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Post by Zeithri on Jul 6, 2007 4:09:16 GMT -5
Pathetic naah..
But I am generally oversensitive which is what the word 'Pathetic' actually means.
In gaming, I tend to get these bursts of uber skill from time to time where I am unbeatable. I'm generally pretty good at gaming. I don't know a game appart from Aliens vs Predator 1 that I really excelled in. Appart from Star Wars Battlefront 2 but I haven't played that online.
The only thing I feel 'pathetic' about is my real life where it comes to that I don't live alone yet and my father keeps treating me like I'm some kind of child -.- But everything will be fine within 3 years *rubs fists schemingly*
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Post by Cyhirae on Jul 6, 2007 4:52:24 GMT -5
Pathetic in gaming...almost never if I stay where I know my strong points are. ^^; I tend to also know to pick who I play with in terms of games where I'm not so good. I'll never play arcade games with a teenage male or one in their very early 20s, for instance, since they're usually looking for an ego-high nine times outta ten. Mocking someone who doesn't have the time or inclination to master every super deluxe combo move or memorize every track in the racing games is usually an easy way for them to do it.
Still, you don't have to be a master at something to enjoy it. What's pathetic to me are the rather high number of people who force themselves to do something they really don't enjoy just because someone else is doing it.
Games are all about having fun. The players are only pathetic when they AREN'T enjoying themselves, yet they're still making themselves play.
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Post by Inochi 命 on Jul 6, 2007 5:58:37 GMT -5
Games are all about having fun. The players are only pathetic when they AREN'T enjoying themselves, yet they're still making themselves play. Which is why I'm still playing Smash Bros. Melee as much as I did at it's launch, despite almost always coming in 3rd or 4th with less than 5 kills against a bunch of kids. We still manage to laugh ourselves off our seats every time, and I guess that's one of those rare moments where I can say "LG" and believe it. I guess that's why I've never stressed myself at being too competitive... but trying to win is part of the fun, admittedly. Trying to master a game is also part of the fun. Actually, once you do master it, I think some of the fun gets lost. I can play Mega Man X a hundred more times, probably all within a day, but it'll never be as fun as the first time when I got killed at every new turn. Like I've said, games are where I get the chance to not feel pathetic. It's an escape. Find new words, explore, have fun, do amazing things, take a moment to forget about the things that make you feel pathetic. Don't make games another thing you suck at. If you can't get a top score for the life of you (like me), then try to get some other enjoyment out of the game. |
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Post by rocket on Jul 6, 2007 23:57:31 GMT -5
Still, you don't have to be a master at something to enjoy it. What's pathetic to me are the rather high number of people who force themselves to do something they really don't enjoy just because someone else is doing it. Games are all about having fun. The players are only pathetic when they AREN'T enjoying themselves, yet they're still making themselves play. sounds like some wise words to me... Trying to master a game is also part of the fun. Actually, once you do master it, I think some of the fun gets lost. I can play Mega Man X a hundred more times, probably all within a day, but it'll never be as fun as the first time when I got killed at every new turn. Like I've said, games are where I get the chance to not feel pathetic. It's an escape. Find new words, explore, have fun, do amazing things, take a moment to forget about the things that make you feel pathetic. Don't make games another thing you suck at. If you can't get a top score for the life of you (like me), then try to get some other enjoyment out of the game. Good point that you don't need to compete to enjoy a game. I remember when i use to play, i would feel accomplished when i had a pile of games that i had successfully completed. What is really cool is when you can dig them out 10 - 15yrs later and find you still can complete them again. The thing a lot of people don't get is most things arent a competition. sometimes it is good to just fit a nitch or do what you enjoy. seriously a thing a lot of people don't consider is doing jobs that they would enjoy. |
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Post by Zeithri on Jul 7, 2007 7:36:36 GMT -5
What's pathetic to me are the rather high number of people who force themselves to do something they really don't enjoy just because someone else is doing it. * agrees and refers to every single human who've started drinking and smoking* |
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Post by Falcom Director of Fanservice on Jul 7, 2007 19:11:40 GMT -5
Actually, quite a few people enjoy their drinking and smoking, for the endorphin rush it gives.
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Post by Zeithri on Jul 10, 2007 8:06:30 GMT -5
I disagree.
One of the main reasons one even STARTS to drink is because of others ~ parents, friends, randoms whatever.
"Yo dude, want a drink?"
Some accept the Drink to be cool, others.. No wait fuck that, everyone drinks to be cool ~ Atleast at first. They tend to grow in opinion as they get older.
Soo glad I'm non-alcoholic.
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Post by Lumi on Jul 10, 2007 10:02:44 GMT -5
Tsk tsk. Succumbing to peer pressure is for the weak-willed.  I won't pick on any smokers or drinkers though. Everyone's got their vices. So, back to feeling pathetic... sure, I guess I do at times. Not necessarily in gaming (not to the point that it troubles me greatly, anyway)... but other things. I feel like I have a little of the "jack of all trades, master of none" concept going on with my hobbies and talents of choice. Which, while great for versatility's sake... drives me nuts because I want to be better at this, that, or the other thing than I am. I can draw a little bit, I can write well (but my follow-through sucks; I can't stick to one project), and so on and so forth. It's a bit annoying, really. Still, I'm glad to have anything even resembling talent at all, so I try not to complain TOO much.  |
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In fact, I've never even completed it, I've even missed most of the secrets. I have no idea what those cannons are for, for instance (DON'T spoil it doods!). 
I won't pick on any smokers or drinkers though. Everyone's got their vices. 
