Of course its normal! Lots of people play video games and many don't simply play for one hour and then go do something else. If I played a game for that short, how would I get anything done? I'd never reach the level cap in MMOs with such a short time. I don't think non gamers can really comment on this because they won't understand, its the same as any other hobby. It also doesn't matter if its daily or not, one can have school and work yet still play video games when they aren't working or studying, simple as that. I'd say games are healthier than those fake arse "reality shows" with all that petty arguing and as for going clubbing? I'd rather hang with friends at a gaming/anime convention than finding jealous and unsafe people at a club.
Lastly, please don't say gamers don't socialize. Not only can you text chat to thousands of players online, you can voice chat with good friends you meet AND still have classes and work! How about that, its magic I know.
Sure it's possible, if you're living with your parents still. But most people have other responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning and partners and/or children to look after.
A few funny moments from 'The Guild' come to mind as I think about gamers and responsibility. Gotta love Felicia Day.
What you said is true but I wouldn't use the fact that people have responsibilities as a way of saying that spending so long on games isn't normal. Not everyone has all that to do yet either because they are young or simply choose not to have a partner or children in which so long on games is quite normal. Even if they did, one could simply spend the time they do have off to play games. If I had morning classes and had all day to myself after 4pm via being off of work, I could simply game and still have time to handle cooking and anything else that needed to be done. Not everyone has partners or children and some have kids way too early such as right out of school but that was their choice, not most's. I don't see gaming as a problem because at some point, you will have time to yourself, perhaps 5 hours or less watching TV, playing music, browsing the net, sports or gaming, you'll be doing something.
Also, I have seen The Guild, pretty funny stuff~ Vork is the man and Zaboo is simply hilarious.
Mmm, good point. I've been a gamer since I was 10, and that was 20 years ago. I remember playing games a lot but I also remember doing lots of physical activity. I guess it's better to be mentally stimulated than sitting in front of the idiot box for 5+ hours a day (I don't watch TV, I prefer to download my shows without the nasty commercials).
Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's not normal to game if you have responsibilities, in fact I think it's pretty cool people can still play games as they get older, I just wonder where some people get the time. I forget that I have more responsibilities now, and also with age my tastes in gaming has changed, there are less and less games that appeal to me and so that means I'm playing less than I used to (I still clock in about 20+ hours a week).
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Of course its normal! Lots of people play video games and many don't simply play for one hour and then go do something else. If I played a game for that short, how would I get anything done? I'd never reach the level cap in MMOs with such a short time. I don't think non gamers can really comment on this because they won't understand, its the same as any other hobby. It also doesn't matter if its daily or not, one can have school and work yet still play video games when they aren't working or studying, simple as that. I'd say games are healthier than those fake arse "reality shows" with all that petty arguing and as for going clubbing? I'd rather hang with friends at a gaming/anime convention than finding jealous and unsafe people at a club.
Lastly, please don't say gamers don't socialize. Not only can you text chat to thousands of players online, you can voice chat with good friends you meet AND still have classes and work! How about that, its magic I know.
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Sure it's possible, if you're living with your parents still. But most people have other responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning and partners and/or children to look after.
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What you said is true but I wouldn't use the fact that people have responsibilities as a way of saying that spending so long on games isn't normal. Not everyone has all that to do yet either because they are young or simply choose not to have a partner or children in which so long on games is quite normal. Even if they did, one could simply spend the time they do have off to play games. If I had morning classes and had all day to myself after 4pm via being off of work, I could simply game and still have time to handle cooking and anything else that needed to be done. Not everyone has partners or children and some have kids way too early such as right out of school but that was their choice, not most's. I don't see gaming as a problem because at some point, you will have time to yourself, perhaps 5 hours or less watching TV, playing music, browsing the net, sports or gaming, you'll be doing something.
Also, I have seen The Guild, pretty funny stuff~ Vork is the man and Zaboo is simply hilarious.
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Mmm, good point. I've been a gamer since I was 10, and that was 20 years ago. I remember playing games a lot but I also remember doing lots of physical activity. I guess it's better to be mentally stimulated than sitting in front of the idiot box for 5+ hours a day (I don't watch TV, I prefer to download my shows without the nasty commercials).
Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's not normal to game if you have responsibilities, in fact I think it's pretty cool people can still play games as they get older, I just wonder where some people get the time. I forget that I have more responsibilities now, and also with age my tastes in gaming has changed, there are less and less games that appeal to me and so that means I'm playing less than I used to (I still clock in about 20+ hours a week).