help me find a hobby :D

cellulite_sally

So I need a new hobby, I've always been a keen gamer, and for the last 6-7 years I’ve competed in numerous teams throughout england/ireland winning loads a leagues and attending gaming tournaments..(Ps I keep this side of my life to myself ) I still go out on weekends with mates and get hammered etc etc and most of them are oblivious to my nerdy ways However I've deleted EVERYTHING gaming related off my computer including my wow account. For those of you who don't know what wow is let me just say it EATS you alive

Anyway I used to be a keen footy player but haven't done so in a while and want 2 get back to it, I still keep fit as I run most evenings for 30/45 mins so that’s no probs..

Basically I’ve so much spare time on my hands I don’t know what to do..

SUGGESTIONS./

cance

cellulite_sally wrote: »

However I've deleted EVERYTHING gaming related off my computer including my wow account.

Pfffft, quitter.

Terry

Go travelling.

DarkJager

Travel the world collecting STD's then swap them with your friends... Its like trump cards, only more dangeorus to your health

ROCKMAN

poker could be for you

ztoical

took up archary last year - great fun, loads of clubs around the country

biko

cellulite_sally wrote: »

Anyway I used to be a keen footy player but haven't done so in a while and want 2 get back to it

Start soccer again.

Take up masturbation.

... it could be a hobby.

H.O.T.A.S.

Try out Airsoft Linky it's more addictive than crack

bitemybanger

shooting, check out our fourm

Reku

Pft, troll... there's no such thing as a keen gamer with real life friends.:p

Or to quote South Park:

No, I don't have a Warcraft character! I have a life!

zuutroy

gamers seem to make good poker players.....

Stercus Accidit

H.O.T.A.S. wrote: »

Try out Airsoft Linky it's more addictive than crack

You shouldnt have done that, I refrained from doing so, you've doomed the op, doomed!

Its a bit addictive alright.

Slow Motion

Sign up to an internet website that has a large user base and many diverse and interesting forums, hours of fun to be had!

Reku

zuutroy wrote: »

gamers seem to make good poker players.....

That's because all our "tells" are done as emotes... and sadly they just don't seem to work right in this strange game you call RealLife(TM).:D

boardinwork

Coming home from westport after the new year, myself and the lads decided were gonna splash out on some mountain bikes. Were gonna get decent enough ones and go up the mountains on them at the weekends. I did it before and it was class. Then when the days get longer, we could go after work and then head to Whistler on holidays with some of the other lads that are already into it. They swear by the fun of it and also it'll keep you fit

cellulite_sally

Just to clarify a few things, im 22. in full time employment so to jump ship is not an option for me..

I already play poker and i've won a few tournaments in the casino i frequent, been playing since i was about 18 and still play online, but like i said im trying to stay Away from the computer....as i know i'll get the urge to game again..

ps: I was addicted and dont wanna go back

boardinwork

Dont take up poker. I did and i regret it! Not lost that much but definately down, even though won large amounts some nights. Problem is, if you go on the tear with your mates like you said - and dont score - you'll be tempted to hit the Casino!

ztoical

paint ball? I hear theres a legue and everything now

Reku

cellulite_sally wrote: »

im trying to stay Away from the computer....as i know i'll get the urge to game again..

ps: I was addicted and dont wanna go back

Liar... what are you at right now?:p

Could always join a running club since you already do regular runs/jogs anyway.

cellulite_sally

i have to use the net in work comes with the job

Reku

Sure you do....:rolleyes:

cellulite_sally

well i work with computers sooooo

but keep them coming i really like the mountain biking aspect, and im not to far from mayo.

Reku

Perhaps a change of job then:
http://www.delphiadventureholidays.ie/

perfect since you're from the west anyway.:)

AlmightyCushion

You could collect children's shoes.

Smellyirishman

Airsoft might interest you since you're into sport and gaming.

Doctor DooM

Music's always good. you prob got good hand eye coordination from the gaming. Guitar playing will eat your life up- if you're fond of musak.

Fajitas!

This could be for you

Plenty of fresh air if you want it, plenty of gear porn, plenty of walking if you want to, plenty of adventures to be had, plenty of money to be made, and it's pretty enjoyable and satisfying to boot

mc nuggets

You could take up an instrument or Warhammer it can be very rewarding but tends to take up a lot of money and effort, but it could be worth a look

Flukey

Try astronomy. It's a very simple and fascinating hobby. All you have to do is go outside and look up. Check the forum under "Sci".

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=267

Terry

You want something to eat up your time?
Just get drunk for a year.
2007 flew by for me.

Blush_01

Extreme Ironing? Bogholing? Appliqué? Dabble in the stock market?

There are lots of things out there for former gamers!

GhostInTheRuins

Stamps

Donny5

Too much time, you say?
The FCÁ'll fix that!

Kernel

Read books, learn about astronomy, take up fishing or hiking, start an aquarium, golf, snooker, learn to paint, take a course in something which interests you but has nothing to do with your job. Ah, the options are endless!

Jack Sheehan

I don't know, look for Jimmy Hoffa? That'd be sure to keep you occupied.

GhostInTheRuins

Yeah that's right, you could always search for bigfoot, ufo's, atlantis, the loch ness monster, batboy etc, I know I would.

Manic Moran

D.T. Jesus wrote: »

Yeah that's right, you could always search for bigfoot, ufo's, atlantis, the loch ness monster, batboy etc, I know I would.

Nessie's in San Jose.

www.clubi.ie/exalted/nessie.htm

The two obvious routes out of gaming would be airsoft/paintball or target shooting if you want to go outdoors, or you can move to historical miniature wargaming, (Basically Warhammer for serious people, though I play both) though the latter is a little under-supported in Ireland.

NTM

WhiteWashMan

Take up something voluntry, like St Johns ambulance or something.
Will get you out of the house and give a new skill, andprobably give you quite a lot of self satisfaction as well.

Dord

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

You could collect children's shoes.

ROFL!

How about a musicial instrument? Guitar or maybe Bass? (bass is better )

Loveless

ztoical wrote: »

took up archery last year - great fun, loads of clubs around the country

I'd second the archery suggestion. I used to spend a lot of time online but now I'd much rather be out in the back garden shooting. It's great exercise for your upper body too.. arms, shoulders, back and chest muscles.

It's an easy sport to get into, but gets more and more technical the longer you spend at it.

Rb

Joe Robot wrote: »

(bass is better )

el oh el

OP: Take up helping to get the M50 finished.