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    #32
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,030 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.
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    #33
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Fair point, I just think the way it was phrased was a bit "all gamers are pathetic". Bound to ruffle some feathers on a gaming board!


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    #34
    joe123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭joe123


    Theres a big difference from neglecting real life to spending a few hours gaming. Its akin to someone asking whats your favourite TV show and then someone replying with they are destroying their life watching TV all day.


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    #35
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.

    If someone wants to act like that, they can fund that lifestyle themselves and they're not affecting anyone else, it's their prerogative imo. Wouldn't have any interest in that lifestyle myself but if that's what makes you happy, knock yourself out.


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    #36
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Moderation is key of course. I'm 34 and play games, watch TV, read books, go to the pub, cycle, run, go on holidays etc.

    I love games although it is hard to find the time these days. I would play maybe 7-8 hrs max per week. Don't think I'll ever give up gaming at this stage. Even if new generations of consoles are not my thing there are tons and tons of older games out there.

    Gaming is such brilliant escapism from the ever day world.


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    #37
    FAILSAFE 00
    Registered Users Posts: 5,417 ✭✭✭FAILSAFE 00


    Breanna Elegant Scooter wrote: »
    Moderation is key of course. I'm 34 and play games, watch TV, read books, go to the pub, cycle, run, go on holidays etc.

    I love games although it is hard to find the time these days. I would play maybe 7-8 hrs max per week. Don't think I'll ever give up gaming at this stage. Even if new generations of consoles are not my thing there are tons and tons of older games out there.

    Gaming is such brilliant escapism from the ever day world.

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    #38
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Going to be a b*tch to do that with a newborn daughter now, but I guess I have an in-house Player 2! :D


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    #39
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,703 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

    Look at this normie, going to bed at midnight! :pac: ;)


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    #40
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,133 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

    A lot of older gen people have spent a lot of time coming home and plonking themselves in front of a TV for 5 hours a night. I dont see why a bone isnt picked about this. End of the day gaming is more social, challenges you more and keeps your brain healthy. Of course moderation is always needed.

    What do you do after a hard days work?


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    #41
    Grahamer666
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Grahamer666


    Eh. I'm 44 and still game. I've always had some sort of computer since I was a nipper. I'd much prefer to play video games than watch mind numbing reality tv or talent shows that a lot of people do. I don't game for hours and hours a day but still enjoy it a lot.


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    #42
    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,360 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Arriving home at 5-6pm and continiously playing until after 12 midnight, or does that seem normal to you?

    isn't that what people do when they watch TV or surf the net?
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    #43
    EoinHef
    Registered Users Posts: 5,572 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    I play games,more than most people here by the sounds of it. Couldnt care less what other people think of the habit,certain types of people always have and always will look down on gaming. Its like they think there hobby is somehow more valid than gaming. Each to their own i say. Other than my one week holidays a year its my main way to relax.

    Ive a close group of friends ive had since childhood,see most of them every week or two. Also most of them game with me,well 3/4's of them anyway. Ive a shift work job which means ive plenty of time to myself at unsociable hours which is probably why i game so much. My girlfriend couldnt give too ****'s about me playing games either. I watch about 4/5 hrs of TV a week with her,the usual stuff,GoT's Walking Dead etc. We go to the cinema about twice a month too. Im perfectly happy at 34 years old to do this,if anyone has an issue with that its their problem not mine:)


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    #44
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,409 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    i play games with the guys i actually socialise with in real life. So yeah they are my real friends :)


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    #45
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Before we get carried away here I think davo2001 has a valid point. He isn't talking about all people that play games just the ones that play games to an anti social degree.

    Not really. It's like someone asking a question in the alcohol forum about a certain type of beer and someone coming along and saying "It's pathetic the problem with drink we have in this country, it destroys families".

    The thread is about someone looking to get back into an interest they've lost touch with....and one of the first comments is some weird veiled grievance with adults into video games, a perfectly normal past time.

    No need to try and dress it up or justify it with "in moderation".....that's true of literally everything in life, not just video games, so it's pretty bizarre rationale for an opening post which basically came out swinging at grown ups who enjoy video games.


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    #46
    Grahamer666
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Grahamer666


    He just doesn't like nerds. :pac:


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    #47
    briany
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    #48
    Moist Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭Moist Bread


    Why would anyone care what devo2001 thinks about your gaming habits? Why would you (OP) need to ask an internet forum if you can buy a console or not? Normies calling us pathetic but they can't even make their own decisions without asking permission of total internet strangers.

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    #49
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Moist Bread wrote: »
    Why would anyone care what devo2001 thinks about your gaming habits? Why would you (OP) need to ask an internet forum if you can buy a console or not? Normies calling us pathetic but they can't even make their own decisions without asking permission of total internet strangers.

    Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…


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    #50
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,998 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…

    Indeed. everyone knows that muggles is the accepted terminology.


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    #51
    Moist Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭Moist Bread


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Normies? That's nearly enough to put me off gaming…


    Get out Chad, you're not wanted. Now if you'll excuse me I just purchased the Hunie Sakura bundle. I will be busy all weekend.


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    #52
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Moist Bread wrote: »
    Get out Chad, you're not wanted. Now if you'll excuse me I just purchased the Hunie Sakura bundle. I will be busy all weekend.

    I presume it'll be Moist Bread that you'll be using to clean up your keyboard after playing.


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    #53
    Stone Deaf 4evr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,998 ✭✭✭Stone Deaf 4evr


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    I presume it'll be Moist Bread that you'll be using to clean up your keyboard after playing.

    The bread is dry before the cleaning starts:eek:


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    #54
    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,409 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    i think the reason people are getting annoyed with that post is that its pretty much how everyone (non gamers) viewed gaming as a whole up until the last 10 years or so. Its only became properly mainstream imo since the ps3, 360 era. I remember back in the 00's telling people i liked playing games and getting the weird look + isnt that for children line the whole time, to the point where i didnt even tell people i played games. Nowadays its a lot more accepted as the same as tv/movies/books, still get some judgement when i say i play on pc every now and then though, go figure :D


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    #55
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    Have several gaming consoles and a gaming pc.
    Depending on the game and how much free time I have, I'd play most evenings for a few hours.

    Been gaming since I got my commodore 64, still have it actually.

    Surprisingly, I have a life that I manage to not neglect as well.

    I'm 32 and plan on staying a gamer as long as it interests me, which is hopefully several more years.


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    #56
    dreamers75
    Registered Users Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    42 and years ago was in a MOHAA clan called The Dads Army, everyone was a lot older than me. They are still playing.

    I regularly play with a 65 year old, he is awful awful awful at any game with PVP but he tries :D

    Not in a clan but merc for quite a few nowadays and I am not the oldest in any.


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    #57
    Pac1Man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭Pac1Man


    34.

    Sorry OP.


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    #58
    qrx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 642 ✭✭✭qrx


    Anyone who gives me condescending guff about playing games I tell them i play professionally and earn a packet in my spare time. Remember these people spend their evenings watching coronation street and fair city.


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    #59
    5rtytry56
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,828 ✭✭✭5rtytry56


    qrx wrote: »
    Anyone who gives me condescending guff about playing games I tell them i play professionally and earn a packet in my spare time. Remember these people spend their evenings watching coronation street and fair city.

    East Enders fans shouldn't be forgotten here for their renowned mental prowess


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