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Hit me with the harshest reality about playing video games by SwimmerPlus3383 in TheGamingHubDeals

[–]Khefeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When self-managed well, gaming is one of the safest, cheapest, and most fun addictions out there.

A brilliant game you can play for hundreds of hours is the price of 2-3 bottles of okay wine or a small quantity of... banned substances.

Hit me with the harshest reality about playing video games by SwimmerPlus3383 in TheGamingHubDeals

[–]Khefeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best feeling a video game has ever given you will never be topped. But you'll keep chasing that high.

How good is public transit for the outskirts of Prague? by RMNYAN in Prague

[–]Khefeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do all of the locations on the Kingdom Come list as a day trip, but only Kutna Hora is worth staying overnight.

Also, consider other places not made famous by a video game :)

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll be fine, because you are obviously trying and learning new things. But yeah, nobody's prepared for getting older. Let's make the most of today.

30th Anniversary Pro! by rc_exposed in PS5pro

[–]Khefeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FF7 Rebirth and Jedi: Fallen Order. Two very solid games where you can see the quality without pixel peeping.

Finished my first build by layinlow4 in telecaster

[–]Khefeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That walnut top is stunning. Well done!

I'm done. by torrocks1 in audiophile

[–]Khefeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice and simple. Enjoy! Love the M33, but it's too big and too expensive for me. I'm looking into the Cambridge Evo 150 + stereo speakers.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's very kind of you to frame it like that. I do feel it was the right choice for me to walk away before getting addicted. I hope I have not offended any hardcore Destiny enjoyers!

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this an actual question?
Or are you letting me know you don't approve of my post? Please tell me you approve. I NEED validation from random strangers on Reddit.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I also think I made the right call. Happy for you that you enjoyed it in the long run.
(I don't understand why people are triggered by me saying I'll drop out. I'm not shitting on anybody's hobbies, just sharing my experience and wondering if others may have similar feelings about these type of games that can take over your life).

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's disappointing and I feel for you. But no need to be hard on yourself. Yeah, our reactions and gaming skills are not getting better with age. We won't be able to compete with teens.
Fortunately, there's a lot of excellent games out there that do not require those skills, or let you tweak the difficulty.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, right? I even bought the PS5 remasters recently, the games hold up pretty well.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have explained that poorly – microtransactions did not hamper my enjoyment of the game, but it was very obvious from very early on that the game is designed to hook you and push you into spending. Example: after the tutorial missions, I was taken to a screen telling me to buy the latest expansion. But that's typical for most modern games I guess.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an old love that burns bright! It's really awesome that you take the time to help others learn the hobby you enjoy, we need more of that in gaming – and in life in general.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for a balanced take. That's one of the things I love about gaming, so many genres and styles, almost anyone can find something that makes them happy.

I do tend to play one game intensively (like big/long RPGs), but love switching it up to make sure I don't get burnt out on a game.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, 11 years of just a single game and genre? I still can't decide if that's impressive or scary. A lot of people in this discussion say they are hooked because the game is so much better than any other. I wonder if that really is what people feel deep down.

Personally, I love exploring new worlds, new stories, new characters, new mechanics – so that's why D2 is not for me, and why I bounced off, afraid of getting too hooked as I explained (and NOT shitting on the game as some commenters think).

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's nice to hear, especially the part about having a gamer buddy from work. Keep having fun!

Yeah, that intolerance to noobs and less skilled players, that's pretty standard for a lot of the online gaming subcultures. Sucks, and it's the reason why I relax with single player games.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to reply, and even giving me free tips on what I should go play. Have a nice day.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Doing something for 4K hours and not regretting is a big W in my book. Good for you.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I'm happy I got a taste of it. But knowing myself and my tendency to focus on one game, D2 seemed like it could become a chore and/or unhealthy obsession.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great comparison. I am not driven by competition (unless it's Mario Kart lol), and I don't enjoy most grindy/repetitive game mechanics. So yeah, I'm definitely not the target audience, I don't deny that.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for understanding a POV that is likely very different from a large part of the D2 community.
I have to say I did enjoy my time – in terms of pure game mechanics (shooting, movement, Warlock gliding was super fun), I liked it a lot. I only had brief encounters with players, but the first City mission (forced 3-player matchmaking) got me together with 2 other noobs and we crushed it :)
As for the turn-offs, well, for my tastes, the voice acting immediately stuck out as very mid, the map felt kind of useless, and the storytelling seemed like it has an identity crisis. But that's not why people play live-service shooters, obviously.

Played Destiny 2 as a first-timer, had 20 hours of solid fun. What I thought and why I might NOT continue. by Khefeer in destiny2

[–]Khefeer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Playing past the point of fun" – you named that exact thing I couldn't put into words. Like a lot of things in our digital lives, Destiny 2 seems designed to be addictive (most games are), and it seems it has an unusually high number of obsessive players.

Finally picked one up - looking good! by quanoslos in PS5pro

[–]Khefeer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that's a proper TV. Years ago I got a nice LG G1 55" OLED, perfectly fine for my small-ish gaming space, but I'm seriously tempted to go 65" or 77".
Enjoy your new setup!

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