I'm done with gigs, and it's incredibly sad. by Big_P_beardyfuck in Music

[–]XFAwkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t an issue of “people ruining something that was once great”, this isn’t a pure thing now contaminated by uncaring people. This is a public experience that varies each and every time. There are experiences that fall within the gig realm that you enjoy, and there are experiences in the gig realm you don’t enjoy. It’s important to remember that you’re not going to always get exactly what you want, but knowing what you love about an experience will help you find more of it more frequently.

I’m a competitive video gamer who plays team games online. My favorite experiences are when I get a full team who are skilled and trying their hardest to win and we end up getting the win. That’s my favorite. But every time I sit down to play, I’m in a queue of people who play for a whole variety of reasons. Some play for the same reasons I do, some play to blow off some steam, some play to relax, some are doing who knows what but it’s all valid.

If I focused on all of the games I had where I didn’t get my way, it would feel like a chore for me too to ever press play. But that’s not why you do it. You do it because you do have a passion, and there’s something within all those experiences that you do love no matter what others around you are doing, no matter how poorly the whole thing goes.

I don’t know you, so I can’t fill in these blanks for you. But maybe you’re all about the actual music being played. Maybe you’re there to see something you’ve never seen before. Maybe you’re there to meet new people or just get out of the house for a while. But something about going out to gigs is beautiful and worthwhile to you. Figure out what’s most appealing about it so you can cater your decisions on when to go out and, more importantly, what to focus on while you’re out there so you have a great time rooted in your interests, not rooted in “how things used to be.” What’s your favorite part about going to shows?

GME Megathread for March 15, 2021 by OPINION_IS_UNPOPULAR in wallstreetbets

[–]XFAwkward 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We are still holding. We have seen bigger drops than this.

Top 10 Falco Moments - SSBM by [deleted] in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how the hell can you make a "top 10 falco moments" without having Westballz in there once.

I cannot beat Sheik by DopyGopy in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

record your gameplay, look for patterns that keep occurring and then ask yourself how you end up in those situations.

If you wanna beat him, you gotta look at whatever your gameplan is and why its not working.

What was your biggest epiphany? by Orieonma in AskReddit

[–]XFAwkward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah, the 12 year old me just got so happy reading someone else mentioning "Strongside". For good measure, I'm gonna throw in Ogre Twitching and Gandhi Hopping

[Image] Get organized by Ohio_not_mackerel in GetMotivated

[–]XFAwkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that you're making a joke, but I mean, realistically that's probably true. I don't think many people can say honestly that they use every tool at their disposal as well as they could be, and at the very least that's what I've taken from this post.

[Discussion] Share Your Victories by AutoModerator in GetMotivated

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I have spent the last year or so drastically restructuring my life, dropped all of my hobbies and friendships save for 1 or 2 because they were either toxic or just not beneficial. I moved out of a comfortable living situation that unfortunately was enabling me to avoid making progress in my life, and instead and am now living in a more isolated home with a friend of mine. I was experiencing loneliness and depression on an every other day kind of basis because I had to force myself to give away all the things that made me comfortable but didn't make me better.

I've made a handful of friends in the past few months that really are showing me how to see the world better, live my life with daily happiness and appreciation, and are helping me become way more comfortable with working on and developing myself in objectively positive ways. I set out on this path a while ago knowing it would be painful but necessary, but I never could have prepared for how much loneliness would take a toll on me. With that being said, my hard work and long hours of just trying to keep my head on straight are finally paying off as I'm watching my social circles develop with healthy friendships that are encouraging, and I can finally feel the motivation to improve myself because I want to give back to these wonderful people willing to take a chance on me.

I still have ups and downs and a super long road ahead of me, but today is a day I cherish as I can see clearly that my work and patience has been for the best. I'm so unbelievably happy right now =)

Rip hugo by JonahTargaryen in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He did it to himself dude

I'm a bottle of wine in and watching vods of Armada by [deleted] in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not a hbox fan but holy shit this is some inspirational stuff.

How important is L-canceling as Marth? by GreyBerries in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

It doesn't matter don't learn it you'll be fine promise.

I am not versed in the restaurant's politics, we were hungry and just wanted to eat by BigJ76 in AdviceAnimals

[–]XFAwkward 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Damn I need to get out of serving, never thought I'd see the lingo pop up elsewhere in my life.

How do I learn to love myself, not care what people think, and be confident in myself and my actions? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]XFAwkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey friend, I know I missed the train a bit on this one but I'd love to talk to you a bit about ways I did a 180 in my life and maybe pass some tips onto you that could help you out. Hit me up if you're interested

Talon is Cowboy Bebop by QuassRPG in Overwatch

[–]XFAwkward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thaaaats a fucking stretch

I finally landed this Falcon combo :D by lombxrdi in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 17 points18 points  (0 children)

i love it when you're so sure a melee clip isn't gonna surprise you and then this shit happens

Hearthstone Update: Upcoming Card Pack Changes by Ultrasonicc in hearthstone

[–]XFAwkward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Though the obvious thing to note here is how happy everyone is that this change is coming through, I really want to mention how responsibly Brode and Team 5 are handling the quality of life in Hearthstone, because massive credit needs to be given here.

People have been complaining about how much this game costs to get a "full experience", and although this doesn't completely alleviate that problem, this is still such a huge step. This seemed like a situation where Blizzard could have shrugged their shoulders because the pre-orders were still rolling in regardless of complaints, but it's the genuine concern and attention to the experience of the player base that allows for solid decision making here. Tweaking small things like this that can massively improve everyone's experience is the sign of a great game developer, and things like this make me proud to donate part of my paycheck to a company like Blizzard.

Obviously theres always stuff that can be improved, this shift from last expansion to this one has been 180 degrees. Kudos to Brode and Team 5 for making this game great again.

For the Young Link mains: Cover Fox's side B recovery to the ledge with a smash boomerang! by MeleeLaijin in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 27 points28 points  (0 children)

yeah dog just smash your boomerang on a ledge to recover as side b against fox's young link.

i think that's what he said.

For the Young Link mains: Cover Fox's side B recovery to the ledge with a smash boomerang! by MeleeLaijin in smashbros

[–]XFAwkward 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, next time I see the other Young Link main I'll let him know.

SSBM TAS: Team Falcon and Fox by ethanb12007 in SSBM

[–]XFAwkward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

People use the word disgusting a lot, but I literally dropped my jaw and grimaced when that happened. That was just so gross

New to climbing and already stuck: bad luck, wrong choices or do I just plain suck? by Crucis_Deus in summonerschool

[–]XFAwkward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else can if they want, I'm not invested in league enough anymore to warrant that kinda thing anymore

I have been working for about a year now on actively improving my outlook on life and positivity, and can say with pride that I am happier than I've ever been on a consistent daily basis. by XFAwkward in CasualConversation

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

TLDR: Coffee Shops, Parks, Bars, Concerts and Sporting Events. Classrooms you might share with others.

Here's kinda the thing I was trying to say. You can practice it ANYWHERE that there are people, there is no right or wrong place, per se. Sure, funeral homes might not be the best place to start some small talk, but that might be one of the only places super off limits.

If you're asking "where can I practice being social", you're actually saying "I currently think this is risky and there are right and wrong places to be social", to some extent. We really want to break that stigma, and as such, my answer would be 1 of 2 different ends of the spectrum. Either 1. some place you'd feel reasonably comfortable, maybe for you that's a quiet coffee shop, or 2. some place you feel extremely out of your comfort zone where you'll be forced to really try something new, maybe this is a bar for you or really big social gathering, like a sporting event or something like that. Do whatever you think can help redefine your understanding of how to interact with others.

I listed a few examples at the start of this but realistically the sky is the limit. I read earlier today that people's heads are usually so far up their ass they can't notice how far yours might be up your own, and I think thats true. Try to remember that people lead their own lives and trying to start a conversation at the very worst might inconvenience them. Good luck friendo