4 Year Retrospectus

[Xendance]

4 years ago: I didn't bath everyday.

Today, I bath everyday.

 

[Beerdude26]

Before: Badly dressed, not really liked, although the friends I had really were friends. Played far too many games, occassionally went to parties. No gf

Oh and I used "lol jk" all the time

Now: Got a gf, activated my Badgersense and went on a buying spree in the WE. Well dressed (although my hair sometimes tends to be a bitch). Well known and respected in school, get along with my class (about 8 people) very, very well. People who used to bully me now talk to me as a normal person (but they're still assholes, just not to me). Play far too many games, go slightly more often to parties than before. Got in a clan (=), spend a lot of energy and effort in it. Matured a lot on love level, I now know what I'm looking for in a girl (unfortunately my gf does not comply to that vision but I'm working on it ). Life's zipping past, waiting until I can go to college (that's correct, right? After high school, you either choose college or uni?) I'm on a roll.

 

[Max35]

4 years ago: I was probably the most self-loathing creature on the planet.

Now: I didn't think it was possible but I actually surpassed myself in that area. And it's only going to get worse, I imagine:hmph:

 

[brink's]

You were degrading gaming to a low and simplistic level, while at the same time making sure explicitly mentioned the benefits of "social live".

I would say out of all the ways that one could pass their time, constantly gaming is one of the worst . Imo most games arn't beneficial in any way outside of being an enjoyable pass time. And you rarely get the insight and challege of reading or drawing or making art, or watching a really good movie( one with a message)etc.

And, out of all the things i do in my life on a regular basis, gaming by far is the most simple .

Second, obviously there are a lot more productive ways to spend your time, but the "social"activities you mention are not any more productive.

Strengthening relationships isn't productive? Interacting isn't productive?Traveling isn't productive? Traveling gives you world insight etc and you can learn more from one consersation with a great friend then you could from hours of gaming.

Huge amounts of "social activities" involve sitting on your ass

You didn't answer my question

or lying on your bed while intoxicating yourself.

This is a farely useless arguement, yes, playing games is better then doing drugs....

When you separated gaming from social life, in fact you explicitly mentioned sitting on your ass and shooting characters vs family/friends/****ing.

I in no way incinuated that you can't game with friends, but i would say that the majority of gaming done in the world is done solo and that for most it's probably an afterthought when you could be doing other things with those people.

Now seeing as sitting on my ass and shooting characters has introduced me to a certain forum where I interact and exchange ideas with many other people that share my passion, and insult my passions, people from all over the world, I would say gaming has done far more for my social live, and especially the quality of it, then anything else in my live.

Forums are a pale substitute for a social life, they are cold and lifeless when you compare it to have a relationship with someone(s). Think of all that you could be doing out in the world rather then talking limited to talking about your experiences rather then sharing one.

I really struck a nerve with that ass comment eh, it was a generalization..and an acturate one at that, because in the long run i can't see it amounting to much more then that.

Well I guess you should work more on your comprehension ability. It should be obvious why a forum that lets me interact with people from all over the world, from different cultures is more enriching them socializing with the average joe in my neighborhood.

Actually i really can't. You arn't bonding with this people, your not sharing anything with these people...hell you don't even know their real names. I've been here along time and the best moments on hl2.net don't campare at all to the best moments with the people i know..

 

[Raxxman]

Honestly, my life has gone a polar opposite to what it was.

Four years ago I lived to game. Work was a source of money, and it was spent on gaming/paintball/GF. Now I'm single, don't really play games or paintball, my life revolves around my job (which I'm more than greatful to have). nothing else has any real meaning atm.

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

Honestly, my life has gone a polar opposite to what it was.

Four years ago I lived to game. Work was a source of money, and it was spent on gaming/paintball/GF. Now I'm single, don't really play games or paintball, my life revolves around my job (which I'm more than greatful to have). nothing else has any real meaning atm.

That sounds horrible, unless your job is having sex with beautiful women taking small breaks to crack open some beers with your mates and enjoy beautiful camping trips.

 

[Qonfused]

Guys, honestly, shut the **** up.

 

[Fliko]

4 Years - Didn't care of anything, observed things naturally (I had no idea what was going on, but I still could easily recall anything I've seen or heard).
Was fairly happy, but my life was spent on gaming and homework.

Now - Very Depressed, but atleast I don't look nerdy anymore (Got contacts, longer hair, more of a rocker look says lots of people)
I'm musically happier though, because I'm more knowledgeable into it; play drums, guitar and piano. I have a fair range of music tastes now.
My direction in life changes with the wind.
I'm more sociable, but that has something to do with moving to a more sociable town. I know more people (Being in a bigger town), talk to more people.
I definately talk to girls a lot more. I game a lot less.
Oh and lastly, I have no idea what the hell is going on, I'm very absent minded, but at the same time I can recall past events very easily. My friends say I'm stoned 24/7, but I don't do drugs.