I'm not hungry any more...

[RoguePsi]

It's wierd but since about I first heard about Half-life 2 way back in July 2003, I've really wanted this game. My desire's intensified so much in April this year that I joined this forum and became a fairly active contributor to the many debates had over the game. All I wanted to do was get my hands on this game...It meant so much to me.

Now. Now I'm not so fussed. I feel I can wait till the christmas holidays to play it when I have more time and no uni work. Maybe it's because I know it's coming out soon. Maybe I've realised that there are other priorities in my life that need to come before this game. Maybe I've just become very patient all of a sudden!! It's nothing to do with losing my rag with Valve - this is no protest. I know this will be the best game ever yet I feel I can wait to experience it's delights. Perhaps my subconscious has tricked me into devoted my entire uninterupted time to it during those christmas holidays. I don't know.

I don't know why I posted this but I felt I just had to share it. I'm sure I'm not alone and if you feel similarly, feel free to post in this thread.

The best game in the world will be released in 19 days and I'm in no hurry to play it. :dozey:

 

[Narcolepsy]

On November 15th, you will want to play it. Your brain is self-engaging in denial mode, to make the wait more bearable.

 

[Goombatommy]

Hmm, yea, I hear ya. There are other priorities in your life. My frenzy for this game came about the end of August, until it was delayed from its 9/31/03 date....and like the first week of October, I moved on.

 

[Demonmerc]

Watch someone play it for 5 minutes, then say that.

 

[Hellpion]

I've experienced almost the same thing with every game I've ever really wanted. Im sure theres some official psychological componenet to it. I think part of your intense desire for the game is part of the uncertainty of knowing when it will come out and what it will be like. Then all of the sudden you know the release date, the first reviews come out, and some of the mystery of the game is lost. Basically part of your anxiousness is caused by the unknown, as you know more you become less anxious.

 

[bxstreetlife]

i know how you feel , few weeks ago i was also thinking that my enthousiasm faded out but the anouncement of the gold status bring back my joy , i'm sure that when you 'll get it you will be happy 19 more days to wait ...

yataaaaaaaaaa !!!

 

[Arrowhead]

yeah I hear ya. a lot of us have been there. I was totally hyped during the summer of '03 but then I was let down so I forgot about HL2 for a year. but........... NOW I'M BACK! :naughty:

 

[KNoX]

actually now i find HL2 old....stale ived moved on to F.E.A.R.

 

[MetalliMyers]

I'm not jonesing too bad for it now, but wait until about 2-3 days before release and I will have antsy in my pantsy.

 

[StAtiC]

On november 15th i will be skipping school, wake up at 3 o clock in the morning, drive to the store and get my game. From there, I will wait for the game to install as i come close to pulling out my hair. Then i will spend the rest of the week in "hl2 zone". I admire you- master of patience.

 

[Iconoclast]

actually now i find HL2 old....stale ived moved on to F.E.A.R.

You've moved on from a game you've never played to another game you've never played and know virtually nothing about?

Sensible.

 

[Mr. Redundant]

"I'm not hungry any more..."

ah so you ordered from the taco bell value menu?

(sorry couldn't help myself)
but in all seriousness, I wish I weren't anticipating Hl2... it would make the wait more bareable

when you play it, I am sure all the ticklies will come rushing back to your loins :thumbs:

 

[Vegeta897]

Everytime I take a step backward, Valve gives us good news, and I take two forward.

 

[cenmocay]

I'm not hungry any more... ???

u play 2 much,get a life :naughty:

 

[Tork]

Once its 1 week away the hype will start flowing through your veins like it has never done before, happens to us all.