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I haven't been a gamer since the 90s. I'm also not a fan of TV or new movies or dressing up in fursuits with my dick hanging out or anything like that. So I'm finding it hard to find a social scene that I enjoy.

I feel like a social outcast. Gaming seems to be the current 'scene' that has replaced many of the traditional forms of social interaction that I used to enjoy before they went woke and retarded. I'm not in it. (There's still cafe culture of course, but I'm not gonna get jabbed just so I can buy overpriced coffee and chat to a bunch of anemic socialists.)

Am I right to feel this way? Does becoming a gamer bring a sense of joy and a feeling of social fulfillment? Or are gamers in reality a bunch of sad obese losers with health problems? I have no idea because I'm not in it. Do the RGB accessories help or do they just remind you that you're all alone in a dark room by yourself?

If gaming is worth getting into, what is a good way to break into the gaming scene? I stopped playing games around the year 2000 when they stopped being fun and turned into big corporate moneymakers with tiresome cutscenes.

I haven't been a gamer since the 90s. I'm also not a fan of TV or new movies or dressing up in fursuits with my dick hanging out or anything like that. So I'm finding it hard to find a social scene that I enjoy. I feel like a social outcast. Gaming seems to be the current 'scene' that has replaced many of the traditional forms of social interaction that I used to enjoy before they went woke and retarded. I'm not in it. (There's still cafe culture of course, but I'm not gonna get jabbed just so I can buy overpriced coffee and chat to a bunch of anemic socialists.) Am I right to feel this way? Does becoming a gamer bring a sense of joy and a feeling of social fulfillment? Or are gamers in reality a bunch of sad obese losers with health problems? I have no idea because I'm not in it. Do the RGB accessories help or do they just remind you that you're all alone in a dark room by yourself? If gaming is worth getting into, what is a good way to break into the gaming scene? I stopped playing games around the year 2000 when they stopped being fun and turned into big corporate moneymakers with tiresome cutscenes.

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[–] • 10 pts

Many have traded away their lives, relationships, opportunities in life for a gaming lifestyle that ends poorly for them mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and sexually.

Thousands of amazing experiences I would have sacrificed hiding in a dark room plugged into a computer for no benefit other than self amusement.

[–] • 6 pts

This is the truth right here. I live a pretty varied life with lots of different experiences but have also gone through times that were a little heavy on gaming and while sometimes it's fun it's mostly just a huge waste of time. It's not good for you and it stagnates your life.

[–] • 2 pts

100% I'm regretting my continued habit to this day.

[–] • 1 pt

Quit. Right now, not tomorrow, not at the end of this game.

Right now. Decide to do it in your mind, click the power off and contemplate all the things you could do with your new found time.

Improve yourself. Make things. See places. If you blank out, come back, I’ll help with whatever I can.

[–] • 2 pts

Start hunting or fishing. Even table top RPGs and board games are social if you can find a group. All of which are more healthy and rewarding.

Video games are huge time sinks. Nothing wrong in moderation. But I never understood how anyone can call it culture. It's anti- culture. It's escapism. Always will be.

[–] • 2 pts

You dont have to "be a gamer". Get emulators and play all of the good old stuff for free.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

D&D gaming is worth it.

I used to love games but struggle to find good ones. I still think Dragon's Dogma and Dark Cloud are better than any big ones these days and gravitate towards replaying them instead of a lot of the new ones.

However, I've been playing in the same homebrew D&D campaign for years. :)

Our group meets every Friday virtually. I became very good friends with our dungeon master and after two years she ended up moving in with me. We still meet everyone online from our separate rooms in the same house now. When she needs a break another member will do little one shot sessions or we'll have game night with Jackbox. It's a nice thing to have to look forward to and I highly recommend.

P.S. Get a standing desk. I usually workout during D&D sessions. Back when I did MMO video games I'd do like 5 push-ups between wipes. It would turn into hundreds of push-ups a day.

[–] • 1 pt

Get into something active that puts you around people if you want to live a good life. It's an adjustment if you've been living like a piece of shit your whole life but EVERYTHING about your life gets more rewarding. Team sports are ideal but there's plenty of other active lifestyle things you can get into.

[–] • 0 pt

I'm 31 and have gamed as long as I remember.

It is dying. There are select ones that are worth playing but the majority are terribly written woke shit, half ass releases, money grabbing dlc, etc.

The good gaming days started to die stepping 2010.

Definitely recommend going back and playing AAA titles that were incredible hits for their time. Nothing really stands out for longer than a few months these days.

Especially with this battle royale obsession.

[–] • 1 pt

select ones that are worth playing but the majority are terribly written woke shit, half ass releases, money grabbing dlc, etc.

Just like movies, most are not worth your time.

[–] • 1 pt

I keep watching everything new to give anything a shot. Nothing has been more entertaining than older films written well.

[–] • 0 pt

Yes, gaming is great. But like anything, do it in moderation. If you're game 10 hours a day till 3am cut down

[–] • 0 pt

Get a dog, get out and meet people, very good for your mental health and you also get to stay fit and have an animal that will adore you and accept you for who and what you are without trying to change you.

You will meet many others and there's no toxicity at all involved.

[–] • 0 pt

Sounds like a horrible idea. If you feel like a social outcast and want to get in to gaming to alleviate it, I don't know dude. Especially if you don't like gaming.

I've played WoW in spurts and built friendships and camaraderie that way.

In fact, classic wow is coming out with a new season soon. That's the only gaming community I may recommend if you're bored.

[–] • 0 pt

Everytime I've tried to play a new game recently I end up feeling like I wasted my money. Maybe I'm just picking the wrong games, but they all kind of suck now.

[–] • 1 pt

The old games were just better. Yeah things might look better now but the player experience has diminished and has in many cases been replaced by micro transactions and spiteful competition.

[–] • 0 pt

Recently I've tried:

Yakuza - Like a Dragon: So many damn cut-scenes and dialog. The only game I ever fell asleep while playing.

Farcry 6: Strong Whamen everywhere. Boring. Dumb as fuck AI.

Mass Effect - Legendary Edition: I actually played all the way through this (again). 1 was still ok, 2 still the best, 3 was just meh.

I would really like to find something fun to play over Thanksgiving. It's normally a slow week for me it would be nice to kill some time playing a fun game again.

[–] • 1 pt

I hear you. I keep playing Dragon's Dogma and Dark Cloud nonstop.

Are you gonna try out Elden Ring? That's the only game recently that looks remotely good to me. Not sure if it's being hyped though.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

Sounds like you're more of a shooter kind of guy. Dynasty warriors and kingdom under fire are back and slash that you might like.

If you're in the mood for something slower and difficult kingdom come deliverance can be fun.

It's really difficult to find a good solo shooter nowadays.

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