Joys and Woes of Gaming Life.

[TriniXaeno]

good point

I have been fighting a battle to include console gamers in the gattdom from almost day one, being one myself.

We have seen much success.

You won't see it on the forums, where the entry fee is a PC with Internet. Almost a given for any PC Gamer but a stretch for the average console gamer.

There have also been set backs at the GL level, like when some idiot stole my PS2. MC!

The emulators have been a real help in bridging the gap between the two, make that three. Don't forget the arcade gamers.

Our efforts have been along the lines of console game tournaments, prizes and TV + Consoles in the GLs where we sweat.

The battle continues.

                     

[TrinireturnofGamez]

Pros :
Stress relief , hobby, excuse to lime , excuse to stay out late ,  educational , more exercise than watching TV .



Cons :
 cost if you want to be serious at it [upgrading pc/console]  ,  over hype of crappy games/games that are not all that great eg. halo 1 ,  enter the matrix, leading you to buy them ... and waste money .  
 Various 'life style' diseases , stereotypation by non gaming ppl  .

you have to upgrade your hardware quite a few times every couple years to keep up with the new gaming engines and stuff.

 

a WELL built machine only requires upgrading once every  2 years ,  upgrade for the FUTURE ,  a machine  twice the required speed of a 'recommended' system NOW, will last 2 years  before it even BEGINS to become obselete eg. if you bought a 2.4 ghz P4 and a geforce Ti 4600 , or a 9700 2 years ago...... you'd STILL be kicking arse in games NOW .
 You can then sell that semi kick ass machine for at least half the cost of a brand new one , invest in a new machine, BAM , you are set for 2 more years .  
    i myself dislike keyboards , you get used to one format at home, go in a sweat , new keyboard with keys all scrunched up and u keep hitting wrong button.. , but the mouse is the best thing for FPS/RTS gaming , big advantage over consoles in those areas there... and you can just buy yourself  a gamepad if you wanted .                        

[Shogun]

Baego somebody teef yuh PS2?? gimme that story nah man.                    

[TriniXaeno]

yes dread,

seems some kid walk in de GL, went into the inner chamber with a book bag, placed the PS2 in it and walked out.

bold face, brass face.

We keep the games behind the counter, so he didn't get those. My precious tekken soul calibur 2, etc.. and memory card.

I wasn't there at the time, else woulda be a serious chase idmc                    

[JïhåÐ Wã®lØrd]

what is the 'GL'?                    

[New Era Outlaw]

"Gaming Lair".
It's a place where gamers come together and sweat, be it for a contest or friendly competition. Thing is, two of the best GLs are now gone....                    

[TriniXaeno]

yeah, and as sad as that is, it won't be the first time Outlaw and it won't be the last time.

Over the years we have seen the rise and fall of many great GLs for any number of reasons. Anyone here remember Tech?

The one thing that is constant is change.

We gonna keep fighting the good fight and keep pushing for more hot spots for our hobby. There are two major ones in the works right now. Keep your fingers, toes and ps2 power cords crossed that they are commissioned sooner rather than later!                    

[~*Ashiee*~]

shogie! nice to hear from you

gaming is interactive, it is a way of doing something with your time that is not negative.

as you know and i know studying real f*cks up yuh gaming life. but it is fun to get out and have something to do.

it is a way or acomplishing goals and tasks in the game that can be reflected onto life.

Good luck shogie and .....*clears throat*
"Can i have your autograph?" lol