I feel so seen right now. That's pretty much my situation, nearly word-for-word. The need to not waste precious time. Taking 30 mins to figure out what to play. New game vs. older game already in progress. That's me, baby.
It's a double whammy anytime it involves a retro game or remaster (triple whammy if it's an RPG) because part of me wants to find a way to write an article or review based on the game I'm playing so as to maximize the time spent playing it. But then I'd have to play it consistently enough to form opinions about said game. Then I have to turn those thoughts into words. Then I have to make those words interesting and hopefully worth reading.
Then I have to do battle with my archnemesis, Self-Doubt. “This sounds boring. Your writing is ameturish. So-and-So writes more elegantly and has been around longer, so who the hell do you think you are?”, etc.
If I manage to shut down that noise, then maybe I can make something of the time I spent playing that game at 1:00 am.
Absolutely true of me too. Spare time is rare, especially when I like to devote at least an hour to playing, meaning I'm forced to do it late at night when everyone is asleep. And then energy levels affect the decision making progress, procrastination is so easy.
You're right though, deep down we know what we need; we've just got to mentally justify it because of all the other stimulus around us like social media and advertising.
You are very right about that, perfectly expressed.
I sometimes force me to play games I love but that at one particular time I don't feel like it. For example: I'm replaying Mass Effect 3, one of my favourite sagas ever, but I am having a lot of work lately, so I get home tired and not very willing to spend a few hours in something as dense. Then I look towards my Steam Deck and I see a bunch of kitties in Mewgenics looking at me.
I love Mass Effect! I should play it to finally force the Reapers out of our galaxy! ... or why should I? I want to breed mutant cats and relax between flies and poop after a good day of work
work.
We sometimes forget that this is a hobby. And it is ok to "waste" time on it.
Much of this true for me. Gaming is often near last on my list in a day, and most of the time I have little energy left to throw at a game, so I choose one based on where I’m at.
I have a short list that unofficially is named “Games to play when I am tired and I should probably just get some sleep”
I feel so seen right now. That's pretty much my situation, nearly word-for-word. The need to not waste precious time. Taking 30 mins to figure out what to play. New game vs. older game already in progress. That's me, baby.
It's a double whammy anytime it involves a retro game or remaster (triple whammy if it's an RPG) because part of me wants to find a way to write an article or review based on the game I'm playing so as to maximize the time spent playing it. But then I'd have to play it consistently enough to form opinions about said game. Then I have to turn those thoughts into words. Then I have to make those words interesting and hopefully worth reading.
Then I have to do battle with my archnemesis, Self-Doubt. “This sounds boring. Your writing is ameturish. So-and-So writes more elegantly and has been around longer, so who the hell do you think you are?”, etc.
If I manage to shut down that noise, then maybe I can make something of the time I spent playing that game at 1:00 am.
Absolutely true of me too. Spare time is rare, especially when I like to devote at least an hour to playing, meaning I'm forced to do it late at night when everyone is asleep. And then energy levels affect the decision making progress, procrastination is so easy.
You're right though, deep down we know what we need; we've just got to mentally justify it because of all the other stimulus around us like social media and advertising.
Freaking. Awesome. Article.
Thank you!
You are very right about that, perfectly expressed.
I sometimes force me to play games I love but that at one particular time I don't feel like it. For example: I'm replaying Mass Effect 3, one of my favourite sagas ever, but I am having a lot of work lately, so I get home tired and not very willing to spend a few hours in something as dense. Then I look towards my Steam Deck and I see a bunch of kitties in Mewgenics looking at me.
I love Mass Effect! I should play it to finally force the Reapers out of our galaxy! ... or why should I? I want to breed mutant cats and relax between flies and poop after a good day of work
work.
We sometimes forget that this is a hobby. And it is ok to "waste" time on it.
You're very right about that, when we get too deep in the culture it is easy to forget it's meant to be a hobby
Much of this true for me. Gaming is often near last on my list in a day, and most of the time I have little energy left to throw at a game, so I choose one based on where I’m at.
I have a short list that unofficially is named “Games to play when I am tired and I should probably just get some sleep”
Me but with movies