I've seen myself in countless moments of defeat. Whether, i defeat the game, or the game defeats me. I'm going to focus on how the game defeats us. In all possible ways. I hope i cover them all equally and just.
I think most of the gamers today has a problem with grind. That is one of the common ways, the game beats us. Grinding is rarely impossible to defeat, there are just ways to cope with it the best way you can. I've stated a lot, how i cope with the grind factor. I just pace myself, and play different games. It is very different with everyone else. Some people have very high tolerance, and can go for hours and hours of just pure grinding. Personally, i really don't see how thats possible, i would have shot myself in the head by then, or at least tore off my right arm. Some people have a very low tolerance, who can barely take an hour or two of grinding, and they move on too crafting, or something different the game has to offer. Then there is the people who have a normal tolerance, as i like to call it. Grinding sucks, i will say that. Don't get me wrong, i'm not complaining. It's part of every game. To level-up you must kill, and do quests. It's natural. People who have played for years know this by now, and just go with the flow. I've been playing for five years now, it's still hard for me to pass the grind. Maybe, because i started young? Who knows, i've just learned, it makes it a ton worse when you cry about the grind. So, i've learned to set a goal. I'll grind to this level, do this many quests. Break. Repeat. Depending how involved you are in your game, it depends. Some people feed off their games, some people are casual gamers.
Graphics is also a huge one too, i've seen lately. I've seen a lot of people complain on how the graphics are so "2005". Expressing my opinion will be hard on this matter. Graphics are the lowest of the low when it comes to my game list. So, i went around asking my friends why graphics matter so much. Some said, they wanted to see a lot of special effects when it comes to skills and spells. Some wanted beautiful scenery, and a lush world when they go into the game. Some didn't want their eyes to bleed out... I found that one the best response. Don't get me wrong, graphics are amazing now of all days. It's always expansive though. The newest "High-class" mmorpg will always have better graphics than the last one released, or equal too it. Graphics don't matter too me, i don't have sensitive eyes, to the "Cruddy" graphics. It's just effort too me. If the game-play is worth it, i certainly would play a game that has graphics that are equal to the N64. Haha. I guess, it's all in personal taste really. Most of my gaming buddies are all about graphics now. I'm still stuck in the age, that game-play is more important than flashy animation. Well, i won't lie, i do have some dislikes when it comes to graphics. I don't like too... "Cartoony" That turns me off when it's over-done too much. Little kids love it maybe, but me... That can make my eyes hurt. Haha.
A big one for me is PvP. I'm a huge PvP nut. Who doesn't love killing other people for pure fun? Getting to the top of the ranks, and being the best "Skilled" player. I'm gonna be completely honest, and this my own opinion. Cash-Shop games, have suck PvP. Why? Cash-Shop of course. Items to boost the player. It's always going to be un-even. Some people, dedicate a lot of money into the game, some don't even bother. So it's gonna be unfair no matter how you look it. Free player, has the best weapons, and armor in the game. Paid player has the second best weapons and armor, but has potion boosts. Who wins? Probably the person with the boosts? I love PvP that has ranks, ladders, etc. It makes it more challenging and fun. To be the best, to destroy everyone, to be hated. Haha. I love being hated. It brings smiles to my face. Why? I'm not mean or anything. It's just fun, when i kill an enemy, and he/she gets so ticked off. It shows their immaturity, and shows me off in a way. I'm not boosting my own ego. Not my fault, if i got some help from a team-mate, or an instanced PvP boost. It's all for pure fun and sport for me. A friend of mine, we had a huge debate on Instanced and World PvP. It was actually a very deep conversation, on both sides, pros and cons. I'm personally like instanced PvP. It seems more rewarding and challenging for me. Don't know why, but just is. Don't flame me for it. If you a PvP lover, or hater. It doesn't matter too me. It's still a blast to play.
How do we defeat games? Is it even possible? Honestly? Yeah, i think it is. Defeating games, is some-what hard to do. You have to overcome a lot of things. Grind, graphics, whatever it may be. You can defeat it, it just takes some effort. I mean, i will be honest, it's hard to defeat the game. Least the parts you dislike, or even hate. Find some courage, or even grow some balls. (Wow, i wish i hadn't said that, lol). It takes some practice, but you know... I think it's well worth it, when you defeat something you hate. A sense of pride, hope, and happiness. You may love the general game, but hate specific parts. Overcoming what you hate, so you may like that part of the game, or even ignore it. I think in perspective it makes you like the game even more. Makes you play it more, or not cancel your account. Haha. Give a game a chance, give the aspects a chance. You may suprise yourself, and find happiness. I'm getting there with the games i'm playing. I still not loving them yet, but i think i will eventually. Who knows? We may all find our mmorpg true love. Some people have already, some people are still waiting for that game to come along. I know a lot are. The future does look bright, i'm not gonna hype it anymoe than that. Let us hope, the future will not be a good huge letdown. I shall pray it won't be.
Thank you for reading! Cheers!
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