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RE: Gaming funk?

(01-14-2017, 04:12 PM)FlawlessHappiness Wrote:
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I don't quite grasp the "gaming funk" concept.
Is it like you can't do anything that has a relation to games anymore?
When you record a video about a game, and become tired of it, are you tired of gaming, or tired of making the videos?
When you mod, and become tired of it, is it the gaming, or just working on the mod in general?

Things can get tedious.
I'm not very good at working on something for a long time. Still, I usually need a creational outlet, somehow, so I crave something to do. Just not that thing which I'm tired of.

Sometimes I get an idea for something new. I try to create it, and end up half done. The concept is there, but it lacks content and the finishing touch. It's ok. I can leave it, and maybe come back.

So, my advice?
Do what you want and try something new at the same time.

You want to play a game, but everything you have is tedious and you've done it before...
Try a new genre, maybe?
I like to ask my friends what they like, that I haven't played. Sometimes something new is there.

You want to mod, but you're tired of modding all the old games?
Have you thought about creating your own game? You don't have to release anything. You don't have to show anything off. But modding is almost always a step towards creating your own game.
Using a game's editor to create your own touch on the game means getting a fun idea and trying it out. Maybe even building something around it.

That's how some of my games usually start.
Here are a couple that I have not finished, but were just ideas that I wanted to try and create.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdKP5mUAqe0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjB75watdp8


EDIT:
Oh oh oh! One more obvious thing.
When I'm not playing or creating games, I like to watch anime.
It's nice to sit back and be entertained by something that doesn't require your input all the time (As a game would).
It doesn't have to specifically be anime (Although I recommend it Wink ) but any kind of movie kind of media that catches your interest. There's a lot out there.
This also helps getting ideas in general for anything that you might want to do.


Another thought:
What kind of games do you play? The games you mentioned were mostly Singleplayer games weren't they? Is it possible that some multiplayer games could spice things up? Playing with a team, where people also depend on you, not like an AI does, but like a person does.


Welp... I keep getting more thoughts.
About being anti-social.
What about people online? Do you have some people that you talk to? When being on a forum like this, or playing games where I interact with other people, I sometimes come across people that I like talking to. Those are people I like to add to my friends list, on steam and such.
These are people who invite me to play with them in games, or people who likes the same things I do, such as modding or creating games.


I have several good friends both in real life and online, so it's not like I'm totally unavailable to anyone. Regarding the genres I play, it's mostly RPGs, old school FPS stuff and some horror or adventure games. I hold aloof from online gaming, I've never really liked the concept, and I could never immerse myself properly to the point of being attached and attracted to the game, especially when its base mechanics were repetitive and you were doing the same shit over and over.

(01-15-2017, 01:13 AM)SamChurch Wrote:
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I'm in a very similar situation. I've had 3 jobs in the last year and naturally that stirs people away from hiring me so right now I'm just kinda waiting in between jobs. I have a lot of spare time for my gaming but I've come to the point where most of my games just don't interest me right now. My advice, and what has worked for me, (kind of tying in to what FlawlessHappiness said) find some form of media to watch. I love Rooster Teeth and I started to binge their podcast. I soon found myself watching some of their other shows and I enjoy them very much. The ironic thing is that one of my favorite shows, and one I just finished up to date, is a show called Immersion where they test video game science in real life. Another suggestion that is somewhat working for me, try switching platforms. My majority loyalty is towards Xbox One but I've come to a dead end with it. I have tons of games that I've bought recently and never even tried because I just don't feel the urge. So I switched to PC, and more specifically the over 200 games in my Steam library. I've also taken up playing games on my dusty old PS3. Maybe you just need a change of style. Or maybe you simply must find a new hobby. Maybe find a local club to join. Or simply meet new people. Anything can happen, just don't give up. Have fun


That's me in a nutshell - buy tons of games and never play them. I have about 115 games on steam, and 100 more boxed games lying just right next to me, but somehow, I can never urge myself to pick something out of my collection.

(01-15-2017, 04:31 AM)Daniel47 Wrote:
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I feel you Slanderous on being rejected by peers and coming to peace with it. I've always been the "keep to myself" type and only engage in conversation if I truly feel like. Such as now for instance. In terms of the gaming funk I try to find other hobbies to occupy my mind. (Though this is just me.) For me I have a bit of a musical background and enjoy playing the Bassoon. However due to the level of difficulty that instrument provides I do get frustrated at times and tend to move on to other avenues. The other thing I do is pull out a good JRPG such as Final Fantasy which then I can connect with the characters in those stories. Though only for a time that is.

Going back to the social aspect, most of the individuals I speak to are on this forum. Sad I know, but I have a group I can easily connect with. But to really answer your question, I would suggest either taking time away from gaming or trying something with it that you've never done before or have always wanted to do.

By the way SamChurch, welcome to the FG community! Good to have you with us! Big Grin


Thanks Daniel, and thanks Flawless & SamChurch as well. Your answers are of great help and I really appreciate the fact that you took the time to contribute to the thread. Also, welcome to the community SamChurch! May the force be with us and may I finally be able to get out of my gaming funk.
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Messages In This Thread
Gaming funk? - by Slanderous - 01-14-2017, 03:59 PM
RE: Gaming funk? - by FlawlessHappiness - 01-14-2017, 04:12 PM
RE: Gaming funk? - by Slanderous - 01-15-2017, 02:30 PM
RE: Gaming funk? - by SamChurch - 01-15-2017, 01:13 AM
RE: Gaming funk? - by DanielRand47 - 01-15-2017, 04:31 AM
RE: Gaming funk? - by FlawlessHappiness - 01-15-2017, 04:09 PM
RE: Gaming funk? - by J.R.S.S. - 01-16-2017, 04:32 AM
RE: Gaming funk? - by Marvel - 01-23-2017, 09:58 PM



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