competitiveness

GoldenCocaine · 2016-08-02T02:20:24+00:00

I mean do whatever you want. I just wouldn't tell everyone about it lol. I play Smash Bros Melee competitively, most of my friends know, they don't really give a fuck. Some of them think it's pretty weird but other than that I'm dope. It's not like I'm talking to them about Melee all the time or something

SovereignWings · 2016-08-02T03:57:30+00:00

I played video games like StarCraft, EvE, Ultima Online and DarkFall "competitively". And countless others.

You made a good choice by walking away from it, IMO. Spend your time investing in a hobby that builds actual value. Do it competitively, if that is really what drives you.

But playing video games / card games / etc. rarely builds value of any kind. It's a time waster, and time is too precious.

awmace5 · 2016-08-02T06:08:05+00:00

I recently just started playing MTG this year with my dad who is home all day because of his cancer. We bought a huge 2000 card box for $50 off eBay and made our own decks, we play each other almost every day. Do I give a fuck if someone thinks it's nerdy? No. Does it interfere with my lifting, reading, writing, diet, sleep, and game? No. While I only play very casually and with only one other person and can't compare that experience to yours, I believe that as long as you aren't sacrificing too much to play MtG, I think it is a positive experience for you. If you can learn to maintain all the necessities and keep active in your hobbies, more power to you. Never let others make you feel shameful for doing what you enjoy.

brooklynisburnin · 2016-08-02T04:17:08+00:00

is it bad to play a hobby like MTG for the competitiveness drive?

Not inherently bad, but depending from what perspective you see it, could be bad.

Like for example, if you do it for your own pleasure and entertainment, seems totally reasonable to me.

Now, you have to understand that this is the type of thing that dries vaginas faster than a fucking Shamwow. No matter what RSD, PUA, or TRP says, there are certain things that no matter how passionate are you about, it just isn't sexy at all.

So for humblebragging and SMV purposes, not only won't do shit for you, but has the potential of playing against you.

For inner game and recreation, sure go ahead, I actually love the fact that no one in my gym is stronger than me, and knowing the effort and discipline it took, it makes me proud and confident, but women don't give a shit about how much I can squat, they love the fact that I can pick them up and fuck them in the air, and how my ass looks awesome compared to the non squatting assholes that roam this earth.

My advice is, you have to learn discipline and figure out for yourself whether Magic is something you would do for purely recreational purposes, or it actually brings something useful, in any way, to the table that is your life, and invest your time appropriately.

BigBlackChad · 2016-08-02T04:50:43+00:00

If it's not magic what game is it , I'm curious? And honestly bro do whatever the fuck you want to do. Be shameless in what you do. When a girl tries to shit test you about it ask her what her hobbies are and what she does for entertainment. Talk about it passionately and what it means to you. It'll turn them on that you are passionate about something. I tell bitches I like anime and guess what , they don't care. There is nothing wrong with nerd culture. Actually it's pretty trendy to be a "nerd". You have a hobby, most people have Facebook. Just don't make it your identity. You know the guys who identify Themselves by pop culture , they usually say things like I want a girl to play video games with me and a bunch of gay shit. Year don't be them .

Moreover, When a girl enters your frame that means she will do anything. That's why you can make girls do very degrading things when they like you. Now the only issue is , if you are playing for hours is it productive? If not don't do it . If you do it to unwind , cool just don't spend a majority of your time , go to the gym

RedSkeller · 2016-08-02T15:08:58+00:00

There is a large amount of people here that will tell you video games and other 'nerdy' hobbies are a waste of time and I will ask you, what is a hobby in the first place? There is a gray area of what involves too much of your time however without any real benefit, i.e. the hours researching your card game, strategies, keeping up with things. I would channel this into something that is less intensive in terms of time, or an activity to get you out of the house for instance switching games to a more casual nature or playing cards with friends. The research aspect is the only real time sink here and I think you shouldn't completely abandon this hobby.

Apexk9 · 2016-08-02T02:18:38+00:00

If you were one of the best you'd be making bank doing it. So if you can make money by doing something you enjoy why wouldn't you?

why can't you be competitive in ball

Title	competitiveness
Author	Ramo029
Upvotes	13
Comments	13
Date	August 2, 2016 2:15 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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