Stop video gaming?

PinHunter65 · 2016-08-11T14:54:48+00:00

You're a man, do whatever you want. Ive never become more productive due to no video games because I play video games in my free time anyway where productivity means nothing to me.

Knotyeti · 2016-08-11T15:37:48+00:00

I don't understand why you're asking other guys to tell you what to do. Any woman would jump at the chance to do that for you.

More seriously - Do what you want to do. If you aren't sure what you really want to do then try a few things and decide.

Remember, you also have the right to change your mind at any point.

Eyes_Of_The_Dragon · 2016-08-11T14:01:36+00:00

Try it and find out. Your body, your choice.

oldredder · 2016-08-11T16:49:59+00:00

No.

You should do anything you want.

You should merely understand the cost/consequences/benefits of what you do or avoid.

A lot of games make people faster, smarter, better at pattern recognition and prioritizing competing goals.

CloudAncestors · 2016-08-11T14:31:20+00:00

I've been thinking about this, moreover I've also been thinking about removing everything violent (movies, 99% of games, TV) from my life.

The only game I play is DOTA2, but each game is at least 45 minutes. So you can sit down and play a game, maybe you have a bad game, so you play another. BAM 1.5 hours gone.

So what do I get from it? Basically a dopamine rush, if I have a good game. There's not much more going on there. If I get like a triple kill and I'm absolutely devastating the other team I notice my heart will beat faster, but it's just a dopamine rush.

When I workout I get a more powerful dopamine rush, but I also get layers of holistic complexity like the satisfaction that this feels good and will make me feel good later, more free-flowing thoughts, and of course my body feels good.

When I'm playing a game I'm playing by somebody else's script. It's not my story, it's not even my character, I'm just making minor decisions in a world I didn't create in any way. It's kind of a submissive pastime I think. Definitely not creative.

The truth for me is that I have a lot of ways to get dopamine rushes. Video games are just the cheap and diluted way.

SoulsCreep · 2016-08-11T14:36:15+00:00

Dont be fucking absurd, bud.

Raijodin · 2016-08-11T16:07:30+00:00

If you feel that video games are a detriment to your life - taking up too much time or energy you need for other things then yes.

If they're a hobby you use to augment your life - to relieve some stress and maybe build up an 'expertise' (which can be rewarding - especially competitively) - then keep going.

Nice thing is you can always take a break to find out...and always go back if you want. Also - I've found that certain 'competitive' games I've played can benefit from a break - sort of give those skills a chance to settle or let a new meta slide in and begin learning anew.

npath · 2016-08-11T16:13:13+00:00

The majority of people would agree that video games are fine as long as they don't start having negative effects on your life.
Example - you are late for work because you wanted to play one more match.

scorched_throwaway · 2016-08-11T16:23:43+00:00

Maynard James Keenan did this, though he recognized gaming was a distraction to him and his goals. that's the key. if you're doing this, just to do it, i'd ask, why bother, as games do keep your mind active. if you are determined to do this, i would recommend set goals and commitment first or possibly even both goals and gaming. otherwise, you'll likely just create a void and you will feel the worse, once you return to gaming.

Osoto_Gari · 2016-08-12T09:40:57+00:00

Do you want to be more focused and productive?

Title	Stop video gaming?
Author	dontchoosechad
Upvotes	1
Comments	12
Date	August 11, 2016 1:52 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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