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myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)1 month ago

I've always been amused by this competitive behavior my siblings and I inhibit whenever we start playing video games. Usually we are nice and calm people but once we get our hands on a controller our entire attitude changes. We become really rowdy and loud. We start trash talking and becoming downright mean. Defeat is not an option. But the moment we let go of the controller everything returns to normal again. You couldn't even tell that we were antagonizing each other just moments before. It's all very strange, once I think about it. The cool thing about this is that we never even take anything said seriously. I would hate to see what happens if someone did take this to heart.

 
 
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jkfeifer (7) response was accepted on 11/3/2009.
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1. myLot reputation of 90/100. shadow41 (787)   1 month ago

Oh yes I am. I hate losing to my brother. Haha. We're playing and competing to each other to the highest. We even trash talk to each other. Lol. But of course after the game we're very good friends. It's just in the games where we are nemesis.:p

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myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)  1 month ago

That's exactly how it is with my sister and I. Now that I think about it, a lot of people I know are like that. The good thing is that we know not to take it too seriously or else we'll be in trouble.

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2. myLot reputation of 43/100. dekada80 (364)   1 month ago

That good to hear saizo, it's true that playing games, whether it's indoor like video games or outdoor games is a good form of family bonding, I myself plays games with the kids at home and it's really enjoying, it's so intense that sometimes I cheat hehe, but it's true, it's just a game, one should not take it seriously, the important thing is the bonding, enjoyment and happiness it can bring.


myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)  1 month ago

That's right too. Video games and other activities have really been a crucial part in my life. They are a important for family time. Although, I wish I could be successful at cheating sometimes. I always end up losing.

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3. psufootball (48)   1 month ago

It depends on the game. I get really competitive over Madden. I CAN'T lose at Madden. Occasionally a game of Call of Duty or Halo too.

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4. cptthunder09 (33)   ranked 142 out of 310 in video games   1 month ago

i some what the same when i play with friends but only with games i take pride in playing mostly because im good at them.

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5. jkfeifer (7)   1 month ago

I love video games, but I've noticed about myself that I only get competitive in games "I feel" I should win naturally. For instance, If I've been playing a game longer than a year, Im competitive in it, because I feel I should have the same if not more skills than others who play the same thing. I know a few people who are competitive in games that are new to them, and I never could understand that^_^, but for me its just games I'v played for a long time. As for the people who "flip out" when they lose... thats just weird<_<, I mean, its just a game right?^_^'


myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)  4 weeks ago

I see what you're trying to say. It is hard to be competitive when playing something you've never played before. As for people flipping out when they lose, that's just strange and weird. But then again, some people are serious about these things. I'm not one of those but I've seen them before. Some of their reactions are so funny and it's great to tease them about it when they calm down.

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6. AlkaiserMO (95)   4 weeks ago

I can relate! My best friends and I will still rage with one another even to the point of physical fighting if we are losing in a video game. I don't really know why we get that way, except for the fact it's kinda fun!


myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)  4 weeks ago

We've never gotten to the point where we start physically fighting with each other but I kind of understand the fun part. It's all the adrenaline or something.

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. UltimateAsoka (890)   4 weeks ago

Thats the strategy for most of the videogames.They want us to be competitive and make a winner out of us.i have not seen any video game which does not aim at this.Well, i am not sure on the trash talking and video game referred.But then speed games and usually a few sports games make us a hugh competitive people.Thanks!


myLot reputation of 83/100. saizo6 (477)  4 weeks ago

That's true. Everyone wants to come out on top when playing video games. I guess we just like the privilege of being able to gloat about being victorious. It's not very fun always being the loser.

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. padhiaranand (559)   4 weeks ago

i like to play video games on my play station 2......and me and my cousin always plays two player games.....and always i tried to get more score than him....I really like to play games... thumbup

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