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FearRox t1_jduwtry wrote

Reply to Gamers block by Odenssi96

i got myself the xbox gamepass (1 euro for first month) and just tried a bunch of games i would not have bought and it sparked my gaming flame again.

how often have i been sitting on a (rare) free weekend with time for just myself just thinking: now is the prime time to play some games! but couldnt play longer than like 1 hour before kinda gettin bored.

turns out i just needed a good game, have installed hollow knight to give it a try and clocked in 14 hours first day. after that played both ori games, also amazing. then dibbled around with some card and strategy games but didnt finish any of those, but since i didnt pay for them i had no problems just dropping and installing a new game.

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DoBiits t1_jduwekr wrote

Reply to comment by Odenssi96 in Gamers block by Odenssi96

Facebook shorts, tiktok, instagram, All of them are like what 10 seconds to 2 minute videos? ive noticed it, my attention span aswell as all my mates have gone shot because of that lmao ^^. Im 25, and starting to feel the same as OP, a few of my mates have taken a couple months off from it now, Still its the only thing that allows me to relax and get away from reality.

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Korasa t1_jduugol wrote

Reply to Gamers block by Odenssi96

Do a check in with yourself and make sure you're good in the head.

Last time I had this was because I was in a bit of a depressive period that just wouldn't quit, so it sapped the joy out of my hobbies.

Hopefully it isn't that, and this will just correct in time. But good to be aware of your own mental beats and ticks.

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InamedabunnyAK47 t1_jdutxrj wrote

this just isn't true

yeah playing high speed shooters is easier on keyboard and mouse but it's still very doable on controller and the real main reason it's harder is hitting the jump button while trying to aim

controllers are a lot better for aim then people seem to think and even have an advantage over a mouse when it comes to constant movement

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xanap t1_jdutsvg wrote

Reply to Gamers block by Odenssi96

Playing addictive games like Dota, PoE and similar for a long time can do that for you.

If you can't be intrigued by the little things in a new game and your brain just sits there waiting for a trigger.

What works for me usually is a complete change of pace for a little while, stellaris, civ or old homm games for example. Maybe run a show on the side. You may have to look what works for you.

Alternatively, just let it rest for a while and search for other activities. Great games will still be good later.

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