How do you Describe Yourself as a *Gamer*?

Started by Dragon January 9th, 2014 7:23 AM
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Dragon

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I like to think that there are a few ways to interpret us gamers. We all come in different shapes and sizes, but in the end, we're all still gamers. But, you, as a gamer, how would you describe yourself? What I mean is, what do you ultimately like doing that relates to video gaming, or just video games in general?

I'll give you an example; I see myself as a casual gamer that likes to challenge my way of thinking when it comes to certain strategy RPGs, by going into harder difficulty. While mostly I play stradegy RPGs, I like to unwind, and try a few platformers, or fighting games, or anything else the piques my fancy! Sometimes I see myself as a gamer that likes to collect games too. Nowadays, whenever I see a game like an retro Fire Emblem game that I haven't gotten yet, I would love to buy it, and add it to a small collection, which will gradually fill up! Merchandise is fun to collect too; I'd be totally on board with Fire Emblem merchandise!

Well, that's a little about me. How about you? To reiterate the question, what kind of gamer are you?


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That's kinda tricky. I can personally fall into anything. Casual? Sure. I play games like Wii Sports, Just Dance, Mario Party and Mario Kart everytime. Hardcore? I also play F-Zero GX, Halo 3 and Punch Out every time. Competitive? I got Street Fighter and Tekken. Only thing I don't play are online-only games. I have a very broad taste.

I honestly just play whatever I want and like whatever I like, no real specifics. Personally, I don't like describing myself as a "gamer". I frankly just play games to waste time and have fun, it's just a hobby, even if I'm studying game design.
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I guess I'm an escapist gamer, in that I prefer to actually get absorbed into the world of a game rather than constantly be made aware that I, a human being, am playing something. (I don't need a first-person viewpoint for this; I can enjoy tactical RPGs and the like because they have real stories and don't make reference to my personal details or those of my friends, and I never play online so I'm not chatting with anyone.) But even unimmersive games I can enjoy if they're interesting enough.
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I'm a hardcore RPG player. Especially JRPG =D
And I guess I can describe myself as obsessive completion hunter =D I simply have to complete the game before I can move on =D And by completing... I mean 100% =D
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I'm a serious, competitive and dedicated gamer. I don't believe in reviews, in Game of the Year and I don't allow anyone to determine what games I will play or buy.

My biggest goals when it comes to Video Games is become a YouTube sensation.

The games I enjoy the most are: RPG, SRPG, fighting and First-Person Shooters.

My biggest peev is Easy Modes and gamers who use it for stories and don't want to be challenge. If you want a story without putting effort into it, read a book.
In summation, I'm a serious gamer who enjoys a challenge both on and offline.
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I'm a lifestyle type of hardcore gamer.

Basically, I play whatever I want, regardless of genre,reviews,console,suggestion,warning,etc. I play games because I thoroughly enjoy a game for it's capacity to keep my mind going, always trying to find a way to overcome whatever challenge that is put in front of me-no matter if it's the most popular (Skyrim/Terraria), usually seen as horrible (Two Worlds), or is seen as too complex or difficult (Armored Core series/Dark Souls), and all in between. I usually don't play the very lighthearted,kid friendly games, but I do when it seems interesting enough.

I play games most of my waking hours,post in game forums,have "try-hard/elitist" tendencies(in a nice,comparatively casual way), and watch youtube blogs about games, so most of my day is devoted to games in some form.
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I usually play casually...I play online games occasionally...I'm not so competitive, unless it's Pokemon :v so other than that, pretty laid back in my gaming. I also use it to escape reality in some ways :3.

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Fernando Torres

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When I play some games such as Call of Duty I really don't care all too much, but when I play FIFA 14 I get very "passionate" and I've lost around 4 PS3 controllers from my "passion". With Pokémon I don't have the same passion but sometimes in competitive battling I get angry. This boils down to that I hate to loose. I put everything into gaming sometimes and when I win, it is the best feeling in the world.

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I sleep, eat , play games , every second i get and do i play the first moment i wake till the next second i fall asleep
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I think I'd describe myself as bit of a strategist. I play games Magic the Gathering, StarCraft 2, and League of Legends. I don't claim to be good at any of them because I feel that with most strategy games, once you get the core mechanics down, it boils down to finding a strategy you enjoy and practicing it.

That being said, I do still get competitive, although in a more friendly manner than most may think of. I'm the kind of gamer that I can admit when I've overstepped or done something wrong, but may need help to find a better way, if the assister is patient enough to deal with my thick head on occasions.

I also greatly enjoy RPGs, specifically fantasy RPGs. Something could be said for the feel of things like the old Star Wars Galaxies, but for me, give me a setting like Guild Wars, customization like Dungeons and Dragons, and a storyline I can get into, alone or with friends, and I'll probably like it.

I have a puzzle game casual hobby.

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I consider myself a special kind of gamer. I usually dont play games to complete them but just to enjoy them. I've never really been a person to sit and play a game for hours and hours (excluding pokemon lol). I also become involved with the world of games. IE: how companies work, the market of selling games, the type of technology and engines used for the games. I also play table top and card games. I really dont call myself a gamer. Mainly because I've seen people use the title and ultimate not live up to it. To me a gamer is someone who plays all kinds of games. Virtual or Table top, and doesnt stick to one genre. (Ex: Fighters, Sports, Shooters, etc). But I guess it all deals with your perception of things

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I play games more for the plot than anything, so I prefer more story-driven games like JRPGs, Metroivanias, and Zelda-style adventure games. While I'm not particularly good at fighting games, I love to play them in social settings. XD

Also, I really can't stand FPS games. It's probably more a matter of skill since I can never get used to their dual-analog control scheme, but it can also be a form of backlash against people who assume I play them just because I label myself a gamer.

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I'm pretty casual with the exception of games like osu!, and games I like to speedrun (attempting to beat your old record, whether long or short, is pretty addictive.)

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I guess I'd fall more into the side of casual gaming. I'm a strictly offline person because I can't get my 3DS to connect for gaming, and other than that I have a Playstation 2, so much as I'd love to trade Pokemon or Visit others' towns in Animal Crossing, it doesn't really happen :(

I do like to aim for 100% completion of some games, like that of Jak and Daxter, Sly Raccoon, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, etc, but if I can't (*cough* Crash *cough*) then it doesn't bother me too much.

I think more than anything I'd consider myself semi-serious, but not hardcore. I like to be able to immerse myself in a game when I've nothing else to do.

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Even when training for a tournament, most of the time I'm a carefree gamer. I won't get mad unless I'm in a tournament match. I'm only competitive and really into a game when a tournament's on the line. Besides that I'm casual and play the games at a nice easy pace.

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Gaming is a hobby of mine, but I wouldn't say I'm hardcore. I spend just about every day playing games because it's fun and I love it. <3

So usually I'm just a casual gamer, and rather carefree when I'm playing, unless it's competitive. Sometimes I get more serious with harder difficulties, but otherwise I just go at my own pace and enjoy it.
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When it's games like singleplayer games, I'm usually pretty chill, not too serious, very casual.

But when it comes to games even with a tiny bit of pressure and online coop with other people I just, no. Serious Gamer on, like super hardcore gamer on, its get good or get out.

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Passionate Casual. Haven't played much of this gen, but god damn do I have a large obscure PS2/DS/Wii Collection going on. A lot of core stuff, not a lot of casual stuff. But yeah, I don't do much online gaming, so that's why I'd say casual.

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