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Have you had a major change in opinion on any gaming-related topic over time? I’d say going from a complete hatred of third person to a tolerant dislike has been a big change for me. Also, I used to think people who sunk hundreds of hours into games had no real lives. Now I am one of those people, and understand that for some of us, gaming is the best way for us to have experiences that are unavailable to us IRL.

Were there any specific video games that were banned in your household growing up? If so, did you find ways to play those games anyway? My parents banned all RPGs of any nature, whether video games, tabletop, or LARP. I played MUDs though, and they never knew.

Is there a trend from gaming that was big in the past but hasn’t been for a long time that you would like to see come back?

What video games do you feel have anti-climactic endings/outcomes, and why? Like, I hear a lot of people say Dragon Age Inquisition was anti-climactic. I'd say the end mission felt rushed/short/abrupt, but not exactly anti-climactic.

Is turn-based combat in video games something you like or dislike?

Has your preference for gaming platforms changed over the years? I used to be a strictly PC gamer, but now I really don’t like gaming on PC.

Is esports betting something you have tried?

Do you feel video game actors make enough money? Too much? The right amount?

It is usually easier for me to recognize actors by their voices than faces, but in video games I am often shocked how long I can listen to an actor I know from TV and not recognize them in the game. Are you also often startled by whom you didn’t recognize?

What is the worst string of bad luck you have had while gaming?

@killamch89 and I were talking about how we save every few minutes. In fact, I save so often that it is almost unconscious at this point, and I am sometimes not sure if I just saved or not. Can anyone else relate?

Is there any video game ending where you would not change the fundamental events in a major way, but would appreciate a small modification? Like in BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea, I wouldn’t change the outcomes, but I wish Elizabeth had opened a tear at the end to glimpse a better life through it just so we could have some sense of resolution/a positive outcome somewhere.

What is the first game you remember becoming good at—or at least okay at? I’m not awesome at any games, but the first game where I was even mildly competent was Quake III Arena.

Are there games you tend to play when you don’t feel well? I usually go with whatever open world game I am playing, as it is low pressure and I can save and quit anytime.

I do this too if the character is established by the developer. But that isn't out of line with my ethics, as a fundamental respect for "you do you" is pretty central for me. And it seems pretty rare to find a game where I absolutely cannot empathize with the protagonist.

This looks interesting. Since it is you recommending it, I will definitely give it a try.

I like taking my time, but I always feel pressure to hurry up and play all the games i haven't yet.

Same! Hah, I thought my frequent saves were just an OCD thing. But then again, considering how much Skyrim we both play, maybe Bethesda has trained us to save often with its frequent bugs.

I learn a ton just reading your posts 🙂

Are there ever irresolvable issues in video game universes you wish you could do something about? Like in Skyrim, I wish I could give the Reach back to the Forsworn. I am left forever feeling a sense of incompleteness and helplessness because I can’t. Also in Skyrim, I wish I could obliterate the Soul Cairn and take down the Ideal Masters. And in Skyrim yet again, I wish I could find a way to communicate with the Falmer and help them rebuild a thriving society. These things frustrate me, but they also make Tamriel feel more real to me, since I am used to not being able to fix things IRL.

I was talking with someone the other day about why we usually don’t play “evil” characters, and tend to play by our own ethics. I came up with these reasons: -Improved immersion since I am more invested emotionally. -Can practice ethical decision-making under pressure. -I care about the worlds/characters, even though they’re digital, and don’t want to harm them. Even in a solipsistic way, they are part of my existence, so I want to be kind to them. Can anyone relate?

Is there any topic in video games you wish you knew more about? Like, I wish I knew more about the world of classic gaming, for example.

Super broad question. Is there anything about games in general you would change if you could? Like basic underlying mechanics or standards in the industry that are fairly ubiquitous, but you would prefer weren’t?

I liked @m76's thread here, and came up with a related question. If you could play any game through the point of view of a different character in that same game, what game would it be, and what character?

How do you feel about gore in video games? Do you love it, hate it, or don’t care? Personally, in an FPS game, nothing ever feels quite satisfying to me until I see chunks and blood splatter.