LadyDay

Thank you @StaceyPowers. ❤️

I don't, but I'll consider putting something up.

Isn't it a problem to have Serana as a follower if you want to side with the Dawnguard? Being as she's a vampire (I've just read a bit about her)

You make cards and other things out of parchment paper. Parchment paper has some unique properties, like it's semi transparent, but when you rub on it with embossing tools it goes solid white. You can also poke lots of little holes in it and it won't come apart. Then you can cut between the holes to make patterns. And you can paint or draw on it.

Sounds like a good way of channeling what goes on inside you.

I draw and paint, and I do parchment craft. All things that relax my brain and focuses my energy on something positive and enjoyable. Just like gaming does.

Thank you for always wanting to include the noob! 🙂 I really get more invested the more I play the game. The more I get to know the character and the more I see the story unfold and the more I'm entertained by it basically. Take Skyrim. The storyline is good, but what's really gotten me invested is getting to know the amazing world more and more as time has passed. With Left4dead, as far as I remember, I got invested because the game is just hilarious (and I was playing it with a great friend - whi I unfortunately don't have him anymore). The Sims I get invested the more I develop the characters, which takes time. As far as I can remember I never really got invested in Borderlands or Portal 2, but I also only played them shortly, so long ago I don't actually remember what the games were like. So yeah, a combination of time, commitment, entertainment and story.

What sort of work/activities do you find less rewarding than you would like it to be?

This I believe I agree with. I think my position is that I would hope developers aim at making games accessible to less skilled people too, but of course it should not prevent the developers from creating their vision. I have to agree with you both on this (Dammit 😄 ).

Thank you for the reassurance 🙂

I think that not catering to everybody should mean not catering to everyone's taste, thus letting people voluntarily exclude themselves rather than forcing exclusion on people who would actually really like to play the game in question. II disagree with @DylanC too I think, assuming he means "not catering to everyone" to mean "exclude people who would like to play it".

That is a good argument. Touché.

It is. I'm just scared to death of conflict. What if you suddenly don't like me as a person? 😄 (I know it's silly. Hence my engaging in discussion anyway.)

I realise that. However I have my heart absolutely set on a couple of specific games where I fear that even their easy mode is too hard. One being The Witcher 3. What I'm trying to say is that some games are so unique it's not possible to just go play something else equivalent.

So tough shit for me I guess? Guess that's just my lot in life. Dammit @StaceyPowers, you got me into a discussion! 😄

I'm sorry to hear that, that is not what I'm suggesting should happen, at least that is not my intention. I think we should keep the super-extra-fantastically hard mode that we can all train towards achieving, though some in vain.

I don't NEED TO, but I have many games I dream of playing, but fear I'm excluded from.

I am not questioning the developers right to create exactly the game they want, I am questioning the necessity of it. I can't say I know my gaming history enough to know about these games lowering difficulty or this game Cuphead. I'm a complete noob.

I still don't see why a game shouldn't have an easier mode if it should have an extremely extra legendarily hard mode? You can make the "normal" setting hard and still have an easier mode. This is not the same as developers lowering difficulty across all settings. Of course the game should have an extra hard mode along with the easier mode. Unless it's a fear of losing bragging rights because less skilled players beat the game too? That can be amended by pointing out that one used the extra hard mode while doing the bragging.

I'll keep everything crossed too 🙂

I once again find myself agreeing with you. As you know, I have disorders that means I don't have the reaction speed, multitasking capabilities, concentration etc. of the average person. I don't like the idea of being excluded from enjoying good games because of this. I can't just "git gud".

I find that is the games you describe pander to the sort of elitism of people being so intend of being snowflakes that they suddenly don't like something anymore if it becomes too popular with a larger crowd, even if it's exactly the same game that they fell in love with in the beginning. Is it necessary to have games that force being a niche by only allowing people without f.ex. disabilities that lower reaction speed significantly (like me) to enjoy it. Why should I not be allowed to enjoy a niche game? Of course the game creators have a right to create games like this, but I don't think it's particularly something to be proud of.

There is a lot of fear in the world that violent games may make people, in particular children, violent or aggressive. Nobody ever talks about what a positive influence gaming can have for those of us with mental illness of one sort or another. It's good to hear that it's such a positive thing for you! Can I ask a sensitive question? is there a risk that MD may eventually effect your hands to the point where you can't use the controller/keyboard/mouse? Please ignore the question if it's not something you're happy to talk about. I imagine I'll have that issue too, especially if I start playing multiple games at a time. You hit the nail on the head. I'm unable to work, so I don't see a lot of people, but after spending time with others I'd also have to use the game to unwind on my own, rather than being social. Social situations are very draining for people like us. Note to self: Avoid Dark Souls unless in the mood to fail. 😄

I'm not sure i can weigh in with much. I don't know what a digital console is? And I play PC. I can have an opinion on digital versus physical copies of games. I'm possibly a hypocrite, to my own detriment. I in principle like physical copies of games. That means actually owning the game, not just the right to use the game. However, in practice I always buy digital copies of games (I actually have a load of games, I just haven't played them much - Except from the Sims and now Skyrim, and a bit of Left4Dead, Portal and Borderlands. I have a lot of games I haven't played.). One reason is that it gets me the game right away, rather than having to buy the physical game online, then having the game shipped. And I'm unfortunately not a patient person. The shops likely don't have the game I want in stock, they only have a limited selection. The other reason is that physical games take up a ton of space. I already have a loooong (as long as the good sized room) shelf full of games. I don't have it in me to chuck out the box and put the disks in plastic sleeves instead. And as long as the game is installed I can play it offline anyway.

You're my designated Fallout mentor 😄