StaceyPowers Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 I was revisiting this thread from @Keranov today, and thinking about gaming rage. While re-reading it I was thinking, what is the best way to avoid raging at video games? So far, I have found that the best thing for me is simply to know what I am getting into, and to be patient with it. If I am very clear with myself from the off that it may take me a whole week to get through a single room in a game, I usually don’t get too frustrated by the repeat attempts and uncertainty. It’s only when I’m caught off guard that I get really angry—or when I don’t remind myself to be patient. Patience seems to stave off most bad episodes of rage. How do you prevent video game rage?
The Blackangel Posted October 19, 2019 Posted October 19, 2019 I typically just avoid games that I know will piss me off. For example, I have all 3 DKC on SNES. I have actually beaten the first two, but they piss me off so much, I have never attempted even playing the third one. The only reason why I even have it was just to complete the set. If it’s a game I’m unfamiliar with, but is my favorite genre, then I stick to my motto. I’ve always said I’ll try anything twice. I say twice instead of once because just because I didn’t enjoy the circumstances of the first time doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy the second. If I still don’t enjoy the second then I know the first wasn’t a fluke, and that I gave it a fair shot. But if I didn’t enjoy the first, but did enjoy the second, then it warrants a third shot and possibly more. For example, just because you hate McDonalds doesn’t mean you hate cheeseburgers.
killamch89 Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 I just remind myself that it is a game, it is meant to be fun, don't take it too seriously and it has helped me deal with all kinds of situations while playing video games for years. Kaynil 1
skyfire Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 I think not expecting much from games and the players in it. That's the only way we can avoid rage. That's what we do in real life too. We don't hold much expectations from people and system. And so we control our rage in real life. Same applies in games too. killamch89 and Kaynil 2
killamch89 Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, skyfire said: I think not expecting much from games and the players in it. That's the only way we can avoid rage. That's what we do in real life too. We don't hold much expectations from people and system. And so we control our rage in real life. Same applies in games too. Fantastic advice there mate.
TheSteelyardDweller Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 18 hours ago, skyfire said: hat's the only way we can avoid rage. That's what we do in real life too. We don't hold much expectations from people and system. never works for me lol i just keep on raging The Blackangel 1
killamch89 Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) There is one game series that I remembered that did piss me off at times except I never went to the extremes like this... Edited October 24, 2019 by killamch89
skyfire Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 On 10/22/2019 at 1:19 AM, TheSteelyardDweller said: never works for me lol i just keep on raging In such case the best thing that can be done is playing funny games then there is less rage.
TheSteelyardDweller Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/8/2020 at 10:34 PM, skyfire said: In such case the best thing that can be done is playing funny games then there is less rage. do u have some recommendations then
Jayson Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Video game rage is part of the fun. No seriously, as long as you don't break anything - or do something else regrettable, then I don't see a problem. Anyway, I've had my share of it - trying to beat Mario bosses in repeated tries. Well, look at it this way. It's a character builder! 😀 Edited February 17, 2020 by Jayson
