10-31-2003, 11:12 PM
Fellow Lurkers and Lurkettes,
I'm interested in finding out the preferred way of playing games for all you folks out there. Myself, I enjoy the feel of plunking down a few coins at the local arcade, however, the ability to play games in the comfort of your own home is a big factor as well. For instance:
At an arcade, when someone loses in a fighting game, the humiliation is greater. The feel of those plastic guns' "kick" when you pull the trigger is strangely comforting. And the joy of finding an extra coin on the floor is pure euphoria.
But....
At home, whenever you feel like stopping, you can save your place. If you need a break (for food, drink, bathroom, etc.) there's a PAUSE button. And finally, you don't need to worry about machines eating your coins, or dropping them in hard-to-reach places.
What are your thoughts?
I'm interested in finding out the preferred way of playing games for all you folks out there. Myself, I enjoy the feel of plunking down a few coins at the local arcade, however, the ability to play games in the comfort of your own home is a big factor as well. For instance:
At an arcade, when someone loses in a fighting game, the humiliation is greater. The feel of those plastic guns' "kick" when you pull the trigger is strangely comforting. And the joy of finding an extra coin on the floor is pure euphoria.
But....
At home, whenever you feel like stopping, you can save your place. If you need a break (for food, drink, bathroom, etc.) there's a PAUSE button. And finally, you don't need to worry about machines eating your coins, or dropping them in hard-to-reach places.
What are your thoughts?
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. At least you'll be a mile away from them and you'll have their shoes." ~?
Stonemaul - Sneakybast, 51 Rogue
Terenas - Sneaksmccoy, 1 Rogue
Sword of Omens, give me sight beyond sight!
Stonemaul - Sneakybast, 51 Rogue
Terenas - Sneaksmccoy, 1 Rogue
Sword of Omens, give me sight beyond sight!