I'm thinking of giving up on games...Also: Scorch is actually pretty cool..odd?

[Mookyjooky]

Ovioiously we all play video games cause were here right? But I've had some thoughts about letting it all go. I'll explain.

I used to be a video game dork when I was in middle school...everyday after school I'd play some Snes game like Mortal Kombat 2, Killer Instinct or Chrono Trigger. Now I loved video games, I was big into EGM back in the days they had Sushi X and I miss the underground way games were perceived.

Then Sony hit the scene.....Sony hit the scene like a tidal wave. They took the image of video games and put it in a MTV hip hop concept. All of a sudden it was cool to play video games and I was very surprised how gaming changed. I had 5 games stores to goto in Florida now, but 3 years before there was one...and it sucked.

All of a sudden no one cared about fun games, no one cared about 2d (even though 2d still has alot of life still in it!). Every game now was 3d, and well, most of them sucked horribly. I got to a point in High School where I got tired of gaming and I just stopped playing one day. After that my life changed completly.....I lost 60 pounds and I started hanging out with the "Bad Kids". I was poor, so I fit in better with these kids and most of them just did drugs and never played games. Now alot of people have bad experiances with drugs...but I've gotten as far up in the drug chain you can get in Florida (Save this for another time), and to be honest....It was the best time in my life. People have reasons for hating drugs and I respect that, I've dated a girlfriend for 3 years who hasnt done a single drug. She hates my stories of the past and I dont really tell them any more.

I'm now 24, I wiegh 250 pounds and I have no clue how I even got there. I make $40,000 a year working at G.E. and I have a pretty good sized game collection. I've settled down. But once in a while I think about when I was 19, 170 pounds, gunnrunning, drug smuggling and loving life. I was alive and I never sat inside for more than a minute. I was always moving, never stopping, but now I work, go home and play games and sleep. I feel my life slipping away from me. I'm too comforible....what the hell is happening? Arent I supposed to be happy I'm not starving anymore? Arent I suppossed to be happy to be comfortable?

Does any one else feel this way? Like they're TOO confortable.....not really "hungry" for anything anymore? I feel games make me dosile as a hindu cow.

I'm thinking of letting go.....anyone have any suggestions?

[Arakias]

Play very few games. Its easier and more exciting to play sequels to games you already played (aside from Mario cause millions more of games with him are gonna come out). Aside from Metroid Prime 2 and Metal Gear 3, there isnt any other game I have gotten (and played) since FFX-2.
Though of course its a hard strategy and I dont follow it.

[Scorch]

Yeah.

Stop thinking that you're too good for games because they're popular. If you go back to drug running and gun running and whatever, I hope you get arrested. You'd deserve it.

[Mookyjooky]

Yeah.

Stop thinking that you're too good for games because they're popular. If you go back to drug running and gun running and whatever, I hope you get arrested. You'd deserve it.

Thanks man, I'm kinda pouring my heart out on the table here....and you're being, well....Scorch. You missed the point completely....but you're so sensitive about everything working against you in your life you take it out on every post added to the page. I joke around alot on this page, but you're just a sad fucking ass.

[rockhero]

I never feel that way.

Maybe that's because I just don't have the time to play many games. Try just limiting yourself to an hour a day, find some people who share your other interests and start acting on those. There really is no two ways about it. I wouldn't give up games for good, but I would seriously consider limiting yourself.

[scsg75]

No need to turn back to a life of crime and drugs to have fun. Fun can be had other ways that are not illegal and possibly death inducing. Take a break from games and find another more active hobby to pass the time with, like a sport of some sort.

[int80h]

I gave up video games for 4 straight years while I was in college.

Best decision I ever made.

[Mookyjooky]

Yeah.

Stop thinking that you're too good for games because they're popular. If you go back to drug running and gun running and whatever, I hope you get arrested. You'd deserve it.

Oh and the Drugrunning peice....I condenced alot of back story thinking that most people wouldnt read anything more than 4 full paragraphs. I was fucking 17-20 years old and broke as fuck. I wanted to have the things other people did so I took a quick and easy route because, well...I was fucking 19.

When I got 20, I gave up the game and decided that this is it. I started playing games again because I had trouble finding a job. Now, I've worked really fucking hard to get to where I am....but I just feel like life is more a waiting game than a hustling game like it once was. I miss the life, but I'm too old to be back in the game, plus...I havent even smoked weed in 3 years....and I used to deal much worse. Now I never dealt to kids and I realize some people just hate shit like that and I respect that. I've repented and found God in the meantime and I never killed anyone so I dont care for anyone preachy shit.

I'm just looking for a way to balance this shit, cause I feel like I'm spreading into a game playing blob....

[WildWop]

A bit of an aside here, but I don't think you can really blame your weight and lack of exercise on games. Did your weight loss happen before or after the shift to drugs? Generally drug users are prone to lose weight and keep skinny, then gain it back when they get off of them (like cigarette smokers do).

I'm an avid gamer, and do much the same you do except that four times a week I get my ass in the gym and work out really hard. I'm in the best shape of my life and still play games for 15 or so hours per week. The solution to your problem is not to quit gaming, it's to get off your damn ass once in a while and do other things as well. Suck it up and make a conscious decision to do something active.

[diggityjones]

Ovioiously we all play video games cause were here right? But I've had some thoughts about letting it all go. I'll explain.

I used to be a video game dork when I was in middle school...everyday after school I'd play some Snes game like Mortal Kombat 2, Killer Instinct or Chrono Trigger. Now I loved video games, I was big into EGM back in the days they had Sushi X and I miss the underground way games were perceived.

Then Sony hit the scene.....Sony hit the scene like a tidal wave. They took the image of video games and put it in a MTV hip hop concept. All of a sudden it was cool to play video games and I was very surprised how gaming changed. I had 5 games stores to goto in Florida now, but 3 years before there was one...and it sucked.

All of a sudden no one cared about fun games, no one cared about 2d (even though 2d still has alot of life still in it!). Every game now was 3d, and well, most of them sucked horribly. I got to a point in High School where I got tired of gaming and I just stopped playing one day. After that my life changed completly.....I lost 60 pounds and I started hanging out with the "Bad Kids". I was poor, so I fit in better with these kids and most of them just did drugs and never played games. Now alot of people have bad experiances with drugs...but I've gotten as far up in the drug chain you can get in Florida (Save this for another time), and to be honest....It was the best time in my life. People have reasons for hating drugs and I respect that, I've dated a girlfriend for 3 years who hasnt done a single drug. She hates my stories of the past and I dont really tell them any more.

I'm now 24, I wiegh 250 pounds and I have no clue how I even got there. I make $40,000 a year working at G.E. and I have a pretty good sized game collection. I've settled down. But once in a while I think about when I was 19, 170 pounds, gunnrunning, drug smuggling and loving life. I was alive and I never sat inside for more than a minute. I was always moving, never stopping, but now I work, go home and play games and sleep. I feel my life slipping away from me. I'm too comforible....what the hell is happening? Arent I supposed to be happy I'm not starving anymore? Arent I suppossed to be happy to be comfortable?

Does any one else feel this way? Like they're TOO confortable.....not really "hungry" for anything anymore? I feel games make me dosile as a hindu cow.

I'm thinking of letting go.....anyone have any suggestions?

Whatever man, you're gonna be you if you are watching TV, reading, sleeping, playing games, or doing whatever it is you do. Get off your ass and work out. Get out of the house once in a while. You do have free will. I hate when people blame their addiction on their medium not themselves.

Food doesn't make you fat, you eating too much of it does. There is nothing wrong with games, just don't play them so much you lose your life.

Enjoy life more. Games are a great hobby. No need to quit.

As for the whole gun running thing? You gotta be joking man. You sound like a pathetic wanna be gansta. Running your guns and drugs somewhere in middle america...bangning in Little Rock. Get the hip-hop dreams outta your head. You're not 2-Pac and you'll never be.

Kids from the real streets don't choose that life-style for the hell of it. Stupid corn fed white boys who wanna play tough guy do. If you were so poor, how did you afford all your guns. Look at you, you have a $40K job at GE. You are doing better than most real gangsters. Its all fun and games till you get locked up dawg.

Grow up man. Learn to be a man and put that childish stuff behind you. Take that money you are making and go back to school. Become a game designer. Make the games you wanna play. 2-D ones with all the little homies with guns.

Good luck man.

[Mookyjooky]

Whatever man, you're gonna be you if you are watching TV, reading, sleeping, playing games, or doing whatever it is you do. Get off your ass and work out. Get out of the house once in a while. You do have free will. I hate when people blame their addiction on their medium not themselves.

Food doesn't make you fat, you eating too much of it does. There is nothing wrong with games, just don't play them so much you lose your life.

Enjoy life more. Games are a great hobby. No need to quit.

Good Advice, kind of a dick about it....but good advice nonetheless. I've just gotten really confortable working at a sit down job and I'm easily distracted. I'm just thinking cold turkey could be a good thing....but I wanted to hear other peoples opinions.

[SgtBerkeley]

You want to lose weight and you play video games all the time. Why not combine them. :)

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/245463.asp

[chickenhawk]

Oh and the Drugrunning peice....I condenced alot of back story thinking that most people wouldnt read anything more than 4 full paragraphs. I was shaq-fuing 17-20 years old and broke as shaq-fu. I wanted to have the things other people did so I took a quick and easy route because, well...I was shaq-fuing 19.



I'm not going to crap on you or anything, but being 19 is no fucking excuse to start that stuff.

I hope I never feel the way you do, although I have almost zero time to play games these days and have thought if it was worth buying games still that I can't play yet. I came to the conclusion that hell yeah it's fucking worth it cause I will have time again at some point and I don't want to miss out on all the good games that came out while I was in playing limbo. (MGS 3, SMT: Nocturne, Katamary Damacy, Paper Mario 2 etc.).

Gaming is not your life. Start to do other stuff and keep gaming when you can and things will probably get better.

[opportunity777]

Whatever man, you're gonna be you if you are watching TV, reading, sleeping, playing games, or doing whatever it is you do. Get off your ass and work out. Get out of the house once in a while. You do have free will. I hate when people blame their addiction on their medium not themselves.

Food doesn't make you fat, you eating too much of it does. There is nothing wrong with games, just don't play them so much you lose your life.

Enjoy life more. Games are a great hobby. No need to quit.

Good Advice, kind of a dick about it....but good advice nonetheless. I've just gotten really confortable working at a sit down job and I'm easily distracted. I'm just thinking cold turkey could be a good thing....but I wanted to hear other peoples opinions.

I have a job, a girlfriend, take extra classes, and play videogames, yet still I workout at least 3 times a week. Make an agenda and stick to it, and get yourself organized. Nobody can take the initiative for you ... you just need to get up off your lazy ass and do it.

[Scorch]

Yeah.

Stop thinking that you're too good for games because they're popular. If you go back to drug running and gun running and whatever, I hope you get arrested. You'd deserve it.

Thanks man, I'm kinda pouring my heart out on the table here....and you're being, well....Scorch. You missed the point completely....but you're so sensitive about everything working against you in your life you take it out on every post added to the page. I joke around alot on this page, but you're just a sad shaq-fuing ass.

Actually, I joke around every bit as much as you, it just doesn't come off well on the board. I'm at the same point in life where you are, I don't find games to be all that fun - as you said, I could sit down for hours and play Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy.. these days I'm lucky if a game holds my attention for half an hour. I go out, come home and sleep. However, due to recent personal circumstances, I've lost the will to look for a job, get to class on time, and even eat. I've dropped 50 pounds since July. I'm sorry if my post came across as flaming.. I'm sure it did. I wasn't serious in saying that I hope you get arrested.. I mean, yeah, you'd deserve to, but I wouldn't hope for it. I collect games and I play them when I get a chance, but I haven't sat down (aside from Halo 2 and Half-Life 2) with a game and played it for many hours in a long, long time. My weight loss has been affecting my health and I'm actually on some colon pills because my colon spams every time I eat since it's not used to food. It's sad, but I keep going.. my purpose will be served.. eventually.

Wow, that was like.. really deep for a game message board.

[Mookyjooky]

I'm not going to crap on you or anything, but being 19 is no shaq-fuing excuse to start that stuff.

I hope I never feel the way you do, although I have almost zero time to play games these days and have thought if it was worth buying games still that I can't play yet. I came to the conclusion that hell yeah it's shaq-fuing worth it cause I will have time again at some point and I don't want to miss out on all the good games that came out while I was in playing limbo. (MGS 3, SMT: Nocturne, Katamary Damacy, Paper Mario 2 etc.).

Gaming is not your life. Start to do other stuff and keep gaming when you can and things will probably get better.

That makes sense.....I've never had an ability to buy games at full price/new before and it was kind of a shock for me to be able to do that. I think I've just gotten wrapped up in the ability to do so. Now let just get something clear as well....I only play 15-20 hours a week at most. I work 9-10 hours a day...but I usually just talk to you guys. But I cant really work out at work.

[rabbitt]

Just from looking at this topic, I can see a problem. Two users try to help you, and sure they were harsh (this is a serious situation, so expect strong answers), but you got pissed at them.

Just relax, and try to find out what you think your purspose in life is. Once you think you know what it is, pursue it 'till you die. It's always good to have a back-up plan ;-)

[Mookyjooky]

Hey man, I live in Florida and work for a GE also. What plant / area you work in? I'm in Pensacola working for Wind Energy. I figure you're not one of my coworkers, because I know all of the 24 year old, 250 pound, ex gunrunning, videogaming reformed drug users. By the way, I know how you feel, as working for the ol meatball just barely gives me enough time to see my family, let alone play any games.

I work at G.E. FANUC in Charlottesville,VA. And I used to live in Ocala/Gainesville,FL.....

[greendj27]

To the OP - It sounds to me like you might have some depression going on there. Maybe you should go talk to someone and things might get better.

[AGuth]

FANUC, is that GE finance?
how do you like it? I used to live in Gville, too, back in 97-98

[Weedy649]

I can feel where your coming from. Alot of times dreams and hopes are your reason for living then you reach that goal and its like....meh. You just gotta realize that you always take what you have for granted and that things are always best when you you can think about when they were worse. You remeber the fun parts but you dont think about how your stomach felt, how tiring it could get things like that. Just think about it like this, would you rather be comfortable in the past and starving in the future or would you rather it be the way it is now

[Mookyjooky]

Actually, I joke around every bit as much as you, it just doesn't come off well on the board. I'm at the same point in life where you are, I don't find games to be all that fun - as you said, I could sit down for hours and play Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy.. these days I'm lucky if a game holds my attention for half an hour. I go out, come home and sleep. However, due to recent personal circumstances, I've lost the will to look for a job, get to class on time, and even eat. I've dropped 50 pounds since July. I'm sorry if my post came across as flaming.. I'm sure it did. I wasn't serious in saying that I hope you get arrested.. I mean, yeah, you'd deserve to, but I wouldn't hope for it. I collect games and I play them when I get a chance, but I haven't sat down (aside from Halo 2 and Half-Life 2) with a game and played it for many hours in a long, long time. My weight loss has been affecting my health and I'm actually on some colon pills because my colon spams every time I eat since it's not used to food. It's sad, but I keep going.. my purpose will be served.. eventually.

Wow, that was like.. really deep for a game message board.

I figured you'd post again, but I didnt expect that....wow. I might of overreacted as well.

I hope you get better, and I know this sounds retarded but "think positive"...you'd be surprised if you do.

Remember, I was an Ex-Dealer...who had 2 best-friends die, lost love of his life (I actually still think about her everyday, 5 years later) and had no real job experiance. When your 20-21 looking for your first job in 3-4 years people really look at you funny. I know what its like to be down and out, but this is your chance to go to the next step in any direction you like.

When you get to a bottom, there's nowhere else to go....just make sure you dont get confortable along the way to places in life you've never been, cause then you're where I am right now. I've just never earned my way to this before...and it feels wierd to afford food so I gorge.

Don't be a Wes. (Thats me, by the way)

[chickenhawk]

By the way, I like how you keep changing the topic based on Scorch's posts. Kinda funny! :D

[help1]

Ovioiously we all play video games cause were here right? But I've had some thoughts about letting it all go. I'll explain.

I used to be a video game dork when I was in middle school...everyday after school I'd play some Snes game like Mortal Kombat 2, Killer Instinct or Chrono Trigger. Now I loved video games, I was big into EGM back in the days they had Sushi X and I miss the underground way games were perceived.

Then Sony hit the scene.....Sony hit the scene like a tidal wave. They took the image of video games and put it in a MTV hip hop concept. All of a sudden it was cool to play video games and I was very surprised how gaming changed. I had 5 games stores to goto in Florida now, but 3 years before there was one...and it sucked.

All of a sudden no one cared about fun games, no one cared about 2d (even though 2d still has alot of life still in it!). Every game now was 3d, and well, most of them sucked horribly. I got to a point in High School where I got tired of gaming and I just stopped playing one day. After that my life changed completly.....I lost 60 pounds and I started hanging out with the "Bad Kids". I was poor, so I fit in better with these kids and most of them just did drugs and never played games. Now alot of people have bad experiances with drugs...but I've gotten as far up in the drug chain you can get in Florida (Save this for another time), and to be honest....It was the best time in my life. People have reasons for hating drugs and I respect that, I've dated a girlfriend for 3 years who hasnt done a single drug. She hates my stories of the past and I dont really tell them any more.

I'm now 24, I wiegh 250 pounds and I have no clue how I even got there. I make $40,000 a year working at G.E. and I have a pretty good sized game collection. I've settled down. But once in a while I think about when I was 19, 170 pounds, gunnrunning, drug smuggling and loving life. I was alive and I never sat inside for more than a minute. I was always moving, never stopping, but now I work, go home and play games and sleep. I feel my life slipping away from me. I'm too comforible....what the hell is happening? Arent I supposed to be happy I'm not starving anymore? Arent I suppossed to be happy to be comfortable?

Does any one else feel this way? Like they're TOO confortable.....not really "hungry" for anything anymore? I feel games make me dosile as a hindu cow.

I'm thinking of letting go.....anyone have any suggestions?

So you think your the loser that people think gaming nerds are? Well lets see:

You are on a GAMING WEBSITE, but that really isn't very solid
you weigh over 220.... gaming nerds are liek 350...
You play games... THE HORROR!!!
you make 50 grands.... THAT ALOT FOR SOMEONE WHOS SUPPOSED TO LIVE IN THEIR MOTHERS BASEMENT
you have your own place (I hope)

GAMING is a HOBBY....

Dude, your not a "nerd" but you could be one if you tried...

Look, give up on video games for 3 months... NO CAG, no game sites, no playing, no even goign to the sotres, just ISOLATE it.... not even any G4TECHTV.... then see if you really wanna dump video games.... if you do, sell all your shit on CAG...

[Mookyjooky]

To the OP - It sounds to me like you might have some depression going on there. Maybe you should go talk to someone and things might get better.

I've actually thought about it....just scared really. Believe it or not (time to sound like an idiot) but these mood enhancing drugs scare the hell out of me.

I just think of a New World order when I see mood enhancing commercials.

I probably do need to talk to someone.

[help1]

BTW, Mookyjooky, I was trying top be nice.... so don't take it the wrong way... but if you did I could understand since we hate each other... but you did start it...

[Mookyjooky]

So you think your the loser that people think gaming nerds are? Well lets see:

You are on a GAMING WEBSITE, but that really isn't very solid
you weigh over 220.... gaming nerds are liek 350...
You play games... THE HORROR!!!
you make 50 grands.... THAT ALOT FOR SOMEONE WHOS SUPPOSED TO LIVE IN THEIR MOTHERS BASEMENT
you have your own place (I hope)

GAMING is a HOBBY....

Dude, your not a "nerd" but you could be one if you tried...

Look, give up on video games for 3 months... NO CAG, no game sites, no playing, no even goign to the sotres, just ISOLATE it.... not even any G4TECHTV.... then see if you really wanna dump video games.... if you do, sell all your shit on CAG...

Oh, but how do I get my Morgan Webb fix?

Good idea, I think you're on to something. But no Morgan Webb....she sounds like a total idiot sometimes, but she's pretty hot....and we share similar intrests! lol

I think that this is a very good concept.....I'm gonna find it hard to leave CAG for 3 months.

[LeviathynX]

Coming from someone who used to be glued to a tv, the best thing to do is to take a break from playing games. Don't sell your stuff, don't stop talking to us. Just don't play games. I as a teacher rarely have time unless I am on break. Just take a break, start working out, and alter your diet to low fat foods. That's all the advice I could seriously give you. Also, try to have sex twice a day since it burns 350 calories a pop!

[Mookyjooky]

BTW, Mookyjooky, I was trying top be nice.... so don't take it the wrong way... but if you did I could understand since we hate each other... but you did start it...

Oya, I forgot I hated you.....GRRRR.

I cant remember what I was hating you over....fuck.

[help1]

To the OP - It sounds to me like you might have some depression going on there. Maybe you should go talk to someone and things might get better.

I've actually thought about it....just scared really. Believe it or not (time to sound like an idiot) but these mood enhancing drugs scare the hell out of me.

I just think of a New World order when I see mood enhancing commercials.

I probably do need to talk to someone.

BTW, are you in a relationship? casue if your not you may just be lonely... seek some help man...

[greendj27]

To the OP - It sounds to me like you might have some depression going on there. Maybe you should go talk to someone and things might get better.

I've actually thought about it....just scared really. Believe it or not (time to sound like an idiot) but these mood enhancing drugs scare the hell out of me.

I just think of a New World order when I see mood enhancing commercials.

I probably do need to talk to someone.

Just because you go talk to someone, it doesn't mean you would have to start taking any drugs. You might just have a mild case which could be treated by just talking with someone once in awhile to put things in perspective.

[Mookyjooky]

Coming from someone who used to be glued to a tv, the best thing to do is to take a break from playing games. Don't sell your stuff, don't stop talking to us. Just don't play games. I as a teacher rarely have time unless I am on break. Just take a break, start working out, and alter your diet to low fat foods. That's all the advice I could seriously give you. Also, try to have sex twice a day since it burns 350 calories a pop!

It's kinda funny hearing a teacher tell me to have sex twice a day, but your ideas are highly noted.

[help1]

BTW, Mookyjooky, I was trying top be nice.... so don't take it the wrong way... but if you did I could understand since we hate each other... but you did start it...

Oya, I forgot I hated you.....GRRRR.

I cant remember what I was hating you over....shaq-fu.

Wow, so you say you liked my idea but now you hate me again? I shouldn't have said anything, lol...

[Mookyjooky]

To the OP - It sounds to me like you might have some depression going on there. Maybe you should go talk to someone and things might get better.

I've actually thought about it....just scared really. Believe it or not (time to sound like an idiot) but these mood enhancing drugs scare the hell out of me.

I just think of a New World order when I see mood enhancing commercials.

I probably do need to talk to someone.

BTW, are you in a relationship? casue if your not you may just be lonely... seek some help man...

I'm in a relationship...but it's kinda losing some luster...she's not a junkie whore and that was a huge hurdle to get over.

normal girl.....she actually can love people......norrrrmalllll.

I usually date hot, pink plastic lipstick, too much mascara, pierced clit, spiky haired, totally unhealthly skinny-ness, want to fuck all the time, cheat on me whores....so maybe I should of taken some more time off. lol

[Scorch]

Actually, I joke around every bit as much as you, it just doesn't come off well on the board. I'm at the same point in life where you are, I don't find games to be all that fun - as you said, I could sit down for hours and play Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy.. these days I'm lucky if a game holds my attention for half an hour. I go out, come home and sleep. However, due to recent personal circumstances, I've lost the will to look for a job, get to class on time, and even eat. I've dropped 50 pounds since July. I'm sorry if my post came across as flaming.. I'm sure it did. I wasn't serious in saying that I hope you get arrested.. I mean, yeah, you'd deserve to, but I wouldn't hope for it. I collect games and I play them when I get a chance, but I haven't sat down (aside from Halo 2 and Half-Life 2) with a game and played it for many hours in a long, long time. My weight loss has been affecting my health and I'm actually on some colon pills because my colon spams every time I eat since it's not used to food. It's sad, but I keep going.. my purpose will be served.. eventually.

Wow, that was like.. really deep for a game message board.

I figured you'd post again, but I didnt expect that....wow. I might of overreacted as well.

I hope you get better, and I know this sounds retarded but "think positive"...you'd be surprised if you do.

Remember, I was an Ex-Dealer...who had 2 best-friends die, lost love of his life (I actually still think about her everyday, 5 years later) and had no real job experiance. When your 20-21 looking for your first job in 3-4 years people really look at you funny. I know what its like to be down and out, but this is your chance to go to the next step in any direction you like.

When you get to a bottom, there's nowhere else to go....just make sure you dont get confortable along the way to places in life you've never been, cause then you're where I am right now. I've just never earned my way to this before...and it feels wierd to afford food so I gorge.

Don't be a Wes. (Thats me, by the way)

The strange thing is, I'm quite content with my life right now. I have absolutely no life whatsoever. I'm going to stop going to school in the spring (because I really, really, really lost the desire) and try to get a full time job, then pick it back up in the fall. I don't stay at home all day - can't stand it here. I get out every night and go somewhere, even if it's down the road, just to get out.. or I have a friend come over. I feel like my life is an episode of Groundhog Day. I miss high school. Oh well.

[Mookyjooky]

The strange thing is, I'm quite content with my life right now. I have absolutely no life whatsoever. I'm going to stop going to school in the spring (because I really, really, really lost the desire) and try to get a full time job, then pick it back up in the fall.

Sounds like your confortable in your spot and thats cool....try to remember to go back to college one day, me, not having a degree took a $10,000 pay decrease yearly from what I should of got when I got transferred to G.E.

I don't stay at home all day - can't stand it here. I get out every night and go somewhere, even if it's down the road, just to get out..

And that is why I fell into drugs....you're probably smarter than I was, but I just wanted to get out and do anything....NO REGRETS. I've got some great stories...I should start telling them...

I feel like my life is an episode of Groundhog Day. I miss high school. Oh well.

Dude, you have no idea how un-alone you are on that....I think I would kill someone to be 17 again and in High School.....real life is boring as fuck.

[Ledhed]

I miss high school. Oh well.

fuck, you said a mouthful right there. I'm in the same place Scorch. School feels almost like a waste of time. Not because I'm unwilling to do the work, I just simply don't know where to start in terms of what I want to do. I know I'm not the exception here, but it doesn't change the fact that figuring it out has been far and away the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.

[Scorch]

And that is why I fell into drugs....you're probably smarter than I was, but I just wanted to get out and do anything....NO REGRETS. I've got some great stories...I should start telling them...

I've considered it, but it's not exactly a smart thing to do, especially when your dad's a US Marshall.

shaq-fu, you said a mouthful right there. I'm in the same place Scorch. School feels almost like a waste of time. Not because I'm unwilling to do the work, I just simply don't know where to start in terms of what I want to do. I know I'm not the exception here, but it doesn't change the fact that figuring it out has been far and away the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.

That's not really the reason I wish I was in high school still, but it's overwhelming, I agree. With HS, I saw people that I liked, got away with near everything (I mean, honestly, where else can I bring an XBox and play games until sixth period and get an excuse note from my 1st period teacher saying I was helping her out with stuff?), knew what I was doing every day and life was a lot more interesting. I'm not the best in the world at meeting new people.. I have a close circle of friends that I've known for five or more years, then there's some people that I've known for like a year. I registered over at MySpace, I've met and dated a few girls from there, nothing too big.

It's this reason that I hope they don't start drafting, but I have two great excuses. I have asthmetic bronchitis, which is a disqualifying condition of the draft, and I've had major reconstructive surgery done (well, sorta) and I cannot carry or lift anything more than 50 pounds for an extended amount of time or my side gives out.

[Mookyjooky]

I have asthmetic bronchitis

That's why I didnt go into the Air Force....

[Nirvanaguy777]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys life if perfect

oh and LOL JK hope everything works out since everyone IS SO GODAMM FUCKKING SENSITIVE, godamm emo children, never stop bitching online *mumbles away angrily*

[zionoverfire]

Good leave, after that last help me do a blog page I hope you go fuck off

[help1]

Good leave, after that last help me do a blog page I hope you go shaq-fu off

Well, that was uncalled for.... but I thank you... now MookyJooky will hate you and not hate me!!!

[Scorch]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

[zewone]

I was in a similar situation as you when I was 18 MookyJooky (I'm 19 now.) I didn't play any games I just went out every night did whatever I did and dropped out of school. But just recently, I've giving up substances and now I am content with staying home after too many bad incidents where I could have gotten really hurt, gone to jail or been killed. I play game,s go to work and sleep. I started going back to school. I go out on the weekends only instead of everyday and I'm fine with it. Sometimes being comfortable isn't as fun as whatever, but its safer for you physically and mentally. Whatever you decide to do I hope the best of luck to you.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

[Scorch]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

Uh oh, internet tough guy! (pot..kettle..black?! I believe so!) You should read all the posts before making a comment, otherwise you come out looking out like a horse's ass.

[zewone]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

And who would expect you to do that? :roll:

[Nirvanaguy777]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

Uh oh, internet tough guy! (pot..kettle..black?! I believe so!) You should read all the posts before making a comment, otherwise you come out looking out like a horse's ass.

what are you pmsing or something, nothing I say is meant in a malicious manner, jesus everyone has sand in there vaginas tonight

[Nirvanaguy777]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

And who would expect you to do that? :roll:

exactly :lol:

[smellhasreturned]

Hello kind people, i will take the time to tell you about TNA wrestling

Look at the pretty shirt in my sig

i am very sexy

[Grave_Addiction]

I have asthmetic bronchitis

That's why I didnt go into the Air Force....

That's too bad, man. I've been in the Air Force for about 4 1/2 years, and I think it's one of the best thing I've ever done. The military isn't for everyone, but it's sure done a lotta good for me.

[AGuth]

I have asthmetic bronchitis

That's why I didnt go into the Air Force....

That's too bad, man. I've been in the Air Force for about 4 1/2 years, and I think it's one of the best thing I've ever done. The military isn't for everyone, but it's sure done a lotta good for me.

The military might not be a good choice for anyone who's bored with his or her life. After a few years at a University not knowing what the hell I wanted to be, I ended up doing three years of ARMY ROTC in college with a smile on my face because I was basically told I would be flying Apaches after OCS. Unfortunately, my superiors decided for me that I would be better suited performing on-foot night assaults and tank ambushes. The one time I figured out what I might enjoy doing, and Uncle Sam rips me a new one. The sad thing is, I almost reverted back to my 'leaf blowing in the wind' stage and let it happen. Glad I fought it every step of the way, now.

[XboxMaster]

This is pretty funny.

[XboxMaster]

Also, the Internet Tough Guy label is such bullshit. Humans get aggresive--this is obvious in our war-cluttered society. So just when someone get's aggresive or cusses, you say Internet Tough Guy? Then what're you, an Internet Pussy? I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be a Tough Guy than a Pussy.

[Wet Ninja]

Judging by your custom PS1 and DC DVD covers, you're a pretty talented artist. Maybe you should get more into your artwork to give you something to do. It will help to take your mind off of everything, I'm sure, and it will also give you some more motivation. If I had that kind of talent, I'd sure use it a lot.

[Cracka]

it seems like you dont need to quit gaming, but you need to play games less.

I would probably stop buying games because they're on sale. Buy a game that you like and play it, but get out and have fun with some friends.

Dont buy 2 and 3 games at a time. You'll have more games to play than you need to play.

i feel somewhat like you do right now. I feel like i'm playing too many video games. Recently i've spending more time looking for game deals and buying games than i have actually been spending on playing the games.

You may just want to take a little break from games. I wouldnt give it up all together, but i'd cut your playing time down alot, and just get out and have fun.

[joeposh]

It sounds like you have several issues at play here and I'll try to break them down as best I can. I apologize in advance if I misinterpreted anything...

1) You miss the highs you got when you were living a street life.

You have a comfortable job now, your bills are taken care of and finding money for stuff like food and gas is no object. Basically everything you thought you needed to be happy you have... yet something's missing. It's dull. You seem very fond and attached to your experiences from that time (the good ones at least), more than likely because it was full of adreneline rushes and emotional highs that are nearly impossible to recreate, and for all your accomplishments you still feel like you left something behind. This is a perfectly reasonable feeling but it's one you have to deal with...

2) You keep your mind off it by playing video games

Giving them up is not the answer. As I believe someone else said, if it wasn't video games it could be any number of things... television, porn/strippers/women in general, drugs, your car, etc etc ... Most obsessions arise not out of a sheer love for the act but to mask other problems or fill a void. Your life feels fairly aimless and stagnet from what I gathered, so you seem to use video games as a way of escaping that.

3) You need help

There's no shame in seeing a psychologist. Everyone has some sort of issues and you'll be one of the more normal people they've ever encountered I'm sure... This isn't about getting on medications (I'm very anti mood control substances as well), it's about talking with someone to help you get to the root of the problem and from there, come up with ways to deal with it. You seem to need healthy ways to regain some of that rush you once experienced, but it would take a thorough evaluation of ur life and ur personality for anyone to make any really helpful suggestions as to what might fill that void.

All and all... you're not that bad off. You're overweight, but you're not morbidly obese. You've got a comfortable job but you miss the positive aspects of living on the edge... You're in a relationship you weren't quite ready for and are not sure how to deal with, but the fact that you recognize that puts you ahead of most people I know. It won't happen over night, but your life can change... you just need to take the initiative.

[zionoverfire]

It sounds like you have several issues at play here and I'll try to break them down as best I can. I apologize in advance if I misinterpreted anything...

1) You miss the highs you got when you were living a street life.

You have a comfortable job now, your bills are taken care of and finding money for stuff like food and gas is no object. Basically everything you thought you needed to be happy you have... yet something's missing. It's dull. You seem very fond and attached to your experiences from that time (the good ones at least), more than likely because it was full of adreneline rushes and emotional highs that are nearly impossible to recreate, and for all your accomplishments you still feel like you left something behind. This is a perfectly reasonable feeling but it's one you have to deal with...

2) You keep your mind off it by playing video games

Giving them up is not the answer. As I believe someone else said, if it wasn't video games it could be any number of things... television, porn/strippers/women in general, drugs, your car, etc etc ... Most obsessions arise not out of a sheer love for the act but to mask other problems or fill a void. Your life feels fairly aimless and stagnet from what I gathered, so you seem to use video games as a way of escaping that.

3) You need help

There's no shame in seeing a psychologist. Everyone has some sort of issues and you'll be one of the more normal people they've ever encountered I'm sure... This isn't about getting on medications (I'm very anti mood control substances as well), it's about talking with someone to help you get to the root of the problem and from there, come up with ways to deal with it. You seem to need healthy ways to regain some of that rush you once experienced, but it would take a thorough evaluation of ur life and ur personality for anyone to make any really helpful suggestions as to what might fill that void.

All and all... you're not that bad off. You're overweight, but you're not morbidly obese. You've got a comfortable job but you miss the positive aspects of living on the edge... You're in a relationship you weren't quite ready for and are not sure how to deal with, but the fact that you recognize that puts you ahead of most people I know. It won't happen over night, but your life can change... you just need to take the initiative.

Well isn't it nice that someone decided to come in 2 days to late and compose an essay in your honor mookyjooky. I'm sure if a little while you'll have things figured out. :wink:

[schultzed]

Set aside an hour a day for gaming (before bed or early morning) that's what I do . . . once in awhile you can play more. If a game bores you, move on.

Otherwise, live your life . . . exercise, work, do fun things, contribute to your community (religion, big brothers, boy scouts . . . do something meaningful).

Games are fun but less fun if they are your only focus in life.

[Mookyjooky]

Are you emo, because you whine alot, nobodys like if perfect

Who are you talking to?

OP....like Im gonna read through all your posts to actually know what you were talking about

Uh oh, internet tough guy! (pot..kettle..black?! I believe so!) You should read all the posts before making a comment, otherwise you come out looking out like a horse's ass.

I think it maybe too late for him.... ;-)

[Mookyjooky]

It sounds like you have several issues at play here and I'll try to break them down as best I can. I apologize in advance if I misinterpreted anything...

1) You miss the highs you got when you were living a street life.

You have a comfortable job now, your bills are taken care of and finding money for stuff like food and gas is no object. Basically everything you thought you needed to be happy you have... yet something's missing. It's dull. You seem very fond and attached to your experiences from that time (the good ones at least), more than likely because it was full of adreneline rushes and emotional highs that are nearly impossible to recreate, and for all your accomplishments you still feel like you left something behind. This is a perfectly reasonable feeling but it's one you have to deal with...

2) You keep your mind off it by playing video games

Giving them up is not the answer. As I believe someone else said, if it wasn't video games it could be any number of things... television, porn/strippers/women in general, drugs, your car, etc etc ... Most obsessions arise not out of a sheer love for the act but to mask other problems or fill a void. Your life feels fairly aimless and stagnet from what I gathered, so you seem to use video games as a way of escaping that.

3) You need help

There's no shame in seeing a psychologist. Everyone has some sort of issues and you'll be one of the more normal people they've ever encountered I'm sure... This isn't about getting on medications (I'm very anti mood control substances as well), it's about talking with someone to help you get to the root of the problem and from there, come up with ways to deal with it. You seem to need healthy ways to regain some of that rush you once experienced, but it would take a thorough evaluation of ur life and ur personality for anyone to make any really helpful suggestions as to what might fill that void.

All and all... you're not that bad off. You're overweight, but you're not morbidly obese. You've got a comfortable job but you miss the positive aspects of living on the edge... You're in a relationship you weren't quite ready for and are not sure how to deal with, but the fact that you recognize that puts you ahead of most people I know. It won't happen over night, but your life can change... you just need to take the initiative.

You have a very scary talent.... ;-)

Thank you for taking the time to type all that out to help me....and you put it in an easy to read format! I really needed to read this....thank you. And you're right, every bit of it.

[Mookyjooky]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments....it made me realize that CAG is MORE than gaming....it's a real breathing community that I truely feel a part of. Thanks for everyone helping me make a decision that I couldnt make the first move and plan out on my own. It really means alot to me.

And it's good to realize I'm not alone on this as well.

I'm gonna slow down on gaming and sell a few games to clear off my plate. I'll probably stop playing games for a month or two - but after this....I dont think I could stop reading CAG. Thanks guys!

[David85]

Then go back to doing your drugs, get shot, or aressted, or HIV from needles and die.

I really don't care, if you had more fun doing that then go back to it. But if you weigh 270, you need to loose weight otherwise you will die anyways.

[Trakan]

Then go back to doing your drugs, get shot, or aressted, or HIV from needles and die.

I really don't care, if you had more fun doing that then go back to it. But if you weigh 270, you need to loose weight otherwise you will die anyways.

You're an asshole.

[DaleNixon]

I posted a reply to this thread in a new topic accidentally!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40985

[pimp tyranny]

some fucked up shit

[Othergods]

Eat Better, Eat Less and Move your Body!

[sisco1986]

I could really care less what you did with your life back when you were younger, but on the topic of video games. Sure at points I get tired of the same crap getting force fed down peoples throats and I get nostalgic about how fun games were back in the days, but for the most part there are at least 5 great games a year, and theres always going to be at least 1 kick ass game a year, something totally different and fun. People seem to have the complex of
"If it's cool to the masses, then it's uncool for me", seems to be in every aspect of peoples lives from music to movies to games, If you think it's uncool to be cool and vice versa, that's a really retarded way to look at things. If your nostalgic about games, that's fine, most old school gamers are but just because games aren't 8 bit anymore doesn't mean gaming is crap now. Sure gaming has become diluted over the years but it's called evolution, 5 years from now somone else is going to be bitching about how games aren't like they used to be.

So no I don't think I'll ever give up being a gamer, The real world we live is a giant terd, video games are an escape from that stinky log we call life, and as long as people keep making games I'll be gaming..

[Theenternal]

Ok, my opinion on this whole thing.

As far as drugs go, that seems basically like your crutch etc. Also remember you were much younger at that time, and had run and gun..but probably also foolish attitude towards things. You could have had fun back then with anything else.

I am in your situation, I had wonderful teenage years, and got into my share of problems with cops etc. Im now 24 as well.

Back then I was about 155, and now Im 178. However thats because i got myself into a gym to increase my appearance for the ladies and myself.

So now you are the age wear you are doing adult things, many of your friends have probably grown up and gone their ways, while others have not changed a bit, but are going nowhere. And that is a problem where a lot of young adults exp, even though it doesnt sound like you went to college. Many people after college exp a similar depression when they get into the real world, and realize how things are boring.

No longer do you have the freedom to roam around late at night with a pack of friends and get into trouble...and if you try now, the penalties are a lot worse.

Ive always told myself that I would do my best to not let my age defy who I am. In the aspect of, growing up doesnt mean acting like the grown ups around you.

Gaming, even online is very lonely (in refereance to long repeated periods) and altough some people survive and enjoy gamer only social interaction. Most people still need physical presence interaction. Join a Gym, rec sports team, some type of club, go to school, get involved with something.

Don't get into the routine that your work becomes your life.

Yes you are 24, making 40k..but that doesnt mean anything if you are not happy...or not working towards some type of happiness outside of retirement in 40 years.

Last year I took up snowboarding, and the year before I learned to surf. Its a good thing that you are wanting to make a few changes now, so do it sucka

[Mookyjooky]

I could really care less what you did with your life back when you were younger, but on the topic of video games. Sure at points I get tired of the same crap getting force fed down peoples throats and I get nostalgic about how fun games were back in the days, but for the most part there are at least 5 great games a year, and theres always going to be at least 1 kick ass game a year, something totally different and fun. People seem to have the complex of
"If it's cool to the masses, then it's uncool for me", seems to be in every aspect of peoples lives from music to movies to games, If you think it's uncool to be cool and vice versa, that's a really retarded way to look at things. If your nostalgic about games, that's fine, most old school gamers are but just because games aren't 8 bit anymore doesn't mean gaming is crap now. Sure gaming has become diluted over the years but it's called evolution, 5 years from now somone else is going to be bitching about how games aren't like they used to be.

So no I don't think I'll ever give up being a gamer, The real world we live is a giant terd, video games are an escape from that stinky log we call life, and as long as people keep making games I'll be gaming..

True. "2 hookers and an 8ball....I cant believe that I write this shit"

The uncool to be cool thing....I'm not really a part of...the game I play most now is Halo 2. I just feel that games are becoming more expancive and busy work....to add on the 80+ hours. Look at GTA.... GTA feels like a fucking tech demo.

I just see the industry in a whole going down the drain, and I start feeling like why am I playing this shit? It's been too many years in the industry and were STILL dealing with bad VO? What the hell are they fucking doing?

I could go on and on about this...but this isnt the point of this thread. The point is just a "realization" that this "stinky log we call life".....may not be so stinky....Life IS what you make of it....and I just feel like games maybe keeping me from moving on. Life is short....I LOVE games....really....I love the industry, the fact that it is a evolution of media...I love the concepts and the ideas that go into a game and I watch G4 (even though it sucks ass). I just Love gaming....but I'm starting to see the other side....the side of just sitting there, not doing anything productive, and sometimes I think about that. Thats all.

"I want to thank GOD for programming my beats"

[Theenternal]

"If it's cool to the masses, then it's uncool for me", seems to be in every aspect of peoples lives from music to movies to games, If you think it's uncool to be cool and vice versa, that's a really retarded way to look at things. If your nostalgic about games, that's fine, most old school gamers are but just because games aren't 8 bit anymore doesn't mean gaming is crap now. Sure gaming has become diluted over the years but it's called evolution, 5 years from now somone else is going to be bitching about how games aren't like they used to be.

exactly, same thing happens when people say things like"FF7 is the best rgp ever" and someone gets upset and says that Chrono is way better. And now in a few years someone will be sayings _____ sucks and FFX or Kingdom hearts was the best.

[sisco1986]

I could really care less what you did with your life back when you were younger, but on the topic of video games. Sure at points I get tired of the same crap getting force fed down peoples throats and I get nostalgic about how fun games were back in the days, but for the most part there are at least 5 great games a year, and theres always going to be at least 1 kick ass game a year, something totally different and fun. People seem to have the complex of
"If it's cool to the masses, then it's uncool for me", seems to be in every aspect of peoples lives from music to movies to games, If you think it's uncool to be cool and vice versa, that's a really retarded way to look at things. If your nostalgic about games, that's fine, most old school gamers are but just because games aren't 8 bit anymore doesn't mean gaming is crap now. Sure gaming has become diluted over the years but it's called evolution, 5 years from now somone else is going to be bitching about how games aren't like they used to be.

So no I don't think I'll ever give up being a gamer, The real world we live is a giant terd, video games are an escape from that stinky log we call life, and as long as people keep making games I'll be gaming..

True. "2 hookers and an 8ball....I cant believe that I write this shit"

The uncool to be cool thing....I'm not really a part of...the game I play most now is Halo 2. I just feel that games are becoming more expancive and busy work....to add on the 80+ hours. Look at GTA.... GTA feels like a shaq-fuing tech demo.

I just see the industry in a whole going down the drain, and I start feeling like why am I playing this shit? It's been too many years in the industry and were STILL dealing with bad VO? What the hell are they shaq-fuing doing?

I could go on and on about this...but this isnt the point of this thread. The point is just a "realization" that this "stinky log we call life".....may not be so stinky....Life IS what you make of it....and I just feel like games maybe keeping me from moving on. Life is short....I LOVE games....really....I love the industry, the fact that it is a evolution of media...I love the concepts and the ideas that go into a game and I watch G4 (even though it sucks ass). I just Love gaming....but I'm starting to see the other side....the side of just sitting there, not doing anything productive, and sometimes I think about that. Thats all.

"I want to thank GOD for programming my beats"

My life consists of going to work for 8 hours coming back home and doing the same thing over and over, so considering how boaring my life is and from the sound of it yours is also, video games is an escape from it. Sure life is what you make of it but I'm just a normal 9-5 run of the mil office jockey with a cubicle, games are a release from it. I can be a Superhero for an hour, a race car driver driving at 300mph, or anything in between. If you having a mid gaming life crisis that your problem, If you don't enjoy games like they used to be then just play the old games or don't play at all. Everyone knows the gaming industry is pretty much filler theses days, and it's sad but like I said before, theres always going to be a kick ass game that blows people away. You either do something about the problem your having with games, or don't do anything at all. I don't have that problem, I love to game, and for the most part I only buy games that I know I'm going to love, so I don't have any issues with filler crappy games. I feel for you, and totally understand where this is coming from maybe you just don't have the will like you used to play games, or maybe theres some under lying issue, I don't know I'm the furthest thing from a shrink there is but all I know is that i love to game, I've been gaming since before I could do long division and I won't stop gaming.

[Mookyjooky]

Last year I took up snowboarding, and the year before I learned to surf. Its a good thing that you are wanting to make a few changes now, so do it sucka

Snowboarding....in FL....dont you mean sandboarding? ;-)

Thanks for the responce....and I feel kinda odd being called a "sucka" by the Nega-T.....thats awesome!

I think I'm gonna join a gym...and maybe I'll by a sitback bike machine and play Halo 2 at the same time....I'll be working out and playing games! Booyah!

[Mookyjooky]

"If it's cool to the masses, then it's uncool for me", seems to be in every aspect of peoples lives from music to movies to games, If you think it's uncool to be cool and vice versa, that's a really retarded way to look at things. If your nostalgic about games, that's fine, most old school gamers are but just because games aren't 8 bit anymore doesn't mean gaming is crap now. Sure gaming has become diluted over the years but it's called evolution, 5 years from now somone else is going to be bitching about how games aren't like they used to be.

exactly, same thing happens when people say things like"FF7 is the best rgp ever" and someone gets upset and says that Chrono is way better. And now in a few years someone will be sayings _____ sucks and FFX or Kingdom hearts was the best.

I've ventured into the future and I know for a fact that "Final Fantasy XXXII" will in fact....be the best one.

[Snake2715]

Mooky,

WOW it takes some serious balls or desperation to open up to a gaming board. Thats respectful..

It looks like Joseph actually took the time to help you out.

One thing is I went through these phases also but not all at once. I got out of gaming when I hit 15 or so and only recently got back into it. About a year or so ago. I alos now miss my high school "younger" days.

Anyway I find working out with a partner to be the absolute best thing I can do. I totally regret walking into my basement to hit the weights (most nights) but once I am down there I am happy as ever to be doing it.

Once I am done and the following day I feel like gold and thanks to my determined workout partner, we are making some huge progress.

Anyway I game to get away I dont much like the "Real Life" games that everyone loves so much whether it be the next war game or GTA. They dont let me escape. I prefer other games over these, and have found that they keep me the most interested.

I also have a few other hobbies, my Supra, paintballing, quads, my house, my wife etc.. I try to divide them the best I can but they normally go in spurts. I get my paintball "fix" for a few months then move back into car mode etc.

The one thing I will give you and do what you want with it. Over the past 5-7 years I have been trying to get on a solid, easy to understand weight lifting program.

I went from just do certain workouts and increasing reps or weight to alternate "plans nothing kept me interested or seeing enough gains. Until the last year when I found this site (and no I am not benefiting from this one bit) www.musclenow.com

What an amazing book that shows some great results. I found the site by accident but I can tell you from personal experience that it has allowed me to stay motivated and make some serious gains. Take a read over at the site and see if it fits you. I was not disapoointed at all with any of it.

Anyway good luck with everything.