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I've been watching streamers who I don't want to fuck and who don't really play that well, either. A lot of the time, I'm kinda too lazy to play games myself, and watching streams is a much more passive activity (if you don't participate in the chat etc.).
I'm.. Too lazy to play games? Bruh what
My ass is relatively hopeless at fighting games, and although I could spend the time to slave away and grind at my couch for hours in the dozens of fighting games there are, I'd rather watch some compilation greatest moments. It's an art to me, like playing an instrument. Shit I could do if I bother to learn it, but I don't have the time, there's so many, and I can easily find someone else doing it way better.
Just learned about the Daigo Parry a few days ago and the clip was so hype to me even if I barely know SF 3 mechanics.
Actively playing games requires concentration, thinking, planning, quick reaction etc. and many games include long stretches that test your tolerance for frustration. Meanwhile, game streams can be a completely passive activity that add an illusion of company and let you stuff your face with snacks.
Plus, there are certain games that I suck at that have decent stories. And some games have decent stories but practically no gameplay.
Plus, my gaming PC is on my desk, which is not as comfortable as a couch or bed.
Now this part I personally dislike; if it feels like but is not actually building my social connectivity, then I think that's better to avoid, emotionally speaking. I try to scratch that itch by watching friends personally stream titles, or by being the streamer for private circles of mostly/only people I know IRL. We also play a lot on Board Game Arena.
Well, my friends don't stream and I sleep at weird hours. I don't have a ton of good alternatives, and it's not like I'm participating in chat or donating lots of money.
Gotcha, that's a tricky situation.
The aback I was taken had nothing to do with your comment, but the fact that I am absolutely certain I know what shape you are. Wild.
Probably not true, though.
Skill-driven games require major dedication. Why would @rumschlumpel@feddit.org care to suffer through Silksong, not knowing what to do or where to go, getting frustrated by having to memorize enemy moves, etc. when there are experts out there who have already discovered everything and the most efficient takedown methods (or other amateurs who don't find it as painful to explore so)? I see nothing wrong with this.
I used to be a huge gamer but frankly I find tinkering with Syncthing and Espanso perhaps even more fun than playing tough games, and watching NC (no-commentary) playthroughs by people who have already tested everything, etc.
This comment is so funny to me. I watch game streams primarily because I don't have time to play most games, but Silksong is the one game in the last year that I was excited enough about to play through myself.
Yup, watched a bunch of games I'd never play myself. Especially grindy games. Watching a stream/video is also much less of a commitment, I hate leaving games unfinished.
For me it's when I'm too fucking tired from work to even think that well, but it's still to early for bed so I just zone out.
I mean depending on the game the stuff does take energy. I've been malding Silksong these past few days for example and it's definitely not for the faint (or lazy) of heart.
Is that why im getting fustrated at points? The game is difficult?
After years and years of megaman I have no idea what my skill cap is.
Is that person even human ?
I only watch top tier players so I can get better at whatever the game is. I'd rather be playing, but my obligations are such that I can watch (say, while doing laundry or dishes) when I can't play. I find it makes my play sessions more effective since I have strategies to succeed where I'd otherwise fail.
That said, I'm pretty sure I'm in the minority given that many of the chats I see on streams are like "what did I miss?" or "has streamer done X yet?" like they're watching a drama. I don't understand that aspect of streaming, yet comments like yours show that I'm likely in the minority.
I think that's really interesting and turns gaming from a hobby to a social endeavor.
I watch the movie edited versions of dayz streams on YouTube while I'm working.
Meaning a dude who plays dayz records his streams, edits it into a "movie" and posts it to YouTube.
I don't play dayz.. never have. But it's nice to have some noise a narrative and easily consumable content in the background while I'm working.