magerette
Hedgewitch
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Got the idea for this thread from a chance remark of dteowner--lamenting that the fact he had played so few games this year might put him in the 'casual gamer' camp. It got me thinking about just what is casual and what is not in gaming. If you've played every rpg since the abacus was invented, but you only play three games a year, are you a serious gamer?
Just what constitutes a hardcore gamer? Is it quantity--playing every game released at all possible opportunities? Is it quality--playing the titles that spark an interest and savoring the best many times over? Is it an obsessive desire to master all forms of cybernetic challenge or a discipline that teaches patience, coordination and skills?
Is there a reality behind the marketing term?
This poll can only scratch the surface of these dilemmas, but please feel free to expand in detail in your comments.
Just what constitutes a hardcore gamer? Is it quantity--playing every game released at all possible opportunities? Is it quality--playing the titles that spark an interest and savoring the best many times over? Is it an obsessive desire to master all forms of cybernetic challenge or a discipline that teaches patience, coordination and skills?
Is there a reality behind the marketing term?
This poll can only scratch the surface of these dilemmas, but please feel free to expand in detail in your comments.
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