How can I convince my parents to let me play HL2?

I have been dying to play Half Life 2 for the longest time, but I'm not allowed to play M games! I have started to ask my dad telling him "it has no cussing, no sexual content, and the only thing it really has is violence and blood." But when I started to tell him, he wouldn't continue unless I told him what it was rated! So thus I had to say M, and he was all, noooo. But luckily I didn't say the name, which leaves space to try again. How can I convince my dad to let me play it? I have been thinking, maybe I should just download it from Steam, and than say "I don't know what's rated, but take a look and see if it's approprate." Do you guys have any other tips on how I could get this game?

How old are you?

You don't have to be jerks. I have to be at least 13 to even sign up. I am 14. So that should aswer your question.

You don't have to be jerks. I have to be at least 13 to even sign up. I am 14. So that should aswer your question.

calebcop

If you're 14, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to play it. I just turned 15 and I have it and from what I've played, there really isn't anything there that you haven't played or seen before. Maybe buy a prepaid Visa with your own money and get the game without your dad knowing? That's what I would do. Anyway, good luck man. It's a good game, hope you get to play that instead of Lego Harry Potter. :D

if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

[QUOTE="marcogamer07"]

How old are you?

kravitzzz

[QUOTE="marcogamer07"]

How old are you?

kravitzzz

I know it's mean, but your comment was hysterical. Good job. xD

if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

icyseanfitz

And people wonder why kids are so ****** up this days... I'd NEVER have told my parents to f off... outright rude.

If your parents don't let you play the game, go play it at a friend's house or wait until you are 17 then buy the game.

[QUOTE="icyseanfitz"]

if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

simardbrad

And people wonder why kids are so ****** up this days... I'd NEVER have told my parents to f off... outright rude.

If your parents don't let you play the game, go play it at a friend's house or wait until you are 17 then buy the game.

But what if your dad was a douche bag like mine? I would tell him to **** off if he pissed me off, and that's exactly what I did. :)

You should definitely obey your parents brah, there's probably a reason they don't think you're able to handle it, either that or they're abnormally strict. I don't know though but I will tell you that Half Life 2 is probably one of the most mild M-rated games I've played. I mean the worst thing in the game is the Ravenholm level and you see people cut in half or with their chest cavities open but with the dated engine the visuals look very cartoony and most of the game just has a little blood when you shoot people.

Download the demo, show it to your parents, then after you are done, say that it is rated M. Now that they know the content, then they will be like, "This isn't such a bad game after all."

Download the demo, show it to your parents, then after you are done, say that it is rated M. Now that they know the content, then they will be like, "This isn't such a bad game after all."

cabose38

I second this man.

Download the demo, show it to your parents, then after you are done, say that it is rated M. Now that they know the content, then they will be like, "This isn't such a bad game after all."

cabose38

if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

icyseanfitz

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if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

shane_orija

i suppose telling them to f off is a bit extreme for a 14 year old :D but seriously just tell them to sit down with you while you play it for the first 10-20 mins there really isnt anything worse than what a 14 year old would see in fims or on tv

Say its a 15 in england

He also sounds like a dude who doesn't play anything at all... Maybe buy a wii and play your adored Mario? Or maybe your parents are racist and hate italians? Really, i can be how rude i want, i have a beer and a notebook in front of me. To answer your question, you shouldn't buy anything at all. You could also download it if you aren't as ignorant that you think you're going to get CAUGHT doing it. really. Also if you're 14 you must be from russia or germany, those are the only countries i kbnow that censor stuff and the parents there are really really really REALLY strict on such things. Otherwise they are ignorant idiots. Do they forbid you from watching Star Wars as well? It's practically the same thing. The reason why it's M on the orange box is: TF2=Online Online=Chat Chat=Racist bastardskravitzzz

Your comments are seriously hilarious.

If you have to ask mummy or daddy first, you are clearly a too little boy.

You don't have to be jerks. I have to be at least 13 to even sign up. I am 14. So that should aswer your question.

calebcop

I`m 40 years old. if i asked my mummy who is about76 ..she would say NO WAY IS THAT GOOD.. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!

Comprendo?

[QUOTE="icyseanfitz"]

if i was in your position id tell my parents to go f off hl2 doesnt even warrant a mature label

simardbrad

And people wonder why kids are so ****** up this days... I'd NEVER have told my parents to f off... outright rude.

If your parents don't let you play the game, go play it at a friend's house or wait until you are 17 then buy the game.

But what if your dad was a douche bag like mine? I would tell him to **** off if he pissed me off, and that's exactly what I did. :)marcogamer07

Like father, like son.

Never ever tell yor elders to FO or similar.......I`m a gamer dad with 2 sons not yet 10 but getting interested in stuff....

The amount of problems solved on you youngsters does not warrant being told to F anywhere.

Your time willl come... those delinquent types are a morons that suffer from a(UN)? decent upbringing (not necessarily their own fault) , but ......

Do think twice before spitting filth on parents that love you & spent thousands of $ and their own time on you only to get told to go to F*****

Drives me insane!

Earn money, buy a "game" , enjoy. love your family.....

I sound like a vicar :P All the hardcore wannabe men/ boys can F.O & think about this .......

Buy The Orange Box off of Steam. Done.

If he asks what you're buying, show him Portal.

I have been dying to play Half Life 2 for the longest time, but I'm not allowed to play M games! I have started to ask my dad telling him "it has no cussing, no sexual content, and the only thing it really has is violence and blood." But when I started to tell him, he wouldn't continue unless I told him what it was rated! So thus I had to say M, and he was all, noooo. But luckily I didn't say the name, which leaves space to try again. How can I convince my dad to let me play it? I have been thinking, maybe I should just download it from Steam, and than say "I don't know what's rated, but take a look and see if it's approprate." Do you guys have any other tips on how I could get this game?

calebcop

I see so many people these days who can't understand that. Most video games don't have as much violence and sexual content as the majority of movies made these days. So why are "violent" video games such a problem with people?qpringle1

Lol so many losers in this thread, if your parents wont let you have it, buy it yourself. If you dont think its a big deal that its rated M, they shouldnt notice, if they care then your SoL. There's no changing a parents opinion on video games, your best bet is to go behind there back. Now if you think they will care, then the obvious answer is not to bother, there is a ton of violence in the game, blood and the occasional swear.

I know for a fact t hat my 6yr old would have the bollocks to buy & play this if he had the means..... he`s bit older brother would hesitate some..

I say buy games with your own money & play when convenient for you.

Like father, like son.

BornGamer

Hahaha. I love how you've never met me and here you are judging me. You want me to be a jerk to you too?

[QUOTE="BornGamer"]

Like father, like son.

marcogamer07

Hahaha. I love how you've never met me and here you are judging me. You want me to be a jerk to you too?

QUITE: you have your own life & fùps with bad parenting.. how would you go about your own off-spring?

[QUOTE="marcogamer07"]

How old are you?

kravitzzz

He might be 14 but he's easily more mature than you.

Download the demo, show it to your parents, then after you are done, say that it is rated M. Now that they know the content, then they will be like, "This isn't such a bad game after all."

cabose38

That's good advice.

Thing is .... if you need to ask permission then :

A: you need someone to buy it for you.

B: you need someone to hold your hand.

Z: buy game yourself, play. get caught , get a bollocking, & then play...... fking simple as that .

Raise the flame shields! XD

Step 1: Realize the average age of ppl on this site is 10-20 ( mental age 8.5)

Step 2: Realize most people on here dont deserve to have a computer or console, and they flame everyone just about.

Step 3: Show your parents you maturity by doing chores (garbage, dishes) This shows you can take up responsiblitiy. Responsiblity goes hand in hand with maturity.

Step 4: Never ever show your motives to soon. The enemy will see this and surely cound..uh I mean ask until after you earn thier respect.

Step 5: After a timeline of around a week to two or three (depending on how thier days were and how much success has been made earning thier respect) mention Half Life 2. If they still refute mention the responsiblities you have taken up and how you have matured. If they still refute then dire consequences must be met.

Step 6: Write up a comparison to violence and nudity in video games versus the violence in movies. Or just have them watch HL2 gameplay vids on Youtube. Make sure to mention though that HL2 is hugely story based. So much so that the story could fit quite well into a book and that the violence is far from the main motivation to play the game.

Plz reply if this is a success.

I vote to ban people less than 18 on the internet, who agreez?JigglyWiggly_

If you need to ask how to convince your parents to let you play HL2 then you are either to young or immature.

1)Going behind their back will only make things worse.

2)Nagging them about it will just make them annoyed.

3)Telling them to "FO" like some kids here suggest is a great way to make sure that your parents take your computer away.

The overall best way is to be mature about it. And if you dont know what being mature about it is... Well good luck...