Why do people play for trophies or achievements?

Bragging rightsMonsieurX

Well, the best reason why people do it is for personal achievements.

Yeah I miss when the reason you beat a game on the highest difficulty(or did some crazy speed run or something) was in order to unlock some secret lvl, boss, or item instead of some nonexistant praise to display to people you don't know.

In a way I don't really mind them since they give me an excuse to dive back into a game I enjoyed.:P

Bragging rights, compulsive completionism, boredom, feeling a sense of "achievement" from something fun as apposed to work, small amount of replay value some of the better designed achievements can add, e-peen insecurity :P

Because people like stats and achievement/trophies are a good indicator of progress. People like to show off their progress. Go figure.

Compulsive completionism

PatchMaster

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

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Compulsive completionism

DarkLink77

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

I only like to get them for games I enjoy, and only if the trophies or whatever aren't stupid to me.

Gives incentive for gaming in my opinion, like last gen you would beat a game on the hardest difficulty but for what?

Gives incentive for gaming in my opinion, like last gen you would beat a game on the hardest difficulty but for what?

TheEpicGoat

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Compulsive completionism

DarkLink77

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

Same here. Wish I wasn't such a completionist. RPGs in particular can be torturous.

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Compulsive completionism

PatchMaster

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

Same here. Wish I wasn't such a completionist. RPGs in particular can be torturous.

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Compulsive completionism

PatchMaster

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

Same here. Wish I wasn't such a completionist. RPGs in particular can be torturous.

because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?slvrraven9

because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?slvrraven9

Self-imposed challenges.

Bragging Rights towards my friends and family...

Replay Value & Self-Gratification for myself...

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?deadlyabdus123

I've played through Devil May Cry 3 over 20 times. I've restarted/replayed many other games as well. I like to play things I....well....enjoy. I spend a lot of my time gaming.

Easily as much as 12 hours in a day, atleast every other day. What do you mean "look at your life"? I do as I please with my time.

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?Yangire

Self-imposed challenges.

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[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?deadlyabdus123

Self-imposed challenges.

If they want to do so then why care?

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?deadlyabdus123

Gives me more satisfaction! But really it just extends the life of my games if I can go back and get trophies. Makes me experience parts of the game I never would have sometimes (hardest difficulties.) And I like looking at my trophies for some reason.

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[QUOTE="DarkLink77"]

That's why I do it. And believe me, I wish I didn;t feel like I had to get as many achievements as possible.

deadlyabdus123

Same here. Wish I wasn't such a completionist. RPGs in particular can be torturous.

Umm, I do it regardless of achievements. RPGs have had fetch quests, hidden bosses, legendary weapons, etc. for generations. Most of the RPGs this gen don't even have achievements based around those things. Your "doing something that doesn't provide any in game rewards" arguement doesn't apply here.

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

You did not answer my question, why do you care? I don't see why your starting conversations to feel high and mighty over a group of gamers unless you want to get a reaction out of people.

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

I play games because they are entertaining. :V You are acting like this is the deepest psychological even to have ever happened, and you make no sense.

Why is having a social life of higher value than spending time on a hobby one enjoys?

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

I do it because I... want to and I really enjoy gaming as a hobby. I have plenty of social life. Sometimes more than I appreciate (lol.)

[QUOTE="slvrraven9"]because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?deadlyabdus123

The same reason why people used to try to get the high score on an arcade machine I suppose. That's definitly not me though, unless its pinball.

I believe this is what some would call.. Feeding the troll.

I play games because they are entertaining. :V You are acting like this is the deepest psychological even to have ever happened, and you make no sense.

Why is having a social life of higher value than spending time on a hobby one enjoys?

OneSanitarium

I agree with this also. The only thing that should be important to anyone is the things they enjoy. I have plenty of meaningful people in my life but I really really enjoy playing games and getting games. Everything associated with gaming excites me. It has nothing to do with having a social life, and even if it did. So what?

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[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"] like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

Umm, just to clarify, you realize you're posting on a GAMING FORUM, right? By that simple action alone you fall in line with the so-called "people without social lives" as it may be.

For me, I work practically all the time. What little free time I have is spent with a combination of games, movies, and friends. I'm gonna go ahead and assume that "active social life" means going out and getting drinks or "Partying, bro!" Sorry, that's not me. I rarely if ever drink and I've never done a drug in my life. Forgive me if the fact that the vast majority of humanity is a walking cesspool and 99% of people aren't worth my time prohibits me from enjoying an "active social life." Have fun at "the club", going to see The Hangover 2, playing the newest Call Of Duty, and listening to Soulja Boy, bro. I'll be watching better movies, playing better games, talking to people with an IQ over 70, and listening to music that actually MEANS something.

Sidenote, theme parks, bowling, and mini-golf are more enjoyable than what most people consider "social."

because after youve beaten it 2 or 3 times...what else is left to do?slvrraven9

Self-imposed challenges.

[QUOTE="deadlyabdus123"][QUOTE="Yangire"]

If they want to do so then why care?

Ryan_Som

Umm, just to clarify, you realize you're posting on a GAMING FORUM, right? By that simple action alone you fall in line with the so-called "people without social lives" as it may be.

For me, I work practically all the time. What little free time I have is spent with a combination of games, movies, and friends. I'm gonna go ahead and assume that "active social life" means going out and getting drinks or "Partying, bro!" Sorry, that's not me. I rarely if ever drink and I've never done a drug in my life. Forgive me if the fact that the vast majority of humanity is a walking cesspool and 99% of people aren't worth my time prohibits me from enjoying an "active social life." Have fun at "the club", going to see The Hangover 2, playing the newest Call Of Duty, and listening to Soulja Boy, bro. I'll be watching better movies, playing better games, talking to people with an IQ over 70, and listening to music that actually MEANS something.

Sidenote, theme parks, bowling, and mini-golf are more enjoyable than what most people consider "social."

achievements are cheap way of extending a products life. I don't even bother and couldn't tell you what achievements/trophies I've gathered.

like hitting the gym, I question the livelyhoods of people who habitually play a game more than 1 time. deadlyabdus123

If they want to do so then why care?

lol this dude's just mad cos he failed at getting all the stars in Special Ops on MW2...

some kids need a cookie to finish their homework

others dont.

:D

For me, I work practically all the time. What little free time I have is spent with a combination of games, movies, and friends. I'm gonna go ahead and assume that "active social life" means going out and getting drinks or "Partying, bro!" Sorry, that's not me. I rarely if ever drink and I've never done a drug in my life. Forgive me if the fact that the vast majority of humanity is a walking cesspool and 99% of people aren't worth my time prohibits me from enjoying an "active social life." Have fun at "the club", going to see The Hangover 2, playing the newest Call Of Duty, and listening to Soulja Boy, bro. I'll be watching better movies, playing better games, talking to people with an IQ over 70, and listening to music that actually MEANS something.

Ryan_Som

You, sir, are my hero of the day. Well put.