why hermits love pc

pc gaming is a acquired taste if you dont start young like i did(i started at 8 cuz i wasnt allowed consoles)

there are plenty of reasons whyt we love pc gfaming

but there is one reason too long underrepresented

we grow a special bond with our computers, because they are unique, and we put them together ourselves

well tell yall fun, touching stories about overclocking problems, optimizing games to get the best performance possible, cleaning out your rig with air spray, and sleeping with your motherboard at night to help you fall asleep, well i do at least(jk)

i know yall might think you just want to plug n play but take the pc challenge, build a rig(its very easy!), and if your not satisfied ill recount my favorite game of all, hl1, the frustration and pleasure i had while beating it, how i tried to cheat to beat the last boss, but it didnt work for some reason, andi ended up beating the game honest.lly/ ill also recount the good oled days of not having to buy a video card, well i was too young to remember clearyl

please support pc gaming, tis the best thing that ever happend to america!

uuuh... PC gaming is OKAY! >w

Edit: That face didn't come out right. Stupid html tags.

Maybe not the best thing to happen to america, but PC gaming is lovely. organic_machine

i got it for 220 on evbay!

okay yall im gonna go to sleep in my 4star hotel in lake placid

keep this thread alive and well my fellow hermits

I like keeping my PC separated from gaming (it's not that good anyway...don't have money to upgrade or anything). The PC is for my work, news, projects, internet, MSN, and all the usual stuff. My consoles are for the games. Once I play a console, I turn into gamer mode and play the game and get sucked intoit for hours.

I don't like mixing my two worlds. I keep my gaming world to consoles, and the work and communication world to PC.

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

i like it for css

my pc usually gets like 6-10 hours of zombie mod and surfing a day

I loove PC gaming.

PC gaming > Console gaming :P (opinion)

Its 'uber fantastich'.

I like keeping my PC separated from gaming (it's not that good anyway...don't have money to upgrade or anything). The PC is for my work, news, projects, internet, MSN, and all the usual stuff. My consoles are for the games. Once I play a console, I turn into gamer mode and play the game and get sucked intoit for hours.

I don't like mixing my two worlds. I keep my gaming world to consoles, and the work and communication world to PC.

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

MADVLAD123

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

I like keeping my PC separated from gaming (it's not that good anyway...don't have money to upgrade or anything). The PC is for my work, news, projects, internet, MSN, and all the usual stuff. My consoles are for the games. Once I play a console, I turn into gamer mode and play the game and get sucked intoit for hours.

I don't like mixing my two worlds. I keep my gaming world to consoles, and the work and communication world to PC.

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

Vandalvideo

I said MAYBE it's those things. Even if I did have a nice HDTV and a couch, I still would not feel comfortable playing games on my PC.

I just don't like PC gaming. (not hermits or anything. Just PC gaming in general). Nothing I can do about it. I just don't want to mix my gaming world with my real world.

I said MAYBE it's those things. Even if I did have a nice HDTV and a couch, I still would not feel comfortable playing games on my PC. I just don't like PC gaming. (not hermits or anything. Just PC gaming in general). Nothing I can do about it. I just don't want to mix my gaming world with my real world.MADVLAD123

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]I said MAYBE it's those things. Even if I did have a nice HDTV and a couch, I still would not feel comfortable playing games on my PC. I just don't like PC gaming. (not hermits or anything. Just PC gaming in general). Nothing I can do about it. I just don't want to mix my gaming world with my real world.Vandalvideo

You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC.

Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it.

Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me.

You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. MADVLAD123

Long live PC gaming!

PC gaming for the win!

I love pc gaming!

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. Vandalvideo

I'm not trying to say my opinion is right... i've never even said that my opinions are facts. I haven't mentioned one misguided fact, only opinions.

Man...it shouldn't be this hard to understand.

And no, my opinions are not founded on predisposition. Only through experience and choice.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. MADVLAD123

I'm not trying to say my opinion is right... i've never even said that my opinions are facts. I haven't mentioned one misguided fact, only opinions.

Man...it shouldn't be this hard to understand.

[QUOTE="organic_machine"]Maybe not the best thing to happen to america, but PC gaming is lovely. mestizoman

i got it for 220 on evbay!

wow, what a rip-off. You can get those for under $200, brand-new. If your going to spend $220, why not put in the extra $30 for a 8800GTS?

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

MADVLAD123

You understand that PC monitors have been driving HD resolutions and higher for much longer time than HDTVs were mainstream?

The thing is many people can't afford to keep up with the ever-changing complexity of PC gaming ... daqua_99

possible, cleaning out your rig with air spray, and sleeping with your motherboard at night to help you fall asleep, well i do at least(jk)

mestizoman

I sometimes go to sleep with my laptop on my bed. I play games like on it NeverWinter Nights until I fall asleep :)

pc gaming is a acquired taste if you dont start young like i did(i started at 8 cuz i wasnt allowed consoles)

there are plenty of reasons whyt we love pc gfaming

but there is one reason too long underrepresented

we grow a special bond with our computers, because they are unique, and we put them together ourselves

well tell yall fun, touching stories about overclocking problems, optimizing games to get the best performance possible, cleaning out your rig with air spray, and sleeping with your motherboard at night to help you fall asleep, well i do at least(jk)

i know yall might think you just want to plug n play but take the pc challenge, build a rig(its very easy!), and if your not satisfied ill recount my favorite game of all, hl1, the frustration and pleasure i had while beating it, how i tried to cheat to beat the last boss, but it didnt work for some reason, andi ended up beating the game honest.lly/ ill also recount the good oled days of not having to buy a video card, well i was too young to remember clearyl

mestizoman

I totally agree

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. Vandalvideo

I'm not trying to say my opinion is right... i've never even said that my opinions are facts. I haven't mentioned one misguided fact, only opinions.

Man...it shouldn't be this hard to understand.

no I didn't......I've mentioned quite a couple of times that I like to keep my real world away from my game world. that's the reason behind my preference. The whoe phrase: "Maybe it was the uncomfortable chair, small non-hd monitor" never meant that that was the true reason behind my dislike for PC gaming.

PS: that wasn't a lie. I really do have small non-hd monitors and uncomfortable chairs. And they DID restrict me from ever playing (or working as a matter of fact) for too long.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. MADVLAD123

I'm not trying to say my opinion is right... i've never even said that my opinions are facts. I haven't mentioned one misguided fact, only opinions.

Man...it shouldn't be this hard to understand.

no I didn't......I've mentioned quite a couple of times that I like to keep my real world away from my game world. that's the reason behind my preference. The whoe phrase: "Maybe it was the uncomfortable chair, small non-hd monitor" never meant that that was the true reason behind my dislike for PC gaming.

PS: that wasn't a lie. I really do have small non-hd monitors and uncomfortable chairs. And they DID restrict me from ever playing (or working as a matter of fact) for too long.

That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"][QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]You can't convert me by inferring that I'm close minded. I wouldn't make this choice if I haven't had some experience in the past. I've played games on my PC before yes, but I never liked playing them on my PC. Listen, you can keep going on sounding like some infomercial telling me how PCs are great and stuff. But you're not going to convince me of anything. I just don't like PC gaming. Man, can't a guy have his own opinion without being criticized about it. Kinda reminds me of Jehova's witnesses popping up at my front door trying to convert me. trix5817

I'm not trying to say my opinion is right... i've never even said that my opinions are facts. I haven't mentioned one misguided fact, only opinions.

Man...it shouldn't be this hard to understand.

no I didn't......I've mentioned quite a couple of times that I like to keep my real world away from my game world. that's the reason behind my preference. The whoe phrase: "Maybe it was the uncomfortable chair, small non-hd monitor" never meant that that was the true reason behind my dislike for PC gaming.

PS: that wasn't a lie. I really do have small non-hd monitors and uncomfortable chairs. And they DID restrict me from ever playing (or working as a matter of fact) for too long.

That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......

Yea, it's my choice. And this whole board is about opinions. So I can throw in my two cents if I want to.

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

MADVLAD123

Oh my god. I've said it plenty of time but non-HD monitor? Go back in time and tell that to me ten years ago when I was playing Quake 2 in "HD"

That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......trix5817

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

Metroid_Time

Oh my god. I've said it plenty of time but non-HD monitor? Go back in time and tell that to me ten years ago when I was playing Quake 2 in "HD"

haha, I think it will scare you even more if I mentioned that until about a month ago, my PC still ran on Windows 98. Now its running on XP. :P. Like I mentioned before, I never really found the need to upgrade if all I was going to do is basic stuff like work, internet, and MSN on my PC.

[QUOTE="Metroid_Time"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

MADVLAD123

Oh my god. I've said it plenty of time but non-HD monitor? Go back in time and tell that to me ten years ago when I was playing Quake 2 in "HD"

haha, I think it will scare you even more if I mentioned that until about a month ago, my PC still ran on Windows 98. Now its running on XP. :P. Like I mentioned before, I never really found the need to upgrade if all I was going to do is basic stuff like work, internet, and MSN on my PC.

[QUOTE="trix5817"]That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......Vandalvideo

no dude....it's not HD. It's one of those old Glass monitors. Like a TV screen. It's native is 640×480.

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="trix5817"]That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......MADVLAD123

no dude....it's not HD. It's one of those old Glass monitors. Like a TV screen. It's native is 640×480.

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"][QUOTE="Metroid_Time"][QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

Vandalvideo

Oh my god. I've said it plenty of time but non-HD monitor? Go back in time and tell that to me ten years ago when I was playing Quake 2 in "HD"

haha, I think it will scare you even more if I mentioned that until about a month ago, my PC still ran on Windows 98. Now its running on XP. :P. Like I mentioned before, I never really found the need to upgrade if all I was going to do is basic stuff like work, internet, and MSN on my PC.

factual foundation? You evensaid yourself: It's personal choice (that was trix actually. But you agreed upon it). Personal choice needs no factual foundation.

It's like a person who likes apples more than oranges just because, to him, apples taste better.

And that's how I formed my opinion. Just out of personal choice. Why is that so wrong?

factual foundation? You evensaid yourself: It's personal choice (that was trix actually. But you agreed upon it). Personal choice needs no factual foundation.It's like a person who likes apples more than oranges just because, to him, apples taste better. And that's how I formed my opinion. Just out of personal choice. Why is that so wrong?MADVLAD123

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"][QUOTE="trix5817"]That has nothing to do with PC as a gaming platform, only your own personal choice......Vandalvideo

no dude....it's not HD. It's one of those old Glass monitors. Like a TV screen. It's native is 640×480.

Oh man not THAT old. I'm not good with computers (tech mumbo jumbo and such) but I'm pretty sure that it's not in HD. It's like a really old Gateway CRT monitor.

Kinda like this one here.

http://www.epinions.com/S0409729_Gateway__Inc__EV_700/display_~reviews

PC Gaming beats the other systems hands down in many areas and I agree with the customization aspect, even if I currently have a love-hate relationship with my PC I certainly feel more attached to it than any of the consoles that I own for instance.

The problem is that certain genres are under-represented in PC Gaming, there are all kinds of different compatability issues and the PC isn't nearly as well represented in the wider gaming press.

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]factual foundation? You evensaid yourself: It's personal choice (that was trix actually. But you agreed upon it). Personal choice needs no factual foundation.It's like a person who likes apples more than oranges just because, to him, apples taste better. And that's how I formed my opinion. Just out of personal choice. Why is that so wrong?Vandalvideo

no, that's not what I meant.I know you never meant to say my opinion was wrong. When I said "Why is that so wrong" I was trying to say: Why is it so wrong to form an opinion without any factual foundation.

I know, you never meant to say my opinion was wrong. Man it's hard to argue in text...:P

[QUOTE="MADVLAD123"]

Sorry, I can't explain it any better than that. I just don't see my PC as a gaming machine. maybe it's the uncomfortable chair, or maybe it's the small non-HD screen, but I just don't like gaming on the PC.

Metroid_Time

Oh my god. I've said it plenty of time but non-HD monitor? Go back in time and tell that to me ten years ago when I was playing Quake 2 in "HD"

aaah so foolish medvlad123, PCs have been in HD long before tvs (HL1 was in HD for example) wana know what 1280x1024 is? its an hd setting(i think 1080?? not sure)

Oh man not THAT old. I'm not good with computers (tech mumbo jumbo and such) but I'm pretty sure that it's not in HD. It's like a really old Gateway CRT monitor. Kinda like this one here. MADVLAD123

Well that has more to do with your beliefs and unwillingness to see things in an open mind.Vandalvideo

Hmm...why does that seem so hypocritical coming from you...

wow, what a rip-off. You can get those for under $200, brand-new. If your going to spend $220, why not put in the extra $30 for a 8800GTS?

trix5817

Not X1950XTX you can't.

i like it for css

my pc usually gets like 6-10 hours of zombie mod and surfing a day

tmgwarrior72

where do u get all that spare time!?

[QUOTE="Vandalvideo"] Well that has more to do with your beliefs and unwillingness to see things in an open mind.Spartan070

Hmm...why does that seem so hypocritical coming from you...