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[happy_daiz]

I have a bit of an addictive personality, and gaming is MUCH cheaper than gambling (or any number of other vices).

As for being healthy, sure. It's a sliding scale, of course - is it healthy compared to doing drugs? Yes. Is it healthy compared to playing sports, or generally getting off your duff and being active? Well, probably not. But it's not the worst thing you could be doing with your time. Like anything, it's best in moderation.

And I just think it's fun. After using one side of my brain all day at work, it's nice to immerse myself in the other for a while at night.

I don't generally game as a form of escapism. Any stresses I have in my life are vented, then I move on.

Trista Hawke wrote...
What things in your life stress you out if you do play games in order to wind down? How long have you been doing this? Do you think it's healthy? Personally, I'd say it's way healthier than sitting around doing drugs or hurting one's self. Some people, when bored/stressed/etc can be very self destructive...

I watched an old-ish episode of Dog Whisperer last night that seemed fitting. We can behave like dogs, can't we?

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[Ren Roche]

Escapism from real life, mainly. Relieves stress and provides entertainment.

[bmwcrazy]

Me bored?

They're just fun to play.

[OdanUrr]

Well, I love stories, and video games have the added bonus of letting me interact with them.

[Nole]

Because it's fun.

[Shepenwepet]

bmwcrazy wrote...

Me bored?

They're just fun to play.

^This. I grew up playing games, and I don't plan on stopping unless I lose the use of my hands somehow. Even then, I'd probably give it a try with my feet.

Seriously, though, I don't really give much thought as to why I game. It's just a hobby like any other.

[lady_v23]

Err.. have a fast paced life and I'm a extreme multi tasker. So I sometimes get overwhelmed and banish myself to my dark room for some alone with my ps3.

Oh! And video games are very fun.

[Cyonan]

I mostly play video games as one of the things I do in my spare time.

My over-active mind has a tendency to get bored quite easily if I'm not stimulating it in some way.

It also doesn't let me sleep much.

[EarthboundNess]

Mainly just a hobby. But it provides escapism too. I don't think that's a good thing to use it for, but It most certainly does.

[ShepnTali]

I've burned out on video games altogether recently. I've been feeling the 'been there, done that' vibe with newer games. More time tabletop gaming again, playing marathons of Dominion with the last two expansions. I'll see if Watch Dogs sparks my interest eventually.

[Cainhurst Crow]

I play for fun and entertainment.

[2Pac]

Darth Brotarian wrote...

I play for fun and entertainment.

[coldwetn0se]

Trista Hawke wrote...

 Am I the only person who feels like video games are a good form of stress relief? It seems like video games often helped me through a lot of the "rougher" times of my life, dating back to young childhood. Don't get me wrong, however. I was always a physically active kid - and I am a very active adult. But when there are long periods of time that need "passing" like a proverbial crap that just takes its sweet time - video games helped do just that. It feels like the minute I turn them on, hours fly by. If I'm too busy, obviously this can be problematic. If I'm looking for a de-stressor and downtime, then they are ideal. 

I think I could play anything, as long as there is something to play. Something to take my mind off things. Something to exercise my brain, too. Interactive problem/puzzle solving. I enjoy it. I also enjoy the roleplaying. Immersion might just be another word for escapism. Not that escapism is an ugly thing, per say. Not always. 

What things in your life stress you out if you do play games in order to wind down? How long have you been doing this? Do you think it's healthy? Personally, I'd say it's way healthier than sitting around doing drugs or hurting one's self. Some people, when bored/stressed/etc can be very self destructive...

Discuss.

My literal side of my brain briefly imagined you with joystick in one hand, and a wad of toilet paper in the other. XD

As for why I play games.....was fascinated by arcade games back in the 70's. Coveted my friends Atari, then got a few golf and flying sim games for my fathers Compaq Portable, back in the early 80's . My husband and I used to play adventure games back in the early/mid 90's, and continued gaming together when the newer consoles came out.

Even though it sounds like I gamed quite a bit, it was always in short bursts. Get into a game for a few weeks, then stop playing any kind of game for a few months. Or, play for a few hours a week, but never for long stretches. That is, until I had a couple of back to back injuries. Nothing major, but it took me away from two of my other hobbies. Hiking and cycling. So, I got into games more. I have a slightly addictive personality, so I do have to watch myself. lol! Trying to temper the amount I play, now that my last injury has healed. But I do love getting immersed. I also like the distraction, and many games just plain amuse me.

[Billy-the-Squid]

Entertainment, I don't watch television apart from the news and the odd Tv Series, I read a lot. So it's a welcome change of pace from having my nose in a book or paper.

[coldwetn0se]

Trista Hawke wrote...

coldwetn0se wrote...

Trista Hawke wrote...

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The literal side of your brain is kind of poetic. Poop related, but poetic! :-) 

Scatalogical, one might say.

.....I should go.....

[Vort3xX]

I only play games where i can take over the world since it's too hard to do it in "RL" that's the only reason pretty much and wasting my time and cash ofc.

[happy_daiz]

Neofelis Nebulosa wrote...

Trista Hawke wrote...

Also, I'm happy to see all these responses. I enjoy learning about other people - getting to know all the reasons they do what they do. :-)

Stop that, you almost make me feel guilty for giving an overly self-critical and cynical answer instead of elaborating an appropriate answer.

I lol'd at your original response.