If not for the Escapist I...

[IamQ]

I wouldn't know of the Evil that is Bobby Kottick.
I wouldn't know of Japans giant Gundam Robot.
I would be so bored right now.
I would think that there were no good forums on the internet.

 

[Neonbob]

I would have spent much more time simply being bored and roaming the internet, instead of coming to my designated internet home.
I wouldn't have met some terrific people, made some good pals, or been introduced to new music and games.
Though I would still have my soul...

 

[omicron1]

...Would have much lower blood pressure. (Anti-religious comments FTL)
...Would have one less distraction from the programming I'm supposed to be doing.
...Would not have encountered Unskippable.

 

[thylasos]

Wouldn't have any conciousness whatsoever of the curren generation of gaming consoles, since I simply don't have the money to buy them, let alone the money to upgrade my PC to run current games.

 

[Dr Snakeman]

Without the Escapist, my innate love of geek culture would have withered and died. I would be a far less happy person than I am now.

I never would have gotten into TV Tropes. We all know about TV Tropes As A Gateway Drug, so you understand that I never would have used Netflix to watch Dexter, or Doctor Who, and I would have no idea who Joss Whedon is.

Overall, being an Escapist has improved my life, giving me a place to learn about awesome movies, laugh at the flaws in games, and has given me greater self-confidence. Ironically, I am a much more socially competent person now that I have discovered this website and its forums.

...

Well, it seems that I came on a little strong there. But it is true. I'm a very different person now that I've found the Escapist, and for that I'm grateful.

 

[Argtee]

...would be really bored...

[sub] That's all I've got[/sub]

 

[Jasper Jeffs]

... wouldn't have met some alright people, admittedly (like the OP!). However, it wouldn't leave much impact on my life if it did not exist. Although, one member has been helpful in speaking to me in a non-judgemental way, I don't know many people like that, even my parents aren't like that. That has probably made the biggest impact, as I now at least think a little before deciding to stick shit up my nose (even though I let myself down a couple days ago). Other than that though, I'd probably just use a different forum.

 

[Arkhangelsk]

I would know very little about gaming, and not have experienced some of the greatest series of all times. And I also wouldn't be aware of the hilarity here, both in the forums and in the videos. I also wouldn't be a Doctor Who fan (not yet, at least), and I would suffer more emotional pain than I have.

 

[Nouw]

I'd be a douchebag and immature.
I'd wouldn't be as knowing of the internet.
I wouldn't have as much general knowledge as I have now.

There are probably more but this is good enough for me =D

 

[higgs20]

probably be asleep

 

[pyrosaw]

..have not finished English class. This is a thank you to all the Grammar Nazis on here. You guys taught me so much about the English language. Also, a fine good time.

 

[chromewarriorXIII]

...wouldn't have wasted 140 hours in Oblivion (although, that's not nearly as bad as some people on here).
...wouldn't have gone to GameX or New York Comic Con.
...wouldn't have a constant supply of awesome video content to watch.

There's more but those stick out.

 

[Echo136]

Wouldnt have found out about Loading Ready Run.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

Well, I'd have done a lot less laughing over the last couple of years. That counts for a lot more than some people might think.

 

[Canid117]

Would have to wait slightly longer for most of my nerd news?

 

[superbatranger]

Well, I certainly would not be here. I probably would be bored doing things that aren't that fun.

 

[vikenator2]

...Wouldn't have ever bought:
Half-Life 1, 2, and episodes,
L4D,
InFamous,
Portal,
TF2,
Amnesia: The Dark Descent,
and Psychonauts.
Also, would never have watched ZP.

 

[ThatLankyBastard]

-would never have bought Mogworld
-would not have anyone to discuss videogames with
-would not have found many cool things on the interweb
-would have my history homework done...

 

[AwesomeExpress]

I'd be spending more time on Kongregate
Wouldn't be a part of an online community because I'm against social networking sites like Fbook and Twit.
Would get more reading done, lol
Would have forgotten about Loading Ready Run, which is the saddest of all!!

 

[Mr.PlanetEater]

Are you expecting me to say that the escapist saved my life? That without it I'd be a junkie strung out on heroine? That everyday after my miserable job I got home shoot up and do crack off the breasts of a cheap crack whore? Is that what you want me to say?

..I wouldn't have been able to post that without getting weird looks.
...I never would've found and lost what little bit of my free time I still have on Tvtropes.
..Wouldn't have heard of about Minecraft.