Won't be shooting in a game per se, I will sneak past them in Dishonored before preparing to go to Londen. Well unless I'm in the mood for Borderlands 2 again.
So, will you be participating in "Ceasefire friday"?
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I don't play shooters much anymore, but this is such a stupid idea that I'm tempted to break out the most obnoxious game I own, Saints Row 2, and spend the whole day beating up, shooting and running down civilians.
FPS games didn't cause this atrocity.
FPS games didn't cause this atrocity.
You put it much better than I can. And what you said gives me an idea, if as a gamer you feel that you do something to make a statement about this, a donation to Child's Play or another charity of your choice would be far more appropriate and helpful.ThisGuyLikesNoTacos said:
Alot of people really need to get it into their heads that this harmless and simple gesture isn't in any way about them or their beloved videogames at all!
It's nothing more than a sign of condolence and support to the victims of this terrible tragedy and you're free to not participate if you wish, people should keep this in mind before they start crying about the blame game.
Seeing so many people turn this good-natured gesture around in order to paint themselves as victims of the game hating media once again is just disgusting.
Grow up.
It's nothing more than a sign of condolence and support to the victims of this terrible tragedy and you're free to not participate if you wish, people should keep this in mind before they start crying about the blame game.
Seeing so many people turn this good-natured gesture around in order to paint themselves as victims of the game hating media once again is just disgusting.
Grow up.
I'm not admitting games are responsible for this tragedy in any way by participating in this "ceasefire". Furthermore I'm not concerned that this will in any way be able to be used as an admission that violent video games are the cause of incidents like this, those that try to make that argument will be proven wrong like they always have been in the past.The Plunk said:
I repeat once again that this has nothing to do with videogames or the people who oppose them, this is soley about showing the proper respect to the victims of this tragedy.
Yes, indeed they are.ResonanceSD said:
Yes, I'm looking at you, Mr. Pot.
Edit: Whoopsie. Forgot to respond to the original topic.
Yeah, I think I could take a day off online shooters, despite the emptiness of the gesture. Why not? It's not like I play them at all anyway.
Why not up the ante? I'll not play any video games that day that are of so much as a semi-violent nature. Not even Geometry Wars.
Why?
Because I want to.
Or maybe 1 night out of hundreds of gaming you can say, maybe I'll spend some time with my wife or with friends, things that actually matter when they are gone. Of course a night of gaming celibacy isnt going to bring those kids back, but how often do we cherish the things we have? Maybe some of the parents of those kids wish they had watched less TV and played a board game with their kid before they never saw them again. We all lead busy lives, and having occasions that allow us to reflect on what we have is nice. Maybe you reflect on the loved in your lives often, and props to you, I certainly know that I have a wife that loves the hell out of me and I certainly dont do enough to show her that I appreciate every minute of it.The Plunk said:
I generally play Rift from 9p - 12 on friday, I'm going to pass this time and spend the evening with my wife.
No; not unless everyone puts away the real guns for at least a week.
Once again I must quote George Carlin:
"now they're talking about banning toy guns...
and they're going to keep the fucking real ones!"
Does anyone (other than us) actually know about this cease fire thing?
Capsha: "banana stand"
When are the new episodes of Arrested Development coming out?
Once again I must quote George Carlin:
"now they're talking about banning toy guns...
and they're going to keep the fucking real ones!"
Does anyone (other than us) actually know about this cease fire thing?
Capsha: "banana stand"
When are the new episodes of Arrested Development coming out?
Nah, world of tanks beckons and I care very little. Call me crazy but just because people died in America doesn't mean that i'm going to drop everything and show "respect". People get killed every day, horribly, in other parts of the world, but for some reason the second it happens in a country with a massive media network you have to show respect.
Doesn't make sense and I don't agree with it. Anyone giving me shit for not caring about people i've never met who died halfway across the world seriously needs a reality check.
That said, I wish the best to their family's, I just won't change how I act for them.
Doesn't make sense and I don't agree with it. Anyone giving me shit for not caring about people i've never met who died halfway across the world seriously needs a reality check.
That said, I wish the best to their family's, I just won't change how I act for them.
Light a candle, pay respect in another way. Don't play a violent video game as a personal, I get why it can feel wrong after a violent tragedy to then immerse yourself in violent fiction. The two are obviously linked (no, not cause and effect) despite the knee jerk complete denial we as a community have.The Plunk said:
However in the atmosphere when games come under attack by various idiots in high places making this a public event will no doubt seem like accepting some kind of responsibility to people who don't get it, even if in reality it's just a symbolic gesture.
No one's going to notice one way or another.
Either way, apparently it's Starcraft [http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/12/19/cnn-picks-their-game-to-blame-starcraft/] we should be abstaining from, not FPS.
Either way, apparently it's Starcraft [http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/12/19/cnn-picks-their-game-to-blame-starcraft/] we should be abstaining from, not FPS.
Well I was kinda joking but since you bring it up.Maze1125 said:
Well intentioned or not this kind of Slacktivism is pretty much the worst kind of thing to be giving any degree of credence to. I'd sooner see these folks waste their time signing an online petition to ban crazy people from shooting the innocent or wearing whatever ribbon or wrist band colour has been assigned to this issue by the national bullshit trinket awareness council. At least signing the petition or putting on a doodad would required some degree of action on their part before the ill deserved feeling of self satisfaction.
My advice to anyone who wants to honour these kids or any victim of gun violence? Volunteer at a hospital or support group, donate to a relief fund, attend your city council meetings, address your politicians...do something...do ANYTHING other than just not playing a particular genre of game and pretending like anyone but you gives a shit.
Which do you think makes a "better" Fox News headline?The Plunk said:
"Gamer's stop shooting each other for a day due to recent tragedy, are they admitting guilt?"
or
"Gamer's outright refuse to stop shooting each other, even in the light of the recent tragedy. How much must the games have warped them for them to care so little?"
http://kotaku.com/5969100/video-games-and-the-sandy-hook-shooting-two-very-different-reactions
Thanks from bringing this up OP. I didn't even know that this existed. You forced me to do some research, and I choose to partake in the even instead of immediately reacting out of spite. It is a SIGN OF RESPECT, NOT A SIGN OF GUILT. I respect the victims and their families, and this sign of respect is all I can do. THIS WAS NOT PROPOSED OUT OF BLAME.
This video might put things in perspective and give this idea some respect:
EDIT: By the way, OP has lied to us. Games were not blamed. Guns were not blamed. There are more articles about them being blamed than the blaming itself. These are myths. The only thing that is going on is mourning.
Thanks from bringing this up OP. I didn't even know that this existed. You forced me to do some research, and I choose to partake in the even instead of immediately reacting out of spite. It is a SIGN OF RESPECT, NOT A SIGN OF GUILT. I respect the victims and their families, and this sign of respect is all I can do. THIS WAS NOT PROPOSED OUT OF BLAME.
This video might put things in perspective and give this idea some respect:
EDIT: By the way, OP has lied to us. Games were not blamed. Guns were not blamed. There are more articles about them being blamed than the blaming itself. These are myths. The only thing that is going on is mourning.
Wasn't it supposed to be Starcraft II that taught him how to murder children with guns (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MHzTlkAGNIE)? So, wouldn't that mean we should be abstaining from playing RTS's loosely (or directly, I guess) based on Warhammer 40k? Either way, I'll be playing whatever it is I'm playing. If my box-that-can-run-Natural-Selection-2 was working, I'd be playing Natural Selection 2 (which is pretty much first person Starcraft II anyway xD). But, since it isn't, it'll either be Minecraft or the MMO-of-the-month.
Really, though, this is kind of like: "Known TV watcher murders large number of children, country abstains from TV in memoriam" or "Known book reader kills many, no one reads for a day to remember the fallen." I mean, not that we shouldn't be taking a break from our favorite pastimes occasionally, but wouldn't it make more sense to maybe: "Cities across the country hold candle-lit vigils to mourn the fallen in recent school shooting"? This way we aren't blaming anything and are actually showing support for the families who lost their children. Maybe save the blaming for when we aren't super emotional and can actually think through things.
Really, though, this is kind of like: "Known TV watcher murders large number of children, country abstains from TV in memoriam" or "Known book reader kills many, no one reads for a day to remember the fallen." I mean, not that we shouldn't be taking a break from our favorite pastimes occasionally, but wouldn't it make more sense to maybe: "Cities across the country hold candle-lit vigils to mourn the fallen in recent school shooting"? This way we aren't blaming anything and are actually showing support for the families who lost their children. Maybe save the blaming for when we aren't super emotional and can actually think through things.
