What are your hobbies, other than gaming?

[bojackx]

Not much I'm afraid to admit. I'd like to think I've got a lot going on, but realistically I don't. I play the guitar and on Fridays I play squash with a couple of friends, but that's about it.

 

[The Task Master]

I enjoy fishing, the calm mornings, brisk air and the company of my family are all i need every now and then. The best part is the five minutes you fight a fish and you feel a rush of excitement at the thought of the first catch of the day. In between casting and reeling in the line I practice line knots and try to figure out new ways to keep the bait on the hook ha ha. Its a relaxing hobby other than video games.

Same here, I love going fishing. There was a time awhile ago- where me and my Dad would go fishing in Big Bear. Only happens every so often, maybe every summer if we get lucky. There was a particular spot where we'd fish and catch a ton of cat fish, seriously. We'd let them go though, because they taste awful. I'm not even lying, cooking pregnant cat fish that are as small as your forearm aren't worth it.

But I get the impression you've giving off with fishing so early in the mornings. It's great and refreshing.. we seem to have quite a bit in common. Also, I really am digging your Avatar. Such quality.. Mmmmmmmmmmmm.

Thanks I guess... never met a cat fish i couldn't eat, but i get your point. I love gaming as much as the next guy, but everyone needs time away from the screen. I like to work out and pick up a good book like Heart of Darkness, or Frankenstein one of the classics.

 

[ChippedShoulder]

Guitar, if I wasn't still in school it would take up most of my free time. I enjoy the occasional bout of creative writing when the mood takes me too. These usually end up being the base for songs for my band

 

[GmonXyZ]

I like to learn and program scripts and applications dealing with architectural design of game engines.

And i'm learning how to draw by hand and some 3D modeling.

Besides that, i sometimes try to finish reading a book.

 

[bruunwald]

I just wanted to stop by to praise the OP for knowing the difference between "than" and "then."

Thanks!

 

[DugMachine]

Guitar
Drums
Piano
Smoking some weed every now and then
Reading... like a lot. Whether its a book or on the internet
Cooking
Building PCs for people

 

[deathzero021]

im a music collector as well as a game collector. hundreds of CD's (and used to have cassette tapes but who uses those anymore?)

i'm also an amateur game developer currently in college for a degree in computer programming. you can find my lame works here [http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/users/death]

 

[Crazy Zaul]

Gaming and TV and thats it. I tried reading for a while but decided its not for me. I was gonna read the entire Wheel of time but I got half way through 'The magician' and never even started the 1st WoT. I was gonna read comics instead but changed my mind when I found out the are so short and also cos digital comics are a bit of a pain to read but they are way cheaper than paper ones. Its also kinda weird how Marvel is like 23000 times cheaper than DC cos they have that unlimited subscription thing.

oh and sometimes I get bored and review TV shows, if that counts as a hobby, even though I'm really bad at it. I mainly review bad ones to vent and cos its much easy to describe why something is bad than why something is good.

 

[Hasido]

Internet; subsets of the internet include: visiting sites like the escapist or cheezburger, watching videos of various groups such as LRR, 5SF, SMBC, or the many Gmodders that are out there, reading (and attempting to write) various kinds of fiction (both fan and regular kind), and if you can't tell by my avatar, ponies.

Reading books; i haven't been doing this as much lately, as the internet contains most of what i read nowadays, and most officially published works seem to be about the same quality as the better stuff on the internet.

building and testing MTG decks and organizing my cards; testing involves me playing against my other decks. Forever alone.

writing campaigns and rule changes to D&D; my current system has so many homebrew rules that it cant necessarily be called D&D anymore. I mean come on, i rewrote the combat, magic, and skill systems.

contemplate the universe; by this i mean staring into space

have arguments with myself or a made up opponent to better understand my position on topics.

attempt to better myself at art and music (it doesn't go so well)

cooking; though, this is a bimonthly kind of thing, as i say "i should try to learn to cook" "ugh this doesn't taste so good" *time passes* "maybe i should learn to cook"

swordfighting; i'm part of this group called Dagorhir, which is kind of like LARPing, except less "magic missile" and more smacking with padded sticks.

 

[Mr Fixit]

Does sleeing count as a hobby? Anyway it seems i'm a bit of an oddball here, I do enjoy auto mechanics & it gives me plenty to do, my car is always needing something done to it. I've found that i'm pretty good at giving back rubs & foot rubs & things like that & its very relaxing doing it.

I used to be into photography, even sold a few pics, but i got out of it for awhile. I need a new camera.

 

[rutger5000]

I don't understand the question

 

[therandombear]

Gaming....um and...err, read manga.
Can't say I do anything else. Don't read so often either, like once a week, since manga I read are updated once a week, once every two weeks and once every month.

 

[TBman]

drawing, reading, writing, exploring

 

[Dragonclaw]

Comic Books (I read an average of 35 comics every WEEK!)

Guitar (both my axes are BC Rich...a red/crackle finish Ironbird and a blue Warlock)

Martial Arts (Several over the years, mainly Judo / JuJitsu where I studdied under the late great Professor Wally Jay for many years - look him up on Youtube with his dance of pain! but I've also taken Kempo Karate, Aikido, and Escrima.

Collecting toy robots (Vintage Japanese diecast and vinyls are my favorites...also Transformers and the large Sentai / Power Ranger zords. My collection has outgrown 2 bedrooms!)

Watching Kaiju...any time a couple guys are fighting in a fake city wearing rubber monster suits I'm a pretty happy guy! Godailla, Gamera, Ultraman, Space Giants....

Also collecting Kaiju related toys

 

[Ashadowpie]

gardening and reading, also sometimes i like to draw or do crafts and such. creativeness all the way.

 

[Dejanus]

Does Storytelling table top RPGs count? No?

I read a lot?

Of course that counts!

My Dark Heresy games are always more about narrative and fun than sticking to the rules anyway. The best part about being DM is bullshitting everyone in any case.

Thanks for all the responses everyone! This thread is way bigger than I had dared to hope!

 

[lacktheknack]

Cooking, because I'm a food lover.

Working out, because I'm a food lover. (Actually, because I found out this year that, after years of torture and gym class, weightlifting is the only form of fitness I can do that I enjoy.)

Writing, but I haven't done enough of that recently...

 

[Casual Shinji]

<---- Drawing.

I never really considered watching a movies a hobby.

 

[MetalMagpie]

Fencing - The only sport I have ever completely fallen in love with. No matter how stressful my day at work has been, it all melts away when I pick up a sword. I've competed at international opens and been trounced by some of the best fencers in the country.

Writing - My real passion. I write mostly short stories (and pretty much exclusively speculative fiction).

Am-Dram Jack-of-all-Trades - I can do pretty much anything except act! My specialism is probably designing (and operating) sound.

Baking - It's fun, relaxing, and you can eat the result. I make a chocolate fudge cake which has been known to increase a person's BMI just by being in the same room.

I also play a bit of keyboard, read a lot of books, and make little miniature teddy bears.

 

[MrFalconfly]

Scaled model aircraft construction.

There's nothing better than seeing your little 1:72 scale J-35 Draken take shape as you pour days of figurative blood, sweat and tears in it.