Why so serious?

[Valiance]

Wasn't there some topic about "inner peace" not too long ago?

Meh.

I do a lot of stuff. Playing guitar can relax me depending on how I do it. Certain video games can relax me depending on how I play them. I think UT is one of the most relaxing games when I just put it on novice and go 25-0 a 16-player FFA with nothing but the impact hammer...It makes me feel warm inside.

A lot of "casual" games can just relax me. Most of the music I listen to now is melodic and calm, unless I'm in a really different mood...I'd recommend most of Jeremy Soule's instrumental work, but right now, I'm listening to the last 4 minutes (second half) of Dire Straits' "Why worry."

It's very...ambient. Doesn't really feel like a serious "song" per se, but more background music for whatever I'm doing. Works for, you know, coming home from class and posting on forums.

And hey, some videos I watch can make me laugh and get really happy, which makes me forget about bad stuff for a while.

 

[WeedWorm]

Smoke weed. Failing that, video games.

What a rich and full life.

What can I say? I know how to relax.

Smoke weed. Failing that, video games.

Nice. Way to be blunt. Don't wanna beat around the bush, of course.

Wouldnt mind a blunt right now to be honest.

 

[Labyrinth]

I'm quite irritated by all the "deep" threads. I mean Jesus, I come on here to talk about games and other geek stuff and there's about twenty threads on abortion.

Welcome to the Escapist. If you think it's in depth now, you should have seen it last June. Something worth realising here is that we enjoy in depth discussions. Debates and all. In addition, we have a gaming section. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/index/9]

 

[Booze Zombie]

What do you guys do to just forget the world and all of its problems, and chill?

I have ultra serious discussions and I mock those who can't do a thing about it.

 

[Psychemaster]

Because the Internet is not all about light-hearted fun and memes, that's why so serious...

 

[Hey Joe]

Seeing as this a gaming forum, I'm going to go ahead and guess most people by playing games. Other than that, I kill hookers and make Jackson Pollock-style paintings with their entrails.

o0

Just kidding,I also like to kick back with a nice cold glass of Coke and read my favourite magazines while curled up in my arm chair...made of hooker arms...NO HEY JOE NO!

 

[DrummerM]

What do I do to relax...

Put on a good DVD (Chaser's War on Everything is always a good choice), play Team Fortress 2, and if it's been arranged beforehand, spending time with my girlfriend (The ideal way to relax, but it's a rather rare occurrence).

 

[Cyberius]

Repetitive?.... well then... time for me to step in... and shake shit up a bit.

 

[Psychemaster]

spending time with my girlfriend (The ideal way to relax, but it's a rather rare occurrence).

Wait, so it's rare that you find being with your girlfriend relaxing, or rare that you get to be with your girlfriend?

 

[DrummerM]

spending time with my girlfriend (The ideal way to relax, but it's a rather rare occurrence).

Wait, so it's rare that you find being with your girlfriend relaxing, or rare that you get to be with your girlfriend?

The latter. Probably could have worded my post better.

 

[zen5887]

I'm quite irritated by all the "deep" threads. I mean Jesus, I come on here to talk about games and other geek stuff and there's about twenty threads on abortion.

Welcome to the Escapist. If you think it's in depth now, you should have seen it last June. Something worth realising here is that we enjoy in depth discussions. Debates and all. In addition, we have a gaming section. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/index/9]

Thats it!

When I wanna chill I like to listen to music, play Bass or dick around on Piano. Booyah

 

[Reaperman Wompa]

Guild Wars. I start a new char and walk around Ascalon pre-searing and enjoy the scenery. Sometimes music or just a good book but games do win most of the time.

 

[_Janny_]

I pop in my favorite Mirror's Edge ambient song and just imagine that I'm on a rooftop on a calm sunny day. My heartbeat instantly goes down and I feel soooo good....

Or play Stronghold Crusader or any other game that requires my complete focus, and I just forget about my worries.