Originally Posted by MicShazam (Post 2042738)

My definition of grinding is that it's mindless. Like killing the same easy mobs over and over in the same way for exp. If it requires mental effort, it's not what I'd consider grinding. I also don't consider it a double standard, as what you do when you grind works differently mentally. Reward schedules and exploitation of Pavlovian responses. Basically the same psychology that games like Farmville exploit, and yeah, I do consider Farmville a horrible waste of time.

I assume crocheting requires some fine motor skills and it certainly occupies less of your mind when you're able to do it on auto pilot, than a game would. You're looking at the screen, absorbing information, reacting to it - even if on a very, very basic level that requires no effort. I deadens thought where crocheting would be something you could do while having more concentrated thoughts. To me, grinding is like unplugging yourself for a while. Like a sort of temporary death (hyperbole, but gets a point across). It takes you away from the real world and this feeling that you want to keep going until the next meter goes "ping!" has power over the mind in a sort of bad and unconstructive way. You'll hate me saying this, but I think that it's very possible that, given some years, you will come to agree with me and quit certain kinds of games. Many change their gaming habits when they've spent enough years doing the same **** over and over.

I also don't even do crocheting, so it's not like I feel like I should have to defend it.

Originally Posted by Key (Post 2042744)

I started a new DoS 2 character. Basically going full barbarian and attempting to kill as many people as possible. I've already experienced the story so I figured why not. I'm also handicapping myself and going solo. No party members whatsoever. Already killed Beast, The Red Prince and Sebille. Currently have tons of spells and like 20 res scrolls. This is fun.

Originally Posted by Dharma & Greg (Post 2042792)

You make it sound like you made a conscious decision to not play certain types of games that you would otherwise continue to enjoy, but really you just naturally got bored with them. Seems pretty mindlessly elitist tbh. If you don't want to play them then don't play them, but don't invent some bull**** self-actualization reason for it.

Originally Posted by debaserr (Post 2043181)

I just got 2 Apex Legends wins in a row with randoms.

Originally Posted by Lucem Ferre (Post 2043193)

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.

Came to realize that Adema is obviously the best band in the world and is in no way shape or form corny.