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submitted 1 year ago by SamXavia@kbin.run to c/games@lemmy.world

I seem to have a problem with moderating myself when it comes to playtime on Video Games, How do you keep yourself from just endlessly playing games?

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[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 7 points 1 year ago

When you get older it gets harder and harder to play video games frequently.

[-] SamXavia@kbin.run 2 points 1 year ago

@kandoh I'm 21, Moved out of home and don't have to work... I have nothing but time and that's the problem.

[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago

That's nothing to feel guilty about as long as you're not neglecting trying to find a job and self improvement. Your 20s are rough, all opportunities available are pretty shitty and exploit your energy and inexperience. Videogames are a great way to stay sane during this.

[-] SamXavia@kbin.run 1 points 1 year ago

@kandoh I know my career path is right there with Video Editing I just seem to end up doing games over editing and it's something that I will most likely have to seek professional help in the future for.

[-] evening_push579@feddit.nu 2 points 1 year ago

I can maybe squeeze in an hour of gaming every third day if I am efficient (work and household stuff) and lucky. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, just there are many games I want to experience so I have to be very selective.

[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

For me, it's that a game is a big time and energy investment. I'm hesitant to jump in.

[-] SamXavia@kbin.run 1 points 1 year ago

@kandoh That's what I'm normally like for bigger games but then I always find some game that can just fill up my time to the point I've paid twice the amount of time the 'Big' game would have.

[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

I had this happen with me for Hearthstone. It's so easy and quick to play that it ends up taking up a huge chunk of time.

Once I stopped playing it though, nothing else could really fill the void. So my playtime decreased and never really recovered

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