35 replies to this topic

[jonfett]

I really try to play this game seriously, but various factors make this game unfun. Then i drink, and my cares vanish, and I'm able to play game more relaxed, and end up scoring better than if I didn't drink. Why? Discuss....

[Juodas Varnas]

I wouldn't know. I don't drink alcohol.

Despite what my fascination with "Circus mechs" (go f*ck yourself russ) would imply.

[Boulangerie]

It lowers your reaction time, allowing your mouse to stay on target longer rather than usually spreading your laser damage around multiple components.

It lowers your inhibitions, allowing you to use in game VOIP and communicate and coordinate with your team.

It lets you forget that you just played this map three times.

It makes Skirmish fun when you are trying to find that last Spider.

It tastes good?

How's that?

[Alistair Winter]

Because... you have a drinking problem?

[Juodas Varnas]

Alistair Winter, on 18 June 2016 - 01:42 AM, said:

Because... you have a drinking problem?

[RedDragon]

Because boring things tend to get more fun when being drunk?

[burns]

"You´re not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on"

[Death Proof]

Because. That's why, stupid..

[LordNothing]

alcohol makes everything better.

[Alistair Winter]

You know, I never had any idea how many people (especially Americans) actually sit at home and get drunk in front of their computer, until I played MWO. I'm happy I don't have to drink to enjoy stuff. If I had to drink to enjoy my hobby, I would get a different hobby.

[burns]

Alistair Winter, on 18 June 2016 - 02:00 AM, said:

You know, I never had any idea how many people (especially Americans) actually sit at home and get drunk in front of their computer, until I played MWO. I'm happy I don't have to drink to enjoy stuff. If I had to drink to enjoy my hobby, I would get a different hobby.

Not going to argue (it´s like telling sbdy. smoking was healthy lol), but some people simply don´t want to or can´t go out (bad health state, ptsd, etc.) for drinking or whatever. I prefer those people getting drunk online rather than getting completely seperated from "social life".

Only counts for grown ups who can do whatever they want

Edited by burns, 18 June 2016 - 02:07 AM.

[Death Proof]

Alistair Winter, on 18 June 2016 - 02:00 AM, said:

You know, I never had any idea how many people (especially Americans) actually sit at home and get drunk in front of their computer, until I played MWO. I'm happy I don't have to drink to enjoy stuff. If I had to drink to enjoy my hobby, I would get a different hobby.

Ok, thanks.

[Yellonet]

A good beer goes well with MWO.

[Aresye]

For some odd reason, I become an absolute crack shot with PPCs whenever I have between 4-6 beers.

First discovered it one day (way back) when playing with Errodien. We decided, "We'll take a shot after each win until we lose," and that was a very BAD idea. Turns out we just kept on winning, until eventually I was about 12-15 shots in and finally drunk enough I couldn't even shoot anything, and we finally lost a game. Throughout the beginning though I found my PPC shots were spot on.

Tested it multiple times down to a science. At exactly 4 beers, I almost never miss a PPC shot. Beyond 6, I start missing. My guess is I instinctively "know" the lead from lots of experience, but alcohol prevents me from overthinking it, which will occasionally throw off my aim when sober.

Here's an example from one night when I was testing my drunk PPC skills:


It says part 1 in the title, but I keep forgetting to record other segments. Probably because I'm drunk.

[Sleeper Service]

Does alcohol make alpine fun ?

[Novakaine]

Sad commentary on the America male.

[Deathlike]

Aresye, on 18 June 2016 - 03:38 AM, said:

For some odd reason, I become an absolute crack shot with PPCs whenever I have between 4-6 beers.

First discovered it one day (way back) when playing with Errodien. We decided, "We'll take a shot after each win until we lose," and that was a very BAD idea. Turns out we just kept on winning, until eventually I was about 12-15 shots in and finally drunk enough I couldn't even shoot anything, and we finally lost a game. Throughout the beginning though I found my PPC shots were spot on.

Tested it multiple times down to a science. At exactly 4 beers, I almost never miss a PPC shot. Beyond 6, I start missing. My guess is I instinctively "know" the lead from lots of experience, but alcohol prevents me from overthinking it, which will occasionally throw off my aim when sober.

Here's an example from one night when I was testing my drunk PPC skills:


It says part 1 in the title, but I keep forgetting to record other segments. Probably because I'm drunk.

When you remove inhibitions, sometimes people are that much better...

[VorpalAnvil]

Alistair Winter, on 18 June 2016 - 02:00 AM, said:

You know, I never had any idea how many people (especially Americans) actually sit at home and get drunk in front of their computer, until I played MWO. I'm happy I don't have to drink to enjoy stuff. If I had to drink to enjoy my hobby, I would get a different hobby.

Don't be silly. Drinking IS a hobby. Check my location man.

Edited by VorpalAnvil, 18 June 2016 - 04:04 AM.

[VorpalAnvil]

Sleeper Service, on 18 June 2016 - 03:47 AM, said:

Does alcohol make alpine fun ?

Booze can do many things. Perform miracles is not one of them.

[jonfett]

Well, I prefer to drink at home, rather than drink and drive, like so many others i know. But, after the last 2 nights, I've come to realize that spirits or "hard booze" is not my thing. It seems to take too long for it to kick in, and I overdo it and drink way too much of it.

A good stout, porter or amber ale is my preferred drink, and I start feeling relaxed after just a few sips. All in moderation...

Oh, and I don't think this is just an American thing. Seems drinking is popular in every country and has been happening since the early BC's. It's liquid bread...lol.

Edited by jonfett, 18 June 2016 - 08:53 AM.