was at an "adult function" and video games came up and it's always so awkward. after this guy went on about Helldivers 2 and Palworld, he asked me: "what do you play?" and i was all, like, "uhh ... hmmm .. ermm..." and he was eyeing me very curiously and then i said: "uh well actually i don't play video games" and made some excuse to leave the area.
@buru5
@jake4480 it's not that i have disdain for people who only do the "mainstream" stuff, i just don't want to have to explain what "Phantasy Star Online" is or whatever i happen to be playing. it also gives off a snobby vibe on my part (which i am totally a snob but i try to avoid unleashing the beast)
@jake4480 usually I'm not like this and say something like "i play old stuff" then try to change the subject
@buru5
@jake4480 @buru5 you don’t have to lead with Phantasy Star Online
I for one would be delighted to meet someone who’s enthusiastic about Helldivers, even though I haven’t played it myself.
the thing about helldivers people is they are very interested in the 'what' of Helldivers while I am very interested in the 'why' of "why do you play Helldivers (or any game)" and the "and how does that make you feel" and these conversations are very intimate and I am not inebriated
@spinning_bird @buru5 you could also be like 'I only play Leisure Suit Larry games'.
I'm going to start doing this