Do I Take Oblivion Too Seriously?

[helzi]

Well, I find that when I play, I kind of take it too seriously.

I make a handbook (out of the game, like when I go to bed, I sit there for about an hour, writing in this book about new spells and potions I've created), I talk to my computer as I ride my unicorn, like "OK, let's go girl," and if it gets hurt, I kill the enemy and make comments like, "That's what you get for messing with me!" and I make a few comments. I've done it ever since I was little, and it's my favourite game... seriously is that normal or am I slightly insane?

This may sound kind of dumb, but when I was small enough to stand up underneath my bunk (Where my computer is located on a desk) I used to sit on my chair like a horse and bob up and down as I rode, then if I ran, I would run on the spot too.

[helzi]

Note: I'm 14 now.

 

If I was 20 or so, I would be quite aware how insane I was.

[Sarya]

What's wrong with that? People have fun in many ways.

[helzi]

I get kind of carried away with Oblivion.

 

*Giggles*

 

Maybe you're right. I just love the whole roleplaying idea, seems like a great way of having fun.

The only problem is, when you get into it and your computer stops working, you end up really, and I mean REALLY bored.

[htone]

ye...sure...ther r mush worst examples of havin fun...))

 

plus in 14...thats alright ..))

[shinytickles]

lol, that's what you are SUPPOSED to do when you role play, no? Actually adults like us yell at TV screens all the time too. In my opinion, a game is no different from a sports match or a reality show. At its core they are all just entertainment. Enjoy the rush!

[giskarduk]

Attention to detail at the age of 14, im impressed :)

 

Word of advice though, if you really are 14, do not tell anybody, if your girl, definitely do not tell anybody. Too many idiots out there will take advantage of you. Become a Net User with no SEX, no Age, No Religion, No Race.

 

Just an IT to everybody.

 

Giskard

[MalachiDelacot]

I talk to my Jeep, and my cat. Neighbours, I ignore.....

[tungol]

I'm 35 and I talk to the game! None of the stock answers are ever what my character would really say, so I fill in. And I stopped using a horse because it really depressed me when the thing died (or ran off--that's the worst, not knowing if your horse is alive or dead). It really offends me when someone shoots me with an arrow (what a cowardly thing to do!...unless it's me doing it, of course). So I sometimes hack on dead archers out of indignation.

 

I'd also recommend pen & paper RPG's. Gathering your friends around a table and letting it all play out in your head is an experience you cannot get anywhere else. Paper RPG's tend to have big, intimidating rule books, but most of it can be ignored--just do what seems reasonable.

[Tekmon]

You're not the only one who does that. I had so much fun with CM partners, that I stated to think my Companion Jade actually was real. I'd say that Oblivion is so realistic, we forget about the real world and think we live in the world of oblivion.