You know you've played too much <game>...

***Ace Mercury*** · 08-30-2006, 10:36 AM

I've noticed this effect after playing games that I'm really hyped over: it alters your worldview. You start applying gameplay mechanics in the real world, where it isn't as useful.

Please add to the list. Ideally, these would be real things you guys and gals experience, but hyperbole and hypotheticals are usually funny as well (but more "funny ha ha" than "funny but seriously").

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System Shock 2, when you see a dead body, you first wonder what sort of items you can steal from it.

Goldeneye, when you see a security camera and instinctively aim to shoot it (in the lens, of course)

Shadow of the Colossus, when you look at large objects and plan how you're going to climb up there and stab it.

Katamari Damashii, when you glance at your desk and mentally order things by size.

Half Life 2, when you enter a room and identify things you can pick up or punt with a gravity gun.

World of Warcraft, when you preface all your actions with a /. (Or, when teach your dog to /sit, /shake, /dance, and /rude)

Diablo, when your mouse is broken.

Bomby · 08-30-2006, 12:19 PM

You know you've played too much Mario Tennis (for N64) when the intense bots are easy to beat.

Okay, that's not funny, but it's true for me.

Sarai and Samiel · 08-30-2006, 02:13 PM

You know you've played too much CoH when you:

Start thinking of peoples' skills in terms of powersets.
Can rationally argue for the Hulk being a SuperStrength/Regen Scrapper.
Know exactly what percentage each enhancement adds.
Can build an (insert archetype here) in your head with no guide.
Start stating 'That's not wierd in Paragon' and expect people to understand what you mean.
Go. Hunt. Kill Skuls.

You know you've played too much Romancing SaGa when you:
Classify weaponry by it's 'affinity material'.
Start expecting everyone to be built like apes.

You know you've played too much Warcraft III when you:
Tell people to stop poking you.
Tell people you're not that kind of orc.
Think all elves are archers.
Automatically associate teal with trolls.

You know you've played too much WoW when you:
Hit sleeping people with a sap.
Forget which server you played on last.
Earn the highest grade of Battlegrounds Reward.
Can tell the difference between a Gnome and a Dwarf by how they type.

You know you've played too much Diablo II when you:
Rant like mad about runes.
Expect drawing on your shirt to make it tougher.
Try to trade gemstones based on 'chipped', 'flawed', 'normal', 'flawless', and 'perfect' status.
Notice that the quillrats mostly drop arrows and bolts.
Try making a non-arrow, non-javelin, non-spear Amazon.

**Crazyswordsman** · 08-30-2006, 02:57 PM

Anything on an emulator when you're sitting at a red light and want to press the turbo button to get it to turn green. -CSM

The Doctor · 08-31-2006, 11:38 AM

I keep expecting to see me level up when I kill a load of Flies, Wasps, Bees, etc.

Bomby · 08-31-2006, 12:07 PM

You know you've played too much Chrono Trigger when you try wearing a special pendant during x-rays.

Leinad · 08-31-2006, 03:44 PM

you know you've played too much paper mario 2:tTYD when you expect badges to give you special powers.

Bomby · 08-31-2006, 05:42 PM

You know you've played too much "Who's On Top" when you try to be the first person to say something in every conversation.

Leinad · 09-01-2006, 04:20 AM

you know you've played too many RPGs when you think the overworld looks like crap.

imazeldafanatic · 09-27-2006, 02:27 PM

You know you have played to much zelda when:
You get your ears pointed.
You write a fan fic(done it)
Can't go out of the forest because you died your hair green.
Go in to some ones house or stable and try to get milk from a cow by playing eponas song.
Put on a blue shirt and iron boots and try to breath under water.

FXGlobal · 10-18-2006, 02:15 PM

You know you've played too much SSB(M) when you pick up a toy wand and expect it to shoot stars.

Big Daddy · 10-19-2006, 01:53 PM

you know you have played to much super mario bros when you pick up a mushroom from the floor and eat it expecting to grow suddenly.

FXGlobal · 10-19-2006, 04:28 PM

You know you've played too much Pilotwings when you get in a plane and expect there to be a D-pad, A button, B button, etc.

MC Mushi Mo · 10-19-2006, 09:55 PM

You know you've played too many Mario games when you stomp any poor turtles you meet into the dust.

FXGlobal · 10-19-2006, 10:16 PM

You know you've played too much LOZ when you get an ocarina and play a tune, expecting it to transport you somewhere, or have an effect like that on LoZ:OoT.

MC Mushi Mo · 10-19-2006, 10:20 PM

You know you've played too much WWE when somebody jumps on you and you suplex 'em.

Golden Ganon · 10-27-2006, 10:07 PM

When you have played LoD too much and try to do all of the additions in real life with real swords.

08-30-2006, 10:36 AM	#1
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 18,967 Thanks: 363 Thanked 1,521 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 100,488.43 Bank: 13,472,049.95 Total Points: 13,572,538.38 Donate	You know you've played too much <game>... I've noticed this effect after playing games that I'm really hyped over: it alters your worldview. You start applying gameplay mechanics in the real world, where it isn't as useful. Please add to the list. Ideally, these would be real things you guys and gals experience, but hyperbole and hypotheticals are usually funny as well (but more "funny ha ha" than "funny but seriously"). --- System Shock 2, when you see a dead body, you first wonder what sort of items you can steal from it. Goldeneye, when you see a security camera and instinctively aim to shoot it (in the lens, of course) Shadow of the Colossus, when you look at large objects and plan how you're going to climb up there and stab it. Katamari Damashii, when you glance at your desk and mentally order things by size. Half Life 2, when you enter a room and identify things you can pick up or punt with a gravity gun. World of Warcraft, when you preface all your actions with a /. (Or, when teach your dog to /sit, /shake, /dance, and /rude) Diablo, when your mouse is broken.

08-30-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
Sarai and Samiel Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aisle 12, between the kumquats and the radicchio. Gender: Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 163 Thanked 124 Times in 86 Posts Points: 559.50 Bank: 62,131.98 Total Points: 62,691.48 Donate	Oh, I've got a load of these... You know you've played too much CoH when you: Start thinking of peoples' skills in terms of powersets. Can rationally argue for the Hulk being a SuperStrength/Regen Scrapper. Know exactly what percentage each enhancement adds. Can build an (insert archetype here) in your head with no guide. Start stating 'That's not wierd in Paragon' and expect people to understand what you mean. Go. Hunt. Kill Skuls. You know you've played too much Romancing SaGa when you: Classify weaponry by it's 'affinity material'. Start expecting everyone to be built like apes. You know you've played too much Warcraft III when you: Tell people to stop poking you. Tell people you're not that kind of orc. Think all elves are archers. Automatically associate teal with trolls. You know you've played too much WoW when you: Hit sleeping people with a sap. Forget which server you played on last. Earn the highest grade of Battlegrounds Reward. Can tell the difference between a Gnome and a Dwarf by how they type. You know you've played too much Diablo II when you: Rant like mad about runes. Expect drawing on your shirt to make it tougher. Try to trade gemstones based on 'chipped', 'flawed', 'normal', 'flawless', and 'perfect' status. Notice that the quillrats mostly drop arrows and bolts. Try making a non-arrow, non-javelin, non-spear Amazon.

10-19-2006, 09:55 PM	#14
MC Mushi Mo This Isn't Real. Really, It's not. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: That one place. Gender: Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 109 Thanked 308 Times in 245 Posts Points: 9,700.66 Bank: 47,745.51 Total Points: 57,446.17 Donate	You know you've played too many Mario games when you stomp any poor turtles you meet into the dust. __________________ RUN, SERAS, RUN!!

10-19-2006, 10:20 PM	#16
MC Mushi Mo This Isn't Real. Really, It's not. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: That one place. Gender: Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 109 Thanked 308 Times in 245 Posts Points: 9,700.66 Bank: 47,745.51 Total Points: 57,446.17 Donate	You know you've played too much WWE when somebody jumps on you and you suplex 'em. __________________ RUN, SERAS, RUN!!

08-30-2006, 12:19 PM	#2
Bomby I saved Latin! What did you ever do? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Madison, WI Gender: Posts: 14,989 Thanks: 202 Thanked 519 Times in 347 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 7,929.84 Bank: 2,225,874.99 Total Points: 2,233,804.83 Donate	You know you've played too much Mario Tennis (for N64) when the intense bots are easy to beat. Okay, that's not funny, but it's true for me.

08-30-2006, 02:57 PM	#4
Crazyswordsman RPG Mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 8,039 Thanks: 541 Thanked 378 Times in 260 Posts Points: 131,769.35 Bank: 30,063.17 Total Points: 161,832.52 Donate	Anything on an emulator when you're sitting at a red light and want to press the turbo button to get it to turn green. -CSM

08-31-2006, 11:38 AM	#5
The Doctor Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my Tardis Gender: Posts: 11,915 Thanks: 403 Thanked 350 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 72,651.73 Bank: 1,264,148.75 Total Points: 1,336,800.47 Donate	I keep expecting to see me level up when I kill a load of Flies, Wasps, Bees, etc.

08-31-2006, 12:07 PM	#6
Bomby I saved Latin! What did you ever do? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Madison, WI Gender: Posts: 14,989 Thanks: 202 Thanked 519 Times in 347 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 7,929.84 Bank: 2,225,874.99 Total Points: 2,233,804.83 Donate	You know you've played too much Chrono Trigger when you try wearing a special pendant during x-rays.

08-31-2006, 03:44 PM	#7
Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: right behind you, b*tch! Gender: Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Points: 19,635.00 Bank: 0.80 Total Points: 19,635.80 Donate	you know you've played too much paper mario 2:tTYD when you expect badges to give you special powers.

08-31-2006, 05:42 PM	#8
Bomby I saved Latin! What did you ever do? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Madison, WI Gender: Posts: 14,989 Thanks: 202 Thanked 519 Times in 347 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 7,929.84 Bank: 2,225,874.99 Total Points: 2,233,804.83 Donate	You know you've played too much "Who's On Top" when you try to be the first person to say something in every conversation.

09-01-2006, 04:20 AM	#9
Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: right behind you, b*tch! Gender: Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Points: 19,635.00 Bank: 0.80 Total Points: 19,635.80 Donate	you know you've played too many RPGs when you think the overworld looks like crap.

09-27-2006, 02:27 PM	#10
imazeldafanatic Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Multiple places a year Gender: Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 2,147.95 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,147.95 Donate	You know you have played to much zelda when: You get your ears pointed. You write a fan fic(done it) Can't go out of the forest because you died your hair green. Go in to some ones house or stable and try to get milk from a cow by playing eponas song. Put on a blue shirt and iron boots and try to breath under water.

10-18-2006, 02:15 PM	#11
FXGlobal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In that one place. Yeah... Gender: Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 49 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts Points: 6,658.62 Bank: 92,776.41 Total Points: 99,435.03 Donate	You know you've played too much SSB(M) when you pick up a toy wand and expect it to shoot stars.

10-19-2006, 01:53 PM	#12
Big Daddy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rapture Gender: Posts: 1,109 Thanks: 25 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts Points: 1,337.00 Bank: 8,825.42 Total Points: 10,162.42 Donate	you know you have played to much super mario bros when you pick up a mushroom from the floor and eat it expecting to grow suddenly.

10-19-2006, 04:28 PM	#13
FXGlobal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In that one place. Yeah... Gender: Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 49 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts Points: 6,658.62 Bank: 92,776.41 Total Points: 99,435.03 Donate	You know you've played too much Pilotwings when you get in a plane and expect there to be a D-pad, A button, B button, etc.

10-19-2006, 10:16 PM	#15
FXGlobal Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In that one place. Yeah... Gender: Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 49 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts Points: 6,658.62 Bank: 92,776.41 Total Points: 99,435.03 Donate	You know you've played too much LOZ when you get an ocarina and play a tune, expecting it to transport you somewhere, or have an effect like that on LoZ:OoT.

10-27-2006, 10:07 PM	#17
Golden Ganon Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Dakota, U.S. Gender: Posts: 3,396 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 60 Posts Points: 10,258.08 Bank: 103.04 Total Points: 10,361.12 Donate	When you have played LoD too much and try to do all of the additions in real life with real swords.