Skyrim has ruined gaming for me... : V - Skyrim

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:51 pm

Hmm. Find a secondary hobby? Such as: Writing, Drawing, Music, etc.

... drinking and fighting. (doesn't always have to be at same time)
To things that will guarantee a good time.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:16 pm

Civilization will keep you busy for a while. I'd also recomend downloading graphic mods for Morrowind, it will increase the gaming pleasure.

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:34 pm

Same thing happened to me as I was playing Fall out New Vegas where I began to thought how much more fun I could be have with TES Skyrim. Until then however I'm going to entertain by self with new games like Deus Ex human revolution along with Dragon Age 2 and wait for the release.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:54 am

Why does it have to be an elder scrolls substitute? It just has to be something to tie you over. If what you wanted out of this thread is a substitute to elder scrolls, there isn't one, give up <_<

I'd rather stare at the wall than play COD.

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:04 pm

I'm playing Icewind Dale right now. I was in the mood for a snowy RPG...

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:54 am

One word:

Cryogenics.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:52 am

Dragon Age 2 is coming out next month and The Witcher 2 is coming out in May. Both games will more than likely be great and aren't too far away from the kind of fantasy TES is.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:07 am

I'd rather stare at the wall than play COD.

I noticed you played Battlefield 2 in you sig; tried Bad Company 2? Lots of time to be had in multiplayer.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:07 am

Buy a dog, and nourish the creature. Take her for walks. This is how to pass time.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:41 am

I have the same issue. I haven't even touched the other Elder Scrolls games in weeks now! I'm just waiting, biding my time, hoping Skyrim will be so amazing that I won't ever have to seek out other game alternatives (besides the eventual TES VI) again.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:19 am

@Snaketallica
No WOW costs monthly fees.

@mrbosch
I have Bad Company 2 I couldn't get on it because they are doing server maintenance

@sebastionTES
Could you post links to some Morrowind graphics mods? Please dont post graphics extender I already have it.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:08 am

I bought FO NV, but i can't get into it. It probably has somehting to do with just deciding i'll save my money and time for skyrim.

Yep, I did the same. Bought FO NV in anticipation for Skyrim. I’m sure Skyrim will blow FO NV out of the water, but hopefully it will keep me entertained for the next 9 months. I can't see playing any other game at the moment.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:18 am

its a mere phase soon you will realize 8 months is a long time and thus have your interest in gaming renewed.

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:17 pm

its a mere phase soon you will realize 8 months is a long time and thus have your interest in gaming renewed.

Yes I know its a phase. Its just this one lasted nearly 3 months and can only end when Skyrim comes out or I get Mass Effect 2.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:54 am

For some reason I find this thread hilarious!

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:38 pm

For some reason I find this thread hilarious!

Yes it is quite hilarious.

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:38 pm

Ever since this game was announced i have become bored of gaming. I still play games but they no longer have that fun factor that they once had. After hearing of the annoucement the max time i was able to play a game was 12+ hours straight, now i can barely get to 2 hours. I spend my weekends watching TV or doing nothing usually i game for 24 hours straight and sleep all saturday, then sundays i go outside to buy energy drinks with my friends. Now i dont want to play anything. I just sit there and post on forums, i am trying to get into morrowind and mass effect but neither of those games can draw me in. I usually get like this for new game realeases that i really want but it usually dont happen until 2 weeks before release. I really want Skyrim, its the only way to end this state i'm in. Throw some games at me that are like elder scrolls maybe a game like that can end this. I would just go outside but theres like 50 feet of snow out there so gaming, tv, and internet is all i can do.

Good for you! Now try to get a life, meet some new people, exercise, maybe? :thumbsup: It seems to me that you REALLY need some imagination, try reading a couple of books, etc.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:02 am

There is nothing I hate more than "get a life." He has a life, it just svcks(during winter, apparently). Like I said before fighting and/or drinking.

If you cant fight, LEARN TO FIGHT. Winter is the best time for fighting. Nothing passes time quicker than beating someones face in, or getting your face beat in. Coma is always a option too.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:19 am

Go outside, play sports, work out at the gym I dunno lol

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:18 am

Says who? Let people live the life they want and reserve judgment. There's nothing wrong with being a recluse. In fact, I initially felt like crap being the hermit I am by nature because people told me it was a waste for a "girl like me" to stay inside and not go out clubbing or with friends ( :sick: :sick: :sick: ) . It wasn't until I ignored their crap and embraced my highly introverted and introspective nature that I felt good about myself. So THAT'S the advice I give to the OP - ignore people telling you how to live your life, if you have fun staying in and enjoy playing games all day, then do it. There's nothing better about "real life" in fact I find "real life" svcks most of the time, so I avoid it. As someone who is conscious even when I'm sleeping (lucid dreams and astral projection) "reality" is whatever it is you are experiencing in the present moment, that's all.

And I don't seem to have the same problem as the OP, though. I've been playing Oblivion, Morrowind and Dragon Age and still having fun... though I don't like to think about how far away Skyrim is, because it DOES get depressing.

It's not about being an introvert or extravert, it's about seeing the sun for a little while. It's healthy for your body and your mind.

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:47 pm

Real life svcks. Yes i do experience real life its called monday to thursday and sunday or when i go buy alcohol or energy drinks.

Yeah, tell it to me, i work 5 days of the week, 8 hours each day, and i even cant play too much games, and i have A LOT OF GAMES that i need to finish....yeah...life svcks ass!

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:15 am

Read Warhammer 40K books. :rock:
I recommend the Eisenhorn and Ravenor omnibuses. Great, great books.

My coworker is reading up and getting ready for a tournament.

Never heard of WH40k till he started talking about space marines and wolf aliens and stuff like that.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:32 am

You don't even meet the age requirements to buy Skyrim. OR my idea of Canada is very far from the truth. OR you got another addiction besides gaming.

That does not even make sense.

Anyways Resistance 3 is coming out soon March I think.
Homefront is March 11th
Dragon Age 2 comes out in March as well.

Any toher game suggestions fro you might be helpful. Other wise watch teh gameplay trailer fro BioShock Infinte, it is amazing.

At above 40K is great, but insanely expensive, thats why I stopped. Tyranids FTW

» Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:45 pm

wow this thread has certainly grown. i never expected it to get this big this fast. i'm surprised its never reached the post limit yet.

» Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:44 am

Hell no, how is gaming ruined? Especially when you look at the year - Deus Ex, Witcher 2, Shogun 2, Crisis 2, Brotherhood on PC, Homefront, Dragon Age II and wilfully boycotting the POS that will be the 4th hideous regurgitation of the same game that was Call of Duty 4. And I gotta say the Witcher II is shaping up to be on par with Skyrim.

EDIT: Oh yeah and Battlefield 3

EDIT: And Mass Effect 2...