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Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:00 pm
by xer0s
You may want to swap some game time for some potential dame time...
Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:01 pm
by Tsakali
well, maybe your friend is thinking that you should be spending your time socializing instead of being locked away playing a v-game.
from that point of view, I would have to agree... like xeros said... you might want to do a little bit of both.
Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:04 pm
by scared?
Don Carlos wrote:At the moment I do not have a girl friend, as such, no

We got ourselves a gay...get a rope...
Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:08 pm
by xer0s
Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:12 pm
by Don Carlos
Tsakali wrote:well, maybe your friend is thinking that you should be spending your time socializing instead of being locked away playing a v-game.
from that point of view, I would have to agree... like xeros said... you might want to do a little bit of both.
I don't do badly as it goes, I just haven't found anyone to "settle down" with yet.
And if you hadn't noticed, I did I say I had plenty planned so I'm hardly a social recluse
But thank you for your concern

Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:33 pm
by Whiskey 7
Don Carlos wrote:
...... is to play through Half Life 2 again followed by Episode 1 and 2.....
........... any game recommendations?
Hey Don Carlos.
Just read the HL2 bit. I just ran though it myself and found this
guide helpful, not that you'd need it.
As to recommendations, a clean out of cupboards or go through your memorabilia I find most satisfying
Oh, I read
game recommendations 
Ever tried a fight simulator? I might give one a go after Episodes 1 & 2 (taking my time on 'em)
Re: Time off work
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:57 pm
by scared?
U can also buy a gun and some ammo and kill yourself...
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:36 am
by losCHUNK
Only to you would that be considered an achievement
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:44 am
by Tsakali
he can't buy a gun... his wife wouldn't sign off on the purchase. Lots of dishes to be cleaned.
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:38 am
by Scarface
scared? wrote:Don Carlos wrote:At the moment I do not have a girl friend, as such, no

We got ourselves a gay...get a rope...
So u can fuck the gay outta him?
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:37 am
by shaft
scared? wrote:i have been off work since february 4th 2004... lol jobs

...
Acting like caring for 8 needy kids 24/7 isnt a job... good luck getting 3 weeks off from that.

Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:41 am
by Underpants?
you're off for 3 weeks and that's the most epic thing you can come up with? Don't take this harshly--it sounds like your work pal is a bit of a dick--but how old are you, Don? In all seriousness, are there absolutely no higher achievements that you will doubtless be too old to attempt at some point, and would this not be the right time to seriously pursue, if not accomplish them? What about hiking a 14,000'+ (4500 m) peak, hang gliding / base jumping / wing suiting, or just mangling your body and mind on an insane bike ride through scenic European boroughs, or learning to play the guitar (/better), another language, or achieving some kind of industry certification that may land you a sweet gig or some better coin?
Again, don't take what I say with any weight. After all, you said it yourself, this place is a mere sliver of the universe, where video games mean quite a bit to most of the lads here. Actually kind of envy my bros who can find time in their lives for them, tbh, so maybe I'm the sucker for sacrificing that from MY life...
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:45 am
by mrd
I was gunna say... go for sweet hike!
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 5:26 am
by Don Carlos
Underpants? wrote:you're off for 3 weeks and that's the most epic thing you can come up with? Don't take this harshly--it sounds like your work pal is a bit of a dick--but how old are you, Don? In all seriousness, are there absolutely no higher achievements that you will doubtless be too old to attempt at some point, and would this not be the right time to seriously pursue, if not accomplish them? What about hiking a 14,000'+ (4500 m) peak, hang gliding / base jumping / wing suiting, or just mangling your body and mind on an insane bike ride through scenic European boroughs, or learning to play the guitar (/better), another language, or achieving some kind of industry certification that may land you a sweet gig or some better coin?
Again, don't take what I say with any weight. After all, you said it yourself, this place is a mere sliver of the universe, where video games mean quite a bit to most of the lads here. Actually kind of envy my bros who can find time in their lives for them, tbh, so maybe I'm the sucker for sacrificing that from MY life...
I'm a little confused by this post to be honest. I've given you none of my other plans for these 3 weeks other than yesterday's run through of what I had done and what I was going to do after I had chilled out and watched the football.
My point was I consider game playing no different to film or TV watching but other people still do.
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:52 am
by Whiskey 7
Winner

Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:12 pm
by shaft
I would take a few days to veg and recoupe from work. Then travel. By the end of week 3 you're going to regret pissing away all that time around home.
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:25 pm
by Don Carlos
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Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:04 pm
by xer0s
It's true Donny! Unless you're broke, you should get out and go somewhere. You're single and free loving. Go out and do shit while you're not tethered down. You can always stay at home and play video games when you've got a nagging wife and screaming kids...
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:43 pm
by Don Carlos
Fuck you all!!!

Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:56 pm
by MKJ
xer0s wrote: You can always stay at home and play video games when you've got a nagging wife and screaming kids...
lol no.
use all this free time to nerd it out, Donny. it's probably your last chance!1
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:01 pm
by plained
oh shi..
donnys confused again

Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:14 pm
by DTS
Don Carlos wrote:My point was I consider game playing no different to film or TV watching but other people still do.
It's not really different from watching a film or watching TV, but I know people who think it's not worth paying to see a film and don't watch TV cause they are busy doing other things.
Edit: One big difference with videogames is you could win a cash prize tournament playing a videogame, but not for watching a film or TV

Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:21 pm
by xer0s
wut
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:25 pm
by DTS
I mean you could potentially get more out of playing a videogame than watching something, cause you are actually doing something; you could win money! You could become a GT driver via GT Academy!
Re: Time off work
Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:26 pm
by scared?
my wife once blew me when i was playing quake1 multiplayer...true story...