Hi Charles, Maybe so, but there is more to cheating than just completing or winning a game. I do not usually use cheat codes when they are available, but when I do it is usually because I have already completed a game and want to play the game differently. Think of it as a way to unlock new and interesting content.
For example, take the game Shades of Doom. There are many cheat codes available such as the ability to walk through walls, fast walking, invincible armor, unlimited ammo, and other nifty cheats. While that is indeed cheating winning the game isn't usually the point for me when I'm using those cheats. I merely want the experience and enjoyment of walking around the lab killing various monsters without them being able to harm my character. I'm just blowing off steam, going on a rampage, and winning the game is secondary to just splattering all the enemies on mass. Another case in point is a Star Wars game from the early 90's called Dark Forces. I use to play that game all the time, I actually beat it many times without cheats, so eventually I began using various cheat codes for the game. What made using cheats in that game so appealing was the funny things I could do. I could walk into a guard room, all the storm troopers would open fire, and the blaster bolts would just bounce off my character. I could then whip out a thermal detonator and blow up the entire room and not get damaged. Meanwhile all the poor storm troopers are laying dead everywhere. That kind of cheating is called god moding because it gives a player godlike powers, and it is simply a different way to experience the game than is usual. Cheers! On 9/8/15, Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> wrote: > To me, the challenge is the fun. Being able to win by cheating is boring. > > --- > Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, > you! really! are! finished! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
