Hi Cara, Exactly my point. People seriously need to try enjoy the life they have, deal with their problems in a mature and meaningful manner, and not try and use games as a substitute for life. Games, although fun and entertaining, are only a temporary pass time and nothing more. No matter how addictive virtual reality gaming may be it is no more and no less than a temporary pass time and often a poor substitute for reality.
For example, in theory someone could fill a giant pool or tub full of water, warm it to 75 degrees, put on a pair of V.R. goggles, and jump in. The V.R. goggles might give him/her the simulation of swimming in the ocean while the tub of water gives him/her the physical sensation of being underwater. However, realistic it might seem it still would be a fake. It would be far more rewarding in the long run to travel to the beach, rent a wetsuit and tanks, and go swimming in the ocean. The experience of seeing it firsthand really and truly blows away any virtual reality experience man could ever create. Like I said earlier the people who spend almost all their time playing games have no lives. They don't know how to enjoy the life they have. There are many things more satisfying such as hiking, swimming, playing a musical instrument, whatever that are more satisfying if you just do them rather than pretending to do them in a game world. I'm sure some virtual reality experiences have their place. A person might get on a treadmill and put on a V.R. helmet to simulate walking through the woods, mountains, etc while they walk the treadmill. Its alright, might help a person pass the time, but I'd prefer going to the location and walking it in reality than via some V.R. helmet. To me V.R. still would only be a cheap substitute for the real thing. Cheers! On 7/26/12, Cara Quinn <[email protected]> wrote: > Well-said Thomas! I heard a funny quote once which said basically, 'Go > outside, the graphics are amazing!' lol! > > So I personally think we need to enjoy life. Enjoy the one we have before we > try to make another one. :) This one is a huge gift so get up, get outside > get with each other and have some big fun! :) > > Moving through this life can be as much fun, and much much cooler than any > game. -Know what I mean? It's all in how you make it. :) > > Anyway, blah blah blah -just my two cents. > > Have an awesome day and hope I didn't take this one too far OT. > > Smiles, > > Cara :) --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
