What is the most time in physical hours you've devoted to a video game?

[Queen6]

As a guy in his 60's, it is really easyto get judgmental about all of this time spent playing video games. But, that would be wrong. For my generation, TV was the only option as a kid, and people watched an unbelievable amount.

Perhaps another way to think about this is: how much screen time everyday? Of course, you would have to decide what to count and what not to count. For example, I would not count things like: work related projects and emails, reading books, research, school work, shopping, exercise classes, etc.. I would count: social media, Forums/Boards, videos, movies, TV, Games, VR, etc..

But , there is no clear delineation. For example, I play chess on my phone.....not sure that should count. My wife does the NY Times cross word puzzle on her iPad.....not sure that should count.

Anyway, I try to be aware of how much time I spend in the second group and keep it under control. That isn't to say I don't occasionally bing-watch a good series.?

Edit: BTW - I thing there are other things that make this confusing. For example, I spent a couple of hours research the best Handheld VHF radio to get for my boat. This involved going to online boards and watching some YouTube reviews. The internet is an incredibly useful way to get information about products and services....so not all Forums and videos are recreational screen time.

58 years young, been gaming since I could starting with the Commodore 64 and a tape drive On a good day can get into the 160ms bracket ? Don't do phones barring email, messages and surprisingly calls to people I want to actually speak with LOL

S.T.A.L.K.ER. OGSE will test you, AI is ruthless need to be fast & accurate, employ smart tactics

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[Huntn]

58 years young, been gaming since I could starting with the Commodore 64 and a tape drive
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On a good day can get into the 160ms bracket ? Don't do phones barring email, messages and surprisingly calls to people I want to speak with LOL

S.T.A.L.K.ER. OGSE will test you, AI is ruthless need to be fast & accurate, employ smart tactics
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Q-6

You’ve got me wondering if I should be trying this. As you know, I don’t like being overly challenged in a game.

Last night in Sam’s Story a Metro Exodus DLC, I cleared out a nest of bandits. With the stealth mechanic it was a walk in the park. Really the primary difference in difficulty levels is most likely how many bullets I must use. Sneaking up and knocking someone out, my suspension of disbelief makes it quite enjoyable.

 

[Queen6]

You’ve got me wondering if I should be trying this. As you know, I don’t like being overly challenged in a game.

Last night in Sam’s Story a Metro Exodus DLC, I cleared out a nest of bandits. With the stealth mechanic it was a walk in the park. Really the primary difference in difficulty levels is most likely how many bullets I must use. Sneaking up and knocking someone out, my suspension of disbelief makes it quite enjoyable.

Given the game is free you have nothing to loose but time S.T.A.L.K.ER. OGSE is designed to be challenging and it delivers. Only one way to find out; DL, install, play and enjoy the ride...

Q-6

 

[Huntn]

Given the game is free you have nothing to loose but time S.T.A.L.K.ER. OGSE is designed to be challenging and it delivers. Only one way to find out; DL, install, play and enjoy the ride...

Q-6

Yes, I will... as soon as I get done with the ME DLCs. One post apocalyptic game at a time ideally.