The Little Things

I’m one of those geeky kinds of guys that enjoy sitting around at home and playing online video games. The “role playing” type of games that allow one to gain levels, get items, and learn new skills. Where I am trying to go with this is that I often see players who are playing these games being called “noobs” by those who believe that he or she are better than others. For those who are new to this gaming terminology, the word is an insult to those who are performing poorly or are new to the game. What irritates me about this is that those who are insulting and being rude to others are better in the game just because they are willing to spend countless hours playing in front of the computer (when they should really try to do other things). That and also because I was called a noob before.

To me, it doesn’t seem like anyone should gloat about getting a higher level character or a powerful rare item since those long hours of gaming to receive a high status would mean nothing in the end when the game becomes obsolete. I don’t mean to offend those who play online video games, since I play too. It is just that it seems like a pointless use of time to play day and night to be one of the best in a game that would one day be over.

Believe me when I say that I understand that this is a very bizarre pet peeve. While others are concerned about disruptions during class or a longer life span, I’m annoyed from a little thing like being called a noob.