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Convincing someone to be a PC gamer.
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Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Ok but what if someones make a thread about that and wants o do it? Liquor enthusiasts exists. Are hobbies really that sacred now that trying to share them with one that doesn't practice them have to be compared to evangelization every time?
The vocal ones are.
Socially awkward is trying to persuade a guy that left console games for mobile games that he should go the opposite route for arguments he quite obviously cares nothing about.
ShadowkillXNA
Member
I agree to an extent. I upgraded my pc to an i5-4690k and gtx780 last year and for about a month found myself screwing with in-game graphic options/driver settings and watching frame rate counters much more than actually playing and enjoying the games.
I switched back to gaming exclusively on my ps4 and couldnt be happier.
I still use the pc occaisionally for elite dangerous but thats about it.
I just consider the ps4 to simpler/easier than pc gaming. Yeah you can get higher resolutions/better framerates/mods on pc but those advantages simply dont outweigh the simplicity of consoles (particulary ps4) for me.
RΛVE
Member
Pretty much this. Although I don't think he's trying to force him. It looks like he's trying to get him excited. Or maybe OP needs a friend for playing MP games.
What was the relevance of the guy being quoted coming into this thread and saying that the OP should tell his friend all PC gamers are elitists? HE and a few other ocnsole warriors, started this PC vs console thing, as is usually the case, by trolling. Weird thing, he hasn't been banned. Anyone want to wager on how long it would take for me to get banned if I were to go into a PS4 thread and call the entire PS4 community elitist? I'd say 5 minutes tops.
The fuck? Come over my place and let's play some games = "incredibly forced, condescending, and akin to organized proselytizing" To you?
You poor, delicate, flower.
kingkaiser
Member
Ask some Jehovah's Witnesses for advice, these guys sure know how to convert people.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Maybe you missed the part where his friend used to play videogames? There's a difference between chatting about your hobbies, and playing salesman trying to drag them into something they lost interest in because you happen to like it.
Accept it, because people grow out of the hobby, and find new ones.
In your case I can only imagine the situation. Your poor friends probably had bloody ears during their console days until you got each and every one of them to convert.
Canis lupus
Member
If he's not interested in core gaming anymore, why are you forcing him, do you honestly believe the technical details will bring him back? Do you really think "anti-aliasing/600fps" is a bigger factor than games themselves whether a person enjoys them or not? Ridiculous.
Ban Puncher
Member
Show him Skyrim or Fallout 3 fully kitted out with all the best nude anime mods.
If that doesn't convince a person that PC gaming is wonderful then nothing will.
If that doesn't convince a person that PC gaming is wonderful then nothing will.
Do you know his friend? A see a lot of assertions here that only make sense if you knew him...
Grow up. Stop trying to get personal over an anonymous forum board. Idiot.
I don't think that any amount of technical improvements can really do it. Instead, show him a game that provides an experience you can't get on mobile. By this I mean something with a good story or amazing visual set pieces. I was uninterested in gaming for a while, but the game that changed that for me was Uncharted 2. Also, as has been said, make sure he actually wants to do this and isn't just humoring you
kingkaiser
Member
Try this
I haven't been able to read all the replies yet but has anyone said that you should find out what kinds of games he likes to play and make a selection from there? If he doesn't know what kind he likes then ask what kinds of games he plays on his phone and work with that. Then throw in a couple of genre's that he might like.
UncleCross
Member
Here's a thought. Let him play what he enjoys playing. Why do you feel the need to force something on him that he's not interested in? Some people don't like PC gaming. End of story.
More_Badass
Member
Just fyi, a lot of games with good stories on mobile...
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
It must be difficult to somehow live with both a superiority and an inferiority complex at the same time.
Yes, because what the OP describes is completely natural. Not like being a salesman or missionary for a specific subset of video games at all.
alexandros
Banned
What kind of mobile games does he play? If he likes turn-based, strategy or RPG stuff then he'll find a lot of games to suit his fancy. I'd like to know why he gave up on core gaming, maybe he just doesn't have the time anymore?
Sigh. There really was no reason for this.
Sigh. There really was no reason for this.
Please explain how: "Come over and check out some PC games see if you lik 'em" is "forcing" someone to do anything.
I mean, some of you think it's equivalent to water boarding.. I just want to know if you are one of those people.
cm osi
Member
lol "grow up" and personal insults. are you rustled because people are offending your toys?
No, it's not all like being a "Salesman". Youa re out of touch with reality.
Well, this whole thread just went to shit.
OP: Just show him good games. Don't get bogged down with technicalities. If he likes it, cool, if not, no biggie. Unlike console GAF here, I'm not just going to asusme that you'll start pestering him about PC gaming for the rest fo your friendship. Good luck and have fun!
Done with this thread.
Atraveller
Banned
If you play on PC, you're automatically an elitist.
Sarcastico
Member
I suggested that my friend come over to take a look at my PC. He agreed. How is that forcing?
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
hahaha, gaf showing its true colors right on time, but we all knew it was coming. So much for intelligent discussion, lets just hop on whomever seem to be fighting one another and make it a free for all.
More_Badass
Member
I got a mediocre non-gaming laptop and it's perfect. Can't play the spec-intensive AAA games, but for most indies, older classics, even some AAA games like Arkham City, Tomb Raider, and Skyrim, it's fine
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Aren't you the guy that calls everyone a console warrior?
I'll just leave it at that.
Anyway I've made my point, that the friend should be left to what they enjoy, as they've already tried gaming and lost interest. It's ok for gamers to move on.
Sarcastico
Member
He still plays games.
Lots of really insecure people that don't play games on PC in here. Huh. Totally unexpected.
Anyway, as others have said I'd show him Steam and maybe explain a few of its features to him (library sharing and the Market seems to go over really well with those that haven't used Steam) and show him stuff like Skyrim's integration with the Workshop and scalable and free stuff like TF2 and Dota 2. Don't bother with the technical crap.
Those creature comforts that PC players take for granted that are totally alien to those stuck in only the console space and even moreso the mobile space are really the biggest selling points for a casual player. If he's not into it or it bores him then you tried without (hopefully) being annoying.
Anyway, as others have said I'd show him Steam and maybe explain a few of its features to him (library sharing and the Market seems to go over really well with those that haven't used Steam) and show him stuff like Skyrim's integration with the Workshop and scalable and free stuff like TF2 and Dota 2. Don't bother with the technical crap.
Those creature comforts that PC players take for granted that are totally alien to those stuck in only the console space and even moreso the mobile space are really the biggest selling points for a casual player. If he's not into it or it bores him then you tried without (hopefully) being annoying.
Hellsing321
Member
You can show him all the cool things about PC gaming you want but he's moved to mobile games for a reason. They're cheap and it takes no effort at all to play them.
Atraveller
Banned
By mobile did you mean Vita/3DS? Or phone games?
GankzyMcfly
Member
It would be important to fully understand why he lost interest. You appear to make the assumption that it was due to hardware limitation. This might not be the case since he still games on the cell phone. Perhaps he's just an extremely casual gamer
cm osi
Member
pretty sure he mean phone games. maybe he's going for the freemium model so even 3ds/vita won't go for him. from this point of view a 600$ pc is out of the question
Just let him play what he wants to play.
alexandros
Banned
If he lost interest in action games, which make the bulk of a game console's library, and wanted to try out something more relaxing, PC is the perfect place to find such games. I would suggest showing Steam to your friend and then telling him about games like Civ V, Euro Truck Simulator, Goat Simulator, as well as other games like Divinity Original Sin, management games like Anno or even some roguelikes that can offer the quick ten minute bursts of fun he might be looking for. Basically show him the incredible breadth of the platform in terms of games.
Atraveller
Banned
If OP's friend was uninterested in AAA games, he could only show his friend some PC only stuff.
More_Badass
Member
Lot of hardcore games on mobile, you know
Between ports (FTL, Papers Please, XCOM, Stealth Inc, Space Chem, etc) and exclusive games (Penumbear, Hoplite, Ending, Dark Echo, Zero Age, Autumn Dynasty, etc.)
I like how people assume he must be a causal gamer if he plays mobile games.
I play on every platform available (except mobile) and one of the advatages I think it's most important is the price of the games.
Yes, I have an huge collection of awesome games on steam and I can't believe how little I paid these games. Of course, you can't trade/sell anymore these games, but it's not an huge problem after all.
If you are trying to convince someone to play on PC because 1080p/60fps/ultra setting/elite/dat bechmark/etc, well, unless he is a young guy it's something that is not so meaningful.
Good luck !
Yes, I have an huge collection of awesome games on steam and I can't believe how little I paid these games. Of course, you can't trade/sell anymore these games, but it's not an huge problem after all.
If you are trying to convince someone to play on PC because 1080p/60fps/ultra setting/elite/dat bechmark/etc, well, unless he is a young guy it's something that is not so meaningful.
Good luck !
Haha, I would rather play PC for Indy games. The last time I was impressed by PC was Operation Flashpoint 1 and F.E.A.R. From that moment on, we get 1080pness and 60 frames per suck. Seriously, what games deserve the powerful titan chips? I'm not waisting money on frames and res. I would pay good money for realistic interactivity.