tornjaw
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I think that's what he's getting at. A lot of people do these marathons but few die from it.
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Twitch streamer dies during charity gaming marathon
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I think that's what he's getting at. A lot of people do these marathons but few die from it.
I'm surprised that people don't seem to know about the very real risks posed by sitting for super long periods of time. Not saying that clot was the culprit here but it happens from time to time. I would never do a 24h-stream for this reason alone. I mean it's not as bad if you get up every once in a while. I read about this clot thing a few years ago and it made me super paranoid and now I get up from my chair at least once every hour.
So sad about this news. Guy was just trying to help.
So sad about this news. Guy was just trying to help.
SilentRacoon
Member
Sitting for long periods of time can take it's toll, unfortunate, but people should really start to discourage these type of marathonic seassions, there are better ways of raising money for charity.
That said, RIP
That said, RIP
John Caboose
Member
At least he died off camera, damn.
Omega Kirby
Member
I guess just like with some strenous exercises like mountain climbing and hiking, you need to be fit to play for so long
It should've. People could've alerted a hospital in time.
I don't think is true. I mean I was up for 4 consecutive days in the army at one of the bigger camp thingies.
Don't see much of a problem with that as long as you are healthy in general, ie get regular exercise and eat decently. The other thing is taking regular breaks so you don't get repetitive stress injuries.
A friend of mine opted or forgot to take his insulin one Friday when we got together for a night of RPG. Things like this happen more often than a lot of people realize, and go south very quickly. That short break away from viewing eyes or a moment of privacy in the restroom can turn into a nightmare if no one comes looking after a while.
joecanada
Member
what? you should not do this for any reason.... if it is due to sleep disorder try to go to a sleep clinic.
you are a danger to yourself and others if you say drive at all or do anything of the sort. try to get help if possible. This will have serious effects on your long term health, as a former graveyard worker I can personally attest.
SodiumBenzoate
Member
...Not even close to true
Not healthy at all, but let's not make irresponsible statements like this.
Video game streaming and 24h+ live marathons haven't been around long enough for us to see how truly bad it is for those streamers. But we do know staying up all day is bad for you. Also true for sitting down for hours and hours. These guys will have weak, sickly bodies and heart disease to look forward to later in life.
Just as bad if not worse. The health benefit of lying down is the sleep part.
Not fact. Plenty of people have done it and gone up 10-11 days awake, although anything past a day is very unhealthy.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
You'd be highly impaired, but studies have gone on with individuals being kept awake for up to 10 days without them dying. This isn't actually a fact.
I stand corrected.
Anyone who believes this is either not 35 or is in ridiculously good shape. I'm 34 and let me tell you it's not even close to 24. Streamer expectations are so huge it's becoming toxic imo.
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Plumpbiscuit
Member
Completely false, you've never heard of the army, have you?
Adam_Vania
Banned
presumably if you were at a camp you were active during that time though, you were moving around, eating food, etc. doing normal activities that a human body is made to do. you weren't just sitting in one spot for 22 consecutive hours, getting up to smoke cigarettes from time to time.
it's fully possible to be a healthy gamer. get up and stretch your legs once every hour. don't just eat junk food crap - that only stresses out your heart even more.
Yeah, but I assume you were moving around. You can't just sit for such long durations. It's incredibly unhealthy.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Just be a healthy person.
Our diets are messed up and our lifestyles are messed up in the modern day. This makes it ESPECIALLY important to be doing physical excercise everyday (walking, running, biking, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, ANYTHING).
The odds are already stacked against us healthwise, its very important to not neglect our health.
TheGreyHulk
Member
RIP
we really need to understand that sitting idle for lengthy hours is bad for your health. Desk jobs, people who fly a lot, etc. you need to get your circulation of blood going or else you can suffer from blood clots. Not saying this is why he passed, just speaking in general from someone who sits at a desk all day.
we really need to understand that sitting idle for lengthy hours is bad for your health. Desk jobs, people who fly a lot, etc. you need to get your circulation of blood going or else you can suffer from blood clots. Not saying this is why he passed, just speaking in general from someone who sits at a desk all day.
Vital Tundra
Member
Exactly. RIP. Let it be a lesson to maybe not be so irresponsible with your body. Getting up and stretching every 30 minutes can do wonders alone
jshackles
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My heart goes out to this man's family.
I've participated in Extra Life for the past four years, so I've personally done a few of these 24-hour livestreams. People regularly misunderstand the toll that gaming like this can take on your body. In addition to the usual stuff like sitting for an extended period of time, this can also take a toll on a person's mental faculties as our favorite hobby typically keeps your brain and reflexes on high alert while gaming.
Just like a running marathon, it's a good idea to be aware of your body during a gaming marathon. Also like a running marathon, not everyone is particularly suited physically to not be injured by participating. As others have said, you need to take regular breaks where you get up and stretch, and to stop participating if you feel like your body is telling you to stop.
I've participated in Extra Life for the past four years, so I've personally done a few of these 24-hour livestreams. People regularly misunderstand the toll that gaming like this can take on your body. In addition to the usual stuff like sitting for an extended period of time, this can also take a toll on a person's mental faculties as our favorite hobby typically keeps your brain and reflexes on high alert while gaming.
Just like a running marathon, it's a good idea to be aware of your body during a gaming marathon. Also like a running marathon, not everyone is particularly suited physically to not be injured by participating. As others have said, you need to take regular breaks where you get up and stretch, and to stop participating if you feel like your body is telling you to stop.
I'm 34 and I am still able to do the things I could do 15 years ago mostly unfettered. I might be a bit slower physically and mentally as well as during recovery but I assure you I am far from the grave.
Condolences to his family.
Most SF pro players are in their 30s
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