Let me elaborate... imagine if you woke up tomorrow and tried to play your beloved TF2 only to find that you physically couldnt due to *insert your ailment of choice here*. You then realize that this is really the end of playing video games (unless you enjoy pain and suffering alongside your fragging) since the only cure requires surgery - which isnt an option right now. What would you do/think/feel?
Well i cried... and it kind of freaked me out. For the 99% of you who dont know, i have had issues with my wrists for years... pain... tingling... loss of feeling in my hands... etc (you kno, gamer hands). A little over a month ago my left wrist was worse than its ever been before and i ended up with some gnarly nerve damage in my thumb, pinter, and middle finger. Since then I have had absolutely no feeling in those fingers and half of my hand. I have been kind of lighthearted about it in general, but last night I tried to play tf2 for the first time in months and yeah... its over. And I cried (thats right I will admit it). In our minds we all have a point in our lives kind of "set" when we want to quit gaming... but when you have to stop and you have no control over it really kind of hit me.
The reason I ask this on tf.tv is the majority of tf2 players here and much more rooted in the game than the usual pubber - whether you play comp and scrim for hours or run servers or websites or communities... so many of us have given a shitload of time to this game which for me (nerd alert) has made it so much more than just a game. I have literally lived tf2 for the past couple years and while it isnt OVER.... its over. Fuckin depressing man.
ANYWAYS if you want ... lemme know how you would feel. Because I didnt expect to randomly start crying... those are some deep ass emotions bro. Oh and PLEASE no sympathies about my hand - i have spent 20 years gaming the fuck out of my wrists its mind boggling they even bend. And I had a fantastic time doing it.
Let me elaborate... imagine if you woke up tomorrow and tried to play your beloved TF2 only to find that you physically couldnt due to *insert your ailment of choice here*. You then realize that this is really the end of playing video games (unless you enjoy pain and suffering alongside your fragging) since the only cure requires surgery - which isnt an option right now. What would you do/think/feel?
Well i cried... and it kind of freaked me out. For the 99% of you who dont know, i have had issues with my wrists for years... pain... tingling... loss of feeling in my hands... etc (you kno, gamer hands). A little over a month ago my left wrist was worse than its ever been before and i ended up with some gnarly nerve damage in my thumb, pinter, and middle finger. Since then I have had absolutely no feeling in those fingers and half of my hand. I have been kind of lighthearted about it in general, but last night I tried to play tf2 for the first time in months and yeah... its over. And I cried (thats right I will admit it). In our minds we all have a point in our lives kind of "set" when we want to quit gaming... but when you have to stop and you have no control over it really kind of hit me.
The reason I ask this on tf.tv is the majority of tf2 players here and much more rooted in the game than the usual pubber - whether you play comp and scrim for hours or run servers or websites or communities... so many of us have given a shitload of time to this game which for me (nerd alert) has made it so much more than just a game. I have literally lived tf2 for the past couple years and while it isnt OVER.... its over. Fuckin depressing man.
ANYWAYS if you want ... lemme know how you would feel. Because I didnt expect to randomly start crying... those are some deep ass emotions bro. Oh and PLEASE no sympathies about my hand - i have spent 20 years gaming the fuck out of my wrists its mind boggling they even bend. And I had a fantastic time doing it.
I honestly have no idea. I don't know that I'd cry but it would definitely be soul-crushing. I spend a whole lot of time playing this game and it'd be difficult to find a new hobby that was as fun.
I honestly have no idea. I don't know that I'd cry but it would definitely be soul-crushing. I spend a whole lot of time playing this game and it'd be difficult to find a new hobby that was as fun.
Sorry to hear the dream is dead klanana.
Sorry to hear the dream is dead klanana.
go low sens, palm mouse and proceed to destroy your shoulder/elbow now
go low sens, palm mouse and proceed to destroy your shoulder/elbow now
Personally, I don't think I would cry. I would on the other hand sulk about it. I would just talk to friends, and what not, but it would suck seeing them play something I can't.
Personally, I don't think I would cry. I would on the other hand sulk about it. I would just talk to friends, and what not, but it would suck seeing them play something I can't.
I would be pretty sad. This game is one of the hobbies I have that I enjoy on more than one level. I love chess, but the lack of a technical aspect keeps it from being as enthralling to me as tf is. Tf for me is an incredible combination of technical skill and mental awareness. The rapid analyzation of what's happening during a mid fight combined with actually having to fight is just really really cool.
I'd also like to thank you for running the iT servers. I learned that tf could be so much more than what pubs had to offer on jumpiT, so I'm super grateful for that.
I would be pretty sad. This game is one of the hobbies I have that I enjoy on more than one level. I love chess, but the lack of a technical aspect keeps it from being as enthralling to me as tf is. Tf for me is an incredible combination of technical skill and mental awareness. The rapid analyzation of what's happening during a mid fight combined with actually having to [i]fight[/i] is just really really cool.
I'd also like to thank you for running the iT servers. I learned that tf could be so much more than what pubs had to offer on jumpiT, so I'm super grateful for that.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83nSodg-HTU[/youtube]
Never give up.
gaming gloves
davlone does it
you can too
gaming gloves
davlone does it
you can too
i really dont know what i would do. Over the course of the last two years tf2 has become so much more than just a video game for me and even if i could not play it anymore just being part of this community would still be amazing. Sorry you have to go through this Kalanana and thanks for running the jumpit servers.
i really dont know what i would do. Over the course of the last two years tf2 has become so much more than just a video game for me and even if i could not play it anymore just being part of this community would still be amazing. Sorry you have to go through this Kalanana and thanks for running the jumpit servers.
I think id be relieved tbh
I think id be relieved tbh
two years ago i actually broke my arm playing basketball (collided with a giant black dude) and i had an arm cast similar to this:
http://meds.queensu.ca/central/assets/modules/cast-application/cast_types_001.jpg
so instead of palming the mouse like i usually do i just tried to touch every finger to the mouse and push it around, was still pretty playable
two years ago i actually broke my arm playing basketball (collided with a giant black dude) and i had an arm cast similar to this:
[img]http://meds.queensu.ca/central/assets/modules/cast-application/cast_types_001.jpg[/img]
so instead of palming the mouse like i usually do i just tried to touch every finger to the mouse and push it around, was still pretty playable
Is there any hope of repairing your wrist? :( if its financial, we could do a fundraiser.
I don't think i'd cry. Granted I would aim with my foot if I had too...
But it would make me sad...
Is there any hope of repairing your wrist? :( if its financial, we could do a fundraiser.
I don't think i'd cry. Granted I would aim with my foot if I had too...
But it would make me sad...
I'd be incredibly sad, gaming has been a huge part of my life for so many years. I'm not ready to give it up
I'd be incredibly sad, gaming has been a huge part of my life for so many years. I'm not ready to give it up
it would suck serious amounts of dick if i could never play ANYTHING ever again but i'd try and keep myself happy by doing other things, i guess. dunno if i'd cry, but i'd be bummed.
also <3 you klanana
it would suck serious amounts of dick if i could never play ANYTHING ever again but i'd try and keep myself happy by doing other things, i guess. dunno if i'd cry, but i'd be bummed.
also <3 you klanana
TechnobladeIs there any hope of repairing your wrist? :( if its financial, we could do a fundraiser.
yea, is there any hope?
you're a big part of our community, someone even made you a great photoshoped picture of you complete with lens flare.
[quote=Technoblade]Is there any hope of repairing your wrist? :( if its financial, we could do a fundraiser.[/quote]
yea, is there any hope?
you're a big part of our community, someone even made you a great photoshoped picture of you complete with lens flare.
If it's RSI, which I assume it is, doesn't it go away eventually if you do wrist stretches and the like?
I've heard of a decent amount of SC2 pros get RSI and they always seem to recover.
If it's RSI, which I assume it is, doesn't it go away eventually if you do wrist stretches and the like?
I've heard of a decent amount of SC2 pros get RSI and they always seem to recover.
I would get the oculus rift and play heavy.
I would get the oculus rift and play heavy.
I would definitely be really sad. One of the few things I feel like I'm really good at is gaming, and it's become such a core part of my life - lots of new friends, LANs, etc. that I would really miss being a full part of.
But for real, thanks for running the servers for the community, and I hope there's something that could be done.
I would definitely be really sad. One of the few things I feel like I'm really good at is gaming, and it's become such a core part of my life - lots of new friends, LANs, etc. that I would really miss being a full part of.
But for real, thanks for running the servers for the community, and I hope there's something that could be done.
There are tons of great games you can play that don't need your wrists. Don't be too bummed, gaming isnt over :C
There are tons of great games you can play that don't need your wrists. Don't be too bummed, gaming isnt over :C
kaceI would get the oculus rift and play heavy.
laser beams
[quote=kace]I would get the oculus rift and play heavy.[/quote]
laser beams
Gaming is literally the only thing I'm good at.
I've seen people on tf.tv who have other passions that they exceed it, from martial arts to lacrosse, but I unfortunately never really excelled in anything other than gaming, since I was 4.
I'd be losing my only passion, and the only thing I can actually have some bragging rights about.
Not TF2 specifically, TF2 is actually one of my worst games when it comes to my personal skill. (Comp Brawl player here, also own a couple speedrunning records).
Yeah. I'd cry.
Gaming is literally the only thing I'm good at.
I've seen people on tf.tv who have other passions that they exceed it, from martial arts to lacrosse, but I unfortunately never really excelled in anything other than gaming, since I was 4.
I'd be losing my only passion, and the only thing I can actually have some bragging rights about.
Not TF2 specifically, TF2 is actually one of my worst games when it comes to my personal skill. (Comp Brawl player here, also own a couple speedrunning records).
Yeah. I'd cry.
That's sad news :(
Maybe caused by the way you rest your wrists on your desk, and a soft pad under might help. I've got some touchy nerves in my left wrist from skateboarding and it flares up every now and then, but I have a nice wrist rest that help a ton.
That's sad news :(
Maybe caused by the way you rest your wrists on your desk, and a soft pad under might help. I've got some touchy nerves in my left wrist from skateboarding and it flares up every now and then, but I have a nice wrist rest that help a ton.
doubt it would affect me. the only game i play is tf2, save some console games with my friends occasionally.
it'd probably be a good thing, my gf would be pleased and more high times would be had
doubt it would affect me. the only game i play is tf2, save some console games with my friends occasionally.
it'd probably be a good thing, my gf would be pleased and more high times would be had
I'd be sad, but it would probably be a good thing for me. Despite the fact I've met amazing people online, I've never really picked up another hobby than gaming(I've started working out and playing more sports, though).
I'd be sad, but it would probably be a good thing for me. Despite the fact I've met amazing people online, I've never really picked up another hobby than gaming(I've started working out and playing more sports, though).
It wouldn't bother me too much. I've barely played tf2 for the past few weeks, and while I might want to start playing again sometime in the future, it's not a big priority. Once you find other things to do with your free time, you don't care so much about tf2 anymore. Also, you can always just watch streams if you're still interested in the game--I honestly would rather watch invite streams/casts than play open-level tf2.
It wouldn't bother me too much. I've barely played tf2 for the past few weeks, and while I might want to start playing again sometime in the future, it's not a big priority. Once you find other things to do with your free time, you don't care so much about tf2 anymore. Also, you can always just watch streams if you're still interested in the game--I honestly would rather watch invite streams/casts than play open-level tf2.
Holy shitters what a fkin emo post i made... my apologies for THAT. And I said no fucking sympathy - I am not sorry for ending up in this situation at all. Some of the best times I have ever had were spent playing this game for unspeakable hours at a time... and I have done quite a lot of awesome shit in my years. Dont pity me. Thanks.
While my realization that things arent going to be that same anymore sparked me to post this... I really dont want to talk about my shit. I was genuinely curious if other people felt as weaved into this game as i feel. Crying out of sadness bc i cant bodyshot people anymore - who the fuck does that? I think it is also the realization that im not 20 anymore... im not going to live forever and the choices I have made over the past 26 years (27 in a week oh god) have 100% affected me. The worst part about getting older is you realize that you really arent invincible... and when the choices you made growing up literally slap your health in the face right in front of you its a fkin horrifying reality check.
Holy shit my rambles - cutting myself off there. Just remember... if you would rather stay home and play games with your online friends on a friday night... stay the fuck home. And do wrist exercizes <3
Oh and i love you all too. Good thing you dont need wrists to run servers eh?
Holy shitters what a fkin emo post i made... my apologies for THAT. And I said no fucking sympathy - I am not sorry for ending up in this situation at all. Some of the best times I have ever had were spent playing this game for unspeakable hours at a time... and I have done quite a lot of awesome shit in my years. Dont pity me. Thanks.
While my realization that things arent going to be that same anymore sparked me to post this... I really dont want to talk about my shit. I was genuinely curious if other people felt as weaved into this game as i feel. Crying out of sadness bc i cant bodyshot people anymore - who the fuck does that? I think it is also the realization that im not 20 anymore... im not going to live forever and the choices I have made over the past 26 years (27 in a week oh god) have 100% affected me. The worst part about getting older is you realize that you really arent invincible... and when the choices you made growing up literally slap your health in the face right in front of you its a fkin horrifying reality check.
Holy shit my rambles - cutting myself off there. Just remember... if you would rather stay home and play games with your online friends on a friday night... stay the fuck home. And do wrist exercizes <3
Oh and i love you all too. Good thing you dont need wrists to run servers eh?
I would probably play soccer again. I love soccer. Video games are fun and all but there's nothing like pushing my body to the limit like soccer does for me.
I would probably play soccer again. I love soccer. Video games are fun and all but there's nothing like pushing my body to the limit like soccer does for me.
It'd suck for sure, but I'd probably get over it and move on. As for your condition, can anything be done? Would a game pad be easier, or would that only be enabled by more surgery/rehabilitation?
Pre-emptive happy birthday, too.
It'd suck for sure, but I'd probably get over it and move on. As for your condition, can anything be done? Would a game pad be easier, or would that only be enabled by more surgery/rehabilitation?
Pre-emptive happy birthday, too.
i'd probably cry and lock myself in the dorm and watch anime all day
i'd probably cry and lock myself in the dorm and watch anime all day
Fundraiser to buy klanana an oculus rift? <:
Fundraiser to buy klanana an oculus rift? <: