Amen, this right here (Destiny)

by MacAddictXIV , Seattle WA, Monday, June 22, 2015, 15:33 (3681 days ago) @ Earendil

I think a lot of people struggle with the idea that a gaming session is something worth planning and scheduling, like it is going to a show or any number of other enjoyable social activities. I've said before that some of non-DBO friends don't seem to get it, responding to attempts to plan things with "Yeah, I might be on then." I understand adult responsibilities, but for activities that require a certain headcount, that means you don't usually get to do that activity unless you can commit to the thing ahead of time. Expecting it to work out any other way strikes me as almost childishly naive.

As a married guy without kids yet, a hundred times this. I think the problem many of us still face is that gaming is not seen by others as a social activity with the same social consequences for canceling.

I think gaming (more genres than others) is moving more into this. Either that or I'm getting older games for me is moving more into that. It's a social commitment. And with all commitment, there usually involves planning.

Take these two conversations:

Other people - "Hey, want to grab lunch with us?"
Earendil - "I'd love to, but I'm grabbing a drink with my brother"

Other people - "Hey, want to grab lunch with us?"
Earendil - "I'd love to, but I'm playing video games with my brother"

On a side note, as the brother in these examples, I prefer both at the same time... Just sayin'