Look ma, I'm in a taxonomy! I was the guy who went for slaps instead of combos in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 — whether that makes me The Work Horse or The Cheap Shot (or just "The Gigantic Bastard") is in the eye of the beholder.
Some spot on observations here haha. I'm pretty sure I have *on occasion* been the The Cheap Shot - Falcon Punch in Smash Bros. got me through many sessions.
Nice Post! Cool to read and identify our friends with whom we would game :D
As for me, I could not really identify myself in the profiles... so I wen't ahead a wrote a new one.
Hope you don't mind :)
9: The Chill Guy
No stress, no mess, just vibes— The Chill Guy cruises through the chaos with a grin.
Whether he’s winning or losing, The Chill Guy stays unfazed, playing for fun, not glory. He’s the glue of the group, diffusing arguments with a shrug and a quip. His gamepad skills are solid but not flashy, and he’s just as happy passing the controller as holding it. When the room gets heated, he’s the one cracking open a fresh beer for everyone, keeping the vibe mellow.
How to identify: Wears a faded band tee, always leaning back on the couch. Might hum a tune mid-match.
Nemesis: The Complainer. His endless whining clashes with The Chill Guy’s laid-back flow, but a calm “just play, bro” usually shuts it down.
Thanks for the read and cheers for the contribution here man. It was our intent to do a sequel to this piece and 'The Chill Guy' would make a welcome entry in that too. Back in the day our gaming group could have definitely used a few more Chill Guys.
hehe, cool. Would be nice to read about even more types.
As for the Chill Guy, feel free to use him xD, he'll take no issue with that... he's chill. The problem is that he doesn't take anything seriously, so I guess he's a pain in the Competitive One's... but, that might be better left for you to write :))
The mortal combat infinite sweep spam flashbacks i just had.
Look ma, I'm in a taxonomy! I was the guy who went for slaps instead of combos in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 — whether that makes me The Work Horse or The Cheap Shot (or just "The Gigantic Bastard") is in the eye of the beholder.
No judgement here. You do what you gotta do to survive.
In my streets you get bodied for tactics like the accidental pause button press and controller unplug
Collusion is allowed because it helps keep the winners humble
The ever-present reality of physical retribution is a risk The Cheater is willing to take.
Great point on collusion. It's also an effective tool in bringing down The Cheap Shot and The Cheater.
Some spot on observations here haha. I'm pretty sure I have *on occasion* been the The Cheap Shot - Falcon Punch in Smash Bros. got me through many sessions.
Deep down, all gamers know that *on occasion* they too have been the The Cheap Shot...
Very much a workhorse. I’ve sucked at so many games only to get good at them much much later.
That is the workhorse way. Hopefully you didn't leave your run too late and the game was still on group rotation!
Can confirm, I have met all of these individuals on the local virtual battlefield.
This was most amusing and nostalgic, thank you for the memories!
Respect to a fellow veteran! 'Twas such a glorious era. Online multiplayer is convenient, but boys became men on the local virtual battlefield.
Nice Post! Cool to read and identify our friends with whom we would game :D
As for me, I could not really identify myself in the profiles... so I wen't ahead a wrote a new one.
Hope you don't mind :)
9: The Chill Guy
No stress, no mess, just vibes— The Chill Guy cruises through the chaos with a grin.
Whether he’s winning or losing, The Chill Guy stays unfazed, playing for fun, not glory. He’s the glue of the group, diffusing arguments with a shrug and a quip. His gamepad skills are solid but not flashy, and he’s just as happy passing the controller as holding it. When the room gets heated, he’s the one cracking open a fresh beer for everyone, keeping the vibe mellow.
How to identify: Wears a faded band tee, always leaning back on the couch. Might hum a tune mid-match.
Nemesis: The Complainer. His endless whining clashes with The Chill Guy’s laid-back flow, but a calm “just play, bro” usually shuts it down.
Thanks for the read and cheers for the contribution here man. It was our intent to do a sequel to this piece and 'The Chill Guy' would make a welcome entry in that too. Back in the day our gaming group could have definitely used a few more Chill Guys.
hehe, cool. Would be nice to read about even more types.
As for the Chill Guy, feel free to use him xD, he'll take no issue with that... he's chill. The problem is that he doesn't take anything seriously, so I guess he's a pain in the Competitive One's... but, that might be better left for you to write :))
Keep it up!