What do you think of gaming communities over the years, and how they've changed?

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Over the years since I first started playing runescape (way back in early 2000's), I feel like gaming communities have changed significantly over the years.

From what I remember, games were far more about exploration and enjoying the company of friends, while finding things in games. Nowadays, or at least with games I play now, a lot of the focus is on "efficiency" or "highest stat in damage" types of gameplay.

I'm not sure how I feel about this, as it seems to take away the fun of a game for me, because I really liked the aspect of going around and just doing things for the sake of doing things for fun. Many of the games I play now have large communities and people who are always driven by "highest dps", "best gear", "most efficient way to train/do these quests", "best skill in X", etc.

Anyways, what are your thoughts on how gaming communities/gaming environments have changed over the years? Is it a good, bad, or doesn't matter kind of thing? et

Mio of The Digital Haze · Answer

I agree with Raditz on FF14, but for most games I think it's mostly a good thing. Of course there are those elitist bunches ever so often, but that doesn't mean you won't find anyone that you can enjoy the game with.

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Raditz · Answer

All the things that you mentioned like "best DPS", "best gear" has always been in each MMORPG out, since that was basically the purpose for every game, which is how to make the best character very efficiently. In fact, if there's no such discussion within a game, then there's a high chance that no one is playing it anymore. Then again, it all comes back to the game itself, especially the design and progression system.

You'll be seeing lots of those kind of players in a hardcore game like WoW, Guild Wars 2, or Blade and Souls, since all of those games have high level of PvP elements. But if you're playing in a more casual game like ESO or FF XIV, you'll find a more "relaxing" environment and players.

Try playing FF XIV, which I think has the balance between hardcore and casual content. It has everything that you wanted (exploration-based progress, fun with friends), and also with a very friendly community.

ahandle101 · Answer

Now, they are full of arrogant people who have no reason to be arrogant.  If someone beats them, they claim that person was a "sniper" because in their minds there is no way they could have possibly just been unlucky or outplayed.  Just look at some of the youtube videos featuring Ninja or Kripparrian.  Here's an idea, if you don't want to get sniped, don't do a live broadcast.  But, no, they just get salty, throw a tantrum, and false report.

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What do you think of gaming communities over the years, and how they've changed?

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