Yes, if you haven't put thousands of hours of work into it, then it's just a game like any other.
Sure, it sounds crazy, but everyone has a hobby. From my POV it's better than being able to quote 10 seasons worth of game of thrones, or breaking bad, or whatever it is people watch today 
Yes, if you haven't put thousands of hours of work into it, then it's just a game like any other.
Sure, it sounds crazy, but everyone has a hobby. From my POV it's better than being able to quote 10 seasons worth of game of thrones, or breaking bad, or whatever it is people watch today
You have listed 3 reasons why i dont have TV...
or breaking bad
Hey Hey now, this was actually a great show. Just finished watching it for the second time.
Otherwise I would agree.
I don't have a TV either 
Not that I can't waste tons of time on the internet... 
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Would i have to deal with this in person? Of course not. Its the annonymity of the internet. So consider who youre dealing with.
I wouldn't put it past some people to try and use this excuse.
I've often seen this discussion about if life skills translate to chess skills. I don't know about the rest of chess, but when it comes to making lame excuses for failing, this is one life skill that many translate quite readily to chess.
Its the annonymity of the internet. Its where everyone can be an A**Hole. To those that play OTB tournaments.
How many times do you see someone sit there and let the clock run out instead of resigning?
How many times do you hear someone make excuses abou the clock when they lose?
How many times do you hear someone cuss/insult someone out over a loss?
Being annonymous is a powerful thing.
xxx: slow internet
Would i have to deal with this in person? Of course not. Its the annonymity of the internet. So consider who youre dealing with.
I wouldn't put it past some people to try and use this excuse.
I've often seen this discussion about if life skills translate to chess skills. I don't know about the rest of chess, but when it comes to making lame excuses for failing, this is one life skill that many translate quite readily to chess.
Its the annonymity of the internet. Its where everyone can be an A**Hole. To those that play OTB tournaments.
How many times do you see someone sit there and let the clock run out instead of resigning?
How many times do you hear someone make excuses abou the clock when they lose?
How many times do you hear someone cuss/insult someone out over a loss?
Being annonymous is a powerful thing.
PErsonaly, the only one of these things I've ever experienced is the occasional player who disconnects or lets the clock run down when they are losing. But it doesn't happen that often.
From your description, it sounds like I'm missing out on all the fun.
xxx: slow internet
Would i have to deal with this in person? Of course not. Its the annonymity of the internet. So consider who youre dealing with.
I wouldn't put it past some people to try and use this excuse.
I've often seen this discussion about if life skills translate to chess skills. I don't know about the rest of chess, but when it comes to making lame excuses for failing, this is one life skill that many translate quite readily to chess.
Its the annonymity of the internet. Its where everyone can be an A**Hole. To those that play OTB tournaments.
How many times do you see someone sit there and let the clock run out instead of resigning?
How many times do you hear someone make excuses abou the clock when they lose?
How many times do you hear someone cuss/insult someone out over a loss?
Being annonymous is a powerful thing.
PErsonaly, the only one of these things I've ever experienced is the occasional player who disconnects or lets the clock run down when they are losing. But it doesn't happen that often.
From your description, it sounds like I'm missing out on all the fun.
Thats my point. It doesnt happen very often IN PERSON. Thats all you need to know about sitting at a monitor, and being the e-thug.
It's a game people...if it means more than that , then piss off. I think everyone pissing and moaning should play a better player to know what it's like to really get your ass kicked and arrive at the reality check....maybe I am not as good as that player and move on....either way ...you got served..and IT IS time to move on....PEACE....just so ya know - I'm on a mission from GOD : )
actualy its considered a sport by the International Olympic Committee. So its not just a game.
http://www.olympic.org/Documents/Reports/EN/en_report_538.pdf
I only play on the internet.
gg is a act of courtesy, like saying check even though its not neccesary. Well to me anyways.
I only play on the internet.
Then you are missing out on the fun :-)
I thought everybody knew that "gg" means pwned!
Only on the interwebz
gg means "gambit god"
You people all need to go on call of duty, have some 12 yr old call you a faggot for no reason, and gtf over it.
You people all need to go on call of duty, have some 12 yr old call you a faggot for no reason, and gtf over it.
There is nothing to get over, and that is the same thing we have been talking about. Hiding behind a monitor, or microphone, and acting like a fool.
Of course if I lose and my opponent says, good game, I will of course cry like a baby, and how dare they think for one minute they deserve a win against ME!
You people all need to go on call of duty, have some 12 yr old call you a faggot for no reason, and gtf over it.
There is nothing to get over, and that is the same thing we have been talking about. Hiding behind a monitor, or microphone, and acting like a fool.
It costs nothing, and when they find people taking it seriously as you seem to do, they enjoy even more - endless circle...
xxx: slow internet
Would i have to deal with this in person? Of course not. Its the annonymity of the internet. So consider who youre dealing with.
I wouldn't put it past some people to try and use this excuse.
I've often seen this discussion about if life skills translate to chess skills. I don't know about the rest of chess, but when it comes to making lame excuses for failing, this is one life skill that many translate quite readily to chess.