10 lessons from video gaming that have helped my career

Read this article on how gaming teaches us life lessons. All the points resonate to some level. I tried to relate my job with playing Rocket League.

Read the article here: 10 lessons from video gaming that have helped my career - TechRepubli

^ i have been giving gaalis (in my mind ofc) to my manager, because he probably never played AoE/AoE/CoC type strategy games seriously, and therefore doesn't know how to deploy resources as per their strength and weaknesses. this is sometimes, when, we get flooded with somany calls from our client. :shh_NF:

:lol:

11. Never give up. Keep on trying from different perspectives.

12. Appearance and fashion are important. It makes people take you more seriously.

13. Inventory Management.

14. Sex

15. Always blame your teammates, if you want to get to Challengjour tier

16. swear louder and brasher than anyone else. it helps.

gameranand said:
14. Sex

which game and what did you learn
asking because genuinely think videogames can be great for sex education. especially virtual reality ones.

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17. No matter what it is always your teammate's fault.

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18. Collect everything and dump them but never use them in general.

Anorion said:
which game and what did you learn
asking because genuinely think videogames can be great for sex education. especially virtual reality ones.

1. Witcher 2 - Pool is great for sex.
2. Mass Effect - Age of your lover doesn't matter.
3. Witcher 3 - You can't just have sex "with" the pony but "on" the pony as well.
4. Dragon Age Origins - Have sex before going to war, and everything will be alright.

These are just few, there are many others as well which teach us great many things about sex.

gameranand said:
1. Witcher 2 - Pool is great for sex.
2. Mass Effect - Age of your lover doesn't matter.
3. Witcher 3 - You can't just have sex "with" the pony but "on" the pony as well.
4. Dragon Age Origins - Have sex before going to war, and everything will be alright.

These are just few, there are many others as well which teach us great many things about sex.

how how do you exactly use these learnings in office ? :thinking_NF:

icebags said:
how how do you exactly use these learnings in office ? :thinking_NF:

1. If there is a pool in your office area then you have higher chance of getting laid by colleagues.
2. If your boss is old and is interested in you. DO NOT TURN HER DOWN.
3. You can go on horse race track for fun with office girls on weekends, if you wanna have sex with her.
4. I guess that one is quite obvious.

I'm 12 and what is this?

Is it just me or has Digit turned chaotic recently

Was [MENTION=73844]gameranand[/MENTION] account got hacked?

Most important lesson video games have taught me: KILL THE BOSS! :devil_NF:

Anorion said:
I'm 12 and what is this?

You are not 12, you are more than 24 and I know it. :nerd_NF:

Nerevarine said:
Is it just me or has Digit turned chaotic recently

Sometimes it just needs to. :smoking_NF:

Flash said:
Was @gameranand account got hacked?

Nope I am same me. Gameranand. :winking_NF:

Nice list and great points added!!

My List:

19. Multi Tasking.
20. Tracking issues like you'd track an enemy NPC. Also having spatial awareness helps to know where the boss/lead is at all times and I can open up Digit

21. Better hand-eye coordination and better reflexes.
22. Assessing a situation fast and accurately.
23. Better seating ergonomic than anyone else due to those long gaming sessions. Also, better monitor brightness/color adjustments. Hence, less fatigue.

24. Using Key Shortcuts

. I can't remember when was the last time I used "File > New" in any software to open a new.

25. effective communication within a team can make the difference between success and failure

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The most important thing I learned from games was Patience.

Point (add number here) - If you are getting enemy/hurdles in your way. You are going in the right direction.

^ha nice one

5 things that I have learned from Video Games are

1. That even a ludicrously impractical and imaginary piece of object can put an indomitable sense of purpose in you, drives you mad to its procurement in the face of overwhelming odds, if the said piece makes you whole in character and spirit.

Example -- Chasing a last piece of legendary armor set.
Application -- Pushing hard work hours for the "extra annual incentive" which can help get you the last piece of expensive hardware for your complete gaming rig.

2. That vengeance is the purest form of inspiration at any given struggle in life. Coming back is never easy, but its worth it.

Example -- You're level 6 ass just got whopped badly by a level 9 Archdemon in a dungeon brawl. You level up, come back at 10, kick the loot out of that sum*****.
Application -- You got pawned by question-paper/unfair bell-curve/one-sided argument about a topic you don't know/bullies...and then...you come the fcuk back.

3. That saving is way more important that its told to. Save while you can.

Example -- you forgot to save after spending 2 hours to solve a deathly puzzle. And that puzzle was in a room which took you 30 mins of slashing and hacking through enemies.
Application -- You save everything, starting from your unfinished document, precious moments, unspent money...not because you cant do it again, but the regret is too great when you cant.

4. That you should always "Play The Fcuking Objective."

Example -- Straying too much kills you.
Application -- You cant afford to get distracted by flash sales and hot colleagues when you're aiming for that H1B and you know you could be unlucky.

5. That its of critical importance to remember where you come from.

Example -- A long and tiring battle with Tanks and choppers got your iron-sight aim rusty as hell. Don't feel shy to go back to DUST 2 in CS and take those headshots to find your reflexes sharpened again.
Application -- When everyone around you is talking big about their flings on a new car, gadgets or trip in Morocco, don't feel intimidated that you are inferior in sort of ways, remember who you are, who you used you be, what your capable of, brush up your confidence and rise.

sam_738844 said:
5 things that I have learned from Video Games are

1. That even a ludicrously impractical and imaginary piece of object can put an indomitable sense of purpose in you, drives you mad to its procurement in the face of overwhelming odds, if the said piece makes you whole in character and spirit.

Example -- Chasing a last piece of legendary armor set.
Application -- Pushing hard work hours for the "extra annual incentive" which can help get you the last piece of expensive hardware for your complete gaming rig.

2. That vengeance is the purest form of inspiration at any given struggle in life. Coming back is never easy, but its worth it.

Example -- You're level 6 ass just got whopped badly by a level 9 Archdemon in a dungeon brawl. You level up, come back at 10, kick the loot out of that sum*****.
Application -- You got pawned by question-paper/unfair bell-curve/one-sided argument about a topic you don't know/bullies...and then...you come the fcuk back.

3. That saving is way more important that its told to. Save while you can.

Example -- you forgot to save after spending 2 hours to solve a deathly puzzle. And that puzzle was in a room which took you 30 mins of slashing and hacking through enemies.
Application -- You save everything, starting from your unfinished document, precious moments, unspent money...not because you cant do it again, but the regret is too great when you cant.

4. That you should always "Play The Fcuking Objective."

Example -- Straying too much kills you.
Application -- You cant afford to get distracted by flash sales and hot colleagues when you're aiming for that H1B and you know you could be unlucky.

5. That its of critical importance to remember where you come from.

Example -- A long and tiring battle with Tanks and choppers got your iron-sight aim rusty as hell. Don't feel shy to go back to DUST 2 in CS and take those headshots to find your reflexes sharpened again.
Application -- When everyone around you is talking big about their flings on a new car, gadgets or trip in Morocco, don't feel intimidated that you are inferior in sort of ways, remember who you are, who you used you be, what your capable of, brush up your confidence and rise.

That's one hell of a post! Very nicely written.
Quoted for posterity!!

Well said man! :doublethumb: