| peanut1972 said: I do not get why a lot of my fellow gamers like achievements. I could care less about them. Before anyone goes all off, I own all of the current consoles and hand helds. I have my own personal tastes, but I try family friendly and Christian friendly games on all machines. For those that like achievements, please explain it to me. What do you like about them? Do you use that to pick up chicks? Does it help passing the driving exam? Do you use it in conversation anywhere? Do you get any real money for any achievements? Free games? DVDs? Something? Is it just a look at me I'm Sandra Dee? Most of the gaming sites talk about achievements like its the greatest thing since the Holy Bible. Not one has ever explained why its so great. And I don't get it. Esplain it to me. |
I'm with you, peanut.
Achievements are totally youthless.
I remember back in the Arcades (you know coin-ops), I felt getting "High score" was a big thing, and I always played to get a highest possible score, always risking my life (and money) by hunting for bonus points or by not using my bombs if they would give some extra points after each level. Often I was bragging about my score too, while my friend didn't give a shit and only cared for the experience.
So I understand why people care, but today I'm like my friend (except that I admit that I'm pretty impressed by high Gamerscores that people have in their signs here on VGC). The worst thing IMO is that achievements are such a waste of time. The hours I have available to spend on games I want to use as effectively as possible - to experience "quality hours" by playing many different games, to beat the games, to experience the game worlds and by playing good online matches.
