Emotions and Playing the Game

[KG Erwin]

Outside of family, friends and work, there are few things that actually affect my moods, but for some weird reason, I AM attached to the fate of my Pure Sim team. We're slumping right now, and it really bothers me. Why in the heck should I feel this way? Is this some personality defect, or is it a testament to the quality and immersiveness of the game itself? I'd prefer to think it is the latter.

It might sound odd to some of you, but these virtual players, somehow, someway, DO seem to acquire personality traits of sorts. I know I'm not alone in this, but it frankly feels a bit uncomfortable to publically acknowledge it.

Is this reaction healthy? Yes, I believe it is. We don't confuse reality with the game, BUT, that added sense of responsibility, plus practicing the art of analyzing/solving problems, may actually be beneficial. If nothing else, I'm perfecting the art of rationalizing my hobbies. [:D]

[Max 86]

I have that problem too. I work my tail off to build a top 5 off/def team and then they go into a 8-10 game losing streak![:@]
It really bothers me. I hear the usual "its just a game" comment from my wife.[8|]
then, "did you just roll your eyes at me!"[:D]
 
I've played so much over the last 6 months or so I think I can predict the behavior of most of the players to the point where they achieve a "game personality" but KG, if you are out there having beers with them.....[:-] not good [;)].
 
No seriously, I have been playing PS exclusively for some time now and was thinking of taking a break for awhile and go and beat up on COG or AT.  Maybe you need to get your kampgruppe hat on and bash about in europe for awhile.