| Playing Under the Influence -Sared - Jun 28 09:41pm | |
So I did it again. Drove to DJ's house and came home too late, like an idiot. I gotta remind myself to stop doing that, especially because idiots riding motorcycles, fast and dangerous motorcycles come out at that time of night. Bloody nutcases. I was driving alongside an eighteen-wheeler when four of them passed me through the space between us. Scare me crapless why dont ya?  At least I don't have a decent stereo installed, that might have messed me up.  As happens in most cases, some fool said something while he was drunk and they took it seriously and turned it into a case study. Don't ask me why. They took three average, non game-playing people, (you know, the kind you never meet) and sat them all down to a session of some generic driving games. Study A was subjected to fast-paced, high-powered music. Study B was submitted to gentle, slow, soothing music. Study C played in complete silence. After numerous such sessions, it was concluded that, though the gentle, soothing music helped concentration and focus, Study C did not move at a very quick pace; the fast music did not improve focus, but did make Study A more 'jittery', and prone to fast action. Study C had no effects either way. This is one such case how such a thing as Music can affect your gameplay. Another that had been brought up a long time ago in the forums was that of alchohol/drugs affecting your game. DM_Rauc brings us his experience: I couldn't tell you how I play without caffeine, there isn't a moment where I don't have caffeine in my bloodstream. In JK2, when people got drunk, their skills increased most of the time. While it may increase skills at a twitch base game, it generally decreases their hospitality, so in the MMO-genre, getting drunk could lead to trouble. Later, he added this when the topic of playing D&D with friends on drugs... In general, they seemed much more detached. When they weren't high, they were getting into the game, using their imaginations, thinking everything through. After they were high, they barely paid attention, just said "I hit." or "Damn." when playing [lack-of-creativity], and they swung between compulsiveness and paranoia very abruptly. A third influence on gameplay as of late has been a good surge of CAFFINE!  You have your average joe like me. Likes caffine for a buzz, but isn't a total crackhead like Orion and has completely desensitized to it. Then there are some people like Rauc that just keep a steady stream of the stuff in thier system. People like Rauc are used to a constant level of energy, while people like me will end up fraying thier nervs anytime they OD on caffine and end up screwing thier game up. Does upbeat music give you a rythm to your duels? Does that extra boost of caffine help you solve a tactical situation better? |
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DJK - Student 
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though, when i hear bad music i usually loose  |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student 
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well, I normally chill when Im on the servers and play some drum & bass / deep house chilly easy listening music. But when some duels/FFA whatever is getting intense, I switch to Heavy Metal/Hardcore style. THAT pumps me up  _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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Fire - Student 
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I drink lots of mountain dew, root beer, and milk during play time, and also listen to uber loud music from my ipod. |
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Fire - Student 
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I drink lots of mountain dew, root beer, and milk during play time, and also listen to uber loud music from my ipod. |
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VaXxla Belouve - Student 
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I either go with Coffee, and lots of it. Or beer, but that makes me talk more and concentrate less. Pros & cons of Coffee :- There is a quick hit from coffee, but it does need to be sustained. I also read somewhere that you get more of a hit from apples, the acidity wakes you up almost instantly. Pros & cons of beer :- Well...inhibitions go out of the window, it is way easier to talk to peeps you don't know, but concentration declines too, but who cares. You are having So0o0o much fun!!!! Conclusion :- Drink more beer and if you can, eat more fruit Too Drunk To Funk!!! _______________ <-Padawan to FiZZe-> Bro to Roan, Squibit, Bail and Seth Cloudrider. -=Co-founder of The Galaxial School of Interpretive Ballet=- NOW SHOWING AT MUNES BAR!! music not supplied or required! =- Bow down to the great nipple -= |
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Immortal Rites - Ex-Student 
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Quote: True story: Way back in The Day I logged onto the JK2 server (this was when there was only the JK2 server) after a hard night of drinking. I didn't mention my night's activities to anyone and actually didn't talk much at all that night, just got in line to duel in the Matrix room. Huxley was dueling, won his match, and I was up next. I stepped onto the mat, we bowed and commenced dueling. About thirty seconds into the match Huxley stopped and said, "JavaGuy, you're drunk!" Then you should have said that 'you are just using drunken brawl-style'  _______________ When you wake up dead it's time to realize you're dead. Proud member of Saber Lords clan |
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JavaGuy - Student 
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True story: Way back in The Day I logged onto the JK2 server (this was when there was only the JK2 server) after a hard night of drinking. I didn't mention my night's activities to anyone and actually didn't talk much at all that night, just got in line to duel in the Matrix room. Huxley was dueling, won his match, and I was up next. I stepped onto the mat, we bowed and commenced dueling. About thirty seconds into the match Huxley stopped and said, "JavaGuy, you're drunk!" _______________ My signature is only one line. You're welcome. |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student
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haha.... oh how I love to play drunk. that pwnz I hate coffee though. Tea, yeah. But if I drink it to stay awake, I certainly do not game. _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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Thomasooo - Student 
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I usually play best when I've just got out of bed, hungry for breakfast! I guess it gives me something to fight for.... Exellent article, by the way! _______________ In the navy and LOVING it!
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Roan Belouve - Retired 
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Uncle great Article This is not good advice kids. I am old and have been drinking, not constantly, for a long time When i started I'd get really nervous, so started to have a drink or 2 to calm me down. I now often have a nice glass of wine next to me while on the servers. I have a few times, okay more than a few times, got back from a party and played drunk. The fights were fun, I'd have no style and spent more time typing/dancing than duelling. To quote my bro, Vax, "Too drunk to Funk!!" I very rarely listen to music but I do think it can help you remain calm/relaxed. I now like to get on TS where my Cous Linlei is the only drug I need. There are many others peeps that I like to chat to while playing I was going to start a list but worried about missing ppl off, but I like to give a big shout to "No voice" and "Naked". I hope you know who you are _______________ *Bro to Vaxxla,Padawan of FiZZandOdan-Wei Part of the mighty Belouve Dynasty-Knight of Nippledom.Twin of Selphestal!**Proud Master to Kaelis and Acura Friend to anyone who would call me the same . Pic by the amazing Majno (merry)
This comment was edited by Roan Belouve on Jun 30 2004 02:08pm. |
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Garos - Student 
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All I know is that having a hangover doesn't help your gameplay |
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Devil Hanzo - Ex-Student |
I feel the same as Jarvo, I also constintantly have some caffiene going through me _______________ ... |
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Aron - Retired 
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Caffeine. Lot's of it. And more of it. I rarely get really drunk, but I guess I drank a tad too much with some of the recent soccer matches. Playing definately is not too well then. But yeah....gaming, and especially CODING can just not be done without coffee. |
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DJ Sith - Jedi Council 
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I cant play after having my coffee. My hand won't hold still. On the other hand, this website and most of its cool features attribute themselves to a very drunk DJ typing random crap into notepad and having it turn into a website over time. _______________ My car is made of Nerf. |
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Orion - Retired 
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I always have some kind of caffinated beverage near me _______________ When a Man lies he murder's some part of the world. These are the pale deaths which men misscall there lives. All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home? -Cliff Burton Owner of Smily's 1900th comment | <Lady_Catherine> i love your sexy white socks! | (Lady_Catherine) i adore u! | (Lady_Catherine) onion (Lady_Catherine) i lub u |
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Tido - Student 
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Lol! Great article Sared, you never let me down buddy ! Everytime I drink beer and play the game, it kinda shocks me how much it affects my reaction times. It doesn't change my style of gameplay, just makes it slower. I may realize that I'm about to get hit, I just can't do anything about it. Coffee definately speeds me up, but not in a good way. It makes me very jittery. I kinda look like I'm freaking out when I fight after drinking a bunch of coffee. Try to invision Howard Dean making one of his 'speeches' with a lightsaber .Unlike Bail, fatique is forever a losing battle for me. I think my reserve energy tank must have a leak in it. But if anyone is guilty of using 'Preformance Enhancing Substances', its me. I do have a secret weapon that I use that makes me like 150% better of a fighter. It's downstairs in the back of a little closet. I rarely ever use it, but when I know I have a big fight coming, and I need some kind of edge, I'll go downstairs and get some. It's truely magical stuff. Taking it relaxes me, but keeps me very focused. All of the sudden I see everything that's going on and can predict where my opponent will be. I've never taken any drug such as speed, but i wonder if this is what it would be like. Don't tell anyone, but my secret substance is green tea. Not the cold, pre-made kind. I'm talking about the real stuff. Get yourself a couple hot mugs of green tea, relax, watch a few fights, let it absorb into your system...and you'll be freaking superhuman . |
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Urded - Student 
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my Mp for Ja dosnet work so im not playing much games but when i map i always liken to a 7 song repeat of one guy. It helps me think of really wierd stuff. May just be me. _______________ Mapper a la strange. Proud owner of SilkMonkey Award for Wishing He Had Menaxia's Best IRC Smile Award. A Penguin Jedi is Me! |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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That's all too true actually ... When I duel, I put my favourite band ... Metallica ... on Can you see the progres? Btw, when I suddenly stop moving, it probably means I've just smashed my head on the table while headbanging _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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3th - Retired 
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i'm all for the additional serenity offered by a nice little brew buzz _______________ this is the internet, be serious damn it! |
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Jarvo - Ex-Student 
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Playing with heavy music on keeps me alert and makes me feel like I can kick anyone's ass _______________ Ooooooooooo! Brother to SilkMonkey Owner of a SilkMonkey award
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Janus - Retired 
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Beer is a good thing. Especially bound to the butterfly keys, right Motrec? _______________ Be honorable, be friendly, be trustworthy. Show respect to all whom you meet. Don't forget you learn when you win AND when you lose. Be the first to admit mistake AND the first to correct it. Be the shoulder for someone to lean on. Always remember those that sacrificed time to help you. Thank you Odan Wei, Vladarion, 3th, Moridin, n00b, Motrec, Faded, Leif, and Tido, you will not be forgotten as the ones to make you remember, it's all about fun... |
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DJK - Student 
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HAHAHA! yup thats me |
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Jade - Student 
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Whoa! Hyper sleep deprivation + musical inspiration! What a combo! I think that is found in Delia Smiths recepies for Ass kicking saber licking fun!. Nice one bro! _______________ "You don't know the power of the dark side....Buurrp!" |
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DJK - Student
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Omfg! jade! we use same time basis! im playing many times at day, and when it gets eve i play from eating dinner to 03:00 in the morning yup, also another thing. Once i was dueli´ng one of my students whoo actually werent student anymore becourse he had learned all i could teach him, so practicly, he could beat me at anytime. but that night i putted on some realy hectic starwars battle music and pwn3d the hell out of him...i dont know how that happend but sometimes it gives me a concentration boost. weird but kinda cool |
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Jade - Student
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I'd like to add a fourth to the list. As I am from the UK and I tend to be on the servers around 12am to 4am, I would add Lack of Sleep to the list. Here's my experience: When you're tired you tend to go through phases. The initial, once tiredness starts is the zombie stage. Not much happens here except getting your ass kicked. However, if you can last through this phase you get to the extreme hyper stage where your reserve energy kicks in and you go into hyperdrive. This is where you get very chatty and can concentrate very well at your game. You tend to play better than normal and have quick witty come backs. How long this lasts depends on how tired you are and your stamina. The next stage is where you should say goodbye or goodnight....that is the comatozed stage. My experience is that no matter what may be on your bed...you just roll on it and sleep until the afternoon (I've woken up in soooooo many strange positions.... )Not one I'd advise people to try, but I'm just an insomniac and cannot go without my dose of JA Happy gaming people _______________ "You don't know the power of the dark side....Buurrp!" |
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