royhenderson Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yesterday I came to the odd realization that this is my life currently. Work, SWTOR, and marriage is shared somewhere in there. I literally thought to myself "this is my entire day everyday". How do you guys balance your days around the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuspectDown Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yesterday I came to the odd realization that this is my life currently. Work, SWTOR, and marriage is shared somewhere in there. I literally thought to myself "this is my entire day everyday". How do you guys balance your days around the game? I try to balance it by playing mostly when my wife isn't home, or on work days just limiting myself to the time I spend on the PC to 1-2 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saikochoro Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I usually stay up a little later than my wife and play during the time she is asleep and I am still up. Or if she just wants to do her own thing I might play a little. But, wife >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> work >>>>>>>> swtor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahRedden Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) My playing used to be really bad ( 6 - 10 hours a day) it made me really lonely and depressed. Now I only play around 1 - 3 hours and I go out and do things other than play the game all day. Edited August 13, 2015 by NoahRedden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royhenderson Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I usually stay up a little later than my wife and play during the time she is asleep and I am still up. Or if she just wants to do her own thing I might play a little. But, wife >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> work >>>>>>>> swtor. LOL yeah this is true. Ive had to stop raiding cause once she says "you dont pay attention to me" oh boyyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_YourUncle Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I play through the week 1.5 hours before work. 2.5 hours after work. 3 to 5 hours before I go to bed I'm doing stuff with the wife and kid. On the weekends my playtime varies. Sometimes I'll stay up late and play longer in the morning depending on what is planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValiantCookie Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yesterday I came to the odd realization that this is my life currently. Work, SWTOR, and marriage is shared somewhere in there. I literally thought to myself "this is my entire day everyday". How do you guys balance your days around the game? Is called Midlife Crisis. Max Payne 3 the Game Movie enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodaz Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ive had to stop raiding cause once she says "you dont pay attention to me" oh boyyy LOLOLOLOLOL!! My wife is pretty cool about my gaming habits, something we discussed thoroughly on our first date , but she still likes to throw that line around, so I have to remind her of our first date convo. It usually goes, " Baby remember when......" HAHAHAHAHA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeweledleah Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) my and SO's computers are next to each other in the same room. I play my thing, he plays his thing. and becasue we are next to each other, we can also turn, talk, share - sometimes we also play together. SWTOR we don't play together, sadly, but we dabble in other multiplayer stuff. it helps to share general interests (even if don't quite enjoy the same specifics) and having respect for each others hobbies. P.S. that respect for each other's hobbies also includes respecting scheduled activities. becasue that also involves respect for time of other people who are also involved in those schedules. Edited August 13, 2015 by Jeweledleah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eanelinea Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Well, I'm the wife here, and I always encourage my husband to play his games cause it's both of our releases from stress and wanting to punch holes in peoples' faces. Sometimes my husband will be all like 'all you care about is the game' and then i have to rightly remind him that 'yo you play too numbnuts' and then we're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZionHalcyon Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Well, I'm the wife here, and I always encourage my husband to play his games cause it's both of our releases from stress and wanting to punch holes in peoples' faces. Sometimes my husband will be all like 'all you care about is the game' and then i have to rightly remind him that 'yo you play too numbnuts' and then we're good. This is why its good for gamers to marry each other - because non-gamers just don't get it. I wish I had held out and married a gamer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbyMe Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Rather easy... since my husband and I play most of our games together If it's not on PC though... we're usually arguing over who to gets to play whatever console. And since I'm the home maker out of the two of us... chores are usually done, and cannot be used as bribes! And my husband is in the Navy, so... he usually plays after work. After he plays, he face plants into his pillow. If my husband's internet connection is stable during deployments. We sometimes get to play together even when he's overseas. Right now he's in Japan, with an okay connection. So we can play a few times a week when he's not super tired. It makes all the difference in the world to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyceratops Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) If you are having to balance TOR with your marriage then you are playing way too much of the game. Maybe split your TOR time into another game too, like WoW. Marriage, work, TOR and WOW balance. That way you'll stay in moderation. Edit: since I came back in July I've been playing for several hours a day and I've been feeling TORed out a lot. I don't know how you guys manage it, lol. Edited August 13, 2015 by Flyceratops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUTMANIAC Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 All things in moderation. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghenghis-Khan Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Rather easy... since my husband and I play most of our games together If it's not on PC though... we're usually arguing over who to gets to play whatever console. And since I'm the home maker out of the two of us... chores are usually done, and cannot be used as bribes! And my husband is in the Navy, so... he usually plays after work. After he plays, he face plants into his pillow. If my husband's internet connection is stable during deployments. We sometimes get to play together even when he's overseas. Right now he's in Japan, with an okay connection. So we can play a few times a week when he's not super tired. It makes all the difference in the world to me.[/QUO ************************************************************************************************************************************I i would like to thank your husband for his service first of all. Now regarding topic. I put baby to sleep. Then put the wife to sleep ( a good stiff one usually does it), then i can finally focus my attention on ruling the galaxy. But that means i never sleep. A true sith really never sleeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomiSotto Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I play in the morning, and take a day or two a week off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teclado Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 The bachelor life has its perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalebGrayson Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I married a gamer girl as well. Not sure that can help the OP. But I was married previously and my first wife's hobbies did not include gaming. I got it right the second time around. Family that games together, stays together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branmakmuffin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Yesterday I came to the odd realization that this is my life currently. Work, SWTOR, and marriage is shared somewhere in there. I literally thought to myself "this is my entire day everyday". How do you guys balance your days around the game? I don't balance my life around the game, I balance the game around my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirana Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Gaming comes last. If you're having reservations regarding your priorities, then simply identify what means the most to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack_Nero Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 The only way, best as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branmakmuffin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Gaming comes last. If you're having reservations regarding your priorities, then simply identify what means the most to you. And if it's the game, step back and take a long look at things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirana Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 And if it's the game, step back and take a long look at things. Precisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefla Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I don't have any friends or family so...easy . I go to work, come home and SWtOR, fart around on the internet, or sew things. Legacy lv 50 social lv 0, aww yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 It's not really that weird if you think about it. It could be reworded to "work, relationships, hobbies" just as easily. If TOR is your main hobby there's no shame in that. It's only bad if it interferes in your job/relationships. I personally have several hobbies, which includes TOR, so I have to juggle them in addition to work and family obligations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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