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Balance

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I'm the type of creator that when I get wrapped up in a project I can spend up to 16 hours on Sat, and Sun, and 2 to 4 on the weeknights. This isn't a problem for me, but my wife hates it. I can go about 5 or 6 months like that, then my wife starts getting cranky about it. I don't slack on my responsibilities or anything, and I don't ignore her either. I also have my own game room too, so lack of TV sets isn't the prob. She just gets tired of LBP in general I guess. In the end I have to give up creating for a good 6 to 7 months. That's how I find balance. When my break is over I can hit it full speed, and it also helps me keep from getting burned out on the game.

I was just wondering how all of the other hardcore creators find balance between LBP and real life. Because I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one with this problem.

Thanks.		2011-04-24 17:46:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641

DVR is my best friend. Everyone else at my house watches shows and I get a good couple hours everyday to create, but when There are no more shows left, I get yelled at to shut it down.
Just make sure everyone at home has something to keep them occupied and you should be able to fly under the radar 		2011-04-24 18:00:00

Author:
UberOrbPS
Posts: 290

Well, my too roomies are gamers as well (kind of, one's big into sports so a lot of EA games over there) but I've sacrificed many a nights to the dinners of ramen noodles so I could afford a gaming set up to appease everyone. As for the girlfriend, there's a lot of eye-rolling, and telling me "No, dumb&#^, 1+1 is still 2...I'm going to bed..." just remember to take a hike sometimes, shut the game off unexpectedly and see if she wants to go downtown for some pizza or a movie or something. Remember, while it's not your job to entertain her (it's hers, just like everyone else) she's still gonna get really bored of "Hey honey! See what happens when you hook this up to a not gate!??!" Trust me...2011-04-24 19:03:00

Author:
EvilWuun
Posts: 152

Basically, if I'm bored, it's time to play LBP. That seems to be the case most of the time 2011-04-24 19:24:00

Author:
Radishlord
Posts: 706

Well Im not a great creator or a hardcore creator at that, but lately since PSN is down, Ive been hanging out with friends and such. Oddly, we all found our old YuGiOh cards and started to get back into it. (Im 15, not in college or anything) I seem to not be able to create when Im not hooked up to PSN.2011-04-24 23:22:00

Author:
BonBonBoi
Posts: 246

Hrm... I'm sorry if this is a personal question, but have you asked her why she's getting touchy about you being on LBP all of the time? Is she a gamer too? I'm the type of person who enjoys LBP very much, and if I was her I'd try to join in on the creation or at least help you out in some way. But since I'm not in this type of situation, I can't really say much.

I normally take care of the real life events first, like school, guests, and food, and save LBP2 for the spaces in between those events. You'll usually find the game disc in my PS3 almost 24/7 just for those little bursts of playtime. In a way I haven't exactly burnt out on LBP2 yet, even though I've been playing the game ever since January. 		2011-04-24 23:40:00

Author:
Qrii_Nakari
Posts: 204

) I seem to not be able to create when Im not hooked up to PSN.

For me, LBP is a very social thing. Nowadays I get incredibly bored when playing any game solo, I can't remember how I managed before PSN 		2011-04-24 23:56:00

Author:
Radishlord
Posts: 706

Hrm... I'm sorry if this is a personal question, but have you asked her why she's getting touchy about you being on LBP all of the time? Is she a gamer too? I'm the type of person who enjoys LBP very much, and if I was her I'd try to join in on the creation or at least help you out in some way. But since I'm not in this type of situation, I can't really say much.

To answer that, no. She's not a gamer. We have a very healthy marriage, but she's just not into gaming at all. She just gets tired of, LBP this, or LBP that. LBP, LBP, LBP. I guess I can't blame her. I do get pretty obsessive when I'm building.
That's why I always take a long break from create. Once I'm on break, I don't even mention LBP to her at all. Also no 16 hour days in create, so everything's good with her. It also lets me devote some time to my other hobbies.

I've been playing lbp since it came out in 08. I quickly learned that I was going to have to maintain some kind of balance with the game and real life. With a game like this I can see people failing school, losing jobs, and ignoring responsibilities.

This game is a monster, and balance must be maintained.		2011-04-25 01:15:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641

my parents make me play only on the weekends, so there's that... I'm going crazy over the gears beta because of that very reason. I wanted that golden lancer so bad. I also had to take a lot of time off from my creation team because of this, I'm not entirely sure that I'm even still on it. Ugh.2011-04-25 01:19:00

Author:
Ignition246
Posts: 156

You must be my long lost twin.... That sounds EXACTLY like my life. Smasher a I live parallel lives.2011-04-25 01:19:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Balance for me... Playing 16/7, lol.2011-04-25 18:15:00

Author:
Unknown User

I seem to not be able to create when Im not hooked up to PSN.

I feel the same way! I tried finishing up the first level in my series " The Puppetear Chapter 2," but... but... I couldn't... i just couldn't! Without PSN, I didn't want to create at all...		2011-04-26 03:14:00

Author:
vanok
Posts: 63

Could she be upset because your spending 16 hours playing video games on the days your not working where you could be spending time together? Its not sarcasm, I really dont know what Im talking about, just a guess.2011-04-26 15:17:00

Author:
ATMLVE
Posts: 1177

Could she be upset because your spending 16 hours playing video games on the days your not working where you could be spending time together? Its not sarcasm, I really dont know what Im talking about, just a guess.

Yup, that's the prob. That's why I take the break. It balances out. I forgot to mention, I also work with my wife, so we see each other throughout the day.		2011-04-26 16:57:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641

You're very lucky to be with a girl that is supportive of your hobby enough to let you go on like that for a while. Whatever you do, don't let her go!

I could say that you could try to find balance in other ways, such as restricting yourself to a couple of hours a day, but that's probably going to drive you up the wall as much as anything. I think the hard break is actually a good way to go, because it can remind you of what joys life brings when your mind is completely separated from the game. Even if you're only creating a few days a week, it's a constant mental investment, and in a way, you're still playing all the time in your head.

I've gone through two breaks like you've described and each time I feel like I'm emerging from underwater and taking my first breath in a long time. Even better, I return to LBP with renewed enthusiasm and fresh ideas and don't feel any of the burden of create mode burnout I tend to feel after a few months of playing the game.		2011-04-26 17:41:00

Author:
Thegide
Posts: 1465

You're very lucky to be with a girl that is supportive of your hobby enough to let you go on like that for a while. Whatever you do, don't let her go!

I could say that you could try to find balance in other ways, such as restricting yourself to a couple of hours a day, but that's probably going to drive you up the wall as much as anything. I think the hard break is actually a good way to go, because it can remind you of what joys life brings when your mind is completely separated from the game. Even if you're only creating a few days a week, it's a constant mental investment, and in a way, you're still playing all the time in your head.

I've gone through two breaks like you've described and each time I feel like I'm emerging from underwater and taking my first breath in a long time. Even better, I return to LBP with renewed enthusiasm and fresh ideas and don't feel any of the burden of create mode burnout I tend to feel after a few months of playing the game.

Don't worry, I know how lucky I am.

Yeah, I feel the same way about the long break. It definitely feels good to get away from LBP. Lets me do other stuff, And spend time with the wife. Without the distraction of LBP. Plus when I get back, everyone's happy and I feel refreshed.

I wouldn't have it any other way.		2011-04-26 17:55:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641

I think I may have to take a full-time break in two weeks when my study leave begins... it's an interesting insight when people talk about their lives like this.2011-04-29 20:41:00

Author:
Unknown User

I think I may have to take a full-time break in two weeks when my study leave begins... it's an interesting insight when people talk about their lives like this.

Yeah, we all do what we have to do...

Just remember. LBP will be waiting when you're ready to get back to it.		2011-04-30 00:36:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641

Girls hate guys gaming all the time, period. No real reason, it just bothers them. If I'm wasting time flipping channels, she doesn't care, waste my time creating, and its annoying.


I explained to my wife that all guys have obsessive hobbies. Some guys watch sports all day, some have 3 broken cars in the front yard they are always fixing, some guys rebuild computers, etc. I enjoy creating on my down time. It my artistic outlet.

However, I never ever put LBP first. If she wants to watch tv, we watch it, if she wants to go out to eat, we go, if she wants to go for a walk, at go. I always stop the game, no matter what. She's still annoyed sometimes, but overall I think she accepts its my latest hobby for now. We have a really healthy marriage, never fight it yell, but I'm sure, what ever my next hobby is that I obsess over, she'll role her eyes at my silliness and continue to love me. 		2011-04-30 02:00:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

Girls hate guys gaming all the time, period. No real reason, it just bothers them. If I'm wasting time flipping channels, she doesn't care, waste my time creating, and its annoying.
Aww, please don't stereotype that all girls do that to their male significant others.

In fact, I'd be more annoyed with the flipping of TV channels, since creating uses more brain power. No offense to anyone here who enjoys watching TV for long amounts of hours.		2011-04-30 02:09:00

Author:
Qrii_Nakari
Posts: 204

Aww, please don't stereotype that all girls do that to their male significant others.

In fact, I'd be more annoyed with the flipping of TV channels, since creating uses more brain power. No offense to anyone here who enjoys watching TV for long amounts of hours.

Haha, sorry, guess its all the talk I hear at work from guys who can't meet up and play cause their spouse would get upset. I stereotyped guys a bit too in my comments, however, I didn't expect that anyone would take my comments to mean 100% of guys/girls.

But I understand your point. I'll be sure to consider my wording. 		2011-04-30 02:30:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

I'm in the same situation. My wife is not into gaming at all, plus I have 3 kids who are very active. Most of my play time is on the weekends, late at night when everyone is asleep and I still hear, "why did you stay up half the night, ugh, those games!" She doesn't understand the appeal of gaming. I tried to introduce her to gaming years ago with super mario world but she only lasted a few minutes. She don't complain too much because she knows that she and my children come first.2011-04-30 05:56:00

Author:
biorogue
Posts: 8424

Girls hate guys gaming all the time, period. No real reason, it just bothers them. If I'm wasting time flipping channels, she doesn't care, waste my time creating, and its annoying.


I explained to my wife that all guys have obsessive hobbies. Some guys watch sports all day, some have 3 broken cars in the front yard they are always fixing, some guys rebuild computers, etc. I enjoy creating on my down time. It my artistic outlet.

However, I never ever put LBP first. If she wants to watch tv, we watch it, if she wants to go out to eat, we go, if she wants to go for a walk, at go. I always stop the game, no matter what. She's still annoyed sometimes, but overall I think she accepts its my latest hobby for now. We have a really healthy marriage, never fight it yell, but I'm sure, what ever my next hobby is that I obsess over, she'll role her eyes at my silliness and continue to love me.

Yeah, my wife says I'd take the games over her.
I know she doesn't mean it. She just likes giving me a hard time. In the end she knows I always do the right thing.


I'm in the same situation. My wife is not into gaming at all, plus I have 3 kids who are very active. Most of my play time is on the weekends, late at night when everyone is asleep and I still hear, "why did you stay up half the night, ugh, those games!" She doesn't understand the appeal of gaming. I tried to introduce her to gaming years ago with super mario world but she only lasted a few minutes. She don't complain too much because she knows that she and my children come first.

It's nice to hear I'm not alone. I wish my wife was into gaming, but I know it's not gonna happen. I'm just glad she lets me get away with as much as I do. I do see a lot of this though.		2011-04-30 09:18:00

Author:
smasher
Posts: 641


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