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Just when you thought it was safe to come out and play, it’s going to get you and stop your enjoyment…
Like the prey, you are sitting there playing your game, but the predator is just waiting for the worst moment to attack, it’s going to make your life a living hell!
The vacuum cleaner:
Also known as:
The Hoover…
That thing your mother pushes around the house every 10 minutes…
This beast of creature waits until you get to the most difficult part of a game and then suddenly jumps into the room. Emitting a highly annoying and disorientating screech, it can force even the best gamers to mental breakdowns and screaming rages after they lose the level that they are on.
Survival tip: Play your game music through a pair or headphone really loudly and barricade the space in front of you so that nothing can block your view.
The dog:
Also known as:
The big hairy thing…
Dumb mutt…
Dogs don’t need consoles; every part of every day is a game for them. While you are trying to control that really delicate part of the game where precision is everything, the dog will slowly walk into the room. It will have you locked in its sights and nothing will change its path. Just as you think that you have passed that part of the game, the dog will nudge your arm to get your attention, bite you to try and get you to play with them and if neither of these works, it will most probably just jump on you. No matter how hard you try, this beast will always be able to stop you in your steps and ruin your game.
Survival tip: DO NOT use food to get rid of dog, will work at first but will only result in dog coming back for more. Either lock the dog outside or tie it up to a door.
The younger brother/sister:
Also known as:
Him…
Her…
It…
The only thing that these strange life forms have in their minds is destruction of your game! Nothing will be able to help you defend yourself against this. You may as well just turn your game off and hide it! They will walk into the room and start to talk to you and then they will ask you if they can play, as soon as you say “NO” or “Later,” they will start to get violent. If you do try to carry on, you will only suffer immensely. You will be forced to give up the single use of the game right in the middle of whatever you are doing and if you are very unlucky, you will have to give the game up altogether.
Survival tip: Try to have a packet of sweets handy and ONLY give them the sweets once they agree to go away.
This is the ultimate gaming predator though, prone to strike at any moment without any warning!
The mother:
Also known as:
The bringer of doom…
The vacuum cleaner’s best friend…
As I have already said, this is the worst nightmare for anybody playing games; she is prone to strike at any time and will usually be able to hinder any further progress in game playing. Also this predator hunts in groups with others so do not be surprised to see a combination of the above.
Finding any reason at any time to stop you from playing games, she will stroll into the room and make a random comment:
‘Stop being so sad’
‘Go do some housework’
‘Go to bed’
‘Arrrrrrghhh’
These are some of her favourite comments followed either by:
A hit round the head,
Her storming out of the room,
An hour-long lecture about how you should get a job,
Or if you are very unlucky she will just turn the power off and then use of the above…
Survival tip: Run! Run quickly!
Like the prey, you are sitting there playing your game, but the predator is just waiting for the worst moment to attack, it’s going to make your life a living hell!
The vacuum cleaner:
Also known as:
The Hoover…
That thing your mother pushes around the house every 10 minutes…
This beast of creature waits until you get to the most difficult part of a game and then suddenly jumps into the room. Emitting a highly annoying and disorientating screech, it can force even the best gamers to mental breakdowns and screaming rages after they lose the level that they are on.
Survival tip: Play your game music through a pair or headphone really loudly and barricade the space in front of you so that nothing can block your view.
The dog:
Also known as:
The big hairy thing…
Dumb mutt…
Dogs don’t need consoles; every part of every day is a game for them. While you are trying to control that really delicate part of the game where precision is everything, the dog will slowly walk into the room. It will have you locked in its sights and nothing will change its path. Just as you think that you have passed that part of the game, the dog will nudge your arm to get your attention, bite you to try and get you to play with them and if neither of these works, it will most probably just jump on you. No matter how hard you try, this beast will always be able to stop you in your steps and ruin your game.
Survival tip: DO NOT use food to get rid of dog, will work at first but will only result in dog coming back for more. Either lock the dog outside or tie it up to a door.
The younger brother/sister:
Also known as:
Him…
Her…
It…
The only thing that these strange life forms have in their minds is destruction of your game! Nothing will be able to help you defend yourself against this. You may as well just turn your game off and hide it! They will walk into the room and start to talk to you and then they will ask you if they can play, as soon as you say “NO” or “Later,” they will start to get violent. If you do try to carry on, you will only suffer immensely. You will be forced to give up the single use of the game right in the middle of whatever you are doing and if you are very unlucky, you will have to give the game up altogether.
Survival tip: Try to have a packet of sweets handy and ONLY give them the sweets once they agree to go away.
This is the ultimate gaming predator though, prone to strike at any moment without any warning!
The mother:
Also known as:
The bringer of doom…
The vacuum cleaner’s best friend…
As I have already said, this is the worst nightmare for anybody playing games; she is prone to strike at any time and will usually be able to hinder any further progress in game playing. Also this predator hunts in groups with others so do not be surprised to see a combination of the above.
Finding any reason at any time to stop you from playing games, she will stroll into the room and make a random comment:
‘Stop being so sad’
‘Go do some housework’
‘Go to bed’
‘Arrrrrrghhh’
These are some of her favourite comments followed either by:
A hit round the head,
Her storming out of the room,
An hour-long lecture about how you should get a job,
Or if you are very unlucky she will just turn the power off and then use of the above…
Survival tip: Run! Run quickly!
Shocktrooper wrote:
> Lol, funny topic, Phil.
>
> Love the bit about the mum.
>
> Good post.
>
> Thankfully I don't have a dog, and my bit-ch of a sister doesn't
> bother me whilst playing. I'm happily playing in my room without
> anything to disturb me, except my adorable, 1-year-old cat. I pause
> the game no matter what to fuss over the gorgeous feline, until she
> buggers off.
I got 3 dogs, a cat, and one sea monkey (don't ask!)...
They all annoy me, even the sea monkey!
I just shout at the dogs, 'OUT'....
The cat I just kick!
> Lol, funny topic, Phil.
>
> Love the bit about the mum.
>
> Good post.
>
> Thankfully I don't have a dog, and my bit-ch of a sister doesn't
> bother me whilst playing. I'm happily playing in my room without
> anything to disturb me, except my adorable, 1-year-old cat. I pause
> the game no matter what to fuss over the gorgeous feline, until she
> buggers off.
I got 3 dogs, a cat, and one sea monkey (don't ask!)...
They all annoy me, even the sea monkey!
I just shout at the dogs, 'OUT'....
The cat I just kick!
Lol, funny topic, Phil.
Love the bit about the mum.
Good post.
Thankfully I don't have a dog, and my bit-ch of a sister doesn't bother me whilst playing. I'm happily playing in my room without anything to disturb me, except my adorable, 1-year-old cat. I pause the game no matter what to fuss over the gorgeous feline, until she goes off.
Love the bit about the mum.
Good post.
Thankfully I don't have a dog, and my bit-ch of a sister doesn't bother me whilst playing. I'm happily playing in my room without anything to disturb me, except my adorable, 1-year-old cat. I pause the game no matter what to fuss over the gorgeous feline, until she goes off.
Just when you thought it was safe to come out and play, it’s going to get you and stop your enjoyment…
Like the prey, you are sitting there playing your game, but the predator is just waiting for the worst moment to attack, it’s going to make your life a living hell!
The vacuum cleaner:
Also known as:
The Hoover…
That thing your mother pushes around the house every 10 minutes…
This beast of creature waits until you get to the most difficult part of a game and then suddenly jumps into the room. Emitting a highly annoying and disorientating screech, it can force even the best gamers to mental breakdowns and screaming rages after they lose the level that they are on.
Survival tip: Play your game music through a pair or headphone really loudly and barricade the space in front of you so that nothing can block your view.
The dog:
Also known as:
The big hairy thing…
Dumb mutt…
Dogs don’t need consoles; every part of every day is a game for them. While you are trying to control that really delicate part of the game where precision is everything, the dog will slowly walk into the room. It will have you locked in its sights and nothing will change its path. Just as you think that you have passed that part of the game, the dog will nudge your arm to get your attention, bite you to try and get you to play with them and if neither of these works, it will most probably just jump on you. No matter how hard you try, this beast will always be able to stop you in your steps and ruin your game.
Survival tip: DO NOT use food to get rid of dog, will work at first but will only result in dog coming back for more. Either lock the dog outside or tie it up to a door.
The younger brother/sister:
Also known as:
Him…
Her…
It…
The only thing that these strange life forms have in their minds is destruction of your game! Nothing will be able to help you defend yourself against this. You may as well just turn your game off and hide it! They will walk into the room and start to talk to you and then they will ask you if they can play, as soon as you say “NO” or “Later,” they will start to get violent. If you do try to carry on, you will only suffer immensely. You will be forced to give up the single use of the game right in the middle of whatever you are doing and if you are very unlucky, you will have to give the game up altogether.
Survival tip: Try to have a packet of sweets handy and ONLY give them the sweets once they agree to go away.
This is the ultimate gaming predator though, prone to strike at any moment without any warning!
The mother:
Also known as:
The bringer of doom…
The vacuum cleaner’s best friend…
As I have already said, this is the worst nightmare for anybody playing games; she is prone to strike at any time and will usually be able to hinder any further progress in game playing. Also this predator hunts in groups with others so do not be surprised to see a combination of the above.
Finding any reason at any time to stop you from playing games, she will stroll into the room and make a random comment:
‘Stop being so sad’
‘Go do some housework’
‘Go to bed’
‘Arrrrrrghhh’
These are some of her favourite comments followed either by:
A hit round the head,
Her storming out of the room,
An hour-long lecture about how you should get a job,
Or if you are very unlucky she will just turn the power off and then use of the above…
Survival tip: Run! Run quickly!
Like the prey, you are sitting there playing your game, but the predator is just waiting for the worst moment to attack, it’s going to make your life a living hell!
The vacuum cleaner:
Also known as:
The Hoover…
That thing your mother pushes around the house every 10 minutes…
This beast of creature waits until you get to the most difficult part of a game and then suddenly jumps into the room. Emitting a highly annoying and disorientating screech, it can force even the best gamers to mental breakdowns and screaming rages after they lose the level that they are on.
Survival tip: Play your game music through a pair or headphone really loudly and barricade the space in front of you so that nothing can block your view.
The dog:
Also known as:
The big hairy thing…
Dumb mutt…
Dogs don’t need consoles; every part of every day is a game for them. While you are trying to control that really delicate part of the game where precision is everything, the dog will slowly walk into the room. It will have you locked in its sights and nothing will change its path. Just as you think that you have passed that part of the game, the dog will nudge your arm to get your attention, bite you to try and get you to play with them and if neither of these works, it will most probably just jump on you. No matter how hard you try, this beast will always be able to stop you in your steps and ruin your game.
Survival tip: DO NOT use food to get rid of dog, will work at first but will only result in dog coming back for more. Either lock the dog outside or tie it up to a door.
The younger brother/sister:
Also known as:
Him…
Her…
It…
The only thing that these strange life forms have in their minds is destruction of your game! Nothing will be able to help you defend yourself against this. You may as well just turn your game off and hide it! They will walk into the room and start to talk to you and then they will ask you if they can play, as soon as you say “NO” or “Later,” they will start to get violent. If you do try to carry on, you will only suffer immensely. You will be forced to give up the single use of the game right in the middle of whatever you are doing and if you are very unlucky, you will have to give the game up altogether.
Survival tip: Try to have a packet of sweets handy and ONLY give them the sweets once they agree to go away.
This is the ultimate gaming predator though, prone to strike at any moment without any warning!
The mother:
Also known as:
The bringer of doom…
The vacuum cleaner’s best friend…
As I have already said, this is the worst nightmare for anybody playing games; she is prone to strike at any time and will usually be able to hinder any further progress in game playing. Also this predator hunts in groups with others so do not be surprised to see a combination of the above.
Finding any reason at any time to stop you from playing games, she will stroll into the room and make a random comment:
‘Stop being so sad’
‘Go do some housework’
‘Go to bed’
‘Arrrrrrghhh’
These are some of her favourite comments followed either by:
A hit round the head,
Her storming out of the room,
An hour-long lecture about how you should get a job,
Or if you are very unlucky she will just turn the power off and then use of the above…
Survival tip: Run! Run quickly!