This is more a post about myself than anything else concerning gaming. No, gaming does not revolves around me (or you guys will be kissing my feet by now) but I feel that a significant part of my life has been invested in gaming.
Gaming bonds people. For some of you loners out there who play Solitaire *raises hand*, you might not be included. However, if you’re a quiet, introvert sort of person in real life but happen to be an extrovert in your favourite dungeon crawler, then you might not realize that you have made lots of acquaintances and a few friends who play the same dungeon crawler as you.
But I guess I was pretty much an online personality (you could only see how I look like, not that you’re that interested, during deals) until my first foray into gamer gatherings. And I can tell you (solitaire playing guy) that online does not bond people like offline does! It certainly helps to meet people for dinner, chat with them about the latest gaming news, share your first gaming experience and then head to the arcade for a little battle of nervous control.
After my first offline experience (sounds like sex, doesn’t it?), stuff seemed to progress at a faster rate than before. I became “known” to the people who used to know me as an online personality. We forged somewhat closer bonds. Quite a number of gatherings were organized to bring people together. Barbeques, chalets, karaokes, movies, outings.
The sgGamers forums were set up by three friends who wanted to make more friends. A community where we actually do more web quizzes than discuss about gaming. In the end though, we’re all gamers who enjoy a game of Mario Party 5 together when the occasion comes for yet another gathering.
