StaceyPowers Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) I was reading @The Blackangel talking here about not having many options for entertainment anymore owing to being stuck in a wheelchair. While there is a lot of conversation about gaming taking people away from physical exercise, not everybody has the option of leading an "active lifestyle." I can relate to the limited-entertainment-options issue, though to a lesser extent. In my case, my chronic pain doesn’t stop me from going out or doing mild to moderate exercise, but it does stop me from pursuing a lot of activities I used to enjoy, prime among them being travel. It is very difficult to plan a trip when I know there is a likely chance that the entire experience will be blotted out by pain issues. Instead, I find that gaming is the closest thing to filling that particular life void. Nighttime when I game is when my body feels best, and in games, I can travel to other locations in a way that feels more “real” to me than physically travelling but being separated from experiences by my pain. I wish that benefits like this would receive more attention in media coverage. Gaming does not take all of us away from physical activities. For some of us, it simply is our “next best thing.” Can anyone else relate to this? If your health limits your physical capabilities and activities, do you find that gaming offers you experiences that help to fill some of the gaps? Edited October 3, 2019 by StaceyPowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I think pokemon go type games have some potential, they can make people move from their seat. If we make the variations in such games they can be used in many ways to improve health and keep people engaged too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpotato Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I too suffer from a motor disability, but I can walk and run, I'm to lazy to exercise but I'm still somehow active, I'm always moving around the city doing my errands and sometimes I go out with my girlfriend and we travel a couple of times a year, the only down side is that I cant walk barefoot in the sand without my legbraces so thats why I dont go to the beach that often. Somehow I'm still in good shape but I gained some weight in the last year xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 VR could be somewhat of an alternative but you don't want your pets looking at you like this kingpotato 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyxx Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I wouldn't consider gaming a replacement for physical activity but for people with disability it does offer escapism and opportunities to do things they are incapable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I don't have any serious health issues. However, though, my bodybuilding is highly limited by back problems. That's why I only lift 10 or 20 pound dumbbells - and if I need more action, I just have to do more reps. However, doing more reps can be boring so I have to be a master of keeping the mind occupied. Well, anyway, when it comes to sports games - I think gaming can be 2nd best to actually playing many times. Well, actually, there's no chance you could play a sports game - like on a video game. I mean, who is really going to be in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Cats and dogs are going to be confused with the VR and who knows people will even put on the glasses on them and make them react. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Video gaming can be fun. However, web development, music, 3D art creation or melding your hobby with web development (creating an art of music website) can be just as fun for some people. Well, I suppose it's a subjective issue with many different opinions. Anyway, what do you feel gives gaming a run for it's money (in regards to the topic)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I make the occasional YouTube video. They're nothing special, and I only have 2 videos uploaded at the moment anyway. But it's fun to do when the urge strikes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaucyPastaTho Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Simulator games have a certain physical fit to them especially the good and realistic ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 2:58 PM, Jayson said: Video gaming can be fun. However, web development, music, 3D art creation or melding your hobby with web development (creating an art of music website) can be just as fun for some people. Well, I suppose it's a subjective issue with many different opinions. Anyway, what do you feel gives gaming a run for it's money (in regards to the topic)? That would be pretty off topic because gaming and development both have their own shares of drawbacks which we can't discuss context in the gaming forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 3:28 AM, Jayson said: Video gaming can be fun. However, web development, music, 3D art creation or melding your hobby with web development (creating an art of music website) can be just as fun for some people. Well, I suppose it's a subjective issue with many different opinions. Anyway, what do you feel gives gaming a run for it's money (in regards to the topic)? Jayson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 8:49 AM, The Blackangel said: How did I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Jayson said: How did I do that? If you read that reply, you'd find that it goes tangent from the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
