Pfft. Delayed gratification is one of those lies that adults tell, like “if you drink coffee, it’ll stunt your growth” or “Doing your homework builds character.”
This is why I don’t play games like that—I don’t have the patience for grinding.
Whatever happened to the days when you could just jump into a game and play it through to completion with the only thing you needed was skill and the personal knowledge of how to work the controls?
I appreciate grinding. I’m not the strongest gamer in the world, and any game that lets you level up so that you can earn the ability to win is great. It sure beats quitting the game. And let’s not mention “pay to win” games. You can cram your 1500 gems for $99 up your…
I do like how they do leveling up in the Suikoden games were you will quickly get to the recommend level it just a few battles even if it with a character at level 5 the dungeon is level 60 and it has a soft cap where it takes 200 battles to level up.
Averagemoe almost 4 years ago
If he wants to lecture Phoebe, he should do it right now. Don’t wait.
codycab almost 4 years ago
I do the same with all RPGs, starting with Super Mario RPG. Then came Mario & Luigi where you can dodge and counter attacks. Nintendo is brilliant!
Uncle Kenny almost 4 years ago
I’d a lot rather ride a unicorn than play a video game any day.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Pfft. Delayed gratification is one of those lies that adults tell, like “if you drink coffee, it’ll stunt your growth” or “Doing your homework builds character.”
Antiyonder almost 4 years ago
Doing so on Dragon Quest of the Stars, Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Crystal.
I feel your pain Ethan (again name of Phoebe’s dad).
Kwen almost 4 years ago
Just get the modded version, Dad, and get your life back.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
She still young. She will learn.
Neo Stryder almost 4 years ago
That’s why I hate RPGs… except Child of Light… and Chrono Trigger.
Vet Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The true test of a gamer. Grinding.
scyphi26 almost 4 years ago
This is why I don’t play games like that—I don’t have the patience for grinding.
Whatever happened to the days when you could just jump into a game and play it through to completion with the only thing you needed was skill and the personal knowledge of how to work the controls?
Fortran Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Reminds me of the days I was playing Diablo and got tired of the grind. Eventually just found some cheats, became God-like and had a lot more fun.
Wizard4168 almost 4 years ago
“Delayed gratification” is one thing, but this sounds a lot more like just turning play into a chore.
RyanOrtega almost 4 years ago
He’s in the zone, I think.
EricHagusaSmith almost 4 years ago
Bringing back memories of Zelda II.
Ermine Notyours almost 4 years ago
Grinding in front of your daughter? Shame on you! (What? Oh, different kind of grinding.)
Billavi Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I appreciate grinding. I’m not the strongest gamer in the world, and any game that lets you level up so that you can earn the ability to win is great. It sure beats quitting the game. And let’s not mention “pay to win” games. You can cram your 1500 gems for $99 up your…
DDrazen almost 4 years ago
“Ride My Unicorn” was a song by the Moody Blues, right?
Some nerd who likes comics almost 4 years ago
Dad grinding:boredMe grinding Fortnite:“AAAH OOH OH JEEZ AAAAAH”
CoffeeKitty37 almost 4 years ago
Video games > unicorns
.uʍop ǝpısdn ǝɹɐ no⅄ almost 4 years ago
That is me playing mario 3d world trying to get to the final level
Kid Covid over 3 years ago
Pokemon in a nutshell… BUT IT’S STILL FUN!
Hephaestus16 13 days ago
I do like how they do leveling up in the Suikoden games were you will quickly get to the recommend level it just a few battles even if it with a character at level 5 the dungeon is level 60 and it has a soft cap where it takes 200 battles to level up.