I used to play semi-competitive Halo 2 (just in-state tourneys, etc.) and I threw my controller in a hotel room after a tourney that I lost and busted it (one of two controllers I ever threw). I kept the broken controller, and at any tourney I went to after that I always had it with me so I could take anger out on it. I smashed it further a few times just playing games solo in my room when I was really frustrated.. last time I checked it was in a few pieces looking real FUBAR (luckily I haven't felt smash-happy in a couple years). Besides that controller, I just listen to music and yell... haha
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
Originally posted by: SNESchamp
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
Originally posted by: SNESchamp
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
I was talking about SMB 1. I beat it last night though. Still, thank you for your support.
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
Originally posted by: SNESchamp
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
I was talking about SMB 1. I beat it last night though. Still, thank you for your support.
I dont play online anymore because I used to get too angry. My PS3 controller sailed across the room, smashed a few pictures frames and went halfway though the wall. So yeah, no more of that.
That controller throwing habit started as a kid though. My cousin threw his MAX controller at the TV and blamed me for it. After that I started doing it when I would get frustrated. In my younger days there were a handful of games I smashed as well. T&C Surf Design comes to mind.
Now that I pay good money for stuff, and that money takes a long time to earn, I have a lot more respect for my surroundings. Thats was the best cure for me.
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Maybe try gaining some perspective so that an NES game is no longer rage-inducing.
I have perspective. A video game that cheats (looking at you, Need for Speed Most Wanted on the 360) can still be rage inducing.
It's only game, why you heff to be mad?
I just call Ilya Bryzgalov and that calms me down.
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
I was talking about SMB 1. I beat it last night though. Still, thank you for your support.
Just keep one busted controller around as a spikin' controller. Worked well for me in my youth; had one broken Atari controller I could slam on the floor in rage.
This is genius, lol. Keep an old Sega CD around to jump off the couch onto!
Haha, nice. The "Spikin' Controller", I like that.
I love games. There is no questioning that. I'm also very unskilled at certain games and that can be a problem sometimes. I have done amazing things in games like Mega Man 2 and have gotten very far in Ninja Gaiden, but I can't get passed 8-3 on Mario Bros and the rage is terrible. I really want to enjoy myself, but I have been trying for so freaking long. Any tips on improving in a calm and collected manner?
I appreciate any input.
To the OP: Let's get you through this together... You're having troubles with SMB 3? Don't be ashamed. Objectively speaking, I think it's still pretty tricky. Stick with it. World 8-3, you said?
Like I said, go into world 8 with a metric fuck ton of lives, even use the 99 life trick along the way, YOU CAN DO IT! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
Hell, don't hesitate to use a power-up. If you've earned it along the way, go for it!
I was talking about SMB 1. I beat it last night though. Still, thank you for your support.
Haha, gotcha. SMB can be a bit trickier, too.
Well, good job!
That controller throwing habit started as a kid though. My cousin threw his MAX controller at the TV and blamed me for it. After that I started doing it when I would get frustrated. In my younger days there were a handful of games I smashed as well. T&C Surf Design comes to mind.
Now that I pay good money for stuff, and that money takes a long time to earn, I have a lot more respect for my surroundings. Thats was the best cure for me.