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The new year is upon us. And, like last year, I’m off to make another list of New Year’s resolutions… most of which will be just for moot.
I’m sure me, like many others, will be making their own resolution lists. But what if we put a cool spin on it? And treat New Year’s Resolutions like a game? There are many instances where we can compare it to video games… let’s see what those points are, shall we?
- Bad Habits – Just like in gaming, there are bad habits that you can do without. For example, in a fighting game, I am often used to my combo “patterns”. This will work good vs an AI but will definitely fail against real people. So, just like bad habits in real life, you have to “unlearn” them to make your game better.
- Nice endings – playing a video game in normal or easy mode will make you see the “normal ending”. Why not pattern your new year resolutions like this? I mean, you can improve upon either work, school or personal life to accomplish bigger and better goals… this will be your “Nice Endings”. Digs?
- Achievements - For me, what gives games the ultimate replay value are the achievements. The perfect example of this would be Star Craft 2. I play the campaign again and again to test my skills and see if I can unlock the many achievements in the game. Just like in real life, you can prepare your own personal list to “unlock” these achievements. Best of luck to you.
- Helping Others – Great video games call upon teamwork and social skills to succeed. This, of course, mirrors the real world. Wouldn’t it be cool to make it your 2011 goal to help others? Be it your little brother or sister (helping him/her in homework or school projects), your parents, your co-workers or classmates; you’ll never run out of reasons to help others. The world will be a better place if we all do.
- Villains – Every great game has a great villain. To name a few, Sephiroth, Darth Vader, Kane, Bison, King Koopa, etc. We all loathe them and want to best them with our skills (and cooperation, see #4). You can personify villains in real life too. They may not be real persons but rather they can be like laziness, being late, not being true to your word, etc. Identify your own villains and add them to your list. Your goal is to strike them down in 2011.
There you have it. Your own list of resolutions compared to gaming. If you put this mindset, perhaps seeing through your new 2011 resolution lists will be much more easier (and fun). Feel free to share this article with your fellow gaming friends, ayt?
I wish you all the best in 2011 and may you go through your own lists in record time.
Strength and Honor!
Happy New Year to everyone. Wishing an awesome 2011 in gaming and in real life!
