First, I would like to begin with a disclaimer: this is in no way meant to accuse anyone of any wrongdoing or to say that I wish to be left alone. Quite to the contrary, this is meant to explain my seemingly elusive nature online/on PSN, and to reassure everyone it’s not that I’m trying to ignore you.
Okay, so as some of you may know, I have a lot of online friends. Following from that, I also have a lot of “PSN friends.” At one point PSN gave me a notification telling me I had too many friends and couldn’t add anymore, so I had to delete some that I hadn’t played with in a long time. Now it seems to let me go over that limit, but regardless, the system is strange. Thus, I created an alternate account to add any new friends I wished, as I needed. So, I have two PSN accounts, both with a fair sum of friends. Some are from FSD, some I just came across on PSN, some I know IRL, and some are from other places. Regardless, many of them play DOA.
Next, I should mention that my internet sucks. My cable/internet service provider is COX, and as I’ve been informed, they are free to spike and drop my net speed whenever they damn well please (usually when taxed/pressured by many other users coming online). So sometimes, it’s smooth as silk, but it can also drop to complete shit or die out completely at a moment’s notice (and yes, I used wired). It’s very, very frustrating, but I try and make do. Usually, the least amount of people are on late at night, around 11 PM to 2 AM (Pacific Standard Time). And so if I get on to play casually, that’s usually when I prefer to do it.
So I’m not on much during the day because firstly, I hate dealing with the random internet. Secondly, I’m trying to wean off of how much video games I play in order to be more productive in other facets of life. But I am a gamer, and I love to game, so sometimes I do come on. Usually, this is because I’ve said to someone I will (ie: someone has asked to play some 1v1s on FSD). Once I sign on during the normal daylight hours, I usually receive about 4-6 invites (usually DOA) in the first minute. In addition, I am in a scramble to figure out how my internet is doing at the given time and if I can play with the person I said I would come on to play. Then, if I’m trying to be considerate, I have to message each person who sent me something telling them at the current moment I’m occupied, and if they can hit me up later.
Additionally, since my internet can be a pain and since PSN takes so long to sign in, sometimes I leave my console on and my profile signed in whilst I go AFK to get a snack or something of the sort. I also switch inputs on my monitor to go between my PS3 and PC. I can also be in the middle of a match, or speaking to someone else, or trying to set-up lobby stuff. I can get messages during these periods and not see them for some time. Sometimes, I'm also just testing things in the training room, uploading videos/replays, or looking to play a different game entirely.
The point of this is to say: I cannot physically get to everyone all the time. I would like to, because you’re all great, but unfortunately, it’s not something that’s actually feasible to do. This isn't to say don’t invite me to games and the such because I love to play with you all, just know that I am not always able to respond, whether that be to accept or reject the invitation. I’m honored to have such good friends, and I hope to continue having a blast with you all. If you want to play, just hit me up, and I'll do my best to work something out. Cheers.
Okay, so as some of you may know, I have a lot of online friends. Following from that, I also have a lot of “PSN friends.” At one point PSN gave me a notification telling me I had too many friends and couldn’t add anymore, so I had to delete some that I hadn’t played with in a long time. Now it seems to let me go over that limit, but regardless, the system is strange. Thus, I created an alternate account to add any new friends I wished, as I needed. So, I have two PSN accounts, both with a fair sum of friends. Some are from FSD, some I just came across on PSN, some I know IRL, and some are from other places. Regardless, many of them play DOA.
Next, I should mention that my internet sucks. My cable/internet service provider is COX, and as I’ve been informed, they are free to spike and drop my net speed whenever they damn well please (usually when taxed/pressured by many other users coming online). So sometimes, it’s smooth as silk, but it can also drop to complete shit or die out completely at a moment’s notice (and yes, I used wired). It’s very, very frustrating, but I try and make do. Usually, the least amount of people are on late at night, around 11 PM to 2 AM (Pacific Standard Time). And so if I get on to play casually, that’s usually when I prefer to do it.
So I’m not on much during the day because firstly, I hate dealing with the random internet. Secondly, I’m trying to wean off of how much video games I play in order to be more productive in other facets of life. But I am a gamer, and I love to game, so sometimes I do come on. Usually, this is because I’ve said to someone I will (ie: someone has asked to play some 1v1s on FSD). Once I sign on during the normal daylight hours, I usually receive about 4-6 invites (usually DOA) in the first minute. In addition, I am in a scramble to figure out how my internet is doing at the given time and if I can play with the person I said I would come on to play. Then, if I’m trying to be considerate, I have to message each person who sent me something telling them at the current moment I’m occupied, and if they can hit me up later.
Additionally, since my internet can be a pain and since PSN takes so long to sign in, sometimes I leave my console on and my profile signed in whilst I go AFK to get a snack or something of the sort. I also switch inputs on my monitor to go between my PS3 and PC. I can also be in the middle of a match, or speaking to someone else, or trying to set-up lobby stuff. I can get messages during these periods and not see them for some time. Sometimes, I'm also just testing things in the training room, uploading videos/replays, or looking to play a different game entirely.
The point of this is to say: I cannot physically get to everyone all the time. I would like to, because you’re all great, but unfortunately, it’s not something that’s actually feasible to do. This isn't to say don’t invite me to games and the such because I love to play with you all, just know that I am not always able to respond, whether that be to accept or reject the invitation. I’m honored to have such good friends, and I hope to continue having a blast with you all. If you want to play, just hit me up, and I'll do my best to work something out. Cheers.
