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More than an obsession

Posted 05-31-2012 at 03:12 AM by Slog Bait
Today I realized that I have been playing AO and AE continuously for well over half my life. I've replayed them continuously and at this point I know the games so well I could probably replicate them perfectly if I was given the means to.

They never really lost their charm and I am genuinely surprised they managed to keep a hold of me for so many years.

And I get overly excited when I talk about Oddworld to people. I've shown it to countless people and the great news about that is OWI and JAW will have more supporters, but sometimes I sit here and wonder.

Why doesn't it bug people that I'm so obsessed with these games? A lot of the time I speak with other people, when they complain about others they almost always bring up an obsession of the person they're complaining about. They're usually more mainstream things, but then when I turn around and start talking about Oddworld they don't bat an eyelash.

And when I run into other people who knew about Oddworld long before I came along they'll catch some of my references to it and they'll say something along the lines of, "Oh man, that was a good game." but when I start talking about it in depth they just smile and nod because well, obviously they're not as into the games as I am, but they don't seem to mind at all even when I hit critical mass.

If I even mention Homestuck a lot of the times I get shot down immediately or bashed and treat me like I'm the scum of the earth, but I mention Oddworld and people either become interested or don't mind me obsessively talking about it. I'm not even close to being as into Homestuck as I am Oddworld.

It's just... confusing. I don't know.
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Phylum's Avatar
If you genuinely love it people can tell when you talk about it and are happy to listen.

That's why people don't hate me for crapping on about flutes/music.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 03:36 AM by Phylum

Varrok's Avatar
You're all sick
Posted 05-31-2012 at 05:41 AM by Varrok

OANST's Avatar
You need a new obsession. Lanning will never again put out a product worth buying.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 06:12 AM by OANST

Ridg3's Avatar
OANST is a fountain of optimism.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 07:41 AM by Ridg3

OANST's Avatar
OANST is a fountain of realism.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 07:49 AM by OANST

RoryF's Avatar
OANST can crush anyone's hope.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 07:51 AM by RoryF

MeechMunchie's Avatar
OANST smokes everyone's dope.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 08:08 AM by MeechMunchie

Ridg3's Avatar
OANST gives OM360 a gentle grope.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 08:56 AM by Ridg3

RoryF's Avatar
Why me? :O
Posted 05-31-2012 at 09:10 AM by RoryF

OANST's Avatar
OANST had a turtle named Mr. Pokelope.

This is now a real blog.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 09:20 AM by OANST

Wil's Avatar
Thanks, OANST. :'(

*quits job*
Posted 05-31-2012 at 12:20 PM by Wil

OANST's Avatar
Oh, I was just funnin'. I have the utmost faith in the future of Oddworld.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 12:34 PM by OANST

MeechMunchie's Avatar
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Mr. Pokelope
:
Mr. Pokeylope
:
Mr. Pokeylope
Or is Mr. Pokelope a different turtle from Whispering Oaks, hmm?
Posted 05-31-2012 at 12:34 PM by MeechMunchie

OANST's Avatar
Our turtles name was Pokeylope. No relation to Pokelope.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 12:51 PM by OANST

Spooce-aholic's Avatar
You're Lanning, Wil?
Posted 05-31-2012 at 12:58 PM by Spooce-aholic

OANST's Avatar
Yes.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 01:17 PM by OANST

STM's Avatar
You're, Lanning Will?
Posted 05-31-2012 at 01:23 PM by STM

OANST's Avatar
YES.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 01:46 PM by OANST

Mr. Bungle's Avatar
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OANST smokes everyone's dope.
So that's why I can't find any. Should've known, that crafty inchpony.
Posted 05-31-2012 at 10:10 PM by Mr. Bungle

Crashpunk's Avatar
Will Lanning, You're?
Posted 06-01-2012 at 09:42 AM by Crashpunk

OANST's Avatar
YES!
Posted 06-01-2012 at 10:12 AM by OANST

STM's Avatar
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Will Lanning, You're?
You're doing it wrong.

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YES!
By association, so are you.

Cunts.
Posted 06-01-2012 at 10:49 AM by STM

 

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