Touchy subject: How have other people reacted to you playing AC? (if you're 16+)

[Grunge]

30, and i dont care what other people think. sometimes when i show people my town, they think its cool but i dont share with too many people publicly my interests.

 

[westeros]

I've tried explaining it to some of my friends that are unfamiliar with the series and the responses varied from "I want to try" to "That sounds kind of boring." So, I guess it really depends on whether the person in question plays video games and would appreciate a game like AC. I'm a 19 year old college student and I know a good amount of people that do play on a somewhat regular basis.

 

[Espurr96]

I don't give an Espurr's behind about what others think. People insist I play "mature" games such as Call of Dooty and sports games. Because those are totally real games....

 

[chaosomega]

ehh people hope it wont influence me making more puns.

 

[Lepidoptera]

I'm 28 and have only played WW and NL. My family is probably tired of hearing about AC. I have a bad habit. Its really hard for me to not talk about stuff I'm obsessed with. Other then that they seem ok with it. As for work: I get the feeling most of my coworkers think I'm slow. They don't pay much attention to what I play. Once in a while someone may comment about my game. They usually ask why I play it so much.

 

[teanigami]

Most people that are my age (18) play sports, go to parties, watch TV, sleep... so it's unusual that I play this. Luckily I have an amazing group of friends that also play AC. My boyfriend doesn't like it and tells me that it's stupid, but he's not being mean. I play AC and he plays COD. I tell him that it's stupid and so we're even. I don't really talk about AC with people I don't know as well because usually they'll think it's boring or stupid.

 

[Burumun]

I'm 16, and the only thing my friends and classmates comment on is the fact that I play it constantly. Some of them think it's a little boring, but no one makes fun of me or anything for it. I doubt I would care if they did, though.

 

[Mello]

20. Sometimes I decline hanging out in favor of playing animal crossing. The reaction I get is usually, "why...?" I've forgotten why I play by now, it's just sort of integrated into my daily routine, but I think that's alright.

 

[Neriifur]

lol yeah it seems like the type of game your average guy would primarily call "gay" but once u get sucked in, you cannot get out o.o i dont what kind of brain tricks and psychology stuff the game developers are pulling off, but it is working! This game is awesome!

Haha yeah... I remember back in 2002 I brought AC to my friend's house when the GCN version came out.. and I was playing it with my best friend at the time and they all thought it was so weird. Hahaha. My BF asked me the other day when I'll get to a new map, and I'm just like there are no new maps <_< I'm sure the game looks weird to outsiders. I like SIM style and collecting games, so I can never resist AC. ;P

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I'm glad there's post merges xD Haha it's so cool how many people around my age that play this game. When I was playing a previous game.. it was full of mostly just out of high school age groups.. mostly 18-21. I'm 28 and feel a bit more comfortable in this game socially than I did in that one. ..And yeah I notice the age range is HUGE is AC, but the age range wasn't more-so in the game I was playing, so this feels nicer.

 

[Ankhes]

I'm 47 and soon to be 48 years old. My hubby bought me my 3DS and several copies of ACNL and I really love this game to death! My husband is supportive even tho he abandoned the game because he found it too repetitive for him, but he gave his copy to me and sees why I enjoy it.

Currently, my aunt, who is 79, is living with my husband and I while we search for a house in the state we recently moved into. She is very judgmental about me playing ANY game and I don't even play as much as I would like because if I so much as touch one of my "electronic jobbies" I get nasty remarks. Her remarks are along the lines of her being in a generation that believes in spending their time in "better ways" and other remarks that are too hurtful for me to state here.

I am typing this as she is sitting not far from me and I'm glad she doesn't know that it is about the game or any game at all. I know I shouldn't let what she thinks get me down, but it does. I'm gradually getting better about it as I no longer cry about it (I am a chronic depressive) but I still don't have the cajones to just ignore her as much as I should and do what I want. After all, what is there to do in a cramped and tiny apartment that doesn't require much cleaning? If I read she criticizes me, if I watch a movie she criticizes me, and if I game I ALWAYS get a snarky remark.

I am so happy and pleased that there are many people my age and even older who love this game and gaming in general and don't judge. I just can't wait to get into a house so that once my husband and I have our own living area I don't have to feel self-conscious every minute.

Gah! She just looked over at me and I scrolled this page down so there would be no chance that she would see what I've just typed... I can't wait until she goes to bed at 10:00-ish so I can play a bit!

 

[Brookie]

Omg my mom is the same way!!! I think it's because she is 52 and my dads 60. And im only 17 XD but yeah she keeps saying how it fries ur brain and "makes u fat" no. -.-TOO MUCH FOOD makes you fat! Not videogames. It is just a correlation! And yet she sits for days watching tv all the dang day and has the audacity to comment on videogaming when ITS THE SAME THING. Except mayb3 better, because at least you are excercising your mind.

 

[Tiffany]

I am 30 and have played AC since the original gamecube version(a friend got me hooked on it). My husband knows I play this, not his kinda game, but he just says "Do your thing."

 

[Ankhes]

I'm a bit heavy these days, too, and that is due to stress-eating the wrong stuff and being cramped up in a tiny space. The reason I'm so "busy" and away from hobbies is due to all the house-hunting and research on my own and husband's time to try and find houses for sale that will meet our needs and affordability.

But...YES! I totally agree that reading is really no different in that our brains are kept active. What difference does it make if you exercise your mind with a book or a game? I love both and see no real difference. I just wish that the person I love so dearly would keep her opinions to herself and just let me enjoy myself in the manner I wish until the time comes when I'll be active again in many physical ways to keep up the house and yard and such.

I just am dismayed at judgementalism and people concerning themselves so much with what OTHER people enjoy.

 

[bluegoat14]

I only have a few acquaintances my age and maybe two or three of them play, just not as actively as I do.

As far as everyone else- If it ever comes up in conversation, people usually are neutral, but I can tell that some others judge. I don't let them influence what I play; I like Animal Crossing and if they don't like it, too bad.

 

[Swiftstream]

All my friends and parents say its a bad addicting game that i should stop playing.

But I still play it cuz im a rebel

{I'm 13 }

 

[Kailani]

That's unfortunate Swiftstream, but at least the game brings you comfort and allows you to take control of a town entirely yours, something that they can't have themselves or understand.

I myself have had unfortunately bad experiences with people. I'm going on 19 in a couple weeks and am currently attending a smaller university. I'm living on campus and on my floor I'm basically known as 'the weird gamer girl' of course xD I'm proud of that title, but the attitude I get from half the people is really concerning. I've been ridiculed and embarrassed for not fitting in with people well as I positively despise alcohol/drugs, parties, and generally social situations with people I am not close to; things that most people my age revolve their life around.

I don't know any other person in my life that has played Animal Crossing before, and that's mainly the reason I came to this board I can be nerdy about New Leaf here without judgement, not that I mind it that much but after a while I'll admit it has got to me. Luckily my boyfriend (who originally thought the game was stupid) thinks it is kind of cute and interesting now, and whenever he says anything bad about it I can just challenge him to a match in Call of Duty over it (and win, but I know he'll never admit I'm a better player than he is).

 

[Kahzel]

I'm 20, and with my friends with ages 15-25 they mix between "oh you play that game, i want it" and "how do you keep your life with such a demanding and addicting game?" stances.

so far the "worst" reaction to me playing AC was from a college friend who said "how can you stand that annoying sound they make when they talk". But nothing about "me playing AC" as a bad thing.

And a couple "i don't understand why you like games so much, it's not my kind of thing" within my politics social circle (i'm pretty active on those things, not lately tho), but that's more of a general thing.

 

[Ankhes]

(((HUGS))) to Swiftstream, Kailani, and anyone else who has had bad or sad experiences just because you love a game!

We all should be able to enjoy what we want to enjoy when and if we can. If it is a game, then so be it. What's the harm? We can relax, enjoy, and be in control of something we enjoy. Nobody deserves to be ridiculed or called names.

I can't believe that I'm pushing 50 and being treated like an irresponsible child by an aunt I dearly love. I never neglect house and home and I think that what little time I can get in with this game should be my business alone. I'm sure you all feel the same.

I think that all this is a HUGE reason I came to this board. I've found like-minded people who are kind and friendly and we can all talk and enjoy something in common.

I'm also painfully shy in RL so this really helps me with that. Well, the Board more than the game, but the game helps me, too. When I open my town or visit someone, even if only rarely right now, it really helps ease my social fears a little at a time.

In a way, ACNL has changed my life for the better.

 

[LovelySweetDream]

so far the "worst" reaction to me playing AC was from a college friend who said "how can you stand that annoying sound they make when they talk"

I laughed so hard when i read that part, lol. I think if my friend had said that to me, i would've replied "It's rude to make fun of the way someone talks" lol. The animals actually sound out the words when they talk just really sped up. I actually like entertaining myself by making them say words in Spanish sometimes, like when they ask me for a catchphrase or when i restart my town.

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Dang girl, you parents sound exactly like my parents, my parents are really old too, and go on about that whole video games will rot your mind crud. My parents are also really old like in their 60's.My parent also sit around all day watching TV but "apparently that's fine" It's a little weird how we're both in the same situation. Except I'm 19.

 

[Tish]

Well, a lot of people that I tell about AC they don't know what that is. The other half love it. I work at best buy, so my co workers don't care and have actually played before. (ha) A few of my friends played it for the game cube (As did I) so theres no judging, they know it's an oldie.

(I'm 20)

Also!!

so far the "worst" reaction to me playing AC was from a college friend who said "how can you stand that annoying sound they make when they talk".