If I attempted to fill today’s post with my usual Sunday post of what I have been playing then it would be a fairly blank post. the holiday season can do that to a gamer.
What I have been able to play recently, although, is some Yugioh. I’ve been attending more and more tournaments as of late and it’s been reminding me why these games are great, and I’m not taking about the collecting.
If you’ve watched Pokémon, Yugioh or any of the shows tied to these products, you’ve no doubt seen the messages that they try to impress on the kids. And not just the “buy more shit” but the “believe in yourself” and “friendship matters” shit. And I hate to say it but it’s true. These games really do help bring out more than just pocket money.
I’ve known I’ve had a patience issue for a while but I’ve been very impatient with trying to fix it. And let’s face it. While we teach that patience is a virtue, we’re living in an age where waiting is an inconvenience. Slow internet? Holy shit, what a crime. Commercials? I deserve to skip these. Hell, most people don’t even wait for the tv broadcast, they download the show. But this is an issue aside from what I’m talking about.
Playing Yugioh has reminded me about the power of patience. Hasty playing leads to lost games. Taking time to think out what I’m doing is important. A small lesson from a hobby, to be sure, but a helpful one. Focus also comes into play, and really it’s a good all around aid. Now let’s see if I can get around to winning some tournaments.
