Do you let your homies win?
Sometimes when they have a bad streak. Then they will know, even in defeat, I have already won.
>>332068768
What are they doing?!
>>332069014
properly using a controller
>>332068768
They gotta earn that win bro.
It's pretty annoying, since they're all shit at good fighting games. Even when we play divekick they're still free
Why the fuck are they holding the analog stick like that
>>332069243
cause they are gamer girls
>>332069086
>>332068768
rarely. I start sandbagging/trolling and hope they can capitalize on it
>>332068768
Only when I'm winning too much, I want them to stay interested so I pull my punches. They don't do the same for me though.
>>332068768
To be fair that pad hurts your thumb like a bitch after a while, but damn.
>>332068768
I'll start sandbagging at the beginning if it's a new game they've never played or whenever they start doing bad.
Of course they never realize it and start talking shit and I end up stomping them right after.
And then they get so pissed or salty that they refuse to play that game ever again.
Fuck you Brandon.
What? No. Going easy on someone is what pathetic losers do. You don't get better at something by having it easy. If that was the case then they'd just make you do first grade math class in high school instead of something like calculus or geometry.
No room for mercy on these streets. Get gud or get out
>>332069014
I have a friend who does this. He says it's because of "muh joystick experience" since he thinks he's some kind of ace pilot though he's only ever sat on his ass and played fps all day
>>332069425
what am I looking at here
like I dont' keep up with BMX at all but I don't think the average race should look like a game of ninja warrior
>>332069461
My sister does this with every single game we ever played
>>332068768
I used to occasionally let my dad win because he sucked at videogames
>>332069425
I'd be pissed if I paid money for this.
>>332069715
Womens 2011 Moto X Enduro
It was hilarious https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h3s19jjEeHE
>>332070017
working one for america
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lCKeDl0l9c
Yea bbecause the loser takes it in the ass. I'm a better gamer and used to win 100% of the time but I lost once and now I make sure I lose every time.
>>332069425
Just step on the fucking gas.
How the fuck can anyone expect to get over a fucking log if you try to WALK your bike?
I dont wanna lose after talking shit, fuck sandbagging
Depends on what we're playing. Smash? Fuck no. They aren't terrible at that, so they can take losses. Street Fighter and other fighting games? Yes, because I have no one else to play with and if I keep beating them over and over, then they get discouraged.
>>332069461
I hate when people get salty about losing. Whats the point? Stop crying, focus, and get good.
>>332069243
>that one kid who would hold it on the left side and reach across the fucking controller to the stick despite being shown how to hold the controller right
>>332068768
My Dad used to do this, was used to an Atari / Arcade joystick.
This is pretty relevant to OP. So say that me and a friend are playing Street Fighter or Killer Instinct; any fighting game. I'm more experienced than him and will win 90% of our matches. He knows what he is doing, but isn't as good.
Should I ever intentionally throw a game? I mean, make it subtle, like "drop" a combo, not block an obvious overhead or jump in, miss my confirms, do stupid shit on wakeup, stuff like that. Or should I play at my normal level? How do I approach this situation? If I beat his ass constantly, I feel like there won't be any enjoyment for him.
>>332068768
Never, you must earn your wins, a hard-fought battle is a reward for us both.
Sometimes we'll adjust the health ratios on fighting games if one of us is significantly more experienced though.
>>332068768
fucking americans
>>332070136
You give human beings too much respect, critical thinking skills need to be taught.
There are dozens if not hundreds of casualties a month from jet-ski accidents, JUST because people forget that you cant turn the damn thing without gas.
>>332070371
Just adjust the handicap settings in his favor and play normally.
>>332070554
Artificial handicaps are fucking retarded.
>>332068768
Sometimes
Only because I don't want them to be discouraged about playing with me. Then as they get better then I step it up.
But in general I tend to go hard so they learn.
>>332068768
I let my older brother win sometimes mainly because I get afraid that he would yell or hit me.Although if he starts talking to much shit than no fucks will be given
>>332070449
why does this picture make my dick hard
>>332070371
Depends on the person, I think. I regularly practice with someone else (about the only person I really play against, the rest of our friends have no interest in fighitng games) and he beats me in most games 80% of the time.
But if he were to sandbag at all, that's it I'm out. Some people just hate when people halfass their fights. At least in most games I'm enough of a threat to him that he can't really pull his punches even though he usually wins regardless.
>>332070371
i dont think you should intentionally throw a game, just don't play super seriously
fuck around and do shit that you know will probably not work but would look cool if it did
if you throw a game, your friend won't become a better player. at least if you fuck around, it's your fault but your friend will still be able to improve
>>332070371
>Should I ever intentionally throw a game?
No
You say he knows what he's doing but isn't as good.
He won't get good if he gets easy wins. He'll just say "well I'm doing this right apparently" and never evolve as a player
Throwing matches creates shitty players. The only way to get good is trial by fire.
>>332070590
I don't see a problem with them, in most games they just give the other player more or less health.
>>332070371
If you do this to your friend you're not only doubting his intelligence by thinking he doesn't notice but also impeding any real improvement.
Real fighting games are the only time you should go hard, If you want him to improve, tell him what you're doing, what links and what doesn't. Dont be a faggot, sandbagging ruins friendships.
No I don't do it with friends, however when I'm playing against my wifes son I let him win to make him feel like a winner. My wife goes out a lot at the weekend because she works a stressful job and needs to let her hair down, so when I'm playing Smash bros with him I often let him win to make him feel better and more at ease with me, he still respects me as the alpha of the household though
>>332070737
>>332070707
>>332070654
Cheers lads, been avoiding playing him for a while because of this, but I think I'll go ask if he wants his ass kicked now.
>>332070246
Nintendo should have never let such a retarded controller get passed the testing stage anyway.
>>332068768
I don't usually sandbag right away, but if the difference in strength is glaring, I'll find some way to impede myself because if I don't, neither of us will have fun. For instance, I play as character I hate in fighting games, or impose restrictions like not using the A button in party games.
>>332069425
>the pad hurts your thumb
someone who has never used their hands to do anything
>>332068768
I did once, because we were trying out a new fighting game and we switched characters every match.
I was having a win streak but wanted to try another character, so I let my friend win to not have to do another rematch.
He noticed I went easy on him and got extremely disappointed.
That is the the OBJECTIVELY BEST way to hold the controller.
Unless you have manlet hands, try holding it like that, you will be able to reach every button on the controller at the same time.
>>332068768
>tfw no latina gf to play smash with
>the world's worst designed controller by console manufacturer ever
>complain that people have no clue how to use it "properly"
The first few times gloves are off, but after that I usually pick another character I am not as proficient in, or self-impose some internal penalty on myself.
>>332068768
>implying /v/ has friends
>>332071136
I let someone win once
They keep reminding me how they beat me that one time and I have to remind them that it hasn't happened again since
I don't get bent out of shape about it, but to be reminded of mercy (they were practically in tears because they kept losing to me) like I legitimately lost to them is the worst
Don't EVER let someone win, not even a girl
You must always crush them, even if they're an 8 years old girl
>>332068768
Not enough. It's why we don't play fighting games anymore.
>>332068768
If it's a game they've never played before and are clearly not good at, then yeah I throw a couple matches to keep people interested.
Otherwise, you better prepare that ass boy because Im coming to fuck you hard.
I also used to play with the thumb & index finger technique. With every controller that is, it feels best with the dualshock form factor (both hands) you can be way more precise with it. With just thumbs you have to correct your movements and you tend to under/overshot
>8 drinks in.
>Bring out the N64.
>Pop in Goldeneye.
>Everyone's hooting and hollering about how much ass they're going to kick.
>None of us have played multiplayer GE in at least 16/17 years.
>All of my old instincts kick in as soon as the game starts.
>Proceed to zip around the map and stucklock everyone to death as the shoot at where I was.
>"Stop screen-looking!"
>"Everyone gang up on anon!"
>"This isn't fair!"
>Take the match, 20-2.
>"We aren't playing this anymore tonight, anon. You don't play fair."
>mfw I accidentally created a time machine back to the year 2000.
>>332068768
That depends on the situation. Normally I go all out, but if they're visibly getting upset then I'll hold back and let them win a few. Controlling the flow of the battle and knowing when's the right time to lose can even be its own game.
>>332069425
Oh God it just kept going...
>>332070164
fixed that for ya
