Lucky Sevens Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The thought of murdering life like people is a dream come true. I can play out my darkest fantasies without harming a soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeebuuus Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I've seen what the mods can do for the graphics of GTA4. Photorealistic maps but the pedestrians are not much different. GTA5 graphic mods will have insanely realistic buildings. It will be interesting if they could do it for the npcs as well. New controversy in the future, "Are video games too realistic for our children to tell the difference between reality and fantasy." Many gamers will defend their hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo_33 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I agree kinda, it's like the dogs too, I hope they make it so you can't kill them. I mean, I'm all for shooting someones head off in a game but shooting a dog in a game is just plain ew lol Shooting humans is okay, but shooting animals is bad, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliWolf420 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 All I want it to be is an overall fun game. I want to enjoy myself, that's why I play games. GTA IV was fun, for a while. I spent so much time on each of the games in the III generation (especially San Andreas) and even play them to this day. GTA IV I finished once and played on for about a month, but then I didn't touch it until LATD came out. Played that and then played it for a few weeks, stopped until BOGT came out, played that and enjoyed it much longer than the main game. They just need to strike a balance between realism and fun, Ballad got that down perfectly. IV didn't because there's little to do outside of the missions except hang out with the other characters, most of whom were annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsjack Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Sevens Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 "Are video games too realistic for our children to tell the difference between reality and fantasy." Many gamers will defend their hobby. These games are not for kids, so there is no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArienMC Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 After just watching some Saints Row 3 gameplay videos, please make it as realistic as possible! That game looks so retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outplug Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Go back to IV, go back to SA. Or don't play. Simple, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I will sort of derail this thread but for a good cause. I think GTA going on the "realistic" path, there should be some choices involved. No, I'm not having a teenage wet dream of "kill anyone who you want or spare everyone and the story goes on", its not that. But I remember in GTA IV, a moment that somewhat bothered me. I don't know if you guys will remember, but there is that mission (you get it from a pedestrian) where you have to make sure the wife is cheating the husband, and then, some time later, the dude calls you and he tells you he "killed her" and asks you to dump the car. I was disgusted because the guy is actually crazy, I didn't wanted to be part of this. So, I slide a grenade below the car (trust me, to this very day I can't believe how well it went) and head shot the dude. 30 min's (real time) later, the dude calls me again and asks me to do the same mission. Obviously the game wished me to do it. Now, back on the point. I believe more choice would be good. Being able to take some paths could make the whole realism thing funnier and honestly, less disturbing. This mission in my example is a good idea of something that could've been tweaked to allow more choice and expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nihilist Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch The Zero Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 After just watching some Saints Row 3 gameplay videos, please make it as realistic as possible! That game looks so retarded. Saints Row was never appealing to me anyway, looks like a game for mentally retarded children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaroSpain Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 It has to be realistic. The trailer looks f*cking amazing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Sevens Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 But I remember in GTA IV, a moment that somewhat bothered me. I don't know if you guys will remember, but there is that mission (you get it from a pedestrian) where you have to make sure the wife is cheating the husband, and then, some time later, the dude calls you and he tells you he "killed her" and asks you to dump the car. I was disgusted because the guy is actually crazy, I didn't wanted to be part of this. So, I slide a grenade below the car (trust me, to this very day I can't believe how well it went) and head shot the dude. I'll let you in on a little secret. You didn't really kill her, she was not alive, she was just pixels on a screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeebuuus Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'm not for censorship of any kind. I just know how the upity parents, politicians, and pundits(the 3 p's) would react. You see how they react now just imagine how they will react then. It will be a controversy and I'll just roll my eyes as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turin88 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 It will always be just a game to me, no matter how realistic it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. I mean the points your making... are you saying that since you can distinguish between fantasy and reality that there is no limit for you? I don't know if you have played fallout 3, but there is one segment where you control a child in a game within a game. You have to do a variety of tasks- the final one? Go on a violent rampage and murder other kids as well as adults with a kitchen knife. Of course there is an alternative to this and the majority of the players do the alternative So are you saying that since you know that it is a video game you would have no problem opting for the rampage and not the alternative? Anyway my point is this. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality, but still certain images are so unsettling that even though I know they are not real they make me uncomfortable. GTA has not crossed this threshold for me yet, but as it gets more and more realistic, it will approach that threshold. And no I am not saying that I can not handle that- I have seen incredibly violent movies. But even in the most violent of movies, the murder of an innocent person will only happen a few times, but in a photorealistic GTA- doing that over and over and over again? I think I would opt out. Thats all Im saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Sevens Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. Which makes you a pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nihilist Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. I mean the points your making... are you saying that since you can distinguish between fantasy and reality that there is no limit for you? I don't know if you have played fallout 3, but there is one segment where you control a child in a game within a game. You have to do a variety of tasks- the final one? Go on a violent rampage and murder other kids as well as adults with a kitchen knife. Of course there is an alternative to this and the majority of the players do the alternative So are you saying that since you know that it is a video game you would have no problem opting for the rampage and not the alternative? Anyway my point is this. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality, but still certain images are so unsettling that even though I know they are not real they make me uncomfortable. GTA has not crossed this threshold for me yet, but as it gets more and more realistic, it will approach that threshold. And no I am not saying that I can not handle that- I have seen incredibly violent movies. But even in the most violent of movies, the murder of an innocent person will only happen a few times, but in a photorealistic GTA- doing that over and over and over again? I think I would opt out. Thats all Im saying. I'm not categorizing you into either of those, I'm categorizing you into the either being able to handle reality, or not. Whether that makes you psycho or a pussy is completely up to your own understanding of whether telling reality from fantasy is just that, psycho or pussy. But to me, it's simply as I put it, not understanding what's reality and what's not, and how you handle it. As for Fallout 3, yes I have played it, and know what you're talking about. And I can say without hesitation, that I have absolutely no problem whatsoever, opting for the bloody rampage part, rather than the alternative (which I have plenty of times on play throughs of Fallout 3). Solely because I know my actions have no consequence in the real world or on myself, and that when I got out on the town after playing GTA of Fallout 3, I have no urge or feeling at all, to grab a weapon of some kind and kill people for the hell of it. Those who cannot control their thoughts and emotions, need help, but I am not one of those people, I am in full control of my thoughts and emotions. And like I said, if in the future you're buying a game you know is going to be bloody, and has photorealistic graphics when you kill people, then maybe you shouldn't be buying it in the first place because you know how it's probably going to make you feel. Or if you are buying it anyway, you understand that the images you're likely to no doubt see, are really just no problem because you're not going to go out and reenact them or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. Which makes you a pussy. Seriously though? you wouldn't be phased by that at all? Im a man who like his entertainment obscene as f*ck. I listen to wu tang, my favorite show is its always sunny, and of course I play hella gta. But seeing random peds gunned down in photo realistic graphics is stretching it man!!!!! I don't think Im a pussy for saying that... It would be like watching the movie elephant, except only the spree scene over and over again. If you wouldn't be phased by that then fine you win. I guess I am a pussy in comparison to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Well, I sometimes feel touched by the games I play, yes. I know "it's just a game", so I don't kill myself of guilty or sadness of whatever, but yeah, art has the power to move us, to touch us and to make us feel disgusted, happy, sad... Sure, we all know its not ""real life"", but that doesn't mean people can't be touched by something, you know? And my point was, with realism, there should come choice. Yes, it's just a bunch of pixels on screen, but once in a while it's good to know what to do with those pixels or not do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. I mean the points your making... are you saying that since you can distinguish between fantasy and reality that there is no limit for you? I don't know if you have played fallout 3, but there is one segment where you control a child in a game within a game. You have to do a variety of tasks- the final one? Go on a violent rampage and murder other kids as well as adults with a kitchen knife. Of course there is an alternative to this and the majority of the players do the alternative So are you saying that since you know that it is a video game you would have no problem opting for the rampage and not the alternative? Anyway my point is this. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality, but still certain images are so unsettling that even though I know they are not real they make me uncomfortable. GTA has not crossed this threshold for me yet, but as it gets more and more realistic, it will approach that threshold. And no I am not saying that I can not handle that- I have seen incredibly violent movies. But even in the most violent of movies, the murder of an innocent person will only happen a few times, but in a photorealistic GTA- doing that over and over and over again? I think I would opt out. Thats all Im saying. I'm not categorizing you into either of those, I'm categorizing you into the either being able to handle reality, or not. Whether that makes you psycho or a pussy is completely up to your own understanding of whether telling reality from fantasy is just that, psycho or pussy. But to me, it's simply as I put it, not understanding what's reality and what's not, and how you handle it. As for Fallout 3, yes I have played it, and know what you're talking about. And I can say without hesitation, that I have absolutely no problem whatsoever, opting for the bloody rampage part, rather than the alternative (which I have plenty of times on play throughs of Fallout 3). Solely because I know my actions have no consequence in the real world or on myself, and that when I got out on the town after playing GTA of Fallout 3, I have no urge or feeling at all, to grab a weapon of some kind and kill people for the hell of it. Those who cannot control their thoughts and emotions, need help, but I am not one of those people, I am in full control of my thoughts and emotions. And like I said, if in the future you're buying a game you know is going to be bloody, and has photorealistic graphics when you kill people, then maybe you shouldn't be buying it in the first place because you know how it's probably going to make you feel. Or if you are buying it anyway, you understand that the images you're likely to no doubt see, are really just no problem because you're not going to go out and reenact them or whatever. HOw are you managing to miss out on what Im saying completely!!!!!!!! This is not an issue of not distinguishing between fantasy and reality!!! THis is an issue of some images being so disturbing that even though they aren't real they get to you. Ok fine I get it, you have no limits, you aren't phased by anything. You can murder children in a video game and not feel anything because you know its a video game. Ok good for you! Theres nothing wrong with that, you have no limits and I respect that. I am just saying that I do have limits when it comes to my entertainment. Edited November 5, 2011 by zippo55312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. I mean the points your making... are you saying that since you can distinguish between fantasy and reality that there is no limit for you? I don't know if you have played fallout 3, but there is one segment where you control a child in a game within a game. You have to do a variety of tasks- the final one? Go on a violent rampage and murder other kids as well as adults with a kitchen knife. Of course there is an alternative to this and the majority of the players do the alternative So are you saying that since you know that it is a video game you would have no problem opting for the rampage and not the alternative? Anyway my point is this. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality, but still certain images are so unsettling that even though I know they are not real they make me uncomfortable. GTA has not crossed this threshold for me yet, but as it gets more and more realistic, it will approach that threshold. And no I am not saying that I can not handle that- I have seen incredibly violent movies. But even in the most violent of movies, the murder of an innocent person will only happen a few times, but in a photorealistic GTA- doing that over and over and over again? I think I would opt out. Thats all Im saying. I'm not categorizing you into either of those, I'm categorizing you into the either being able to handle reality, or not. Whether that makes you psycho or a pussy is completely up to your own understanding of whether telling reality from fantasy is just that, psycho or pussy. But to me, it's simply as I put it, not understanding what's reality and what's not, and how you handle it. As for Fallout 3, yes I have played it, and know what you're talking about. And I can say without hesitation, that I have absolutely no problem whatsoever, opting for the bloody rampage part, rather than the alternative (which I have plenty of times on play throughs of Fallout 3). Solely because I know my actions have no consequence in the real world or on myself, and that when I got out on the town after playing GTA of Fallout 3, I have no urge or feeling at all, to grab a weapon of some kind and kill people for the hell of it. Those who cannot control their thoughts and emotions, need help, but I am not one of those people, I am in full control of my thoughts and emotions. And like I said, if in the future you're buying a game you know is going to be bloody, and has photorealistic graphics when you kill people, then maybe you shouldn't be buying it in the first place because you know how it's probably going to make you feel. Or if you are buying it anyway, you understand that the images you're likely to no doubt see, are really just no problem because you're not going to go out and reenact them or whatever. By the way your name is "the nihilist". oh so your one of those people... I suppose you subscribe to some weird political philosophy, and think that everything should be legalized. Not that you have ever done any illegal drugs since you were never one of the cool kids growing, and are to this day very socially awkward. I'm sure you minored in Russian in college and majored in something strange. I also would not be surprised if you collected old military gear. Is that an accurate description? I would be surprised if it is not right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nihilist Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 whoa whoa whoa, dudes it's a game. The ability to differentiate between a video game and real life is one which comes naturally. If not then there is something wrong with you. If i go on GTA just to do a killing spree cos its funny then so be it. I wouldn't go outside and do that, i'm not f*cked up. Put it this way, they're pixels, they don't have feelings, families, jobs or friends. Don't matter how real they look, if you cannot differentiate between pixels and real life then a trip to the psychiatrist is needed. Either that or you are one of those whiney women that go on radio/tv shows to complain about it Not really bro... theres an in between, which is that I would feel very uncomfortable seeing a photorealistic person beg for their life and then get shot, so I would choose not to do that. And as we get closer to that point I am gonna start to feel some of that weirdness. There is no in between what's real and what's fantasy. What you see outside your window, that's real. What's on your GTAIV disk, that's fake and won't ever be real. If you're buying a game in the future, whether GTA or whatever, that has photorealistic graphics, and you know it's about killing, maiming, etc. then either realize that those people (thought they look real, aren't) or just don't buy it. There is no middle ground between reality and fantasy, simple as that. When you fail to realize that, no matter what the game or whatever it is, you're looking at, then you might want to get some psychological help. Thats not what Im saying, what I am saying is that you are categorizing me as either a psycho or a pussy. I am saying I don't fit into either of those groups. The reason I would be disturbed by a photo realistic game is not because I can't distinguish between fantasy and reality, rather, it is because I would find the images disturbing. I mean the points your making... are you saying that since you can distinguish between fantasy and reality that there is no limit for you? I don't know if you have played fallout 3, but there is one segment where you control a child in a game within a game. You have to do a variety of tasks- the final one? Go on a violent rampage and murder other kids as well as adults with a kitchen knife. Of course there is an alternative to this and the majority of the players do the alternative So are you saying that since you know that it is a video game you would have no problem opting for the rampage and not the alternative? Anyway my point is this. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality, but still certain images are so unsettling that even though I know they are not real they make me uncomfortable. GTA has not crossed this threshold for me yet, but as it gets more and more realistic, it will approach that threshold. And no I am not saying that I can not handle that- I have seen incredibly violent movies. But even in the most violent of movies, the murder of an innocent person will only happen a few times, but in a photorealistic GTA- doing that over and over and over again? I think I would opt out. Thats all Im saying. I'm not categorizing you into either of those, I'm categorizing you into the either being able to handle reality, or not. Whether that makes you psycho or a pussy is completely up to your own understanding of whether telling reality from fantasy is just that, psycho or pussy. But to me, it's simply as I put it, not understanding what's reality and what's not, and how you handle it. As for Fallout 3, yes I have played it, and know what you're talking about. And I can say without hesitation, that I have absolutely no problem whatsoever, opting for the bloody rampage part, rather than the alternative (which I have plenty of times on play throughs of Fallout 3). Solely because I know my actions have no consequence in the real world or on myself, and that when I got out on the town after playing GTA of Fallout 3, I have no urge or feeling at all, to grab a weapon of some kind and kill people for the hell of it. Those who cannot control their thoughts and emotions, need help, but I am not one of those people, I am in full control of my thoughts and emotions. And like I said, if in the future you're buying a game you know is going to be bloody, and has photorealistic graphics when you kill people, then maybe you shouldn't be buying it in the first place because you know how it's probably going to make you feel. Or if you are buying it anyway, you understand that the images you're likely to no doubt see, are really just no problem because you're not going to go out and reenact them or whatever. HOw are you managing to miss out on what Im saying completely!!!!!!!! This is not an issue of not distinguishing between fantasy and reality!!! THis is an issue of some images being so disturbing that even though they aren't real they get to you. Ok fine I get it, you have no limits, you aren't phased by anything. You can murder children in a video game and not feel anything because you know its a video game. Ok good for you! Theres nothing wrong with that, you have no limits and I respect that. I am just saying that I do have limits when it comes to my entertainment. I did address your point, but it must not have been in a way you saw acceptable. I did however comment on it. I stated that if you're buying a game, where you know it's going to have people getting killed with photorealistic graphics, then you shouldn't buy it because you know how it will effect you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Yeah ur right you did address my point. I just didn't read the full paragraph that you wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliboy101 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I get what you mean. But why worry about that when it's not a problem right now? I, personally, deal with that type of stuff when it comes time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temperjames Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Has anyone mentioned that Dan Houser said in a past interview that he wants to keep making GTA games until "real life and our games are indistinguisable". Sorry if this has been mentioned, I didn't read every post. So it seems that they're essentially striving to do JUST what you're finding weird and offputting. I dunno, I think only society and the consumers will dictate whether that's what will happen or not. I mean obviously with new technology it WILL end up happening. It's good that you mentioned this, because it reminded me of Dan Houser saying that a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death2Drugs Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I actually agree somewhat. We know... it's pixels/textures/ones and zeros/whatever. It's just that it might seem creepy to some, or just simply disturbing. We've probably had those moments with this game. But this is GTA and people get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippo55312 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 I actually agree somewhat. We know... it's pixels/textures/ones and zeros/whatever. It's just that it might seem creepy to some, or just simply disturbing. We've probably had those moments with this game. But this is GTA and people get used to it. Yeah exactly... y'all can stop saying that its just a video game and whatnot. We know that, but like someone else said its art and it has the power to make you feel a certain way. And as technology progresses the art of video games holds more and more power. And at a certain point, at least for me, it will get so powerful that it'll have the ability to make me feel uncomfortable. And yes we aren't near that point yet, but we are heading in that direction. And gta 5 is the next step in that direction. I think it will feel slightly different going on a rampage in gta 5 then in any other game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelouch The Zero Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 A game is a GAME! and that's all there is to it, i'm sure most of us that have common sense know how to tell the difference between a Video Game and real life, end of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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