Kain6th
Smash Ace
Is there a point in constant playing where you just have to step away from the wii for a bit to take a breather? What do you do watch tv, eat, take a nap?
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How long can you play really good until you need a break?
- Thread starter Kain6th
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MPH Deku
Smash Journeyman
It's VERY WELL. How long can you play VERY WELL.
If a thread like this was created yesterday, why would you make another one? Add in the fact that it got closed, and then you get a useless thread. Please try using the search feature next time, it saves lives. 
Kain6th
Smash Ace
Ok im sorry, but which other thread are you talking about?
Kain6th
Smash Ace
I mean im just naturally curious to know because im not sure when I myself need to take a break. I guess it might be when i start messing up more often than I should. So i guess i just wanted some ideas on how long to play, how long should i take a break (how long do you guys take breaks?), what's a good way to refresh yourself so when you get back from your break you are able to perform very well, etc. Maybe I should have thought this topic through more.
Project D
Smash Journeyman
If I'm having fun, then my limit would be about 1hour then from then on, it'll drop and concentration decreases, to recover, I just stop playing, go on my computer and play a different game lol/or eat/ or take a nap.
If I'm not having fun, I just don't feel like playing my best at all, e.g. sudden lag spike then another 1 minute later and the lag lasts about 20 seconds X(, so I'd say if i'm not having fun, about 10 minutes
If I'm not having fun, I just don't feel like playing my best at all, e.g. sudden lag spike then another 1 minute later and the lag lasts about 20 seconds X(, so I'd say if i'm not having fun, about 10 minutes
Super Shadow Brawler 99
Smash Apprentice
Depending on my opponent, I can play well for two hours. After that I might start to slow down and fool around, but playing against a good player will keep me playing for hours.
Anonymous24
Smash Apprentice
For me hmm it would have to say when I'm bored with the competition online and I dont play hard which is almost every sec. If its offline well I never get tired because I'm training my main (link).The only time I do take a break is HW,basketball,hanging out with my friends, or playing another game
xXTACXx
Smash Journeyman
depends intirely on the opponent. If our matchs are intense ill play all day, if not then he quits in like half a hour 
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wh1te5had0w
Smash Journeyman
As long as I want.
SpongeBathBill
Smash Ace
I've never actually had the opportunity to reach my limit (life, etc gets in the way), but if I'm playing someone better than me or with whom I'm having some really good or close matches, man...I feel like I could go forever.
LuLLo
Smash Ace
Never really got to my limits, my max playtime was 6-7 hours or so, and my friends got bored but I wanted to play on. It all depends on what you have eaten, what you've done that day, how tired/active you are. I do however retract myself every once in a while and sit out 2 games, I just go for a smoke and then Smash on.
Red Arremer
Smash Legend
I normally can only play up to 1-2 hour(s) straight before I need to take a break. I have a heredetary defect on my finger joints, causing them to hurt extremely after being used in such a manner. They almost burn like the fires of hell.
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poekmon
Fo' evah .
Warchief Lyjalas
Smash Rookie
I can play up to 1hour yeah
thekingsdinner666
Smash Apprentice
Wasting 2 minutes thinking up a cute little comment like that isn't that cool. Why can't you answer normally by saying something like, "I play for about 1/1 my life." It's not that that's normal, but you suggested that you never take breaks.
Seriously, you sound like my grandma.
Popertop
Smash Champion
It depends on who I'm playing.
If they are terrible, I'll lose interest and sandbag.
If they are really good, I'll play for a long time.
If they are mediocre, about two to three hours.
If they are terrible, I'll lose interest and sandbag.
If they are really good, I'll play for a long time.
If they are mediocre, about two to three hours.
Ikenomon
Smash Apprentice
At an estimate, I normally last for 45 min. to a 1 hour and a half. But variables could occur that will effect for how long I play until I really need a break. Some of these include how much homework I have, the player I'm fighting, if it was a good day or bad day, any exercise that I force myself to do, any chores, is it the weekends or school day, etc.
I don't last very long anyways...unless I'm having fun.
I don't last very long anyways...unless I'm having fun.
This beats Straked's quote, I'm sorry Straked
I usually just take breaks to eat when playing smash
ghoztmazta1
Smash Rookie
i can play 24h in streak anyway, i got so good concentration so i can play all day if i want to, put i have to eat and drink sometimes. But my fingers might hurt then i mybe do something else some minutes then i go back
Dark 3nergy
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Same here.
But usually the first 3-5 matches are definitely warm ups for me. No johns here, but i have to really warm up first in order to be able to start playing well.
But ya if you get a good opponent to friendly and if you enjoy the matches you can literally go all day.
Choose another character, or be Wario! they'll never see it coming
dancingfrogman
Smash Ace
How long? It depends, as with life. If it's a bad brawler, I'll put up for so long beating them with the same tactics over and over again, but if I lose, I'll try and keep brawling until I've proven wrothy. That and life's a ***** and blockage of your time-wasting abilities.
Chaos Reign
Smash Cadet
When I play with someone close to my skill level I can usually play for 7+ hours... The only reason why I stop is because it's almost always around 3:00 am by that time, and I have to do homework the next day lol.
Pez55
Smash Apprentice
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Sorry, I'll put more thought into my posts now.
I don't really take brakes, I play until I get bored, happy?
Dai Tian
Smash Journeyman
Usually 2 hours before I start screwing up or mistiming things. So I take a break for a bit and come back for another couple of hours... Repeat the process and at about 6-7 hours I go "Yeah, that's enough for the day".
PMKNG
Smash Ace
I can go for as long as I want, basically until physical limitations like sleep deprivation, or my fingers start getting sore.
cookieM0Nster
Smash Champion
like 8 hours. yea, i am perfect. usually by then i play with hacks, so....
The_Rake
Smash Lord
For me it gets to a point when you just feel like you're not at your best. It's hard to describe but symptoms of it include slight drowsyness and tiredness, particularly in joints if you havn't moved.
I usually get this after about 2hours or so. You start to notice it when you make silly mistakes quite often.
I usually get this after about 2hours or so. You start to notice it when you make silly mistakes quite often.
JigglyPunch
Smash Apprentice
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I can go 16 hours. I spend the rest of it sleeping.
Monkey Business
Smash Cadet
forever and ever
Apollo$
Smash Ace
I have to take a break since my fingers start to hurt and I start to get motion sickness.
-Kiros-
Smash Journeyman
Lol motion sickness?
On topic: about 2 hours. I never have anyone really good to play with, and CPU's get old fast, but my spacing can always be improved upon vs CPU's. I played Melee for like 6 hours a couple years ago, nonstop. Without shielding once (lol I was a noob).
On topic: about 2 hours. I never have anyone really good to play with, and CPU's get old fast, but my spacing can always be improved upon vs CPU's. I played Melee for like 6 hours a couple years ago, nonstop. Without shielding once (lol I was a noob).