Loss of skill with time

[Crystallion]

If there is a thread like that, I didn't find it and yes, I did search

Okay, is there anyone besides me who has a sudden loss of skill in video games? Let me explain it to you: When I played Super Mario Bros. on the NES in my childhood (I think I was four or five at the time), I could play through it, it did take me some time, but I did it. Same with the following sequels, SMB 2 and 3. And now I wonder: How did I do this?

I could not imagine me playing this game through to the end today. It could be that the games were challenging at the times, or maybe that I play it on my computer since my NES lacks a cable (I don't even know which one -.- I lost my manual), but I haven't been able to do it since then. And it hurts my pride... I'm proud when it comes to video games. I'm not the best, yes, but I'm not bad either. I just want to play like I used to play, my fingers used to push buttons way faster than they do now. Am I getting old? And is there anyone who experiences the same troubles like me?

 

[knightzy]

no you can it is not a skill for life if you dont practic you will lose it.try ebay and use pictures to match the cables and buy the one you missing,me being younger i never owned a system before the n64.

 

[Crystallion]

Of course, training is a huge part in getting better at the game, but as I already said, my fingers don't move so fast anymore. When I was a kid and I played SMB 3, I just jumped over the pits without thinking first, and I succeeded because of my finger work. And now I just think about every step I make and I seem to always fail. It's like an important part of me gets sucked out, and I still play regularly. I mean, if training was that important, then I would never have gotten through the game when I was young since I didn't "train" like one is supposed to do, I just played, and that was the end of the story.

 

[Warlock*G]

Same here. I remember I could beat Sonic 2 with ease before. Now... ****ed if I do.