This mindset is something that I can definitely relate to. Dekar is growing up.
It's easy when you're young to play video games, because, well, the world is full of opportunities. There isn't one thing that requires particular focus, so you can spend your time doing whatever you please.
But then you get older, and a lot of those opportunities either eventualize, or disappear. Suddenly that freedom you once had is significantly diminished. If you want to achieve something in life, time needs to be directed into making the most of any opportunities you have left. Those opportunities won't be around forever.
At which point, smash gets demoted to hobby-status.
I also understand not wanting to lose, but also not having the time or energy required to win. It's a depressing thought, and something I have battled with for a number of years now. My reign in brawl ended not because I was truly trumped, but because I became unable to practice the game. I could see and feel my play worsening, but at the same time, felt unable to do anything about it. Watching yourself unable to do what you could before... It's hard.
So I can understand where Dekar is coming from because I've been there myself.
In the end, I'm still around because I think the scene can benefit from my presence. Even though I'm not winning anymore, I'm still around because I benefit the scene in other ways, and to be fair, that's why I don't think I can quit.
And I don't think Dekar can either.
You're one of us Dekar, you love smash and you love competing. Even if you're not winning, I find it hard to believe you're going anywhere.
You're just growing up.
It's easy when you're young to play video games, because, well, the world is full of opportunities. There isn't one thing that requires particular focus, so you can spend your time doing whatever you please.
But then you get older, and a lot of those opportunities either eventualize, or disappear. Suddenly that freedom you once had is significantly diminished. If you want to achieve something in life, time needs to be directed into making the most of any opportunities you have left. Those opportunities won't be around forever.
At which point, smash gets demoted to hobby-status.
I also understand not wanting to lose, but also not having the time or energy required to win. It's a depressing thought, and something I have battled with for a number of years now. My reign in brawl ended not because I was truly trumped, but because I became unable to practice the game. I could see and feel my play worsening, but at the same time, felt unable to do anything about it. Watching yourself unable to do what you could before... It's hard.
So I can understand where Dekar is coming from because I've been there myself.
In the end, I'm still around because I think the scene can benefit from my presence. Even though I'm not winning anymore, I'm still around because I benefit the scene in other ways, and to be fair, that's why I don't think I can quit.
And I don't think Dekar can either.
You're one of us Dekar, you love smash and you love competing. Even if you're not winning, I find it hard to believe you're going anywhere.
You're just growing up.
