Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Articles
New articles
New comments
Search articles
Pinball DB
Pinball Tables
Pinball Games
What's new
New posts
New articles
New profile posts
New article comments
Latest activity
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Welcome Back to Digital Pinball Fans -
please read this first
For latest updates, follow Digital Pinball Fans on
Facebook
and
Twitter
Home
Forums
Other Talk
Off-Topic/Forum Discussion
What does pinball, generally speaking, mean to you?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Richard B" data-source="post: 9704" data-attributes="member: 306"><p>It's a way to relax and unwind, and serves much the same purpose as casual video games. I've noticed, though, that I haven't played much non-pinball Live Arcade games since TPA came out, and I only play a handful of regular 360 games, such as Skyrim, UMVC 3, and whatever local (or system link) two player co-op games I can find (a dying breed). I suspect this trend will continue, as the video game industry has degenerated into clones and sequels, with only occasional bright spots (L. A. Noire, the upcoming Bioshock Infinite, and maybe even the Tomb Raider reboot). </p><p>I have noticed a Zen-like nature in that I do best when, as Obi-Wan suggested, you "let go your conscious self, and go on instinct". Trying to hard, or concentrating too much on getting a good score, usually leads to failure. Also, like life, your attitude is important. Not letting it get to you when you lose your balls will inevitably lead to higher scores. When I get two fast drains and don't get upset or wanting to start over, I often do really well on that final ball.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard B, post: 9704, member: 306"] It's a way to relax and unwind, and serves much the same purpose as casual video games. I've noticed, though, that I haven't played much non-pinball Live Arcade games since TPA came out, and I only play a handful of regular 360 games, such as Skyrim, UMVC 3, and whatever local (or system link) two player co-op games I can find (a dying breed). I suspect this trend will continue, as the video game industry has degenerated into clones and sequels, with only occasional bright spots (L. A. Noire, the upcoming Bioshock Infinite, and maybe even the Tomb Raider reboot). I have noticed a Zen-like nature in that I do best when, as Obi-Wan suggested, you "let go your conscious self, and go on instinct". Trying to hard, or concentrating too much on getting a good score, usually leads to failure. Also, like life, your attitude is important. Not letting it get to you when you lose your balls will inevitably lead to higher scores. When I get two fast drains and don't get upset or wanting to start over, I often do really well on that final ball. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Members online
Pinballwiz45b
Latest posts
Z
Strategies.
Latest: Zaphod77
Apr 18, 2024
WHO dunnit (1995)
Y
AtGames Legends pinball
Latest: yespage
Apr 15, 2024
Digital Pinball Cabinets
Master List of Issues: Pinball FX
Latest: Pinballwiz45b
Apr 13, 2024
Pinball FX (4)
We are back with a new site
Latest: Ian Longstaff
Apr 8, 2024
Other Pinball Games
Z
5X Jackpot build strategy (POTO)
Latest: Zaphod77
Apr 5, 2024
Phantom of the Opera (1990)
Home
Forums
Other Talk
Off-Topic/Forum Discussion
What does pinball, generally speaking, mean to you?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top