Thinking of quitting trophies...

[Super-Fly Spider-Guy]

I've been way into trophies for a good 2 years now, I've let them sometimes be the reason I've purchased games, I've let them sometimes be the reason I didn't purchase a game. I love them, and I never thought this day could come, but

 

I'm thinking of quitting trophies.

 

I recently got a Wii U/2DS, and I've been getting more and more into my phone and it's emulators. I noticed before that aside from finishing off my Saints Row plat about a week ago, there's been nothing on PlayStation that I've played for more than five minutes in a while, which is unheard of for me.

 

Meanwhile I've been playing the shit out of Mario Kart 8 with my girlfriend, a bunch of games for 3DS that despite looking like shit compared to Vita I can't pull myself away from, and hours upon hours of emulated Tony Hawk 3 glory.

 

Has this happened to any of you guys, have you left the trophy chase, or have you fallen back into the loving embrace of that sweet popping sound?

 

Despite our usually fine relationship, I won't lie, behind trophy's back, I'd been dreaming of a world without her, a world where I could play games on easy and not worry about missing a trophy, a world where I could be the one who says when I'm done with a game, so 2004 basically.

 

To me, as weird as it may seem to some of you, trophies were a genuine life goal for a bit, it wasn't like if I didn't get X amount of plats I'd jump off a bridge or anything, but it was more, well, I mean gaming is a huge part of my life and has been ever since I got my PS2 a bit over 10 years ago, trophies were like a virtual checklist of accomplishments, which I guess they're meant to be, but I really felt proud when I popped a hard platinum or completed a game in a series I loved.

 

And I feel horrible for this, but much like when you try to dump someone and you think back on how much fun you've had together, I don't know what to do or which way to go. If I say with trophy, it could dictate my entire gaming life til death do us part, but if I leave her now, what if I stay away for a while and then a sweet exclusive comes out years later and I get it and I see how great trophies are and I miss it. #Conflicted

 

tl;dr: I'm insane. Bai.

[rafael_martines]

Well everything changes with a girlfriend and if she play games with it's a bonus so I support your decision

[straysheep87]

Once a trophy stack, you'll never go back.

[Xxleonardo97xX]

Happens every now and then, hopefully one day I quit for good.

[xZoneHunter]

There is no reason why you can't hunt trophies, and play games without trophies at the same time. Just play whatever you feel like playing. 

[maurjen]

I had thought about it before cause sometimes you can just keep playing games as some sort of religion or commitment. Everytime You got a plat you tend to get satisfied to get more. One day I would retire from gaming for trophies but its not at this time as of yet since I still have a goal to finish

[Super-Fly Spider-Guy]

Well everything changes with a girlfriend and if she play games with it's a bonus so I support your decision

I got her to jump on the PSN about a year ago now, we've co-op'd a fair bit, got the Resogun plat twice together and whatnot. Some girls would say I'm a bit too into the game when I (literally) threw my PS3 remote into the wall at 3 in the morning because Sonic was being an asshole, and then there's the kind who go and sync up your other remote for you because Sonic can go suck a dick. (This was one rare thing, I have no idea why I did it, but it makes for a good story)

 

 

Once a trophy stack, you'll never go back.

...Aaaand pasted into my Facebook's favorite quotations, you're now a quarter of my favorite quotes. Also, is your name relating to Catherine? If so, sweet game. If not, sweet name anyways.

 

 

There is no reason why you can't hunt trophies, and play games without trophies at the same time. Just play whatever you feel like playing. 

See, I feel like that sometimes too right, but I was in a game shop earlier today, and I saw Rayman Origins on 3DS for 6 bucks and I was gonna get it, but then I remembered I had yet to platinum it on PSVita, so I put it back. At least for multiplats, I would always get the PS versions, which would then usually lead me into getting the plat for said games.

 

 

I had thought about it before cause sometimes you can just keep playing games as some sort of religion or commitment. Everytime You got a plat you tend to get satisfied to get more. One day I would retire from gaming for trophies but its not at this time as of yet since I still have a goal to finish

And what goal would that be, friend.

[maurjen]

100 plats for the ps3 and ps4

[xZoneHunter]

See, I feel like that sometimes too right, but I was in a game shop earlier today, and I saw Rayman Origins on 3DS for 6 bucks and I was gonna get it, but then I remembered I had yet to platinum it on PSVita, so I put it back. At least for multiplats, I would always get the PS versions, which would then usually lead me into getting the plat for said games.

 

Why would you buy a game on the 3ds, if you already own it on the psvita? 

[straysheep87]

...Aaaand pasted into my Facebook's favorite quotations, you're now a quarter of my favorite quotes. Also, is your name relating to Catherine? If so, sweet game. If not, sweet name anyways.

 

hahahah thnx bud, my name came from Blazblue Continuum's Ragna story. But seriously, I understand your frustation, back on SNES, PS1, PS2 and PSP days, I used to play a same game over and over just for the fun of it. Nowadays, I endure bad games, just for the sake of trophies, and even good games, I never play'em again once I got the plat.

[Omar]

There is no need to quit, you could just tone your trophy hunting down. Sometimes, after playing games with trophies for a long time, it feels like going onto a trophyless game is a waste of time when it really isn't. If it is a game you enjoy and create memories with, then it is totally worth your time. 

 

Of course, the choice is yours, you have the power and the right to make your gaming experience the most comfortable for you, so if you feel like you need to quit (even if only for a period of time) then go ahead, just make sure that you enjoy gaming to the fullest

[Dark_Tooth69]

Trophies aren't a big deal dude. Play on other consoles and embrace their games. If you ever feel like going for a platinum, do so. If you don't want to go for a platinum and just want to play the main game then do so as well. No need to make a "definitive" choice on something like videogames.

[Parker]

Do whatever makes you happy, good sir. Gaming is meant to be about enjoying yourself and if you aren't having fun by forcing yourself to play for trophies, stop playing for trophies. That doesn't mean you have to quit trophy hunting all together, but you can certainly tone it down and only platinum or 100% games you really enjoy. 

 

 

Parker

[Angel]

People nowadays make it seem like trophies are pointing a gun at you. The moment you are feeling unhappy about something then you know what to do. We all love games here and we have our reasons why we continue to game on, trophies should never that obstacle getting in your way.

[ConAir]

I recognise the story of the OP a little bit too much. I struggle with the same problems. Besides that I have a major backlog, which is begging to be played. One day I'll quit the Hunt for Platinum. Just not now yet.

[JinCombo]

Your girlfriend is playing Mario Kart, she's a keeper.

 

But the for real, she probably destroys you 

 

In all serious though Parker has said it and Dark has said it. Trophies are trophies in the end we all game for the love of it and really everyone has their different reasons. To fight in the next ultimate arena, to become a racing god, to go on an exciting adventure that will take you to a whole new level of feels or just to chill out and maybe watch a story or two, Xx360 quickscope kids errday 420snoopdogxX there's obviously plenty more.

 

But in all just have fun, that's what it's all about.

[Dragon-Archon]

Like others have said before me, play games for fun and everything will work out fine. Playing game solely for trophies eventually becomes a drag and can even lead to see it as a chore. 

[Xionx]

Just take a break of trophy hunting. I took a break a 2 years ago. I played many Pc games , mmos ,  3DS  and so on . I had lot of stress in University so i played not so much. Now trophys are back in my life and i have lot of fun with that. 

Sometimes you just need to take a break to get fun back.  If you look at my list you see im not a perfectionist. I dont finish every game , im more a game collector thar a trophy collector , so i dont know how important trophys for you are. 

 

If you feel bad because of doing something you like, its never good sign.   I hope you understand my broken english ^^ .

Edited February 8, 2015 by Xionx

[ZeroXOF]

People nowadays make it seem like trophies are pointing a gun at you. The moment you are feeling unhappy about something then you know what to do. We all love games here and we have our reasons why we continue to game on, trophies should never that obstacle getting in your way.

 

I agree but if trophies had an optional button, it wouldn't be such a pain. 

[me3lingual]

Why not just turn the trophy notifications off?  That way, you can still play games on the SONY consoles, and not have to worry about trophies so much.  After all, out of sight (and sound), out of mind.

 

But other than that, just play what you feel like playing.

[AbyssRex]

I agree with many posts above, you can stillget trophies but still play games without. You'll be able to play a great game like Mario Kart 8 and when a good game u like comes along that you really enjoy for PlayStation you can do your thing I myself a couple years ago took nearly a 2 year break earning 0 trophies to play classic NES, SNES, and PS1 RPG. I don't mean you need to take such a break but that's just what I decided to do

[pandairo]

I decided to take a little break from hunting this year, but i bought a 360 as a distraction and now i'm almost getting into cheevo hunting too. I think i'm just destined to play games.

[JimmyRSX]

I love getting trophies but it's not the be all and end all. You say trophies have been the reason you bought and not bought games. There's your problem right there. Trophies are a secondary goal to the main game, and they were only ever intended as so. I despair when I see people with Aab's Animals in their list or whatever it's called. Or all their games are 100%. Did you enjoy getting 100% in all of those games? Because I know for a fact plenty of games are just a slog to 100%. Only a small percentage are worth getting platinum on, even the ones that you really love playing. Sometimes for me it's a collection of games played, not just the trophies. I have nearly 300 games in my list now since April 2010, and I have only about 30% completion rate, but I don't care. There's plenty of games I need to go back to - I've never had so many games since I've gone almost all-digital, especially since PS Plus - but I'll chase the ones that are fun to do, and in my own time. If you can't do that, like others have said, maybe you need to turn trophy notifications off. Don't miss out on all the great games on Sony consoles for the sake of trophies. The Wii U and 3DS are great, but there's not enough on them for them to be your primary consoles IMO.

[liwenborg]

Trophies is not the problem, gaming is.. hopefully one day I will quit gaming for good

[VetoShizuko]

Well you don't have to quit just play games for the fun of it. I was really into trophies last year but then I got Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. The game was so fun my entire summer was spent playing that lol ps3 didn't turn on that whole summer. Don't get me wrong I still go back and try to get some platinums but I'm more about just completing my backlog and watching anime now the trophies come last.