Comments on: Lockwood Brings the Romance

By: NorseGamer

NorseGamer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:46:01 +0000

Though this may run counter to the traditional geek image, I was actually very physically active at the time. Tennis, martial arts, ballroom dance and so forth. It kept me in great shape, and athleticism is something I prize.

It just so happened that there were some *really* abrasive jocks in the class I referenced in this article, and the story in question fit perfectly with what I wanted to talk about in the article, so I went with it. One thing I didn’t bring up in the article was that as it got to the end of the semester, I formed a study group for anyone who wanted assistance, and those same people ended up being involved in it. To this day, it makes me feel good that I helped them not only get better grades, but actually enjoy what they were learning about.

By: Kid Fleetfoot

Kid Fleetfoot — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:47:55 +0000

socialize

As for jocks, someone has to catch the ball in the game. Games can be an important way for people to socialize. I don’t know about solitaire though. While fun, I never heard anyone talk about their solitaire scores. Then again, in video games, I’m guessing most people play against the game’s AI. But for some of those games, peeps brag or complain about their scores which is a form of socialization.

Sony’s Home is not considered by many to not be a game a (with some exceptions perhaps) but it can be a form of socialization. My scores in the Yeti-Hunter game are nothing to brag about but I do participate in the Yeti’s quest to rid the winterized Central Plaza of the alien attackers disguised as humans.
So there you go. I just talked about my score and gave an opinion on Yetis and Hunters. Thus I socialized. (And lets not forget the jock’s comment.)

By: Mandapanda1979

Mandapanda1979 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:54:42 +0000

I met meanbrd94 on home and we hit it off about a year ago and now I am flying out to see him in Seattle in April! I am very excited..He is a very funny guy makes jokes and it seems he always catches someones eye lol..But, I am lucky to have him He is one person I can trust on playstation home and he has been there through good times and bad! He is like my knight and shining armor all though he may say “Naw” LOL..I love him very much and I hope he knows this because I am risking my life to get on an airplane to see him HA HA…I hate flying and I am doing this for a man LOL Whom I care about very much. See Meanbrd and I met through a a mutual friend I thought he was dating her home lol I asked him and he was like no were just friends, and since he told me that we hit it off…It wasn’t his sexy avitar lol that I was attracted to it was his openness and how he could act so goofy and be lovable and a great freind/boyfriend…I am hoping and praying when i get to Seattle everything works out for us and that we just fall even more head over heels for one another…And no one wants to be alone..We all get lonely from time to time. And I am praying he is the one!

By: oldcatsrock

oldcatsrock — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:46:56 +0000

As on that found love in Home once,
http://community.us.playstation.com/thread/1822250
Things in the end just didn’t work out, But I have gained a friend for life. Who knows we may get back together some day.
OCR

By: lostrainbow

lostrainbow — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:41:29 +0000

Great article!! I agree with what you have to say. As I read the part about your experience in the classroom, I almost felt if I was there witnessing it for real. The end about sitting with the girl in the convertible was awesome.

Regarding lonliness/love on Home, I have witnessed alot of this. Random guys come up to me and ask me to go out with them, tell me I am pretty and tell me they love me? Why would they say that if they dont really know who I am? How do they know I am really a girl? LOL. I guess they are lonely and looking for real love! I just say hi, make small talk and walk away.

As for the new Lockwood stuff, cant wait to see whats for sale and see the new showcase!! Sounds exciting. Also looking forward to seeing the stuff in the gift machine.

Great article and interesting read!

By: Gideon

Gideon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:59:16 +0000

While I completely disagree with your outlook on the human condition and I’m going to overlook the entire claim being made about the supposed “knuckle-draggers”, I enjoyed the recollection of a memory which seems to be one of those defining moments of your life. Thanks for sharing Norse. I have always found it interesting how some people like to use their experiences to fuel their writing and others simply use it as unspoken inspiration.

Great to see a solid offering for Valentines day from Lockwood. I’m totally for more holidays being brought to life through Home. The activities we have been given recently really have been a step above for Home. Looking forward to this.