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Overwatch isn't as intense as it seems.

Overwatch isn't as intense as it seems.

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pepsitaroh
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05-22-2023, 02:39 AM
#1
Sure thing! Here’s a rephrased version of your message:

Hey, I’m trying to get my parents to let me play Overwatch. They say it’s too violent and that first-person shooters can desensitize people to violence, making them more likely to act violently. That sounds unfair, but I get where they’re coming from. When they hear “FPS,” they jump straight to games like CS:GO, GTA5, Assassin Creed, or Call of Duty—games they think are really bad and too realistic. They worry it’s too intense for my younger brother.

I’ve played a lot of paintball, spent 50 hours on Tanki (don’t judge), watched some R-rated movies, and seen plenty of PG-13 films. The ESRB rating is teen, and Common Sense Media rates it 13+, which is why I shared the info. My mom got upset when she saw that rating.
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pepsitaroh
05-22-2023, 02:39 AM #1

Sure thing! Here’s a rephrased version of your message:

Hey, I’m trying to get my parents to let me play Overwatch. They say it’s too violent and that first-person shooters can desensitize people to violence, making them more likely to act violently. That sounds unfair, but I get where they’re coming from. When they hear “FPS,” they jump straight to games like CS:GO, GTA5, Assassin Creed, or Call of Duty—games they think are really bad and too realistic. They worry it’s too intense for my younger brother.

I’ve played a lot of paintball, spent 50 hours on Tanki (don’t judge), watched some R-rated movies, and seen plenty of PG-13 films. The ESRB rating is teen, and Common Sense Media rates it 13+, which is why I shared the info. My mom got upset when she saw that rating.

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SonyVegas_
Member
179
05-22-2023, 03:16 AM
#2
Start living independently and secure your own space, then they won’t be able to hold you back.
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SonyVegas_
05-22-2023, 03:16 AM #2

Start living independently and secure your own space, then they won’t be able to hold you back.

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cjgray00
Junior Member
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05-22-2023, 11:58 AM
#3
What is your exact age? It's interesting how my parents didn't really focus on it, and when I invited my friends over, they all wanted to play GTA 2 on my PSX back then.
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cjgray00
05-22-2023, 11:58 AM #3

What is your exact age? It's interesting how my parents didn't really focus on it, and when I invited my friends over, they all wanted to play GTA 2 on my PSX back then.

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saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member
621
05-28-2023, 09:23 AM
#4
We don’t have any way to change their minds. Are you hoping they’ll pay attention to people online?
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saukeuchiuchi
05-28-2023, 09:23 AM #4

We don’t have any way to change their minds. Are you hoping they’ll pay attention to people online?

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psykus
Member
154
05-30-2023, 02:11 AM
#5
It brings back memories of getting my son Duke Nukem. When his mom spotted naked dancers on the table at the bar, she wouldn't let him play.
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psykus
05-30-2023, 02:11 AM #5

It brings back memories of getting my son Duke Nukem. When his mom spotted naked dancers on the table at the bar, she wouldn't let him play.

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dmko
Member
125
05-31-2023, 01:25 AM
#6
Holy cannoli, this game is amazing! I used to play it back in middle school; maybe I still have my login somewhere. Speaking of Overwatch, there’s a free weekend coming up this week—download it and let them see what the game really is about.
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dmko
05-31-2023, 01:25 AM #6

Holy cannoli, this game is amazing! I used to play it back in middle school; maybe I still have my login somewhere. Speaking of Overwatch, there’s a free weekend coming up this week—download it and let them see what the game really is about.

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Experimentl
Member
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05-31-2023, 06:39 AM
#7
Portal is a first-person shooter game.
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Experimentl
05-31-2023, 06:39 AM #7

Portal is a first-person shooter game.

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HappyLobster
Member
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05-31-2023, 06:55 AM
#8
Is this a joke? Overwatch is one of the most intense and brutal games I’ve ever played. Have you seen what they did to Widowmaker? It was excessive—no one deserves to be treated that harshly for so long.
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HappyLobster
05-31-2023, 06:55 AM #8

Is this a joke? Overwatch is one of the most intense and brutal games I’ve ever played. Have you seen what they did to Widowmaker? It was excessive—no one deserves to be treated that harshly for so long.

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jamez22205
Junior Member
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06-01-2023, 07:57 AM
#9
My parents too are there with me.
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jamez22205
06-01-2023, 07:57 AM #9

My parents too are there with me.

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Frosting
Junior Member
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06-04-2023, 05:00 AM
#10
Absolutely, you're right.
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Frosting
06-04-2023, 05:00 AM #10

Absolutely, you're right.

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