34M Looking for the real ones
Hi there. Time to try this again. Little about me and what I'm looking for first. I've been a gamer for many years and enjoy a lot of different types of games. When it comes to adding other people to that experience, it really depends on the other person if I'm going to enjoy that game with them. I lean towards horde shooters typically right now because those are easy to play with randos. What I'd like is to use the mutual hobby of gaming to form actual bonds of friendship, and I have many other interests and only a few hard noes (like I really don't like any shooter that is the cs2/valorant type where you just prefire the same angles and win). Generally speaking, I need good, reactive combat with options. I like playing all characters/classes in a game and while I like looking for synergies and builds, I don't like having to confirm strictly to a meta. Don’t try to optimize the fun out of the game. I prefer pve lately, but given the right person(s) I could get back into pvp.
Everyone knows that it can be hard using these things. I generally don't open up at first, but I can put in the effort of messaging, being kind, and communicating. If I'm always sending messages and getting nothing back, then I'll stop. You need to meet me half way. I'm decently chill, but I also don't have a large social battery, despite needing some friends. As long as you respond positively to messages and put in some effort, I'll keep meeting you half way.
So, to list some games, Darktide is my favorite right now. Easy to play with randos, plenty of options for gear and abilities, very good. Any horde shooter that comes close to doing that is probably one I own and will play. I like various roguelites that are multiplayer (like, my steam library is large, just name one and I probably have or want and will get it.) Survival craft games are a bit iffy, since I find the actual combat and exploration of a lot of them to be boring, but there are some I like and there are a lot on my radar. Favorite of that genre is Valheim, but I haven't played in several updates. There are many long form campaign games that I'd play single player and love, like BG3 is a big one, that if you stick around, I'd be willing to try with you. As for pvp, I've been into things like Arc Raiders, Hunt Showdown, PUBG, Apex Legends, and I would like to check out other more open shooters like Marathon, Beautiful Light, and Hunger. I am also interested in Deadlock, Dota 2, League of Legends, Overwatch, and Marvel Rivals, but you would really need to be patient because I haven't played them in a long time, and I really do want to play all characters in these things, which makes me pretty good, but not great at any of them. I play pc only.
Lastly, I do want to add that I'm not opposed to being invited to small groups of like five or so people if you think I'm a fit. However, I'm not going to just be there to pad out a list of people you can possibly call on for games. I want the friendship part of this, not just to be an lfg fill. Outside of gaming, I'm super into reading, anime, metal music, various other forms of fiction. I love good food, pets, memes sometimes, and just chilling and watching something stupid on youtube together. My sense of humor kinda depends on the energy I get, but I normally keep things light and relaxed. I'm not super competitive, but I hate being trolled or griefed. If any of this resonates with you, please do hit me up and give me some info on yourself. I look forward to it. I'm cst, and free Sunday - Tuesday, and some Saturdays.