The Disabled Gamer Thread

[Culfinrandir]

People don't realise how helpful having somewhere like Eorzea to escape to from our everyday life is. I can be a Geologist again without the searing pain I'd feel in real life. I am aware it's escapism & that it can be unhealthy to get too deep therefore I don't. I see it for what it is.

Unfortunately it's all too common to meet people hell bent on ruining our time, either through trolling or by just being some of the most toxic cretins to stalk the Earth. The response most give is "move on, it's only a game/twitter/etc", well if it's your main means of social interaction it can feel like a personal violation. Yes, I can shake it off 99% of the time because I have coping mechanisms but there are times when people say things that are so unacceptable it cuts deep. I've heard things said that, on the street, would be a criminal offence. Worse still, they tend to be supported by those with the "it's just a game" mentality.

I have a feeling none of that made sense.

[Ashinros]

People don't realise how helpful having somewhere like Eorzea to escape to from our everyday life is. I can be a Geologist again without the searing pain I'd feel in real life.

So. Much. This.

I may not ever travel in real life, but I can see all the beautiful places in Eorzea.

[Ashinros]

I did think though that my social anxiety wouldn't be a problem in an MMO; and I was so wrong. I only have about five friends in XIV because I'm afraid to start conversations with people or try to make friends.

[Chiramu]

I did think though that my social anxiety wouldn't be a problem in an MMO; and I was so wrong. I only have about five friends in XIV because I'm afraid to start conversations with people or try to make friends.

I am really only grouping with my BF because I always think I'm not really friends with anyone else . I feel particularly awkward when there is no chat too ><, I feel as though I've done something wrong!

[Ashinros]

I am really only grouping with my BF because I always think I'm not really friends with anyone else . I feel particularly awkward when there is no chat too ><, I feel as though I've done something wrong!

My husband and I started off playing together with a few of my friends. He decided it wasn't the game for him so I'm sort of on my own now and I just awkwardly run around. I know how you feel!