Quote Originally Posted by PercibelTheren View Post
I may be wrong, but my experience is generally that the truly good players typically don't feel the need to show off. They have enough confidence not to get into constant e-peen measuring contests.
You'll find a mix. Many good players do become intoxicated by the affirmation they occasionally get from being skilled/accomplished, and will try to 'force' it by showing off and bragging. This is usually destructive in the long-run; You might fish out a good response initially, but it'll eventually push people away as they start to realize you are trying to be noticed.

My advice to people who are stuck in that affirmation seeking loop:

Being humble commands long-term respect. You will find people are infinitely more impressed with you when they discover your accomplishments organically, even if it takes them some time. If you seem both down-to-earth and highly skilled, people will gravitate to you organically. It's a more long-term investment, but is so much healthier in the end.