POLL: Gaming at the Regional Venue

[JoeXIII'007]

Nintendo DS

All that needs to be said. Probably one of the most fun multiplayer gaming devices ever created, whether it be for a quick little game of Tetris or Meteos, I love it. Besides, its a great socializing tool/can be a great conversation starter.

So yeah, I have nothing against gaming at a regional, as long as all the work I need to get done is done and I have nothing to do other than homework which will be postponed until a much later date: after the regional.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

Nintendo DS

All that needs to be said. Probably one of the most fun multiplayer gaming devices ever created, whether it be for a quick little game of Tetris or Meteos, I love it. Besides, its a great socializing tool/can be a great conversation starter.

So yeah, I have nothing against gaming at a regional, as long as all the work I need to get done is done and I have nothing to do other than homework which will be postponed until a much later date: after the regional.

YES!, we could so do this, If you go onto the Chatrooms on a DS at a regional, we can share scouting information. this would be AWESOME

[Jaime65]

Agreed

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

Nintendo DS

All that needs to be said. Probably one of the most fun multiplayer gaming devices ever created, whether it be for a quick little game of Tetris or Meteos, I love it. Besides, its a great socializing tool/can be a great conversation starter.

Being able to start conversations without a DS will be a very useful skill later in life.

Wetzel

[raymaniac]

Originally Posted by Wetzel

Being able to start conversations without a DS will be a very useful skill later in life.

Yeah, when you're older there will be other game systems you'll have to know how to use

[JaneYoung]

I dunno, a few years ago, I would have been opposed to the games. But, I started watching interactions, communication, fun occurring among teams.
I'm not saying that I promote it, I don't - but when it occurs, I have seen positive effects. The competition is long and it is loud. Some students relegated to the stands have difficulty handling that for that length of time, though they are very happy to be a part of the team and the competition. They like to take a break and then come back to it. Also, we have some teams who have varying age groups from elementary age up through high school that travel with the teams and the occasional availability of the games helps keep them from spazzing out.

Side note: there is usually a multi-national game of hacky sack on-going outside throughout the competition as well during lunch breaks, etc. It is a wonderful way for people to enjoy each other and celebrate being together.

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[Koko Ed]

I have a PSP and play it so much I need to get it reapired now (d pad sticks and it's starting to mess up my kicking game in Madden) but I don't think it has no place at competition. You are there to be there for your team. So be there for them. Not with your head buried in some virtual fantasyland. Save that for the hotel.

[ZeetherKID77]

Heck yeah, especially if there's WiFi available

Plus during breaks I can see if anyone's on PictoChat or whatever. Or if they're doing the Chicken Dance

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Definitely don't think games should be played at the events. Walk around and learn something. Play the games when you don't have the chance to learn, although that's not possible.