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[โ€“] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 12 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I thoroughly enjoy single players games. I like being able to explore the world at my own pace, make my own decisions, and draw my own conclusions. It's like reading a book, if turning the pages involved solving puzzles and beating monsters. Relaxing, if you're good, challenging if you're not.

Cooperative games are a close second. I like PvE, it means that I get to help my friends. The objective isn't rank and competition, it's winning together. It's why I like Starbound, Minecraft, and D&D.

Genuinely? I despise PvP. It's the trash talk and the aggressively competitive assholes who have nothing to do with their time. I hate dealing with people who like to hurt strangers by humiliating them. Who the hell enjoys that?

[โ€“] Allero@lemmy.today 3 points 5 hours ago

PvP can be honorable and joyful and rewarding too, if you don't play with assholes.

Often times, even losing the match may leave you with a sweet aftertaste. Like, yeah, they got us, but it was beautiful and honorable and your teammates were there for you. With you.

Once you get the right people, every match will be like this. With randoms...it's very occasional, but it happens, too.