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Games (plenty of options, anyways) aren't low effort activity?
Physical, no. Mental, varies by game, but usually a bit
There is an inertia to even open the game
That's true. I suppose I was thinking more from the perspective of playing the game, not getting the cartridge in or installing then opening the game.
I found it helps to drag yourself into a physical game
I'll put on my VR helmet, and be like:
"I am too tired to spend another day in a post apocalyptic hellscape, I am full of burrito"
And then the edges of my vision will fill in with color, and I'll dig my boots into the gray ashes, listen to the howl of the wind, gaze out at the two huge planets hanging over the horizon, and observe the whispers of a civilization built upon successive graveyards, gliding my fingers over carvings, wondering about the lives of the ancients.
Brain: I'm sorry what the fuck was the question? Holy shit.
Edit: The game is Kenshi. Into the Radius (VR) is another experience.
Wait...you play Kenshi in VR?
It's a commitment. How do I know that's a good way to spend my free time?
No, I have to start them and/or get out my console.
And decide what game to play.
In all earnestness, is this really an impediment for you? I understand not wanting to get out a console (which is why I keep them all hooked up), but for me it’s way too easy to just trow on a show/youtube or play a favorite game.
It is. I regularly intend to play a game and then just... don’t.
Dang, that smokes a fatty.
Definitely not all games. Factorio makes you plan, construct, and optimize a factory. Expedition 33 requires full attention due to dialog so no watching shows/music on the 2th monitor. This but also requiring communication for most multiplayer games. Planet Toaster requires being in a creative mood where you don’t need extrinsic motivation to have fun.
Basically no, not all games are low effort. I’d say the majority aren’t. And I haven’t even mentioned the games that require memorizing a complex keyboard layout or need additional peripherals.
No, you need to think about the solution or strategy. Some games are low effort though.