If you’re reading this, you probably play games and guess what? You may need to brush up on what’s expectable in the gaming community. Think of this like cotillion for weebs and the like. Will you have this dance?
Party Chat
There is always that friend or rando in the party chat causing an absolute fuckin’ ruckus over the mic. Hey, um, keep it down. Turn down the sensitivity of the damn mic. It’s up to other members of the party to tell the loud one that his mic is too loud, as well. This is a two way street! Don’t eat chips on the mic, either. The crunching makes other members in the party jealous and hungry. It’s loud AF too. So don’t do it. On the flip side, stay hydrated and fed, don’t get gamer rage. Just double check that you’re muted when munching!
The party chat airwaves have no room for crying babies and angry SOs. Be respectful of your chat’s eardrums.
Playing on a Friend’s System
Like I’ve mentioned in the past, I have the world’s sweatiest hands–period. A terrible offense in the gaming world–especially if I’m playing on someone else’s controller! I don’t need to get into details about why that should be avoided. Talkin’ real grime. As you play your friend’s system do not adjust his settings whether it’s in-game options or controller layout. Leave it be. If you must change something in the options menu, always change it back. Remember not to be that rook who is inconsiderate.
Hostage Party
As the party leader, it’s your responsibility ensure your teammates are never stuck in load-out limbo between games. If you need to take a break and you hold rank as party leader, pass the title to a different teammate, so the show can go on. It’s freakin’ frustrating when the leader abandons the crew! So don’t do it, pleb.
This can serve as a reasonable starting point for video game behavior. Grab a coke, kick back and get your big etiquette revved up.