It takes 10000 hours.... : Othor Games

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:52 pm

...to become really talented, in everything form playing guitar to paint paintings. So, would you consider NOT playing Skyrim, and invest all that time into becoming incredibly skilled at something useful?

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:24 pm

A myth, never substantiated. Again?

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:22 am

NEVER!!!
Skyrim before beneficial skills

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:08 pm

No!

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:39 am

Well Skyrim IS only two hours long.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:30 pm

I'm learning guitar at the moment so when i'm unable to play skyrim ill practice a bit for my band but most of the time ill be refining my knowledge of modding

But once I get my computer there will be only time for skyrim and a bit of modding

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:31 am

Playing guitar requires practice, so any hobbies managed unwisely (not only gaming) can hinder it's progress.

While gaming and visual art come in harmony, elements in gaming often trigger inspirations to it.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:56 pm

I want to use those 10 000 hours on skyrim to become a professional in playing it.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:43 pm

Well Skyrim IS only two hours long.

speedrun isnt how long it is

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:10 pm

It's not about the amount of time but how you use it.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:33 pm

...to become really talented, in everything form playing guitar to paint paintings. So, would you consider NOT playing Skyrim, and invest all that time into becoming incredibly skilled at something useful?

But those people who do become great artists and musicians don't spend their lives doing only that. Everyone has varied lives, be that a balance of working, maintaining various relationships, rearing children, reading books, exercising, watching films etc.
If you're asking if I would stop anything I find gives me entertainment or pleasure in order to better myself, then no. Because you need down time.
There's also the argument that all art is useless, so becoming a great artist or musician isn't really a brilliant way to spend your time as opposed to becoming a doctor or scientist. After all, if all you're doing is creating music or art, then your work is only stopping those who enjoy it from investing 1000 hours into something useful too.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:03 pm

if you don't mind, since we are all gonna end up rotten corpses one day and in a 100 years no one will remember who we were and that we even lived at all, I'm gonna go ahead and live my life however the hell I like, having as much fun and pleasure as I can possibly can, and I will try to leave this world a better place (as much as I can)

and yes 10000 hours playing skyrim sound too few tbh

and btw I already know how to paint/draw

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:24 pm

All work and no play.

Etc.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:25 pm

...to become really talented, in everything form playing guitar to paint paintings. So, would you consider NOT playing Skyrim, and invest all that time into becoming incredibly skilled at something useful?

Something useful. hmmmm no

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:02 pm

I've already put in the 10000 hours in for guitar and piano

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:21 pm

...to become really talented, in everything form playing guitar to paint paintings. So, would you consider NOT playing Skyrim, and invest all that time into becoming incredibly skilled at something useful?

You're born with talent

Practice imparts skill

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 12:07 pm

Im doing much in real life. Learning my electric guitar.. modding... 3d studio max 2012... drawing etc.. but 55,000,00,00 hours in skyrim wont be enought for me.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:27 pm

I'm already quite good at what I do for a living, I own several guitars and other instruments, and I do paint in my free time. I think I've earned a little time with Skyrim. Video games are great for inspiration as well.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:20 am

As I lack any kind of talent towards arts (music, painting etc.), I think I'll stick with Skyrim.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:56 pm

You're born with talent

Practice imparts skill

indeed

I don't draw/paint everyday (actually I go months without sometimes) and my skill is pretty high, of course it helps its kinda part of my job as well

11.11.11 only skill I want is PWNING DRAGONZZZZ

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:34 pm

im not that skilled on my guitar yet but if you go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS-HdlYXI5Q you can see a short i did afew months back..
:mohawk: oh yeah.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:23 pm

Btw, I'm not judging anyone here. Just trying to shed some new light, that is all. =)

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:12 pm

SKYRIM!

I've already played piano over 10 years now so... I got those skills.

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:43 pm

i delite my massage

» Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:06 am

But those people who do become great artists and musicians don't spend their lives doing only that. Everyone has varied lives, be that a balance of working, maintaining various relationships, rearing children, reading books, exercising, watching films etc.
If you're asking if I would stop anything I find gives me entertainment or pleasure in order to better myself, then no. Because you need down time.
There's also the argument that all art is useless, so becoming a great artist or musician isn't really a brilliant way to spend your time as opposed to becoming a doctor or scientist. After all, if all you're doing is creating music or art, then your work is only stopping those who enjoy it from investing 1000 hours into something useful too.

:lol:

Art serves to stroke your ego though.