Lights on or off?

*Prowler* · 06-24-2018, 09:10 AM

So it recently came to my attention that many people like to play games with their room lights turned off. This is a bit surprising to me, since I recall those health warning booklets that come with games advising you to play games in a well lit room.

So, I'm guessing for some people lights out makes the experience seem more cinematic?

I play with lights on, always. I don't want to tire my vision too quickly.

*Powder* · 06-24-2018, 09:55 AM

On, I don't like to do much of anything in the dark, except sleep.

I did put some dark hours into BOTW though, 'cause I was more immersed than I ever had been before & wanted to take it a step further.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 06-24-2018, 11:59 AM

Lights on, I think people who do it in the dark are weird

*DarkFell* · 06-24-2018, 04:43 PM

I like my light. It makes it easier for me to see where I'm walking after I put the game on pause. Also, I don't enjoy stumbling over my cat in the dark.

The same also applies for watching movies.

*sdp* · 06-24-2018, 04:51 PM

I prefer with the lights on but I know most women prefer with the lights off, I think it's because they are self conscious.

*Shark_Blade* · 06-24-2018, 05:24 PM

On. I don't wanna ruin my eyes.

*Powder* · 06-24-2018, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdp

I prefer with the lights on but I know most women prefer with the lights off, I think it's because they are self conscious.

This is a thread about video games, chief.

*Donatello19* · 06-24-2018, 07:40 PM

Off, though I can go either way really. Like Powder said though, I also play BOTW with the lights off since it's so easy to get immersed

*Prowler* · 06-25-2018, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

This is a thread about video games, chief.

I think he was joking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

On, I don't like to do much of anything in the dark, except sleep.

I did put some dark hours into BOTW though, 'cause I was more immersed than I ever had been before & wanted to take it a step further.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Off, though I can go either way really. Like Powder said though, I also play BOTW with the lights off since it's so easy to get immersed

Really? Having my lights on doesn't make me feel less immersed in the video games I play or movies I watch.

*Krutch* · 06-25-2018, 12:35 AM

Off whenever possible.

Either way, doesn't matter when I'm in VR

View Poll Results: Lights on or off?
On	10	55.56%
Off	6	33.33%
Either way it's fine by me.	2	11.11%
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06-24-2018, 04:51 PM	#5
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06-24-2018, 09:55 AM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	On, I don't like to do much of anything in the dark, except sleep. I did put some dark hours into BOTW though, 'cause I was more immersed than I ever had been before & wanted to take it a step further.

06-24-2018, 04:43 PM	#4
DarkFell A Crusty Bob Fan Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: At the current moment, on your screen. Posts: 2,008	I like my light. It makes it easier for me to see where I'm walking after I put the game on pause. Also, I don't enjoy stumbling over my cat in the dark. The same also applies for watching movies.

06-24-2018, 05:24 PM	#6
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	On. I don't wanna ruin my eyes.

06-24-2018, 07:40 PM	#8
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Off, though I can go either way really. Like Powder said though, I also play BOTW with the lights off since it's so easy to get immersed

06-25-2018, 12:35 AM	#10
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Off whenever possible. Either way, doesn't matter when I'm in VR