Embrace the Sweat
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Ah, the sweaty online ranked game of MLB The Show 24 – the pinnacle of digital masochism. Picture this: you eagerly dive into the virtual diamond, expecting a delightful pastime, only to find yourself knee-deep in the emotional quagmire of competitive gaming.
The excitement begins with the pre-game screen where you hold your breath, hoping you don’t match with a ten-year-old prodigy with reflexes faster than your internet connection. Once the game starts, the real fun begins. Your opponent, clearly auditioning for a future in eSports, plays like their life depends on it. Every pitch, every swing, every out is a life-or-death situation. You'd think there was a million-dollar prize at stake, but no, just the sweet, sweet satisfaction of an anonymous win.
Oh, the joy of a perfectly timed home run! Except when it's your opponent who hits it, then it’s a rigged game. Obviously. When you manage to strike out their best hitter, you feel like you’ve single-handedly solved world hunger. But wait, you’re one mistake away from giving up a grand slam. And let’s not forget the subtle pleasure of a perfectly executed double play – that rare moment when you briefly entertain the illusion that you might actually be good at this game.
Now, let's talk about the real star of the show: connection issues. Because nothing says “I’m having fun” like lag spikes and disconnects. Just when you’re about to make a game-winning play, the screen freezes, and you’re left contemplating your life choices.
The community? Pure gold. After a tough loss, expect the graciousness of a medieval executioner. Your inbox fills with colorful messages suggesting you should probably stick to T-ball. Ah, sportsmanship in the digital age.
But hey, every now and then, you pull off a miraculous win. And for a fleeting moment, you’re a champion – until the next match where you get promptly humbled. It's a vicious cycle, but you keep coming back for more because deep down, amidst the sarcasm and frustration, there’s a part of you that loves the chaos
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To anyone who actually reads this novel : please provide cliff notes in the comments. Thanks.
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@Easy_Duhz_It_ said in Embrace the Sweat:
To anyone who actually reads this novel : please provide cliff notes in the comments. Thanks.
Summary is- p2p connections suck, they need dedicated servers.
Which is what ppl have been saying since 2016(maybe earlier) -
@PAinPA said in Embrace the Sweat:
@Easy_Duhz_It_ said in Embrace the Sweat:
To anyone who actually reads this novel : please provide cliff notes in the comments. Thanks.
Summary is- p2p connections suck, they need dedicated servers.
Which is what ppl have been saying since 2016(maybe earlier)Thanks. For the record, OP edited like 5 paragraphs out of this. My attention span isnt that short lol
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