You know how people watch videos of master carpenters or cobblers or whatever the fuck do their jobs expertly? This is like that but with videogames instead of building shit.

Alternatively, you know how people watch dumbasses with endearing personalities do whatever the fuck? This is like that. Exactly like that.

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works -3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

People watch carpenters so they can get ideas on how to make useful things. Games are meant to be fun, not constructive. So, I still don't get it.

It does seem like you're second point is more valid This is just reality TV. I've never understood that, either, though.

[–] Tavarin@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 months ago

Games can be competitive. Or maybe you are having difficulty in a certain game and want to learn strategies to get better at it, even if it isn't a competitive game.

[–] Meowoem@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

I listen to podcasts while doing carpentry and watch streamers or YouTubers while coding or using CAD it's a great way of holding focus and taking away the urge to rush. Bikini hulahoop streamers are just as good side noise as gamers, nothing important so you don't get distracted but interesting enough to stop boredom.