Using PR for RL stuff

Michael_Denmark · Post by **Michael_Denmark** » 2008-01-19 13:19

Have you actually learned something (anything) from playing Project Reality that you have used in Real Life?

Spaz · Post by **Spaz** » 2008-01-19 13:26

Nothing I can think of right now.

ZaZZo · Post by **ZaZZo** » 2008-01-19 13:31

Better English is all I can think off.

the_12_gauge · Post by **the_12_gauge** » 2008-01-19 13:34

yeh i went for paintball with my friends and i was leading...we kicked 455
I used tactics i learned playing PR

Post by **Dunehunter** » 2008-01-19 13:36

Hm, I don't know about learning from PR, expect lots of information about military stuff. I have learned a lot from moderating though. If anyone needs an evil overlord, they know who to call.

Michael_Denmark · Post by **Michael_Denmark** » 2008-01-19 14:18

OK, so there is actually stuff in this 2D and 3D environment that can be learned and transferred to RL.

Have anyone made it to the level where stuff learned from PR could be used to earn money in RL?

unrealalex · Post by **unrealalex** » 2008-01-19 14:29

Michael_Denmark wrote: Have anyone made it to the level where stuff learned from PR could be used to earn money in RL?

probably the devs and the contributors and thats it
PR/bf2 doesn't really teach you anything, not the type of round a gun uses, nothing really. Only thing is teamwork I guess, coordination.
with a proper engine and good support, a game like PR could be a great recruiting tool for the military.

TravisRomano · Post by **TravisRomano** » 2008-01-19 14:31

No but I did save my own life b/c I played the game AA and passed there first aid training with all 100% and really did learn how to keep my cool and control bleeding and able to not go into shock.

true story here.

Michael_Denmark · Post by **Michael_Denmark** » 2008-01-19 14:47

What does b/c means?

Not a native English, so still learning the language.

Brummy · Post by **Brummy** » 2008-01-19 14:49

Michael_Denmark wrote:What does b/c means?

Not a native English, so still learning the language.

b/c = Because

Michael_Denmark · Post by **Michael_Denmark** » 2008-01-19 14:50

Copy

Thx

Mike

Salah ad Din · Post by **Salah ad Din** » 2008-01-19 14:50

b/c = because, maybe?

BloodBane611 · Post by **BloodBane611** » 2008-01-19 15:07

I can't say that I have. I've learned a bit more about the BF2 engine, done more research on military topics, but overall nothing I could apply to making money really.

SnipingCoward · Post by **SnipingCoward** » 2008-01-19 15:09

BloodBane611 wrote:I can't say that I have. I've learned a bit more about the BF2 engine, done more research on military topics, but overall nothing I could apply to making money really.

well, i learned how important it is to take time choosing the right engine for a game mod

btw: GREAT MOD!

BeerHunter · Post by **BeerHunter** » 2008-01-19 15:19

Things I learned from PRM that are applicable to RL??

well..kinda found out what EAX is , best to turn graphics down for better game performance , that the latest video card on the market , despite the hype about improved video performance , is bottlenecked by my MB and CPU so I saved my $$'s , turn off all background services that use my internet for a more stable ping..few other computer settings..

DeePsix · Post by **DeePsix** » 2008-01-19 15:25

PR has taught me how to fly helicopters, and how to ball up in the fetal position and cry when I crash one full of my teammates..

In honesty, PR has given me a taste for firearms. I've since enjoyed shooting rifles and handguns at the range much more.

=Romagnolo= · Post by **=Romagnolo=** » 2008-01-19 15:57

ZaZZo wrote:Better English is all I can think off.

Me too !

Post by **Ninja2dan** » 2008-01-19 16:42

Michael_Denmark wrote:Have you actually learned something (anything) from playing Project Reality that you have used in Real Life?

I have learned that the PR Dev team is actually a bunch of secret military personnel brainwashing us vets to reenlist. They have created such fun gameplay that it makes many of us want to strap on our LBV's and grab a rifle and mask.

In honesty though, I can't really think of anything from PR that would apply to real life in regards to gameplay. While there is a bit of realism involved here, not enough to make you a soldier in real life. I would think that the lessons to be learned here are not tactical, but social. Interacting with people from different cultures and nations, and having a good time with those people without asking them their origins/race/religion/employment/etc.

Post by **Deadfast** » 2008-01-19 16:47

I owe to PR (and other PC games in general) for the English 'lessons'

Valtasar · Post by **Valtasar** » 2008-01-19 16:52

Better English is all I can think off.

Count me in.
Some cool phrases like 'Fox one' erc.