Why Some Gamers Prefer Playing Against the CPU Instead of Strangers

Why Some Gamers Prefer Playing Against the CPU Instead of Strangers - Gaming on Aviaclip

A viral post by Rodger Sherman highlights a common sentiment among some gamers who grew up with the hobby but have lost interest in competitive online multiplayer. The post humorously identifies a preference for playing exclusively against the computer, citing a lack of desire to engage with strangers online. This perspective resonates with players who find single-player experiences more relaxing or fulfilling than the often intense or unpredictable nature of online PVP environments. The statement reflects a shift in gaming habits where the focus moves away from social competition toward personal, controlled gameplay experiences.

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the_joseNewcomerOct 17, 2026

I really wanna play online, i love DayZ but other people are too much of a hassle.

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kowalski.janNewcomerOct 17, 2026

I like pvp games because I am a disagreeable person and I like to see my enemies suffer.

leila.toumiNewcomerOct 17, 2026

as a millenial, i get bored from single player games veryyy fast. no mather how good they are, it always feels plain after some hours and i get bored. i need the input of random real people. games like dayZ, where u explore mostly for yourself but end up finding people and new si

alejandro_ramrezNewcomerOct 17, 2026

I am not a "younger millennial" and I play regularly against the CPU and also online against strangers (though online less now than I used to, but for a while that was almost everything I played).

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seoyeon60NewcomerOct 17, 2026

I kill ruskies in pubg everyday even if they are in team

fatimabenali2NewcomerOct 17, 2026

I'm space invaders old and whilst I understand his point, there's a different type of fun to be had with online games. Street Fighter was always better when you played against other people for example.

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realmehmetNewcomerOct 17, 2026

Online games can be fun if you meet the right people. Otherwise yeah

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oscar100NewcomerOct 17, 2026

Has nothing to do with generation.

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tunde_adeyemiNewcomerOct 17, 2026

Sounds like a younger genx, xennial or elder millennial imho

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duc.leNewcomerOct 17, 2026

I only play Coop. My PVP days are over mostly due everyone having to try as hard as possible to make the game unfun.