Getting Into The Zone

Regardless of how much gaming experience you have we’ve all done it. You know, that deafening silence which descends just as your level of concentration, or possible frustration hits an all time high. You become one with your control pad as it you have reached calming Zen with you and the task at hand. If anyone was to talk to you they either get a grunt of disdain or an outburst of obscenities which would make anyone blush. And do you know what that is called ladies and gents? That is known as getting into The Zone.

Those who may not understand it can fear it and that is fine. It’s okay to not get why someone can be having a deep and meaningful conversation with you can all of a sudden go quiet. I think this phenomenon is even more harrowing when you’re involved in a party getting ready to kick another team’s ass. One minute you’re discussing the latest episode of Coronation Street, the next all you may get is the occasional comment regarding the game at hand. This level of concentration I believe can help you progress 25% quicker through any type of game.

If you too wish to learn how to get into the zone, may I suggest you observe your fellow gamers as they battle their way through. If there is no gamer in your immediate vicinity then you will need to learn this by yourself. First pick any game you want to play. For all new zone starters may I suggest that you make sure you’re not disturbed for at least 10 minutes. Once you’ve got the hang of it then increase said time as you see fit. Next make sure you’re sitting comfortably; getting into the zone can be quite difficult if you’re constantly thinking of how numb your foot / butt / leg / arm has become. And finally allow yourself to be immersed into the game. And I don’t mean stare at it until you become cross eyed. I mean become a part of the story. Feel the need to rescue your stranded maiden, have the hunger to fire that perfect head shot, or break speed limits driving in a hot sports car. When you get to that level of caring, getting into The Zone will become second nature. Zoners, as I like to call them, are able to use this level of concentration to help navigate through difficult levels and have even learned to use this technique beyond the gaming community. So good luck, fellow noob, in your quest into becoming a better gamer.