Suggestions for online games

SuperG · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:24

I have a friend who most likely has some form of ADHD. As well-intentioned as he is in trying to find online gaming time with me he is prone to getting bored quickly and mentally checking out during our gameplay.

This happens in Elder Scrolls Online, Heroes & Generals, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, H1Z1 and pretty much any other game that requires a chunk of attention span of at least 20 minutes at a time.

My issue is that CoD games and manic shooters like Titanfall are just not my thing so I do not suggest it to him.

Do you guys have and suggestions for online action games that can keep both of us engaged for a good hour before he gets distracted by Facebook or Whatsapp?

Substance · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:31

Try a moba, Dota and League are by far the best out there at the moment but if you want shorter games and something that is much easier to just jump into you can't go wrong with Heroes of the storm.

Sega Mega Dave · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:33

Recommending Dota and LoL to someone with ADHD, disaster!

Get on HotS, less toxic, more fun and most important, most games last around 15-20 mins.

Sega Mega Dave · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:35

Other option, find other people to game with as it would drive me mad.

adey · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:45

+1 for Hots

or even hearthstone

SuperG · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:53

Okay I forgot to disclose that I have a residual RSI problem that will probably stay with me for the rest of my years (consequence of playing LoL and using Photoshop for several years). Unless it's a MOBA that is very minimal with the clickiness, you guys have other suggestions outside of the MOBA genre?

Thanks for all the input everyone!

SuperG · 6 Jun 2015 at 12:57

Sega Mega Dave said:
Other option, find other people to game with as it would drive me mad.

Trust me it does drive me mad as well. This attempt is kind of my last gesture of goodwill.

He prefers multiplayer games so even cool CCG's like Hearthstone are not really an option.

As I try to describe my situation in words it seems our gaming relationship is futile...

Sega Mega Dave · 6 Jun 2015 at 13:05

SuperG said:
Trust me it does drive me mad as well. This attempt is kind of my last gesture of goodwill.

He prefers multiplayer games so even cool CCG's like Hearthstone are not really an option.

As I try to describe my situation in words it seems our gaming relationship is futile...

Try one of the mobas, all have depth, good multiplayer and competitive.

As above Lol and Dota are harder to learn and games are longer, still good though.

Heroes of the Storm sounds ideal, easy to pick up but has depth and games average about 15-20 mins. Plus they're all f2p.

Zefan · 6 Jun 2015 at 13:08

War Thunder? Arcade battles are bite-size and mean you can drop out and in without having to really concentrate for too long - while realistic or simulator battles are more involved and force you to pay attention for quite a long period of time.

Thekwango · 6 Jun 2015 at 16:45

Zefan said:
War Thunder? Arcade battles are bite-size and mean you can drop out and in without having to really concentrate for too long - while realistic or simulator battles are more involved and force you to pay attention for quite a long period of time.

As above. While it has its flaws, Arcade battles sound like the perfect solution for you both - assuming that game type is your cup of tea.

SuperG · 6 Jun 2015 at 17:17

Thekwango said:
As above. While it has its flaws, Arcade battles sound like the perfect solution for you both - assuming that game type is your cup of tea.

Surprisingly I have tried that game with him, but we must've played some random mode because I felt like it was really drawn out missions... and of course he lost interest.

Are there other games similar to War Thunder?