I get pissed off in games. I believe many of you do, too.
Loss X in a row, bad play, stupid mistakes, RNG. Make your own list of rage-inducing tank events. It happens. What I recognize, though, is that if I stay in that pissed off state, my game play frequently gets worse, more things piss me off and suddenly I'm into a losing streak death spiral. Even worse, the game I am playing for fun and relaxation has now become a source of frustration. Not good!
So what do you do? Well, first pay attention and recognize that this is happening. Hint: If you are stabbing the "Battle" button like it just insulted your mother, you may be experiencing a rage-tanking problem.
Once you recognize that this going on, though, what do you do to get out of it? This is where I'm looking for ideas. Here's some techniques I've used with some success:
1. Take a break. Put the game down for 15 or 20 minutes and do something else. Or call it quits for the day altogether, pick it up again tomorrow. I've seen some folks mention a "three strikes (losses) and you're out" rule along these lines.
2. Review your play. Review the game in your head, and think about what you could have done better. I've taken to recording my games and I'll frequently force myself to stop and watch the replay of the last game. This practice has general benefit of slowing down the death spiral, and it's possible I might actually recognize how I screwed up or could have done better while watching the replay.
3. Find a buddy or platoon up. Not such a great idea if your buddy is a tanking rage-aholic, but frequently this can help you get back on an even keel.
Each one of these techniques has helped me deal with tanking rage at one point or another. These don't always work, though, and then I'll watch my win rate drop like a stone until my battery gives out or the server gets shut down for maintenance.
QUESTION: What do YOU do to stay on an even keel while Blitzing, or to pull yourself back from the cliff of frustration, rage and death spiraling doom?
\\WM_704