Board Thread:Skyrim/@comment-11549959-20131123142557

(NOTE: This isn't really a thread. I just wanted to share this, to give you some warm fuzzies)

My father is 81 years old and in a nursing home. Apart from being unable to walk, he's healthy. Recently, I started taking my laptop to the nursing home so he could watch me play Skyrim. At first, he was a bit confused, because the last video game my family played was on an Atari 2600, and he was like "Wait. Is this a game or a movie?" After a bit, he began enjoying it.

Shortly after, a few residents began watching and enjoying too. Now, there's six or seven residents who are Skyrim fans. They cheer at my getting a dragon soul, understand the word wall mechanic, and when I come in ask,  "What are we doing today? Killing Thighbone guys? (Thalmor)"

My marriage to my follower (another mechanic that makes perfect sense. Why wouldn't you want someone at your back?) Erandur, caused a slight controversy. The gang (as my dad calls them) wondered why such a pretty girl (they saw my Dragonborn in third person) would marry such an ugly guy? My dad quashed the argument with "What do you want in a war? A pretty face or a good weapon? That Dunmer guy is one hell of a fighter. I'd rather have him than some pretty-boy at my daughter's side, fighting. Even if he isn't real. (Waytago Daddy!!)"

So, I just thought I'd share this experience. These residents would rather watch me play than watch tv. And, hey, it's good for them! Mental stimulation is good! 