New Year Resolution Quandary (with GAs ofc)

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I am not much into steam achievements so I think you should try to tackle your backlog first. :)

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I was never into achievements. The only thing I care about is completing the story mode. When done, I consider that game completed and move on to the next. Since I have a large backlog myself and I am sure I will never manage to play all the games I want to, I can waste no time.
You, on the other hand, have a large backlog but enjoy achievements so my advice is to go for 100% only for games that you love, not just like.

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When I played on consoles I used to try to get as many achievements as I could but now, doing the main and secondary missions is usually fun enough for me.

I'd say whichever would give you the most pleasure. Out of the two options does a more 100% complete games finished or a overall smaller backlog sound better to you? You could always go in the middle and only do 100% on the top notch favorite titles while speeding through others that aren't as exciting. Also, thanks for the gibs!

Thanks and bump , congrats on the upcoming level :)

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Happy new year!

I'm not going for 100% achievements because it would simply take way too much time. Even just completing all humble monthly games without 100%ing their achivements can be tough sometimes.

If you're not going to play multiplayer, then you can stop your Pursuit right here.

Just do as you like, games are meant to be enjoyed. :>

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I started down this road, but had to abandon the struggle.
Have way too many games to play let alone achievement completion.
I did try a few of them, but after days of struggle with the last one, numerous headaches and dizziness, decided it's not that good for my health. :D

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Usually I don't care about getting 100% achievements, too much grinding for me. Only when I really like the game and don't want it to end, will I try to get them.

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What I'd say is only go for completion on games you're still enjoying. For instance on Xbox 360 I 100%-ed metal gear rising revengence and Bayonetta because I still found them enjoyable after multiple playthroughs

Should I carry on as I am or discontinue my efforts?

I gave up trying to get everything to 100% as it would mean that I would need to drop / won't start games that I can't finish, possibly missing out of some good games, and I didn't want this. I still try to get as many achievements as I can, especially the fun ones, or the ones that require relatively low effort or time (or the grindy ones if I can do them over the course of a longer time period) - but stopped worrying about the ... really achivement-like achievement? It's surely nice to play a game from start to finish on hardest difficulty while not getting hit, finding every collectible while also cooking a cake for the devs while playing, but that's just not fun for me. IF I do enjoy the game and it's challenge, I'll try them, but don't take it too hard if I won't be able to do it.
In short, I suggest you to prioritize the game and it's enjoyment before 100%, but if you can do both of them, do it :)

I myself like to strive for 100% but some achievements are just plain tedious. I find myself more free when I finally allow myself to put aside a game and focus on something else that will give me more fun. I do intend to go back to get the cheeves, but there are some games which I'll label a lost cause (hello, Tales of Maj'eyal and Sword of the Stars: The Pits).

I do find myself delaying some more tedious cheeves indefinitely, but looking back, I think I'm fine with that. I try to find some easy to complete games and past the time with that, and also feel some sense of accomplishment.

New Years Bump! :)

I used to try to 100% every game but realise I've wasted so much time grinding or doing repetitive side stuff in games that didn't deserve it, so now I usually only play a game until the credits roll.

Most importantly, do whatever is fun for you, if thats 100%'ing every game, do that and don't worry about your unplayed games. If you think you're wasting time completing a bad game, throw it aside and get going on the next one on the list.