A recent article over at our sister site, NPR.org (Note: not actually our sister site), detailed the way the military is upgrading their boot camp tactics to deal with the physical decline of the modern gamer. Turns outwe're wheezing blobs who happen to be good with technology, but terrible at aerobic activity. Your Dig Dug high score might impress your little brother, but it’s not going to help you chase a Taliban member through the Afghan mountains.
While we already detailed what advantages FPSers might have in the military, we figured it’d be a good idea to check out what exactly the Army has changed to make boot camp harder for gamers.
Turned off auto-aim
Above: We went ahead and replaced your hax with Rexy here.
Replaced Mountain Dew with water in Camelbacks
Above: The first step in the “Dew Eaters Rehabilitation Program” (D.E.R.P) is admitting you have a problem.
Replaced high tech Counter Strike %26ldquo;run faster%26rdquo; knives with standard issue ones
Above: "Woah there private! Put that knife away and let your squad catch up!”
Removed mini-map
Above: “What do you mean I have to go into that building not knowing where anyone is?!”
Turned on friendly fire
Above: “Sarge, I got this guy!” “No Private! He’s right beside me!” BANG *Court-martialed*
Soldiers no longer allowed to call in 7 attack choppers, an AC-130 and a tactical nuke during every skirmish.
Above: Someone spotted a mean looking stray dog walking too close to the base.
Mar 24, 2010
