[Prince of Poundtown]

Lots of people have been blaming weed for lack of motivation with game. I agree to an extent but I think the occasional weed smoking can enhance game. For me, it helps me calm my anxiety and helped my inner game during the approach. It also helps me open up my thoughts and hold better conversations at times. All around, it makes me more confident and if I am high enough I really dont care about anything so my aloofness really comes out which helps with inevitable rejection. All the newbies that care too much or have aproach anxiety should take a bongload before their next approach

[Screwston]

Yes, that's what I always recommend in the newbie section to guys who get nervous. I used to drink a little and smoke out my car before going into the mall and fucking with girls. This was like 6 or 7 years ago but it was fun.

[lush1]

It can sometimes help me because it makes me go into my own little world and not give a fuck, I will be joking with girls in the supermarket etc without even realising it.

[OGNorCal707]

I say weed makes most people waay more introverted and anti-social, it also can exacerbate any social anxiety you may already have. Some strains (sativa) are way better for being social than others (indica). I love herb and have been a dedicated head for almost 15 years now, smoke it every day, but definitely recommend that most guys abstain from cheefing before running game. Whatever works though, if weed helps you out by all means smoke it, I wish it didn't kibosh my game so much...

[dulst]

The problem with weed is that because it's "not addictive" people don't have a clear idea about what responsible use is. This leads to some people becoming stereotypical stoner losers. People are less careful with it when in reality it can have a large negative effect on your life.

The best way weed helps my game is smoking with girls. The ladies love a man who can roll a smooth joint.

[HiFlo]

(11-30-2012 05:21 AM)OGNorCal707 Wrote:  

I say weed makes most people waay more introverted and anti-social, it also can exacerbate any social anxiety you may already have. Some strains (sativa) are way better for being social than others (indica).

This is what it does to me. Don't like it at all. Uppers OTOH...

[Parlay44]

The guys I know that smoke are the high energy adrenaline junky type of guys. They smoke cause it mellows them down.
I can see and appreciate that.

Me, I'm more of a mellow deep thinker type of guy. Weed tends to make me even more mellow almost to the point of being
comatose But I've noticed that different types of weed(like different types of alcohol) affect your mood differently.

It also depends on how much you smoke. A few hits of the right weed will affect your mood enough to alleviate your anxiety
and make you feel pleasant without the unnecessary game-killing aspect of being stoned out of your mind.
This is what I keep around for the bishes

Most of you guys are probably smoking shit anyway. Do your homework and learn about what you're buying and smoking.
Find a guy to buy from that will let you sample the goods before you buy. Its not a big deal for him to pack a bowl and let
you hit it once.

And for god sake don't be buying weed from crackheads selling it on the street corners. That's how you get in trouble.

[nmmoooreland20]

It has an interesting effect on my game for sure, with both pros and cons.

On the pros side, it basically gives me a super-meta outlook on any interation. I pick up IOIs way easier and know in my head exactly what the alpha move is. Relatedly, I pick up on more subtletees in humor in shows and movies. Whether they are real or meta constructions of my mind, idk.

On the other hand, my mind often takes this too far, and I basically get super skeptical and paranoid of anything people are saying about me. Two examples are I get something very similar to that feeling you might have had in highschool when you think the girl is being nice or inviting just to laugh at you behind your back. Another is I was chilling with some friends I was very close with in highschool but hadn't seen in over a year. This one guy is a little hood/low class, owns a few guns, always involved in some sketch endeavors, etc. He knows I'm doing pretty well for myself, and I was convinced in my head he was gonna rob me. I had a series of like 7 clues in my head, playing like a horror movie. Turned out nothing happened.

Also, I find people have a hard time hearing me and/or understanding what I'm saying.

I'm naturally quiet and introverted, and I think it only amplified those traits.

Overall, I don't see it on its own being a net positive for game, but perhaps mixed with something else--maybe mdma, maybe xanax, maybe booze--could be helpful.

[Handsome Creepy Eel]

Don't forget the other side - making girls easier! I've known a few "prudes" who turned into total sluts after trying the thing. Guess it was their hidden power...

[HiFlo]

(11-30-2012 12:16 PM)nmmoooreland20 Wrote:  

On the other hand, my mind often takes this too far, and I basically get super skeptical and paranoid of anything people are saying about me. Two examples are I get something very similar to that feeling you might have had in highschool when you think the girl is being nice or inviting just to laugh at you behind your back. Another is I was chilling with some friends I was very close with in highschool but hadn't seen in over a year. This one guy is a little hood/low class, owns a few guns, always involved in some sketch endeavors, etc. He knows I'm doing pretty well for myself, and I was convinced in my head he was gonna rob me. I had a series of like 7 clues in my head, playing like a horror movie. Turned out nothing happened.

HEHEHE, yup, i know exactly where you're coming from my man.

[germanico]

You should be strengthening your weaknesses, not reinforcing your crutches.

[lush1]

(11-30-2012 12:16 PM)nmmoooreland20 Wrote:  

On the other hand, my mind often takes this too far, and I basically get super skeptical and paranoid of anything people are saying about me. Two examples are I get something very similar to that feeling you might have had in highschool when you think the girl is being nice or inviting just to laugh at you behind your back. Another is I was chilling with some friends I was very close with in highschool but hadn't seen in over a year. This one guy is a little hood/low class, owns a few guns, always involved in some sketch endeavors, etc. He knows I'm doing pretty well for myself, and I was convinced in my head he was gonna rob me. I had a series of like 7 clues in my head, playing like a horror movie. Turned out nothing happened.

HA I had a similar thing once, became convinced that a cabby was going to try and rape me because he had a bit of a gay voice and was wearing a vest, I ended up getting out and walking the rest of the way home.

[w00t]

It really depends heavily on the strain.

A nice and well selected sativa and I can still be active, social and enjoy myself when going out. A good haze hybrid should do the trick.
On the other hand a heavy indica and I get all noided out and go into full-on autism mode.