There are some things that all gamers should avoid doing while gaming. The reasons why is because of the immense idiocy that comes from the people that do these things.
#1. Making a tribute anime/video game character
One time, I used to play Final Fantasy XI, and the amount of people who had the name (or slight variations) of "Cloud" and "Sephiroth" were more than one could count.
No matter what you name your character, or how you style them, you will NOT ever be that character. You are better off trying to be original than copying something that already exists, especially in an online game where people are most likely to do this.
#2. Not being your own gender
The main excuse I've been given by the few guys I know who have player girl characters online is:
"If I have to look at something for hour on end, it might as well be a girl.
My counter-argument is that this type of thinking is homophobic, and that there's nothing wrong with playing a guy if you are a guy. If you are a nerd who wants to look at girls, get some social interaction like everyone else.
#3. Choosing "Easy" mode
One may ask me what is wrong with picking easy mode (this is a personal quirk of mine) but there is. The reason why is that easy modes in games nowadays are just not that fulfilling, and in the end, not worth it, because you don't unlock anything good if the game has replay value at all. Normal mode should provide a challenge minus frustration for beginners. Or, you can be like my friend, who decides to play every game in the hardest difficulty possible, just to be that much better at it.
#4. forgetting to heal/block/dodge
Sometimes, defensive tactics are just as valuable as offensive ones. try not to forget that.
#5. Becoming a one trick pony 
I couldn't bring up any youtube videos of Ryu spamming fireballs in Street Fighter, but I feel this works just as well. Cyclops is only good at blastin' and nothing else. try to mix it up sometimes, use a different combo, and see how things work out. Life is too short for stagnancy.
By avoiding these things, you can become a more original, experienced, and well rounded gamer as a whole.
What other habits should a gamer avoid?
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