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How do people manage to play Rock, Paper, Scissors so quickly? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Don't get me wrong, I totally understand the rules of the game, its rather simple. My question is how do people manage to play out 3 rounds in less than 5 seconds?

For me, it's a multi-step mental challenge that would take me like 15 to 20 seconds slowed down to complete.

1. Pick a word, Rock, Paper, Scissors
1. Remember how to shape my hand
1. Punch Rock into my palm a couple times anyways, as apparently Rock is the default before the actual sign is thrown
1. Remind myself how to arrange my own hand sign when the round is up
1. Observe the opponent's sign, which is only presented for about a half of a second
?. Oh fuck, I didn't have enough time to register the opponent's hand sign
1. Feel like a fucking idiot and walk away

Seriously, how is this game played so quickly? Is it more suitable for people that know sign language or something?

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[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

Yeah, every single time I have encountered someone that insisted me to play the game, they can't and won't hold their hand sign long enough for my eyes to even focus on.

They could just as soon use that nearsighted eye refocus time to change their hand sign and always win.

20/500 eyesight sucks, glasses or not..

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Film it for later review...? 🤷‍♂️

week after playing

"Hey you slimey fuck, you cheated!"

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

LOL!

Put it this way, I refuse to ever again work for any company that insists on gambling games to assign job duties.

At least that first company adjusted their tactics for assigning duties and eliminated the gambling factor.