Does anyone have suggestions for things to do in isolation? Or have Xbox live?

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
03/14/2020 at 10:26 • Filed to: None

As I’m high risk of a severe case of COVID-19 I’ll be spending a lot of time at home. I’m wondering what you all do at home to keep busy. I also play Xbox but wouldn’t mind making some new Xbox friends to game or just talk to while gaming.

I’m in a rut tv wise too, I just rewatch the same 3 shows over and over which isn’t distracting enough at this point to keep my mind busy and less anxious.

Basically, I’m panicking all the time and am looking for ways to counter the anxiety and depression.

DISCUSSION (67)

OPPOsaurus WRX > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 10:41

Tr y Painting. It’s probably relaxing even if you suck at it.

Modify some hot wheels

Tr y wood working

Tareim - V8 powered > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 10:44

I sold my xbox a while ago as I was never using it but still have forza horizon 4 on pc which cross plays with xbox I believe

BaconSandwich is tasty. > OPPOsaurus WRX
03/14/2020 at 10:49

I'll second woodworking.

AdverseMartyr > OPPOsaurus WRX
03/14/2020 at 10:51

Just no amputations, because then there’s a hospital visit.

Chuckles > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 10:54

Do you have access to any streaming services? If you tell us which ones, we could probably make some show recommendations.

Also, if you join the Oppo Discord, you can hang out and talk with us.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:00

I have a Minecraft realm, steam and Xbox live.

Nom De Plume > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:07

Sleeping is a completely unrespected pastime.

Goes together great with reading.

Trying new things in post-processing with your photos is usually too time consuming to refine.

Shit posting on OPPO: This is collectively fully fueled and rolling towards the pad as we speak. Expect a lot of competition for space dominance.

Clean your room? Move everything around and reorganize everything?

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:11

Yard work?

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:19

I have forza horizon 4 on PC which is cross playable with Xbox. I usually play custom quick adventure set to road, A class. It has resulted in some of the best racing on FH4 for me, plus I’ve had to put quite some thought into building a good car ( I don’t like looking up guides on how to do that). The Eliminator is quite fun as well. I’ll dog up my exact gamer tag so that you can add me on XBL.

If you are interested in sci-fi and haven’t watched T he Expanse, it’s highly recommend! It’s good for a couple of days at least.

Reading is quite fun too, I’m getting back to it now...

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:24

If you like to read, there are lots of books I can suggest that even the most anti-written word person I know was forced to admit he enjoyed: some suggestions: Fahrenheit 451, The Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy (an Oppo favorite), and a whole heap of others I might suggest. Audiobooks are readily available.

As for Xbox, what games do you have? And what streaming services? I think the trick is to do something new to counter your anxiety, which is tough in quarantine.

In the meantime, if you like older cars but don’t want to feel depressed about all that you don’t own, look up Citroen Origins. I could lose hours there.

We’ re here for you, buddy.

Maxima Speed > BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/14/2020 at 11:44

Work that wood.

ranwhenparked > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:44

Deep clean the house, go through your old clothes and make a donation pile, organize old photos, cook something complicated that you like but wouldnt bother to do normally? That could probably eat up 2 days or so. Also, what shows are you following right now? There's some good ones that started new seasons in the past two months and are now prime for binge watching.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:45

Not sure how you feel about racing but MotoGP just made ten of their best races available for free viewing:

https://www.motogp.com/en/video_gallery/2020/03/13/top-10-races-of-all-time/328235

As far as racing goes, MotoGP is consistently the most exciting, and if they’ve picked their 10 best (first on the list was the 2018 Dutch GP which was excellent) it should provide s ome entertainment.

Stay healthy man!

Maxima Speed > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/14/2020 at 11:45

Oooh! Oppo minecraft realm possibly?

Maxima Speed > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 11:46

Im PS4 sorry.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 12:12

Lots of new stuff on Netflix, especially made outside the US that you have probably never heard of. The dubs and subs can be very good sometimes even if it’s not in English. I know if shit gets worse out there and I’m not keen on leaving my room, I’ll just be playing civ 5 and grand turismo 6 non stop. Maybe get back into My Summer Car and Minecraft. But it's also raining right now (rare as hell in Socal). Whenever that stops I'm gonna go do some mountain biking and hiking. Those activities I can easily avoid all people contact depending on where I go. But yeah thanks to the stupid virus I'm definitely not skiing (since I'd be staying in a hostel) and I'll be avoiding going into town really. One of those times I'm happy to live out in the sticks.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > AdverseMartyr
03/14/2020 at 12:14

That is honestly my greatest concern. Getting injured doing something unrelated. No way in hell am I going near a hospital or any medical facility in the next few months unless I'm straight up going to die otherwise. Not worth the risk.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Maxima Speed
03/14/2020 at 12:16

Imma jump in here and say I'm so down for oppocraft

AdamB > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 12:37

R eading can be fun. Browse the Internet. Play Xbox or a mobile game (I like Call of Duty Mobile and Pixel Car Racer). Sleep. Try watching something new.

My bird IS the word > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 12:54

Wrenching. I mean, this is a car forum.

Outside of wrenching, I would do a DIY project. Personally I want to make a raspberry pi game emulator next. If you cant work for cash then work for fun.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Maxima Speed
03/14/2020 at 12:59

I would probably be down for that

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
03/14/2020 at 13:00

Second, third, and fourthed on The Expanse.

So fucking good.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/14/2020 at 13:13

Oppocraft realm? Yes please!

Cash Rewards > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
03/14/2020 at 13:15

I had my wife grab some serious bandages and butterfly bandages for exactly that reason when I started prepping a couple weeks ago for exactly that reason.

DutchieDC2R > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 15:37

My XBL name is scoob222, add me, I'm always looking for new XBL friends....

Khalbali > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 16:09

I have Xbox live but don't play much these days, I do mainly shooters, borderlands, destiny, bought the division 2 on sale for $3 but haven't played it yet. Otherwise I just posted yesterday about looking for hobbies, got a lot of good replies there.

Lynnea > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 16:32

I’m running a final fantasy XI private server if you’re into classic MMOs

https://discord.gg/9xynsaj

Michael > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 18:03

Add me NightCraawlerr1 on xbox

SmugAardvark > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 18:20

Feel free to add me on XBL. My gamer tag is JogCon

Unfortunately, I still have to go in to the office most days. But I do try to play when I have downtime and nothing else going on. These days, I’m pretty much just playing Forza Horizon 4, but I also occasionally play Horizon 3, Forza Motorsport 7, Ride 3, and a few other non-racing games here and there.

From the picture you posted, I’m guessing you might be a Marvel fan? I just started watching The Runaways on Disney+. It’s honestly much better than I expected it to be.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 18:30

Watch on YouTube: police pursuits and road rage carma. Also building implosion demolition. And Project Binky.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Nom De Plume
03/14/2020 at 18:31

*laughs*

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 18:54

An increase in shitposting should kill off any time remaining after all the other good suggestions here.

twiztedmind209 > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 19:04

If you do use xbox alot, find a game that has a very story driven narrative. If you are a huge history fan, many games can get you interested easily. TV show wise, if you like a certain topic, like ghosts, look for shows about that topic. Do something benefical aswell, like a pastime. Reading, woodshop, writing etc. Personally I game a lot (on xbox) and play a variety of games and it really helps me. I play anything that can get me invested into the story or gameplay easily, and I can lose hours in wha t feels like minutes when I’m enjoying the games .

GE Phillips > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 19:55

I am down for anything on XBL, gamertag is thebigg91. Same deal, have asthma and a serious game library of unplayed stuff to chew through. Hit me up! Getting on the Division 2 atm, and I have a Minecraft B. E. HARDCORE Survival realms server for my game co’s team building and f ri end/ family relaxation. Anybody's welcome to add me/message thebigg91 on XBL btw. Discord is mortyestmorty91 and messenger is @daedaldolt.

GE Phillips > Khalbali
03/14/2020 at 20:02

What's your gamertag? Mine is thebigg91. Also see my reply directly to OP.

Captain of the Enterprise > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/14/2020 at 20:09

I’ve been playing Star Wars battlefront II, halo 5 and horizon 4 on Xbox one.

Captain of the Enterprise > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
03/14/2020 at 20:10

Cool! I was thinking about reading now that I have the time. I’ve heard about the expanse being good. Is that prime? I have horizon 4 too.

Captain of the Enterprise > Nom De Plume
03/14/2020 at 20:11

I should look into upping my photoshop and Lightroom game.

Captain of the Enterprise > ranwhenparked
03/14/2020 at 20:12

I’ve been watching the grand tour again, forged in fire and the clone wars.

Captain of the Enterprise > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
03/14/2020 at 20:13

Thank you, on Xbox I’ve been playing Star Wars battlefront ii mainly but also halo 5 and horizon 4. I have access to my brothers Netflix a prime account and my Disney plus.

I should look into reading as well.

Captain of the Enterprise > Chuckles
03/14/2020 at 20:14

Thank you, I’m on the Oppo discord. I also have prime, Netflix and Disney plus.

Captain of the Enterprise > My bird IS the word
03/14/2020 at 20:15

That could be cool to play around with. My car could use some new struts but I want to save my money right now.

Captain of the Enterprise > SmugAardvark
03/14/2020 at 20:16

I do have Disney plus and am a marvel fan as well as Star Wars. I’ve been playing a lot of battlefront II on xbox.

Captain of the Enterprise > gin-san - shitpost specialist
03/14/2020 at 20:16

Thank you, that sounds cool!

Captain of the Enterprise > Khalbali
03/14/2020 at 20:16

Cool, I play battlefront II and halo 5

Captain of the Enterprise > DutchieDC2R
03/14/2020 at 20:17

Cool! Will do.

Captain of the Enterprise > Maxima Speed
03/14/2020 at 20:17

No problem!

Chuckles > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 20:19

What are the 3 shows that you typically rotate between?

ranwhenparked > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 21:09

Have you checked out Avenue 5, Schitt's Creek, Curb Your Enthusiasm, or Better Call Saul? All quite bingeable

Vesomo13 > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 21:12

I play halo 5 and stuff mainly on gamepass ultimate, hit me up GT: Vesomo13

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 21:30

I’m reading Red Strom Rising by Clancy, helluva read so far!

Expanse is on prime, yes.

XBL tag is Gh0 5t R53

Nom De Plume > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/14/2020 at 21:48

These coming weeks of internment are probably going to hold a special place in the annals of this site.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Nom De Plume
03/14/2020 at 21:54

More like the anals of this site with all the talk of toilet paper.

Butt yes, I agree.

NYankee1927 > Captain of the Enterprise
03/14/2020 at 23:04

I’m on Xbox with my same user name. I play mainly battle royale types, so it is nice to have a good person to talk to. Mainly Apex Legends and COD warzone. Both free!

OPPOsaurus WRX > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/15/2020 at 08:27

O man I’d probably look on for a little crafting.

W33d_Em_Out > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 09:52

W33d_Em_Out xbox live

Gravedurandal > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 10:15

Gravedurandal is my username I am online often. Always looking to make new friends to pass the time. Feel free to link up anyone

Jerame > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 12:43

Crossed Corpse

Th3Kool3stKat

Mine and my fiance’s Gamertags.

We play a little of everything.

MM54 > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
03/15/2020 at 13:27

Minecrafositelock?

yammmit > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 13:41

I have Xbox. I mainly play F1 2019, Project CARS 2 and Assetto Corsa.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > MM54
03/15/2020 at 14:29

I think this could be arranged....

Goggles Pizzano > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 15:31

If you can find it...3 weeks ago I re-watched the first season of Fargo (I wasn’t keen on it the first time). Watched the second and third season for the first time and was blown away. Three seasons of (10) 50 min episodes with a 4th season coming in April.

If you’re into photography at all, yesterday I bought a new lens. Gonna get some outdoor isolation.

Dives > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 15:46

What games do you have?

Stef Schrader > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 16:40

Ugh. I’m probably going to be patient 23 ( because race car ) now that they’ve got cases in Austin. I feel isolated on most days and can’t wait for a break to get out of the house. My lone vacation to do absolutely anything else got nuked from orbit with Sebring’s cancellation.

I do all my working and applying to jobs from home. It sucks. I’ve been cleaning the house a lot lately. I’ve got a few Lego kits to build. There’s an endless stream of dumb YouTube videos and podcasts out there. No new Nürburgring footage? Watch old Nürburgring footage. I really should seek out Drive to Survive and binge the whole series (what? I don’t have Netflix). Oh, and I’ve been cooking at home a lot, too. Originally, that was because I was in ultra-cheapskate mode to save up for Sebring, and now...welp. I guess I could put that extra cash towards fixing my dumb cars. I’m about to go check on the VW now, I think.

I felt bad yesterday and had a beer out with a friend. We had a whole corner of the patio to ourselves, which was good. Also, I could tell no one licked my glass because the foam made those nice lacy patterns down the side that you only get from properly cleaned glassware. No foam patterns? Ask who licked your glass and accuse them of giving you the covids.

Christians 4D&D > Captain of the Enterprise
03/15/2020 at 17:24

XBL boogiemoster,

I am usually on a lot. Not under quarantine. Just had a doc screw up on me so now I live with CRPS in the groin and total neuropathy in my left leg.

I play a lot of Division 2 and looking to start a clan.

Captain of the Enterprise > Stef Schrader
03/15/2020 at 17:26

I wish you the very best, we’re all in this together. Like my therapist repeated, one day at a time.

Stef Schrader > Captain of the Enterprise
03/16/2020 at 03:58

At least now everyone else will know precisely how much working from home sucks. (Not for a good reason, but I guess there’s one upside.)