Buzz
Mentioning these models also simultaneously evokes countless memories for gamers.
At present, old internet cafes are displaying signs of decline, even 'dying out' due to the impacts of the pandemic. Moreover, numerous cafe owners are resorting to selling their machines online or even repurposing their assets for cryptocurrency mining, as social media reports. Nonetheless, the phrase 'old internet cafe' still undoubtedly deserves to be seen as a beautiful memory in the hearts of many gamers - the 'gods' who were affable yet sometimes the most demanding. And if you've been part of the Vietnamese gaming community during the peak of internet cafes, you're likely no stranger to these archetypes once considered the scourge of cafes.
Persistent debts over the years
Unlike modern cyber cafes with sophisticated management software, in the past, many old internet cafes often operated quite simply. They kept handwritten transaction records, or at best, used a server for calculations. However, fundamentally, gamers still adhered to the 'play first, pay later' mantra.
And this has led to numerous issues that have perhaps become a nightmare for many old internet cafes. That is the issue of persistent debts, day in and day out. Of course, not every gamer is a difficult debtor, but this is also one of the 'godly' archetypes that many old internet cafes dread and never want to encounter.
All-day Spectator, Never Player
Old internet cafes were always bustling, but not necessarily with all machines occupied. This stemmed from many gamers either being short on cash or finding it more intriguing to stand back, give directions, and observe. In fact, many gamers even pulled up chairs and sat watching for entire sessions.
This undoubtedly irked many old internet cafe owners. It's important to remember that back then, internet cafes were often quite cramped, and having such loitering elements not only impeded traffic but also heightened the feeling of stuffiness. Most importantly, it only brought about annoyance, noise, without any profit for the old internet cafe owners.
Using Temple's Property, No Regrets
Sitting and playing, paying for the internet regularly without any debt, yet still becoming the subject of countless grievances for internet cafe owners, are precisely the individuals lacking awareness, or more specifically, those who misuse items such as keyboards.
The story repeats itself every summer; internet cafe owners have to replace keyboards and mice, which has become quite normal. It's not simply because of depreciation, but primarily due to a portion of gamers using them as if they were disposable. Particularly, for those who play Audition, the spacebar key is never spared. Additionally, instances of smashing keyboards, mice, or even headphones after toxic gaming sessions are not uncommon.
