Are you one of the many people that suffer CFS (Castlevania Frustration
Syndrome)? If you are here, then you probably have at one time of another.
Castlevania Frustration Syndrome is the condition wherein a person gets
extremely mad and annoyed at a Castlevania game that he/she cannot conquer. This
can lead to annoyance, grief, depression, insanity, and in serious conditions,
death. Read the following material to help you control your feelings. If
you know someone who suffers from CFS periodically, check out the tips at
the bottom of this page, or click here to jump down there
directly.
Controlling Your Anger
-If you ever get stuck at a Castlevania game, you may feel like pulling
the cartridge out of your game system and throwing it out the window. Do
not do this. Although the Castlevania series may be extremely difficult
and frustrating, they are skill excellent games, and it would be a waste
to destroy such a classic. Instead, find something else to pulverize to
relieve your anger. Old Atari 2600 joysticks that don't work any more
are good fodder to tear apart whenever you get really mad.
-Try not to scream. Curse silently, or even write down your swear words
on a piece of paper. If you start to scream, then other people in the house
may start to get concerned, which is something you don't want them to do.
This is because they will come to check on you and disturb your concentration.
-Take a break. Leave the system on, but turn off the TV. Do something else.
Watch TV. Read a book. Take the stress of yourself. If this particular
game has a password or save, shut the system off and play a more relaxing/easier
game. Whatever you do, DO NOT play any game in the Ninja
Gaiden series, as you will probably be apt to catch NGFS (Ninja Gaiden
Frustration Syndrome) which is even worse than CFS.
-Even worse than NGFS is BMFS (or Blaster Master Frustration Syndrome.)
Sufferers with this condition combined with CFS will not only dress in a leather suit and whip,
but will also mount an ion cannon on top of their car, shoot everything in
sight, and try to make their vehicle jump over traffic. This can prove
not only fatal to your loved one and your family, but also to several innocents
as well. Special thanks to Dr. Brandon Mills for this remarkable discovery.
-Focus your mind each time your forced to replay a scene. Wipe the sweat off
your hands. Don't get cocky or self-assured. Remember that it's just a game.
