Waiting Simulator

"Waiting Simulator" is a term used to describe games, particularly mobile games, that utilize a mechanic of artificially delaying player progress through time-based activities, such as the hatching of an egg, the completion of a building upgrade, or the acquisition of in-game resources. This mechanic is often used to encourage players to spend real money on in-game currency or items in order to speed up the process and avoid the wait.

The term "Waiting Simulator" is used derisively, as it implies that the game is more about waiting than actually playing, and that the player's enjoyment is hindered by the constant delays. It is often used to critique the design choices of mobile games, as this mechanic can be seen as a way to increase revenue through microtransactions rather than improving the gameplay experience.

In summary, "Waiting Simulator" is a pejorative term used to describe games that prioritize time-based activities and delay player progress as a means of monetization, ultimately hindering the player's enjoyment of the game.

"I tried playing that new mobile game, but it turned out to be a total waiting simulator. I spent more time waiting for my buildings to upgrade than actually playing the game."

"The game was enjoyable at first, but once I hit the paywall, it turned into a waiting simulator. I had to wait for days to get enough resources to advance, or pay real money to speed up the process."
"I don't like games that use the waiting simulator mechanic. It feels like a cheap way to make money and takes away from the overall gaming experience."

by St4rSky May 9, 2023

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Samuel Simpleton

Noun - Someone who will trade their dignity for kitty. A man who puts the hoes before the bros.

Also when a male is overly submissive to a female they like knowing they are likely to gain little to nothing

A simp.

She looked at me funny when I asked to split the bill. I looked at her at said “Look I ain’t no Samuel Simpleton, I got other hoes tryna take ME out to dinner.”

by Jay Money from the Trap June 6, 2023

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Real Simple

an American monthly magazine published by Dotdash Meredith. The magazine features articles and information related to homemaking, childcare, cooking, and emotional well-being. The magazine is distinguished by its clean, uncluttered style of layout and photos. In 2013 it had approximately 7.6 million readers, 90% of whom were women

Real Simple expanded to include a TV show of the same name, with two seasons of a half-hour program airing on PBS in 2006–2007.

by SPrice1980 June 29, 2023

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Real Simple

Real Simple is an American monthly magazine published by Dotdash Meredith.2 The magazine features articles and information related to homemaking, childcare, cooking, and emotional well-being

Additionally, on Mother's Day 2012, Real Simple created a Gift Guide app available on the Apple App Store that had a selection of items for people to buy. Users also had the option to donate to the launch partner, March of Dimes

by SPrice1980 June 29, 2023

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Sleeping Simulator

A situation where a game become so boring because theres nothing to do but waiting for something (an event or AI/another player attacking you) to happend. Usually in a Grand Strategy game where youre playing as a more pacifist or minor faction.

Greg: Yo, you wanna try playing Millenium Dawn? I heard it was set in Modern times
Nathan: No thanks, if i really want to play a Sleeping simulator i'd rather play Mobile games

by FridayNuggies July 12, 2023

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