Machienzo's NeoDomain

*Please note that this applies to those still living with their parents and have 'restricted' access to computers or gaming consoles after certain hours.

I remember the times where I had been aching to play a computer game of sorts for the entire night, but there was always the risk of being caught out and having those special gaming privileges being taken away. Fortunately, I made myself a special 'code' to follow which would seem to keep me out of trouble most times, and now I'm passing that onto you guys. This activity usually applies to hours late at night when everyone should be asleep.

Know what you want to play!
First off, and most important, make sure you know what you want to play and for how long. Don't waste time licking your lips in deciding what to choose, as you're wasting valuable time.

Turn off all the lights!
Darkness is your friend, and can heighten the gaming experience, especially if it is a rather dark and possibly 'jumpy' game. Just make sure you don't get such a fright that you end up waking everyone else. Making it dark fools everyone else into thinking that there is nothing going on. Light will attract others to turn it off.

Close all the doors!
If you have doors open, you risk having the light from your monitor/tv screen being seen flickering. Closing doors again leads to more darkness.

Keep the volume low!
Common-sense. If it's loud, someone will hear it. Use headphones if you have access to them.

Set traps!
Sprinkle something on the floor, have 'creeky doors' closed, have some lights tactically turned on, use your imagination into setting traps. Traps can be useful for example if you want to hear if anyone is coming (works well with low volume), creeky doors will make noise if opened, and this can alert you too. Having lights turned on may be a bit risky, but if someone who has happened to wake up in the middle of the night, they may feel compelled to turn the lights off. This is great for alerting you to their presence.

Have an emergency escape planned!
If all else fails and you are sure of imminent destruction, make sure that you have a clear understanding of what to do. Be prepared to turn off your computer/console as quickly and as quietly as possible. Same goes for monitors and TVS. If you need to hide somewhere, make sure that you can access that spot silently, and that it provides maximum coverage. I suggest hiding under tables or in cabinets.

If all else fails, have an excuse!
If, by some luck, that you manage to be caught, have an excuse planned in advance. You were getting a drink. You were sleep walking. You ventured in the area after you heard a strange noise. Just make sure it is believable.