[COVID-19 Work-from-Home People] Secret Tips for Slacking Off and Playing Games [Remote]

It's been a little over a week since we started working from home due to the effects of COVID-1.
Some people find it easier to work at home than at the office, while others find it difficult to resist the temptations in their own home.
I, Mr. ABC, am one of them...
*No, I'm working as hard as I can??? It's okay???

The temptation is irresistible,I tried various methods to avoid video chat surveillance.
For me, gaming is a hobby, so being at home and not being able to play games is quite a difficult situation...
I've tried my best to think of what methods are available, so I hope you'll find this useful.

Notes [Prerequisites]

First of all, the desk where I work and the desk where I play games are in almost the same place.
*It is preferable to have the game monitor facing you.
Smartphone games are excluded because they are easy to play in secret.
*In other words, it is based on console and PC gameplay.

"Sit at your desk and use your device to play games as if you were working."
This is the idea.

Webcam tricks to fool your boss

First, let me introduce some easy things you can do.
Simply do something about the webcam itself.

・Knock down the webcam [Difficulty ★]

Let's start with the easiest method.
There's no need to press the lens against anything; you just need to use some tricks to make sure you don't appear in the picture.
When something is said
"Oh sorry, the camera was off."
If you say that, you should be able to get through it! However, the downside is that you can't use it multiple times.

・Project something instead of yourself [Difficulty level ★★]

In my case, I use a Hatsune Miku doll, but some people use their pets at home, or the view outside from their room...
The idea is to just film something other than yourself, anything will do.
You might be forgiven if you give off the impression of, "What do you think? Isn't this cute?"
If your boss complains about a video of a cute cat or dog, you can pretend to be a "dog nerd" and
"Huh? So what, you don't want to see my child because he's not cute?"
Just say that and you'll be fine! However, we cannot guarantee how you will be treated after that.

・Take off the camera in the first place [Difficulty level ★★★]

The idea is to just take off the camera and not film yourself.
However, if you have an internal camera attached to your laptop, you're out of luck!
I think it would be good to put a sticker or something on it!!
As a combination technique,You can also try periodically unplugging and plugging in your webcam to subtly simulate a malfunction!

Secret tricks to fool your boss with student style

When you were a student, did you ever hide a manga under your desk and read it during class?
That's the next style. It's similar to hiding your game console under your desk.
Therefore,Student Style"

・Example using Switch [Difficulty level: ★★★★]

This is something that can only be done with the Switch, which is an all-in-one game.
However, since your gaze is slightly downwards, you may be perceived as dissatisfied.
In fact, it would definitely look suspicious on camera.

・Example using a pad [Difficulty level ★★★]

In this case, your gaze is directed towards the monitor, so it feels less strange.
Position the camera so it shows you from the shoulders up and it will look like you're working!
However, if you are in an environment where the cables are difficult to manage, it may cause some interference with your play.

・Example using an arcade stick [Difficulty level: ★★★★★]

It may look the same as a pad, but how easily it can be detected depends on your playing style.
It's probably hard to notice if you play in a gentler, more restrained style, where your left hand doesn't move too violently.
On the other hand, people who play by using their bodies to keep the rhythm in a crazy way will come across as a strange bunch, so you need to be careful.

The frame-out strategy of a webcam photographer working from home

This is a tactic that can only be used by players who know where the camera is positioned.
Seeing is believing, so let's see what it's like.
By the way, the difficulty level is★More than 5 starsI think it's fine for people to think that way.

Joy-Con framed out of the screen
The one in tabletop mode is the Switch'sUnique feeling" to create the effect.
It's quite difficult to grasp the left and right angles of view!

Rear pad rotation frame out
This is a feat that can only be achieved with a wireless controller.
It will also be possible to use the Switch Pro Controller.
It is not suitable for games that require intense pad handling, such as action games!

Frame-out techniques for those who use an arcade controller on a stand
Also known as the grass is always greener on the other side strategy!
By extending the legs of the tripod to which the webcam is attached, it is an advanced technique that makes it impossible to imagine that you are playing a game with an arcade stick.
I can't really recommend it to people who play vigorously, as I think the screen will shake strangely.
But it looks like he's working.

I think it would be better to just play games with a keyboard.

In fact, if you play games on a keyboard, it will look like you're working the most, right? That's the idea.
If you're playing a game in a genre like FPS or RTS, it wouldn't be strange to use a mouse as well.
However, if you work in a job where you don't use either of them...don't worry!
[Difficulty level???]
*Special training is required to play fighting games with a keyboard.

A good working-from-home life with proper dosage and moderate slacking

If you stay cooped up in your room working all the time, it's bound to be stressful!
And if they even use a webcam...
Of course you'll want to relieve stress!

Everyone, let's take a break in moderation!!

You can find all the tools you need to slack off to the fullest in Akihabara!