What Is Carebear?

Carebears are the video game equivalent of a first-time mom. They don't want to hear about how you had to kill a dragon to get this fabulous ring, and now you're just totally unstoppable. They don't want to hear how great it feels to beat the final boss and save the world. They want to hang out in their safe zone, surrounded by their friends and family, not worrying about anything else. They're not competitive, don't like violence, and don't even want to play games with any of those elements! The Care Bears were a group of cartoon bears that shot rays of pure caring from their tummy symbols. Anything targeted by the rays would begin to feel joy. In the 1980s, these bears enjoyed widespread popularity and are still remembered today. But how did they get their name? The word "care bear" is a play on "career bear," a term used to describe someone who has a job they love and is passionate about but may not be making as much money as they'd like. A care bear would never be satisfied with such a meager existence—they'd instead give all their care away for free and live off of love! The term carebear has a rich history. In its earliest days, the term was used to describe a game without consequences for your actions. It didn't matter if you killed anyone or stole their stuff—you could do whatever you wanted without repercussions. The next iteration of the term came when gamers began using it to refer to people who were afraid of violence in online multiplayer role-playing games (MMORPGs). These players were often accused of seeking out safe zones to avoid being killed by other gamers, and they were sometimes blamed for having rules put into place that prevented players from killing or stealing from one another. But then again, some of the players wanted something other than those rules! If your game has a lot of violence or competition, it isn't very popular with carebears!