I was playing last night and realized I had insane reaction times — looked at the clock and it was just past 3 AM. Is this just coincidence, or could something be going on with my brain at that hour?
That’s a great point, thanks! I’ve been playing around with different schedules but never really focused on late-night gaming. Now I’m tempted to set an alarm just to try a few sessions in the middle of the night and compare.
I thought it was just a fluke — that magical zone where you’re suddenly in the zone, hitting every target and reacting faster than usual. But after a few repeat experiences, I started wondering if there was something more to it. That’s when I found this article https://tradeflock.com/why-3-am-may-be-your-best-online-gaming-time/ , Why 3 AM May Be Your Best Online Gaming Time, and it really made me rethink my gaming habits. It explains that, for certain people, there’s a late-night brainwave pattern that actually supports better focus and reaction speed. It also doesn’t hurt that there are fewer players online to mess with your flow. I tried doing a full week where I played my most important matches in that slot, and the improvement was undeniable. Sure, it’s not something I can sustain every day (sleep deprivation is real), but for important ranked pushes or when I need absolute focus, 3 AM is now my secret weapon.
That’s a great point, thanks! I’ve been playing around with different schedules but never really focused on late-night gaming. Now I’m tempted to set an alarm just to try a few sessions in the middle of the night and compare.
I thought it was just a fluke — that magical zone where you’re suddenly in the zone, hitting every target and reacting faster than usual. But after a few repeat experiences, I started wondering if there was something more to it. That’s when I found this article https://tradeflock.com/why-3-am-may-be-your-best-online-gaming-time/ , Why 3 AM May Be Your Best Online Gaming Time, and it really made me rethink my gaming habits. It explains that, for certain people, there’s a late-night brainwave pattern that actually supports better focus and reaction speed. It also doesn’t hurt that there are fewer players online to mess with your flow. I tried doing a full week where I played my most important matches in that slot, and the improvement was undeniable. Sure, it’s not something I can sustain every day (sleep deprivation is real), but for important ranked pushes or when I need absolute focus, 3 AM is now my secret weapon.