Gaming
tunnel vision
What does tunnel vision mean?
When you fixate so hard on one kill or objective you stop reading the map, and walk straight into the four people flanking you. Classic way to throw a winning game.
"He had so much tunnel vision chasing the Lux he didn't see the rest of us collapse."
Origin
Borrowed from the literal medical term for narrowed field of view; widely used across gaming and esports for mental fixation.
Frequently asked questions
What does tunnel vision mean in gaming?
It means locking onto one target and going blind to everything else around you.
How do you use tunnel vision in a sentence?
For example: "I got tunnel vision chasing that one guy and the whole squad flanked me."
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