Fishing for Metaphors

If Elden Ring was an arcade game, I would be heavily in debt. I would spend every quarter every time I died. Money does seem like the ruin of everything, and yet it’s part of the normalcy of everyday society. You chase the storm to find tranquility. You go into debt to become rich. Why are we humans full of contradiction? In fact, I have lost about 400k runes (rune is the video game currency) just from dying. And like a reoccurring nightmare, I try over and over until I get it right! Thank goodness it’s just a game; a game that is available on consoles and PC. I can play as many times as I want. I just need breath. I can also play it when no one is watching me. It’s the type of game that requires a lot of concentration and oddly, it’s addictive and rewarding! Thanks to its craftsmanship, which I will go into more detail at a later time!

Like last time, I am going to talk casually about Elden Ring. This approach might be better for my mental health. Sometimes once I write, I cannot stop writing. Sometimes ideas start shooting from all directions and I have no choice but to type it out before I forget. There were times when I spent the entire day writing and editing. Even when I was on the clock, I would sneak to jot down an idea on a piece of paper. I would also type it out in the WordPress app. I no longer have it on my phone for obvious reasons. If it’s not a passion for words then I don’t know what it is. It is more beneficial for me to make a writing schedule. This schedule helps me write for this blog. As a result, I can publish it promptly. I am still trying to work out something in my head. It does need some structure. So far, publishing on Wednesday (weekly) is what I aim for even if it’s writing at the last minute. It gives me enough breathing time for my brain to recharge. Yet with this much effort, I do fear being a victim of plagiarism. As we know, plagiarism is not just copying word for word. It also occurs when we copy or steal ideas without giving the writer the proper credit. I noticed this happens a lot in the gaming community, especially among the inexperienced writers. Sometimes it’s unintentional and sometimes it’s intentional. So I hesitate a little from putting too much writing effort into this blog as if I haven’t already. I think I have rambled on far too long. I want to be more casual in my approach to blogging. This blog post reflects that desire.

Anyway back to the main topic…

For those who are new to my blog, I believe that exploring in video game is a form of achievement. I can explore all day! In fact, you can check out my blog post here on Dark Souls: Explorating Is An Achievement. In this post, I dive into the subject a bit further. Meanwhile, as I speak, I am nearing the end of Elden Ring. Instead of rushing toward the credit’s scene, I went back to areas in the game. I had not explored these areas yet. I also chose to finish some questlines. If you haven’t played this game, pay close attention to the characters’ questlines. This focus is necessary if you want to understand the story. Unlike other RPGs, the extra quests enrich the story and its lore. Regretfully, I missed a few questlines. I thought beating bosses alone would reveal cinematic cutscenes. It would steer me in the right direction. Not in this game! I am looking forward to replaying it. I now have a walkthrough guide that I use as a reference. Thank you, Nairdalex, for the guidebook!

I can see why it won Game of the Year in 2022. It might be the game of the year for me in 2023. This is because it might take the rest of the year to get everything in the game! FromSoftware did not fail its fans! With the upcoming release Fromsoftware’s game Armored Core VI which has a release date of Aug. 25, 2023 (less than three weeks)! But I might wait until I play the game like I did with Elden Ring. I was never the type who play games because it’s trending. When I complete Elden Ring, I probably move on to something lighter such as Strange Horticulture or read a book. I think I will read a book! Well, that’s all I have to say for this week.

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I don’t always doll up my avatar. Sometimes, I just wear whatever helps me survive even if it looks silly! 😀