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  • Games are not escape, but a rehearsal for training emotions

     

    On the day of the 5.1 version update, I just had insomnia. At two o’clock in the morning, a cat jumped from the windowsill to the balcony, making a soft sound of landing. The phone screen suddenly lit up, it was the update push of Genshin Impact. I clicked on it, wondering whether I really love playing games, or just don’t want to face the blankness in the dark.

    The new character is called Xinoning, rock attribute, one-handed sword. The official description is that she can reduce the enemy’s elemental resistance and give different gains according to the attributes of teammates. To put it more bluntly, she is the kind of silent cooperative character, a typical “silent” existence in the team.

    I was silent for a long time when I saw her portrait. That kind of design is a kind of gentle hardness, like a polished stone, not dazzling, but tactile. The setting says that she will enter a state of “leopard hunting rhythm” when she is in the skill state. I suddenly thought of a sentence my teacher said when I was a ballet student when I was a child: “True strength is the elegance that oozes from the depths of the muscles.” At that moment, I realized that this is not a character, but an extension of a personality that I have suppressed for too long.

    I began to study her constellation carefully. The first constellation allows her to maintain her state longer, and the second constellation can give different bonuses according to the team elements. For example, the fire attribute can increase attack power, the water attribute increases health, and the electric attribute can even reduce CD. These settings remind me of the way we do things in the workplace: if a person knows how to judge the situation, knows what to say to whom, and what emotions to show at what time, it may be more important than “output”.

    There are also reprints of Nashida and Hu Tao in the second half of the card pool. I already have Hu Tao, and I was experiencing a low point in my relationship when I drew her. Now that she is back, I have no desire to draw her again, but when I see her, I still feel a familiar, no-language comfort. Our feelings for virtual characters are sometimes more stable than in reality, because they will never suddenly disappear or change their hearts.

    Many people ask me, isn’t playing games a waste of time? I always feel that the answer to this question is as ridiculous as asking someone why they want to fall in love. Games are not reality, but they are not fake. They are more like a sandbox for us to practice emotions and relationships. We play decision makers, sacrifices, redeemers, and losers in them, and we experience collaboration, betrayal, achievement, and debt. You pour your emotions into a character, sometimes more purely than in reality – because you know she doesn’t belong to you, she won’t change for you, and she can’t be responsible for you.

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    And in reality, aren’t we constantly playing the role of “希诺篧”? Faced with family pressure, friends’ expectations, and colleagues’ cold eyes, sometimes you want to charge forward, but more often you just stand there quietly, using the least noticeable way to keep everything from collapsing.

    Games are a kind of practice. Drawing a character in Genshin Impact is equivalent to gaining a new perspective. By operating her, I seem to be able to re-examine myself, the one who doubts the meaning while being persistently invested.

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    Version 5.1 is online. The card pool is like life, always pushing new choices when you are most confused. I don’t know if there will be a miracle in the next ten draws, but I know that being able to look forward to it again is the way to fight against nothingness.

    We are all people who are looking for some kind of connection in front of the screen and behind the keyboard, not just to escape reality. We learn the weight of relationships in the game, and understand the complexity of support in the silence of the characters.

  • “Honkai Impact 3: Star Railway” version 2.7: loneliness and flames, the intersection of fate

    The arrival of version 2.7 of Collapse: Sky Dome Railway is not just a simple update, but a drastic change of the soul. This is a world full of oppression – there are no pure heroes, only people who sink because of their choices. Sunday and Tingyun, two seemingly ordinary names, have unspeakable stories behind them. You may think that this is just a battle in the game, but if you taste it carefully, you can perceive that, together with the return of these characters, there is also an undercurrent of time and fate.

    Sunday – a veritable “passerby”. He does not belong to this world, and his appearance does not have any grand signs. For many people, Sunday’s existence is like an old photo that has long been yellowed, placed in the corner but dare not be touched. He is a character with the same fate as the imaginary attribute, which means that he is like countless images that have disappeared due to the changes of the times, existing but without attachment. Sunday stood there, with a deep gaze, as if he saw through all the glitz in the world.

    He has a sense of loneliness that cannot be ignored. He walked into a battlefield that did not belong to him like a lone gunman. Every choice, every decision, seemed to be a game with himself, not a fight with the enemy outside. Deep in his heart, there was an indelible repressive emotion, the helplessness and uneasiness about fate, like a dead line wrapped around his heart, always reminding him of the future he could not escape. He never expected victory, because for him, victory was already another form of failure.

    In another corner, Tingyun returned quietly. Her return was like an irresistible storm, sweeping in with endless power. Tingyun, the woman who once played an important role in the immortal boat “Luofu”, once disappeared from everyone’s sight, and today, her return seemed to tear a huge hole in everything. She is a fire-attributed character with a vain destiny, carrying her own flame, exuding a hot breath that cannot be ignored.

    Every move of Tingyun is full of extreme power. Her flame is not hot, but calm and precise, like a sharp blade, hitting the heart directly. Tingyun’s return is not only her personal return, but also a response to the deep impulses and desires in everyone’s heart. Her flame is no longer a simple battle. She is burning not only the enemy, but also herself, and even those emotions that have not yet awakened.

    The contrast between the two is like a duel between darkness and light. Perhaps no one can easily say who is stronger. Sunday, a man who came with pain and loneliness, his eyes seemed to hide countless unspeakable mysteries; Tingyun, the once forgotten woman, her appearance is not only a display of strength in battle, but also a restart of emotions. Their return, like a fate across time and space, is destined to change everything inadvertently.

    However, they are all trapped in this virtual world, unable to escape or forget. There are no heroes in this world, only people who keep choosing. Sunday and Tingyun, standing at the intersection of fate, look at each other, but cannot recognize each other. Every character is experiencing a strong conflict in their hearts-they seem to always walk on the edge of a knife, unable to relax, and can only hold on to those fleeting opportunities.

    The arrival of version 2.7 is like a baptism that you will never forget. It allows you to see those long-dormant emotions and makes you understand that the game is no longer just entertainment. It becomes a mirror that reflects the most real fears and desires in your heart. When you face the loneliness of Sunday and the flames of Tingyun, you begin to question whether you are also looking for an exit that can never be reached in this game.

    **Honkai Impact 3: Star Railway** is no longer a simple card drawing game. It is an emotional impact and a torture of fate. In this war without gunpowder, the return of Sunday and Tingyun is like two time bombs of fate, which can change everything for you at any time. You can’t predict their future, but you know that no matter what the result is, this contest will be engraved in your memory forever.

     

  • Drawing cards is like a bowl of hot noodle soup

    As the night deepened, the wind gently blew past the window. The street lights were sparse, and occasionally one or two figures walked through the alley. I sat at the table and looked through the window. It seemed as if I had returned to those early mornings, when the sun shone on the dirt road of the town, quiet and gentle.

    At this time, the screen of the mobile phone lit up, and I gently pinched it, like touching an ancient bronze artifact. The game has been updated to version 4.0. I heard that the Guardian of the Rock has reappeared. Everyone is talking about this character. Although I am not a hardcore player, I always have some slight expectations in my heart, as if I am looking forward to a long-lost comfort.

    I think maybe this is also a kind of fun in life, like going to a small bookstore in the town when I was young, picking a book, gently turning a few pages, looking at the cover, and looking at the paper in the book. That kind of mood is neither anxious nor a waste of time, but just immersed in the process and slowly experiencing it.

    So, I opened the card drawing page, and the screen was shining with golden light, just like the yellowed banknotes and old clocks in the antique shops in the old days, which always made people feel a little unreal, but they had to be attracted by it.

    Ten consecutive, twenty consecutive, thirty consecutive… As I drew, I thought, if I could draw this so-called rock guardian, it would be nice. Like the owner of the snack bar in the town, he would give me a jar of homemade pickles every autumn, and the taste was always familiar and warm. Life, it seems, should be so simple and beautiful.

    And the process of drawing cards is like drinking a bowl of old street noodles cooked from morning to night, with rich soup and smooth noodles. The mechanism of drawing cards also seems to have some of this truth. It is not achieved overnight, and you must be patient. Time goes by, the card still hasn’t arrived, and the mood has not changed. I thought to myself, maybe this is life, patience and persistence always bring rewards.

    The fortieth draw, still no golden light. Suddenly, the screen of my mobile phone seemed to be electrocuted, and a strange feeling popped out. Then, golden light sprinkled out, just like the autumn sunshine shining into the hut, and the golden light gradually surrounded my sight.

    Finally, the name popped out. It was not the Guardian of Rock that I expected, but it also had a similar taste. Although this character was not my original choice, it also made people smile. This situation seemed to be a certain morning when I stood in front of a roadside stall and bought a bottle of drink I had never tasted before. The taste was not bad, but I always felt that it lacked a little bit of the expected taste.

    I sat back in the chair and sighed softly. Over the years, whether it was drawing cards or doing anything, it seemed to be always like this. What you can’t get is always unforgettable, but what you get in the end is often unexpected. Life is just like this. Between gains and losses, there is an indescribable taste.

    I closed the card drawing interface, put down my phone, stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the quiet night. There are still people walking on the street, and occasionally a few cars pass by, and the lights shine on the ancient brick and stone road, just like the nights when I was young.

    The result of the card draw seems to be no longer so important. What is important is that at that moment, I live quietly and plainly in this city. Life is like a bowl of noodles. You don’t have to pursue special tastes, but it can fill your lonely stomach and warm your heart.

    I smiled, gently closed the window, walked back to the table, and sat down quietly. The outside world is still busy and noisy, but I am still immersed in my own little world, slowly savoring this peace that belongs to me.

  • Teyvat 4.1: Metaphors and Variations of Elements and Society

    The world of Teyvat is like an intricate social model. In this virtual continent, every version update is a rearrangement of power, identity and relationship. The launch of version 4.1 is not only an upgrade of the game mechanism, but also a profound change in the social structure, which reflects the eternal pursuit of order, freedom and belonging.

    In this update, the appearance of Neuvilet as the new protagonist of the water system is quite symbolic. His cold and pure power is very similar to those groups in society who insist on self-expression on the margins. Water is fluid and inclusive, but also has strong penetration and permeability. Neuvilet’s skills reflect the people who wander in the power structure. They do not confront directly, but use softness to overcome hardness and quietly influence the surrounding environment. Such power is both gentle and cannot be ignored, representing a non-violent way of change.

    Walnut, the representative of the fire system, is the embodiment of another social force. Flame symbolizes passion, conflict and destruction, but also represents rebirth and rebirth. Her existence is like a pioneer group that dares to challenge tradition and break the rules. Her explosive power and high risk echo the voice of radicals in social change, reminding us that progress is often accompanied by uncertainty and risk. Fire can illuminate the darkness, but it can also burn down the sheltered home. Walnut’s role shows the existence of fierce contradictions in society and how these contradictions drive the wheels of history.

    Roy Astley, an ice character, symbolizes the power of reason and rules. The calmness and hardness of ice represent the stability and norms of the social system. His skills embody control and protection, suggesting that the maintenance of social order requires a calm force to balance various interests. Although ice is hard, it is fragile, reminding us that no system is eternal and needs to be constantly adjusted to adapt to the development of society. Roy Astley’s role reminds players that rules and order are both protection and restraint.

    Wendy, the messenger of the wind, carries the image of freedom and flow. The invisible and elusive wind symbolizes the promotion of individual free will and the integration of multiple cultures in society. The crowd control and rhythm control he brings reflect the delicate balance between freedom and order. Wind can bring fresh air and also cause storms. The role of Wendy implies that freedom is not boundless, but needs to dance in harmony with the overall rhythm of society.

    The combination of these four elements is just like the interaction of different forces in society. The tolerance of water, the passion of fire, the rationality of ice, and the freedom of wind interweave a complex and rich network of social relations. When each player manipulates these characters, he is actually experiencing the interaction process between different social roles and forces, and reflects the multi-dimensional face of human society through the game.

    In addition, the “Treabar” platform in the game, as an intermediary for character and equipment transactions, reflects the intermediary mechanism of economic activities in modern society. It provides a variety of payment options, ensures the security and convenience of transactions, and reflects the importance of trust and flow in the market economy. Through this platform, players not only obtain virtual items, but also experience the complex process of resource allocation and value exchange in society.

    The version launched on September 27 opened up new maps and plots, which is not only an expansion of game content, but also an extension of social experience. The new geographical environment and storyline provide players with a more diverse social relationship model, enriching the interaction and identity recognition between characters. In the process of exploration, players are not only completing tasks, but also participating in a practice of identity recognition, power distribution and social adaptation.

    Looking at the 4.1 version update, it not only provides technical and content improvements, but also reflects the structure and changes of human society more deeply. The game has become a microcosm of sociology, and the characters and stories carry thoughts on power, freedom, identity and change. The choices and interactions of players in the virtual world reflect the values ​​and social relations in the real society.

    This is the subtle connection between the virtual world and the real society. Through the game, we are not only entertaining, but also participating in an exploration of social structure and understanding of human nature. The 4.1 version of Teyvat is a new chapter in this exploration, waiting for every player to savor and experience it carefully.

  • The Book of Fontaine: Underwater Echoes of Daily Life – Genshin Impact

    It was cloudy the day I arrived at Fontaine. The damp and cold feeling of water vapor and fog in the air was very similar to the scene she described. The water flowed through the edge of the city, brushing against the metal pontoon and stone steps. The tower in the distance had transparent glass windows, flashing dim light under the gray-blue sky. This city is so quiet and almost indifferent, but it hides countless travelers like me who have nowhere to go. I came here to accomplish a certain goal. This idea is so clear, but also so empty. You know, those goals – upgrades, rewards, values, reputation – are all visible reasons. But the real driving force is often those things you can’t say. Like loss, like a blank. Some people say that to activate the daily commission system of Fontaine, you must first complete two main plots. Their names sound like poems: “Prologue to White Dew and Black Tide” and “Light Rain Falling Like No Reason”. I completed them. In the process, I have seen death, judgment and forgiveness. I have also seen the boundless blue deep in the sea, like the deepest hidden place in a person’s heart. This water country is not just a map to me. It is like a mirror that reflects some parts that I have long forgotten. That silence, that waiting. Then, I walked into the branch of the Adventurer’s Association. The woman named Catherine stood behind the counter. Her tone was always calm and emotionless. “You have completed the conditions, and now you can start the world quest of “Adventure Towards the Distance.” I heard my own voice say, “Okay.” After that, daily commissions fell into my daily life like drops of water. Four small things, scattered in various corners of the city and the suburbs. Sometimes it is to find scattered mechanical devices, and sometimes it is to deliver letters for an unknown researcher. They are repetitive and regular, just like my life over the years. Quiet, mechanical, but can’t stop. I began to get used to these tasks. Began to get familiar with the breathing rhythm of this city. The reputation value gradually increased, and I could feel the system’s acceptance of me, a stranger. It was not a warm hug, but a slow and forbearing temperature, like a not-so-bright lamp at night, silently keeping the light for you. Rewards began to appear. Props, drawings, and usage rights. They are exquisite and useful, but they can’t really fill the invisible holes in my heart. You know, there are always some things that cannot be replaced by material things-memories, someone’s voice, and silence after a failure. I was often distracted when performing tasks in Fontaine. I would stop to look at the reflection of a tower in the distance, or a girl sitting alone on a street corner. They don’t talk to me, maybe they are just NPCs in the game, but their quiet existence is very similar to people I once knew. Those who once stood on the edge of my life quietly left when no one noticed. I always think that the so-called reputation is just a way for the city to encode your memory. The more you help it and complete its tasks, the more it remembers you. But such memory is based on function, not emotion. It can be replaced, refreshed and reset. But I still come back every day. Daily commissions are like a kind of ritual for me – establishing order for life and drawing a controllable boundary for the chaos in my heart. It makes me feel that I still have choices and am actively participating in something. Even if it is just to complete a task list. You asked me: “Is it worth it?” I have no way to answer such a question as yours. The word worth is too rational, it tries to measure the reward of an experience. But what I want to say is that I have truly existed in this process. I once heard my heartbeat underwater. After completing a mission, I once stood alone on a stone bridge in the mist, silently watching the light fall into the water. In those moments, I remembered who I was. And that may be the whole reason.