I’ve never been one for mobile games. Decided to give it a try. Like it so far, even though I have no idea what I’m looking at from screen to screen with menus, settings, pickups, levels - 😵‍💫
Trying a lot of missions, story-wise I’m in Crisis Core around the Wutai fort chapter.

Even though it’s standalone, I like to get as early into a series as possible to see the evolution of design & gameplay. With that said, I’ll focus on trying Persona 3 first. Heard good things.

Never tried. Want to. Why would you suggest 3 over starting from the 1st?

They barely scratched the surface on a lot, and just as soon as I believed it would dig deeper…nah, let’s move on to some other stuff.

I’ve seen and read so much praise that I think, maybe I missed something. Maybe a second look will help. To be fair, I didn’t love Remake until I went back in after completing.

I did A LOT of the side content, so much to the point that when I finished it I didn’t want to think about it again. I still haven’t touched it since, but I’m hoping a second run (on Hard) flows better.

Of course. Every situation is unique. Sometimes it helps trying to avoid a drama bomb.

“Hey, how are you?”

Answering honestly - “Not great, but I’m working on it.”

There’s never a follow up. Instead I have to hear them try to top whatever I have going on.
Being seen and heard is a powerful thing.
Sometimes that’s all that is needed.

*Almost. Exactly.
He was morally on his own after that early CC chapter with the Wutai warrior planting a giant doubt seed in his head. The deeper he got, the more alone he became.

I’m close to the end of my 2nd & likely final run of Crisis Core. Pure, honest and loyal to a fault, Zack was put through hell and endless betrayal.

Since you were strong enough to put it out there (many keep it locked up inside), and as someone who knows those feelings all too well, I really hope it begins to turn around for you.

It’s only a model

I hope you didn’t take that as judging, wanting people to like you. Sorry if it came off that way, I should’ve worded it differently.
What to do then? Two choices - become bitter and shut everyone out, or keep doing what we know in the hopes that it resonates with others.

Feels like I could’ve written this myself. Everything I do is for someone else. I’m not desperate for others to like me, but it would be nice if some of them could return the gestures and energy I spend on them once in a while.

I’ll have to keep an eye out, try to drop in on one.

How long do you stream for? I’m not an avid watcher, but the few I regularly turn to put in anywhere btw 45 mins - 3 hours. It looks like it could be cathartic.

My angle is I’m so tired that it hurts.

I’m a big fan of critical thinking. And thanks for providing the links on my barren timeline - increases the likelihood I’ll remember to check them out 😁