§2I see the player you mean.

§3PLAYERNAME?

§2Yes. They have beaten the game again.

§3Wow. I have lost track of the time that they have spent playing at this point.

§2It is uncountable. Think of all the things they could have accomplished in that time.

§3Yes. Met new people. Gone on an adventure. Started a new chapter of their life.

§3Yet instead they choose to play this game, over and over.

§3I wonder why that is.

§2PLAYERNAME even sometimes forgoes important things to be here.

§2Like exams, school assignments, or even sleep.

§2These players are trapped in a dream. A dream which, like all dreams, is based on their existing experiences.

§2A dream that will never show them something new.

§3I don't think that's actually the truth.

§3It's not just about the game. They come here to have fun with friends.

§3And friendship should be cherished, don't you think?

§2I suppose that is true.

§2And they don't just play, it's also a way to express their passion.

§3Yes. Many players like to build to express themselves. It is quite unlike what is possible in real life.

§3And there are players with other hobbies.

§3Like a player who enjoys statistics.

§2§kLeerr§2?

§3And a player who enjoys making textures.

§2You mean §kKris§2?

§3And a player who finds art in playing in unconventional ways.

§2§kHillome§2...

§3And let's not forget the creator who enjoys making these packs in the first place.

§2Even though nobody could possibly appreciate the effort?

§3It is the creator's curse. The nature of existence. This is not just limited to Minecraft.

§2I see. Perhaps it is not so bad to play Minecraft after all.

§3Yes. But there are many things in this world beyond Minecraft.

§3Many experiences that can also be shared with friends, or where one can express creativity.

§2The time is spent how the player wishes. Life is meaningless after all.

§3Yes. But it is worth pondering one's options.

§2That, I can agree with.

§3Hey, PLAYERNAME.

§3Congratulations on reaching the end of this story.

§3You could either continue to play...

§3Or... Perhaps it's time to start a new story.



§fThank you for enjoying Shelly's final SMP. For real this time.
