We Become What We Behold, a Post-Mortem
Added 2016-11-14 16:29:35 +0000 UTCLast month, I made a game to reflect on what's going on. Now, post-election, I reflect on that reflection.
We Become What We Behold, a Post-Mortem
Half of this blog post is behind-the-scenes stuff on WBWWB, and lessons I learnt about game design & storytelling. But the other half is me trying to answer... what now?
Whoever's side you were on, it's probably not the best feeling in the world to wake up and learn that sixty million – that's six with seven zeroes – of your fellow citizens hate your guts. But after a couple days of dealing with my shock, I found myself... humbled. And determined. After faffing about for a year, I suddenly realize what my true calling is.
Everyone on all sides is wondering how our society got so divided. Well guess what, I've made games & sims to explain how societies get divided! Which – reminder – I could only do because of all of your wonderful, generous support! So, dear supporters, here's what's next:
I want to help people. I want to understand people. And now, I must help people understand people.
Short-term, that means more stuff like Parable of the Polygons. Long-term, that means 1) finding common goals to unite our divided world, 2) making tools for thinking about social complexity, and 3) helping instill virtues of wisdom, curiosity, and seeking understanding with one another. Gosh I probably sound like some kind of snakehandling preacher, but it feels so good to – after 48 hours of freaking out over what seemed like an apocalyptic threat – to finally realize it's really an opportunity. It's a challenge we can tackle. It's a challenge we must tackle.
And I couldn't ask for a better community of supporters, fans, and friends to do this with.
Thank you. <3
~ Nicky
Comments
this story makes me sad but yet its true all i see is hate and saddness in this world and there are times when i try to kill myself thinking that nobody cares about about this world or me. this game is my favorite i give it 1000 stars
tiffany evans
2016-11-29 13:53:28 +0000 UTCI love this game, and pretty much everything you've made. It's all so... real. I love it, recommended you to all of my friends :)
Meja Elgeryd
2016-11-19 21:08:39 +0000 UTCLove your work, planning on donation as soon as I can <3
Lucas Patoine
2016-11-17 22:42:40 +0000 UTCYou are genis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
luka
2016-11-16 19:49:35 +0000 UTCThanks! :)
Nicky Case
2016-11-15 20:18:48 +0000 UTCOh dang! I didn't know Mark just did a Let's Play of WBWWB, that's awesome! I'm a really big fan of him & his channel & the way he's just such a beacon of positivity and resilience and an all-around amazing fella. Thanks for letting me know!
Nicky Case
2016-11-15 20:18:39 +0000 UTCFound this gem a short while ago due to Markiplier and felt inspired to immediately share with my friends as well as make a Patreon account just to give a little sugar to a worthy cause. Can't wait to see more.
Nicholas Heine
2016-11-15 18:06:33 +0000 UTCYou're a genius!
kuerqing1024
2016-11-15 10:13:04 +0000 UTCThank you too! Here's hoping it can make a lil' impact, even if just a bit
Nicky Case
2016-11-14 18:56:12 +0000 UTCAw, thank you~
Nicky Case
2016-11-14 18:55:44 +0000 UTCYes. This is an amazing work. Intense. A Must-Share.
Matt Warren
2016-11-14 17:23:25 +0000 UTCYou and your work are an inspiration. Keep it up.
Michael Huff
2016-11-14 17:06:37 +0000 UTC
