On such an evening, I sat by the window, the light was soft, and a jazz music was playing in my ears. But the five-star resonator Xiakong, who was about to appear in Mingchao, kept emerging in my mind. Her growth path and material requirements are extremely complex, like an intricate map, leading players to wander and climb in the virtual world. Looking at those low-frequency tidal erosion sail cores, medium-frequency high-frequency and even full-frequency tidal erosion sail cores, as well as burning phosphorus bones, golden wool and layers of crystallized phlogiston, I seemed to see some kind of reality mapping.
The complex structure of the game world is like the various problems we face in real life. We are all chasing growth, but the process of growth is not simple. It is not a straight line, nor a bright and beautiful path. It is a difficult journey that requires patience, persistence, and even finding direction in countless failures and confusion. Xiakong’s growth just became a metaphor for this journey.
Those materials with mysterious and romantic names: Tide Sail Core, sound like treasures in the depths of the sea, hiding unsolved secrets. Their classification – low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, full frequency – reminds me of the different experiences and feelings in life. Sometimes we are overwhelmed by trivial troubles, and sometimes we are hit by strong emotional fluctuations. In the end, we must learn how to dance with these frequencies to truly grow up.
The name of Burning Phosphorus Bone itself is full of tension. It must be obtained from the powerful Sighing Ancient Dragon, which reminds me of our “inner dragon” in reality – those fears, anxieties and difficulties. Only by facing and defeating the fear in our hearts can we get the “bone” of growth and have the strength to support the inner world.
The setting of “Golden Fleece” is even more interesting. It symbolizes preciousness and scarcity. Players must spend a lot of time or use shells to buy it, and there is a limit every week. In real life, many things we pursue are also scarce and precious. They make us work hard, but often make people feel tired and powerless. The desire for this scarcity is like our desire for happiness, freedom, and identity. It is never satisfied, but it drives us to move forward.
The existence of recharge discount codes is like a temptation in modern society. We often wander between reality and virtuality, trying to exchange material benefits or convenience for spiritual satisfaction. A three-percentage-point discount may seem insignificant, but it is enough to make people click and buy repeatedly and immerse themselves in it. This “virtual temptation” is a metaphor for modern life and part of our modern loneliness.
Xiakong’s resonance circuit is a deeper spiritual line. Resonance originally means the resonance of the soul, which is a subtle connection between people and the world. In the game, various materials are used to enhance the resonance circuit, which seems to remind us that the growth of the soul is not only the external accumulation, but also the internal perception and response. Only when we can resonate with the world can we get out of loneliness and gain real power.
The design of this game is exquisite, but it also exposes a certain dislocation between the virtual world and the real world. The strict growth system in the game certainly encourages players to invest time and money, but it also reflects the desire and anxiety of modern people for a sense of achievement and belonging. We seem to be looking for a clear path of growth, but we are trapped by countless rules and restrictions. Mingchao Xiakong’s material list is like a microcosm of modern life: complexity, pressure, expectation and anxiety intertwined.
Playing games is not only a pastime, but also a spiritual sustenance. In this ever-changing world, people use virtual characters to realize their ideals, experience growth, and find a sense of being recognized and understood. Xiakong’s growth material reminds me that the human heart is actually complex and fragile. Real growth requires overcoming various psychological and realistic obstacles, and requires patience and courage.
The night outside the window is getting darker, and the music is replaced by soft piano sounds. I think about this complex material list and the lives of modern people. Sometimes we are also wandering between different “frequencies” and looking for a balance between reality and virtuality. Xiakong’s story has not yet begun, and our story continues every day.