I've been playing Hob with the 6yo. We finished it today. Not, like, 100%, but pretty close and finished there story. I quite liked it and the art style was really great.
The 6yo did ask part way through, "Daddy, why is this a fighting game?"
"Because that's how they made it."
"I like just running games better."
"Me, too."
@benhamill Gotta love the earnesty. ^_^ Cherish and enshrine that. There's not enough of it in this world. ^_^
I love your little stories about your family here.
@ayachan Thanks. Sometimes I wonder if I'm being too twee or whatever.
@ayachan Heh. That's a good point. I've been trying to be more earnest in general and less sarcastic. This is a good reminder. Thanks. 💖
@benhamill You're quite welcome. 💖 This world cherishes callous presentation and personal apathy, but never forget that true strength lies within the feelings deep inside your heart. ^_^
@ayachan Can I boost that?
@benhamill Absolutely!! ^_^ Please do.
@benhamill @ayachan I love sarcasm, but I do think that it requires a knowledge of right-time-right-place. If it's not earnest, it's not the right time.
And re: being "twee", would you get mad at a puppy for always being cute? (not trying to be accusatory, trying to expand your understanding/worldview with a rhetorical question)
Also also, feeling joy is radical and revolutionary and if anyone tries to take that away from you/us I will destroy them.
@ThisQueerBashesBack @benhamill Sarcasm is a delicate thing; so many people completely misuse it. You're absolutely right about right place right time.
I love what you say about twee and feeling joy!! ^_^ Well-put.
@ayachan @benhamill In my last lifetime I was a writer :P
(for the "lifetime" reference, https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/2012-09-02 this is a great way to think of time!)
@ThisQueerBashesBack @benhamill Well, I've been a writer (from the definition of the comic) for every single life I've had. ^_^ I guess us being friends means we are in good company with each other.
@benhamill What? No!! This world dismisses heartening and lovely stories. Don't you ever think about giving into people dismissing wonderful things like this.
Please always tell your stories! And always encourage earnesty in others.