Utopia

For those who have known me long enough, I was involved with an utopia text simulation game called Utopia for quite a few years. I was addicted to that game like a drug addict to drugs, spending hours simulating strategy before a new round, spending hours at night to find the perfect target to hit for land, and even not sleeping just so I can login each hour to build during the start to get a good start. Why am I bringing this up? Because I regret losing touch with many friends I've made through this experience. Once a leader of a great alliance for a year, there were numerous people who became close to me, even with a few who attempted to backstab me. Now you ask why I put so much effort into an online text simulation game. It was just a text simulation to those who played it, it was a community where friends were made, spouses were found (4 in total from those I know so far, one more coming summer), and relationships extend beyond the game. Many gatherings have taken place at various place around the globe for those who dedicated themselves to the alliance, with many laughters shared between the members. Why am I looking back at these great time now? I guess it is because only recently have I realized how some of these friendships and relationships were more genuine that those we make in person. I'm not implying this statement to the many friends I've made, but more to the relationships I see between others in this world. Tune into any reality shows and you will see fake smile, broken promises, all for glory and fame. During that time, it wasn't about who was leader and who was a new joiner, it was about working together towards achieving greatness. To this day, 3 years or so after I unexpectedly quit the game, I still miss the many friends I've made, some have continue to play the game, but some have moved on, but the times I've shared with those great people, and even the occasional enemy, has made my a mark in my life which won't be forgotten.

So now, after writting for 10 minutes, what was the point of this post? I don't know. What caused me to write it? I don't know. But one thing for sure, it certainly was a blast while it lasted.

Good night!