

Hey fellow gamers,
As someone who’s navigated the worlds of both military service and virtual reality, I’ve often found myself pondering the ‘whys’ behind our gaming choices. We’re in an age where our virtual experiences can be more than just an adrenaline rush; they can be gateways to learning, empathy, and profound human connections.
As someone trained with expert precision in the military, I know the exhilaration of hitting a target, the rush of a perfect score at the range. Yet, I also understand the gravity of such skills in the real world. In virtual arenas, my aim is not to showcase this prowess but to redirect it towards creating spaces where strategy, dialogue, and empathy are the markers of mastery.
Having seen the real results of conflict, the commonplace battles in many games strike a dissonant chord with me. Through my autistic lens, I question why we simulate that which we strive to resolve or prevent in reality. Can we redefine the concept of victory within our digital play?
Think about the last game that really stuck with you – was it the thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of a high score, or was it something deeper? What if our gaming hours could also contribute to our growth, knowledge, and understanding of one another?
Imagine a game where we don’t just take down the “Gorgs” but instead, we pause and ponder: What’s their story? Could we swap out our swords for dialogue and craft a peace that’s as thrilling as any battle? What if technology within these games helped us forge alliances and educate, not just our characters, but us, as players?
I’m not talking about stripping away the fun – I’m envisioning a layer of depth that adds to it. As we juggle our realities, can we carve out digital spaces that nurture our needs for a balanced, sustainable, and empathetic world?
To my fellow gamers in their prime, I’m with you – not above you. Let’s talk about shaping our gaming experiences to reflect not just what we escape from, but what we hope to build in our world. Together, we can be the pioneers of in-game universes where our quests for knowledge and alliances redefine what it means to ‘win.’
Let’s game for a greater good.
What if how we play does indeed have the power to shape our future?
Peace,
Oddly Robbie
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